Middleburg Dollar General clears another review step
A Dollar General planned along County Road 218 in Middleburg is advancing. The St. Johns River Water Management District is reviewing an environmental resource permit filed by Tidewater Engineering of St. Simons Island, Georgia, for the project. Clay County is reviewing a building permit application filed in September
Serial Robber Convicted by Jury in Florida
A serial robber was convicted by a jury in Florida. The post Serial Robber Convicted by Jury in Florida appeared first on West Orlando News .
Operation Checkmate: 29 Arrested by Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office in Child Exploitation Sting
JACKSONVILLE, FL — Twenty-nine men are facing criminal charges in Northeast Florida after a five-day undercover sting operation targeted individuals attempting to use internet applications to solicit and lure minors for sexual encounters. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO) announced the results of Operation Checkm
End of an Era: Pecan Park Flea Market is Closing
For many area families, a trip to Pecan Park Flea and Farmers Market was more than a shopping excursion. It was a weekend tradition and a livelihood for hundreds of small business owners. Now, after nearly 40 years, the beloved institution on the northside of Jacksonville is closing its doors.
Macclenny Bridge Plunge as Car Sinks In River, Two Jacksonville Residents Killed
Two people were killed early Friday morning, June 19, 2026, when their car crashed through a bridge railing and plunged into the water beneath a rural span in Macclenny, Baker County. The wreck happened around 6:30 a.m. on County Road 23C near Ruben Crawford Road, according to state troopers. A 31-year-old man and a 32
Undeveloped beachfront property to be auctioned
One of few undeveloped beachfront properties in Ponte Vedra Beach is coming up for auction. Miami-based Platinum Luxury Auctions is placing the property at 1331 Ponte Vedra Blvd. on the block June 19 with a $5.4 million reserve. Trayor Lesnock, founder of the auction firm, is in charge of the...
Jax Beach resident Miles Russell fires 2 over in first U.S. Open appearance
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Miles Russell made it through his first round at the U.S. Open still very much in the mix. The 17-year-old Jacksonville Beach resident carded a 2-over 74 in his first round of his first major golf championship on Thursday at Shinnecock Hills. Russell is one of the 20 amateur golfers in the event, a
Buckman Bridge weekend closures: 2 northbound lanes and 1 ramp
The Florida Department of Transportation has scheduled continuous northbound double lane and ramp closures for the Buckman Bridge starting Friday night.
14-year-old killed in Clay County e-bike crash to be laid to rest Friday as...
LAKE ASBURY, Fla – The tight-knit Lake Asbury community remains heartbroken by the loss of a 14-year-old who died in an e-bike crash on Sandridge Road last week. Carson Farias will be laid to rest on Friday during a 2 p.m. memorial service at Russell Funeral Home in Green Cove Springs.
Man shot multiple times after pointing rifle at driver on Norfolk Blvd., JSO says
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A man in his 20s was in stable condition after being shot multiple times during a confrontation involving an armed driver Tuesday evening on Norfolk Boulevard, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. Officers responded around 5:30 p.m. Tuesday to Norfolk Boulevard in connection with a...

















