Sisterly love: Jacksonville nurse saves her sister’s life by donating a kidney
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A Jacksonville nurse made a life-saving decision long before her sister ever asked. Moneeco “Nicole” Collins donated one of her kidneys to her sister at Mayo Clinic in Florida — and says she had already made up her mind years earlier. “My sister...
Getting up close and personal with worms at Marineland’s Whitney Lab
Free local news and info, in your inbox at 6 a.m. M-F. The small south St. Johns County community of Marineland iswell known for its dolphins, but a team of researchers at the Whitney Laboratory for Marine Science is studying a much, much smaller animal. Elaine Seaver heads up research...
Florida’s Favorite Southern Snack Gets Its Own Dedicated Stop At Jacksonville’s Boiled Peanut Factory
I have pulled over for boiled peanuts at more gas stations than I care to admit, and most of them tasted like warm, salty disappointment. So when I found a small Florida snack bar that does nothing but simmer peanuts in a handful of bold flavors, I figured it would be more of the same.
Florida school districts warned to remove inappropriate books or risk losing state funding
It’s Banned Books Week, and Florida school districts are getting a warning from the state.
Gainesville’s Bazaar47 takes night market on the road once again, coming to Jacksonville Wednesday
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – After a successful night market series tour across Florida last year, the Gainesville-based Bazaar Florida Tour hits the road again this year. This time, the tour, presented by Bazaar47, made stops in Orlando and South Florida, with Jacksonville, the Gulf Coast, and Gainesville coming up. At each s
Stalled front, Gulf moisture keep heavy rain in the forecast this week
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – It certainly has been a wet start to October. In fact, several locations have picked up around 5-7″ in just the past two days. Is this rainfall enough to end the drought and what does the rest of the week hold?. In just the first...
Interstate highway system marks 70 years of federal recognition
The national highway interstate system celebrated 70 years of its official federal recognition.
Jacksonville’s traffic death toll nearly mirrors last year’s pace with 127 fatalities so far...
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Jacksonville’s roads remain nearly as deadly in 2026 as they were at this point last year, according to data from the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office Transparency Portal. JSO data shows Duval County has recorded 127 traffic fatalities so far in 2026, compared to 130 at...
Heated exchange erupts at Angie Nixon’s Jacksonville coffee shop over civil rights wall
A Banned Books Week event at state Rep. Angie Nixon’s coffee shop turned into a heated exchange Monday when critics showed up and challenged her over the images on one of its walls.
7 people shot in 5 separate Jacksonville shootings in just over 24 hours
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Seven people were shot in five separate incidents across Jacksonville in just over 24 hours over the weekend, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said. Investigators said several of the shootings stemmed from arguments or disputes. Suspects are in custody in three of the five cases. Detectives...
