Red Flag Warning issued as drought worsens across our area, complicating firefighting efforts
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Due to a combination of the dry ground, low humidity and gusty wind a Red Flag Warning (Fire Weather Warning) is in effect. This warning covers a large part of our area generally along and west of the St. Johns River. Exercise extreme caution if you...
‘This is a long-term fight that we’re in’: Clay and Putnam County fires merge...
When Jim Linsler and his significant other heard that the major State road near their house was being closed due to the fire, they decided to take action.
11 Iconic Florida Pizzerias Everyone Is Obsessed With
Florida doesn’t do pizza quietly. Some places lean into beach-town chaos, others feel like they were transported straight from New York and never left, and a few are so unassuming you’d walk past them without a second glance, until you taste what’s coming out of the oven.
Church of Eleven22 signs exclusive lease agreement for Glass Factory event facility
The Church of Eleven22 has signed a long-term agreement to upgrade and obtain exclusive use of the Glass Factory event space near Downtown Jacksonville, the owner of the building said April 20. Tyler Saldutti, who has owned the renovated Rail Yard District event center since 2020, said the church planned...
The Honeypot Bike Collective offers a second chance to bikes and riders
Sometimes a bike that’s been left on the side of the road looks like it’s reached the end of the line, but at Honey Pot Bike Collective, there’s often something worth salvaging. This Jacksonville nonprofit gives donated and discarded bikes new life by repairing and rebuilding them so someone else can use them to get to work, run errands, or regain a little more...
Puttin’ On The Ritz returns to Ritz Theatre and Museum
Jacksonville – Deb McDuffie is highlighting the return of Puttin’ on the Ritz, an exciting talent competition hosted at the historic Ritz Theatre and Museum in Jacksonville’s LaVilla district. As a vibrant hub for African American arts and culture, the Ritz continues its mission of preserving history while showcasing emerging talent and engaging the community through dynamic programming.
JTA year-over-year ridership flat through two months of fare reduction pilot
Through two months of a fare reduction pilot program, the Jacksonville Transportation Authority’s ridership remains essentially stable on a year-over-year basis. In response to requests for statistics, JTA reported a 0.02% increase in ridership during February and March 2026 compared with the same two months in 2025. JTA reported...
Man, woman found dead in apparent murder-suicide in Fleming Island, deputies say
A man and a woman were found dead in an apparent murder-suicide at a Fleming Island apartment on Saturday, says the Clay County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO).
Railroad Fire grows to 3,000 acres, draws response from Florida National Guard
CLAY COUNTY, Fla. – Two wildfires burning in North Florida merged Saturday into a single blaze now known as the Railroad Fire, prompting evacuations, road closures and railway suspensions across Clay and Putnam counties. The fire, which combines the former Crews Road Fire in Clay County and the Railroad...
Downtown Jax Glass Factory Gets 10-Year Takeover By Church Of Eleven22
One of downtown Jacksonville's most recognizable industrial event spaces is about to feel a lot more churchy. Church of Eleven22 has signed a decade-long lease for The Glass Factory, the roughly 16,000-square-foot venue at 601 N. Myrtle Ave., and says the move will bring more regular programming along with upgraded audiovisual systems. The deal hands control of a popular wedding and...
