Jacksonville City Council member calls for withholding JTA funding over paratransit changes; ‘Makes no...
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A Jacksonville City Council member is pushing for council action to potentially withhold funding from the Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) if the agency moves forward with changes to its Connexion Plus program, a door-to-door paratransit service for seniors and residents with...
Jacksonville, FL Weather Alert Now: Freeze Watch and Dangerous Wind Chills Into Sunday Night
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Florida – Palm fronds rustle sharply this morning as cool air settles across northeast Florida, a reminder that winter still has teeth. In Jacksonville, the air feels unusually crisp, with colder changes...
Female sailor pleads to sham wedding with Chinese immigrant for $45K
A U.S. Navy sailor who was offered $45,000 to marry a Chinese immigrant in a sham wedding has pleaded guilty to marriage fraud conspiracy in Jacksonville’s federal court. Jacinth Bailey , 25, could face up to five years in prison for her part in a scam that triggered criminal charges against at least four current or...
Bicyclist killed after collision with SUV on US-1: FHP
A Jacksonville man is dead after a collision with an SUV on US-1 S of Fortune Parkway on Thursday afternoon, says the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP).
Convicted Felon Charged with Attempted Murder of Officer Following Jacksonville Shootout
The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office (JSO) has provided details on an officer-involved shooting on January 11. The JSO posted a Critical Incident Briefing including video footage of the event that took place on West 22nd Street, which saw Samuel Cook, a 35-year-old convicted felon, injured and arrested under charges...
Winning Florida Lottery ticket worth over $110K sold at Jacksonville convenience store
The winner hit all five numbers in Thursday’s Evening Draw.
Doctor Arrested After Allegedly Stealing $2,700 Worth of Goods From Target
A Jacksonville physician was taken into custody after a local store reported thousands of dollars in missing merchandise. Authorities say the case centers on a haul valued at $2,700 and […]
‘You never know’: Woman who claims she dated Jacksonville Navy sailor accused of marriage...
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Two local Navy sailors are facing federal charges in a marriage fraud scheme, according to court documents filed recently. One sailor has pleaded guilty, and authorities say the case involves multiple conspirators. A woman, who identified herself only as M, contacted News4JAX after the initial...
JEA, City of Jacksonville reaches milestone in septic tank phaseout program
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Jacksonville officials are marking a major milestone in a long-running effort to eliminate failing septic tanks in neighborhoods near waterways. The city has now completed two major sewer conversion projects in the Biltmore and Beverly Hills neighborhoods, connecting more than 1,000 parcels to...
Traffic on I-295 in Jacksonville slowly moving after all northbound lanes were closed due...
All northbound Interstate 295 lanes were closed Thursday morning due to a crash at Interstate 10.
