Beaches Habitat for Humanity unveils all-new Coastal Haven community
Beaches Habitat for Humanity is building a new 44-home community in Atlantic Beach to provide affordable housing and a fresh start for local families.
‘American dream’ ending for Jacksonville coffeehouse co-owner, family amid deportation battle
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — As deportation looms for the co-owner of a popular Jacksonville coffeehouse taken into ICE custody, her family says they are selling the art-themed cafe that's become a community gathering place since its opening. Diana Marcela Mejia remains hospitalized following a mental health crisis that led...
Surf park developer says project is in jeopardy; city seeking incentives
The city is seeking to offer a $4.6 million incentive for the proposed Jacksonville Surf Park after its developer, Aventuur Inc., said new cost estimates have put the overall project in jeopardy. The 5.5-acre park, part of a larger, 45-acre space, is planned in the eTown development in South Jacksonville....
Residents of troubled Westside apartment complex still can’t find anyone to help with problems;...
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The News4Jax I-Team continued to try and find answers for residents of a Westside apartment complex on Friday, after people living at Arbor Oaks told us they can’t get a hold of anyone to address ongoing issues. JEA on Thursday said that Jacksonville Rental Properties...
Jacksonville measles case from 3 weeks ago confirmed by county health department
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A measles case in Duval County from three weeks ago was confirmed by the health department, but it wasn’t immediately made known to the public. The Dr. Jeffrey Goldhagen, former director of Duval County Health Department, said the public and doctors should have been made aware of this case.
Northeast Florida fire departments ditching emergency alarms to help firefighters’ health
Some Northeast Florida fire departments are getting rid of the emergency alarm systems inside their fire stations to save firefighters from stress.
Jacksonville Man Charged in Second Murder Case
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO) announced that 21-year-old Keith Johnson has been charged in a second murder case, adding to the charges he already faces in the killing of 7-year-old Breon Allen earlier this year. Johnson is now accused of murdering 43-year-old Valondia Norris in April 2024. He was initially ...
Office of Inspector General investigation reveals improper payments in housing assistance program
The Office of Inspector General (OIG) has uncovered significant fraud in the Housing of People with AIDS (HOPWA) Short-Term Rent, Mortgage, and Utility Assistance (STRMU) program.
Maddie Clifton Killed By Teenage Neighbor in Jacksonville Florida
Madelyn “Maddie” Clifton was born in 1990 and grew up in the Lakewood neighborhood of Jacksonville, Florida. At just eight years old, she was described as lively, outgoing, and full of energy. She was a typical child in many ways: she loved playing outdoors, riding her bike, laughing with friends, and spending time...
Jenkins Barbecue online sauce orders paused due to ‘extremely high volume of demand’
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Jenkins Quality Barbeque said on Friday that all of its online sauce orders are being paused due to high demand. The business said on its Facebook page that it was grateful for the community’s response after it announced that it was closing all of its stores by the end of September.