Jacksonville FL

ORANGE PARK, Fla. — The Orange Park Police Department says that one person is said to be in "serious condition" after a reported shooting on Friday. Police say that on Friday at around 12 a.m., officers responded to the area of Orange Avenue and Marcia Drive regarding reports of possible gunshots.

The annual event has been taking place at Jax Beach for over 30 years.

JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. – More than 1,000 people ushered in 2026 by jumping into some really cold water at Jacksonville Beach for the 37th annual Polar Plunge on Thursday morning. One of the people there did this for a personal reason. “I came here today to swim in the...

Florida’s hiking trails offer a diverse tapestry of natural wonders waiting to be explored. Despite our reputation for having only beaches and theme parks, the Sunshine State boasts many hiking opportunities, which are my personal favorites. From serene boardwalks winding through lush marshes to trails threading...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — After an extensive multi‑day search for a missing boater on the St. Johns River, Thomas Palmer Davis' memory was honored with a celebration of life. Davis was 69. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), Jacksonville Fire Rescue Department and U.S. Coast Guard crews had...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Four friends from different upbringings and age groups have embarked on a march from Jacksonville to Washington, D.C., advocating for expanded social welfare programs and raising awareness about homelessness. The group plans to protest at the National Mall upon reaching the nation’s capital, with...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – After a historic drop to 82 homicides reported in Jacksonville in 2024, the numbers ticked back up over 100 in 2025, including 11 fatal police-involved shootings. But one number the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office reported was remarkably low: As of Dec. 9, only one of the city’s...

In June 2023, What Now reported on plans for EZ Eatz by Yaya, then a Jacksonville-based food truck, to open its first brick-and-mortar restaurant at 3520 St. Johns Bluff Rd S, Suite 5, in Jacksonville. And now, only a few years later, the Moroccan restaurant is preparing to expand once again, this time to 1023 Park...

Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office was called to a local hospital at about 2 a.m. Thursday in response to a person shot.

Florida has 67 counties, and 29 - or almost half of them - are considered fiscally constrained, which essentially means they’re strapped for cash.