Jacksonville Officer’s Compassionate Prayer Saves Man on Dames Point Bridge Ledge
Florida police officer spends nearly an hour talking man off bridge through prayer – Image for illustrative purposes only (Image credits: Pixabay) Jacksonville, Florida — A tense standoff on the Dames Point Bridge unfolded around 9:30 p.m. on April 12 when Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office officers responded to reports of a man in crisis perched on the ... Read more The post Jacksonville Officer's Compassionate Prayer Saves...
Florida Man Robbed Hotel with Firearm
A Florida man robbed a hotel with a firearm. The post Florida Man Robbed Hotel with Firearm appeared first on West Orlando News .
Faith drives man to help another through mental health crisis in dramatic life-or-death scene
A police officer and pastor in Jacksonville, Florida, helped save a man who was standing on the edge of the Dames Point Bridge during a mental health crisis.
Convicted felon arrested at Jacksonville Beach with loaded AR-style pistol
Jacksonville Beach Police arrested a convicted felon last week after officers located a loaded AR-style pistol during a proactive check of beach end-zones.
‘It’s just heartbreaking’: Trucking association calls for protections after death of Florida truck driver
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A trucking organization is calling for better protection for drivers after a Florida truck driver was found dead in Georgia. Alejandro Gonzalez went missing on April 17, 2026. He was working for a Miami-based company that hauls cars. According to the FBI, Gonzalez picked up a load of cars from the Port of Brunswick in Georgia on April 16 and headed...
New Look Unveiled for Proposed Five Points Boutique Hotel
After months of community engagement and feedback gathering last year, Corner Lot has released updated renderings of the new hotel coming to the Five Points neighborhood. These new renderings were shared in a presentation to the Jacksonville Historic Preservation Commission at its April 22 meeting, reflecting updates based on feedback gathered from community engagement throughout last year.
Man dies after out-of-control vehicle strikes him on Beach Boulevard
A man is dead after he was struck by an SUV early Saturday in the 6900 block of Beach Boulevard.
Nassau County Emergency Management to host free ‘Stop the Bleed’ training
On Thursday, May 14, Nassau County Emergency Management (EM) will hold a free “Stop the Bleed” training.
Woman Speaks Out After Her C-Section Was Disputed in Court Hearing During Active Labor
A Florida mother is speaking out after a deeply controversial hospital experience in which she was required to attend a virtual court… The post Woman Speaks Out After Her C-Section Was Disputed in Court Hearing During Active Labor appeared first on Shine My Crown .
UNF to conduct full-scale active assailant drill with Jacksonville emergency agencies
The University of North Florida will conduct a full-scale active assailant, assistance and reunification exercise on its campus on Tuesday, May 5.
