Community supports Jacksonville family after I‑295 crash kills mother, 3‑year‑old
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A GoFundMe set up for the family of a woman and her 3-year-old son had raised about $6,000 by Friday to help the three surviving children after the pair were killed in a fiery crash on I-295, according to the fundraiser. The Florida Highway Patrol said...
GTE Financial launches work on first of two South Jacksonville centers
Tampa-based GTE Financial can build out one of its first two community financial centers that it plans to open in South Jacksonville. The city issued a permit July 13 for Creo Contracting LLC of Jacksonville Beach to renovate 1,983 square feet of space at 7570 Gate Parkway, Unit 105, in The Palms at Gate Parkway at a p
Clay County building a monument to celebrate America 250
Clay County plans to build a new monument in honor of the United States’ 250th birthday.
Man charged in 2024 hit-and-run death of Beauty Max owner in Jacksonville
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A Jacksonville man has been arrested in connection with a 2024 hit-and-run crash that killed a local beauty supply store owner after a shoplifting incident at her business. Darrell Beauford, 47, was arrested Wednesday and charged with leaving the scene of a crash involving death, a...
Smashmouth among acts to take Jacksonville Fair amphitheater stage at new Westside location in...
All-stars Smashmouth, along with Florida funk band JJ Grey & Mofro and country pioneer Dwight Yoakum, will highlight a lineup of performers at the first Greater Jacksonville Agricultural Fair to be held outside Downtown in the event’s 71-year history.
Florida man who contacted police about 1987 killing arrested in connection to cold case
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - A Florida man who contacted authorities saying he had information about a 1987 killing was instead arrested and facing a murder charge, investigators said Thursday. The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office announced that Gary Edward Glowacz, 70, was arrested Wednesday in connection with the killing of 20-
First Alert Weather: Drier weather returns for rest of the week
Lingering showers will end, followed by clearing skies tonight with lows in the 70s.
City of Jacksonville relocating some Friendship Fountain events due to nearby construction
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Some of the City of Jacksonville's largest events at Friendship Fountain are being moved to other city parks as construction tied to a nearby residential development reduces access to the popular downtown destination. The Jacksonville Parks Department announced the changes last week, prompting ques
Talkin’ Tacos Cousins Bring Neon Burger Bash To Gate Parkway
Jacksonville's burger scene just picked up some Miami swagger. Sip n' Smash, a smash-burger spin-off from the local operators behind Talkin' Tacos, has opened a fast-casual spot at The Palms at Gate Parkway, serving smashed patties, fries, milkshakes and breakfast sandwiches in a neon-soaked, Miami-inspired setting. Th
Jacksonville firefighter arrested, accused in undercover crack cocaine sales bust
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A Jacksonville firefighter has been suspended from his job after being arrested in an undercover drug sales bust. The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office arrested La Tavior Stephens, 43, on July 9, on several drug-related charges, including selling crack cocaine within 1000 feet of a park and a church.
