JTA offers free bus rides to warming centers as temperatures drop
Jacksonville residents can get a free ride to city warming centers as cold weather moves in this week, the Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) announced.
Survival Mode: 5 hacks to get you through Jacksonville’s arctic week
If you looked at the forecast for this week, you probably let out a heavy sigh. We are staring down the barrel of multiple nights in the 30s, which means the “check tire pressure” light is coming on and we have to remember how to use the heater. Since we are all just trying to make it to the weekend without turning...
Zillow lists Jacksonville as a top market for homebuyers
A new study from online real estate company Zillow lists Jacksonville as one of the most favorable markets for homebuyers in the U.S. Zillow ranks Jacksonville No. 4 on its list of buyer-friendly cities in 2026. The study, released Jan. 26, examined the 49 largest U.S. metros based on growth of home values, the...
Community shaken after deadly shooting on Jacksonville’s Northside
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A community is left shaken after a deadly shooting early Monday morning in the Washington Estates neighborhood off Soutel Drive. Police say a man in his mid-20s was found shot inside a home on the 5200 block of Boilard Drive just after 2:30 a.m. Jacksonville Fire and Rescue pronounced him dead at...
Grumpy’s planning Fleming Island location
Grumpy’s Restaurant is adding a Fleming Island location, its sixth in Northeast Florida. The breakfast, lunch and brunch concept is planned in the former Dick’s Wings at 1803 East West Parkway that closed in 2023, according to a Jan. 21 news release. It is south of a Walmart Supercenter and north of Holiday Inn &...
The Salty doughnut shop seeks permit at One Riverside
With two tenants permitted in Building 2000 at One Riverside, the city is reviewing plans for a third – The Salty doughnut shop. One Riverside is the apartment and retail development at 1 Riverside Ave. in the Downtown Northbank Brooklyn district. The city is reviewing a permit application for...
Eleven Arrested After Jacksonville Officers Bust Active Rooster Fighting Ring
JACKSONVILLE, Florida – Eleven men are facing felony charges after Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office patrol officers and Vice Unit detectives dismantled an active rooster fighting operation on the city’s Westside. On Saturday, January 24, 2026, Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office District 6 patrol officers responded to a home...
JSO searching for suspect who stole basket filled with merchandise
The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office is investigating a theft of over $400 in merchandise from a San Jose Boulevard department store on January 13.
JSO officer’s actions were ‘unprovoked,’ ‘egregious,’ says attorney for child who was tackled off...
JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. – The attorney hired by the family of a child who was tackled off his e-bike at a Jacksonville Beach skate park by an officer with the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office called the officer’s actions “unprovoked” and “egregious” in a statement sent to News4JAX.
14 Enormous Thrift Stores In Florida Where You Can Shop All Day For Just...
Searching for gigantic thrift stores in Florida where your $40 lasts forever?. These 14 massive bargain havens offer incredible deals and amazing treasures for budget-conscious shoppers!. 1. The Thrift Store (Jacksonville) The name might be simple, but there’s nothing basic about this Jacksonville gem. This place is...
