U.S. Marshals Task Force Apprehends Westside Jacksonville Man for Soliciting Undercover ‘Teens’
JACKSONVILLE, FL — A 41-year-old Jacksonville man has been arrested by federal task force officers, marking the 31st arrest in a massive undercover digital sting dubbed “Operation Checkmate.” Jermaine Lonon was apprehended on Friday, July 10, 2026, at his apartment on Jacksonville’s Westside. He faces felony charges fo
Cyclosporiasis cases double in counties across Northeast Florida
Florida has had 96 cases of cyclosporiasis between May 1 and July 11. Four of those cases are in Duval County, three are in St. Johns, and one is in Columbia County. Last week, the total number of cases in those counties was four.
Jacksonville Beach Police Department prepares for leadership change after chief’s retirement announcement
JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. – Jacksonville Beach Police Chief Gene Paul Smith has announced his retirement, effective Jan. 29, 2027. The advance notice was intended to give city officials adequate time to prepare for a smooth leadership transition and determine the process for selecting the next chief of police. “This...
Florida woman, 28, is sued for refusing to leave dead dad’s home in 55+...
A 28-year-old is fighting with a homeowners association to keep the 55-and-older community home that her father left her after passing away.
Jacksonville neighbors say drug activity, unsafe conditions plague home near elementary school
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Residents of a Jacksonville neighborhood say they have reached a breaking point over what they describe as a nuisance home that has drawn repeated visits from law enforcement. The home sits on Jefferson Road in the Sandalwood area, steps away from Brookview Elementary School. Neighbors say...
Terms for Riverfront Plaza seafood restaurant draw approval from DIA board
A proposed waterfront restaurant at the site of the demolished Jacksonville Landing came closer to fruition July 15 when the Downtown Investment Authority approved a term sheet with the Baltimore-based group that won a competitive process to develop the site. The board voted 7-0 on DIA Resolution 2026-07-04, which cont
New flood levels reflect 75 years of Black Creek flooding
The National Weather Service in Jacksonville is modifying flood stage levels for the North Fork Black Creek near Middleburg. Effective Thursday, August 27, 2026 the NWS will change the flood stage levels for the North Fork Black Creek near Middleburg to better reflect the impacts from flooding along this portion of the
Deadline approaching for Florida voters ahead of August primary
If you plan to vote in Florida’s August primary, the clock is ticking. Monday is the deadline to register to vote or update your voter information.
Bearded Chef Brunch Is Opening a Brick-and-Mortar Restaurant
Bearded Chef Brunch has built a reputation for “Serving Jacksonville’s favorite brunch classics with bold flavor and Southern hospitality,” offering “Southern Brunch with a Fresh Twist.” Now, Bearded Chef is moving into a new chapter with plans to open a brick-and-mortar restaurant. This week, What...
One person hospitalized after plane lands in JAX following turbulence in the skies
One person was hospitalized in Jacksonville with non-life-threatening injuries Thursday after a plane from the Bahamas encountered severe turbulence in the air.
