Jacksonville FL

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – In a quiet corner of Panama Park on Jacksonville’s Northside, the early morning calm is only interrupted by the sound of chirping birds—until a group of men arrives with purpose. Chairs unfold, tables go up, and in no time, a scene of service and support comes to life.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A massive crowd, a pop-up party, and a strong police response — it all unfolded near Friendship Fountain over the weekend when hundreds of teens gathered in Southbank for a “planned takeover” event. According to JSO, its officers safely broke up the gathering...

Officials report that hatchlings in one area were again exposed to artificial light, causing them to travel away from the ocean. “This simple mistake can be the difference between life and death for them," said the City of Atlantic Beach.

JACKSONVILLE, FL — A Duval County jury has found George Oliver III guilty of Driving Under the Influence Causing Serious Bodily Injury, State Attorney Melissa Nelson announced. The charge stems from a June 9, 2024, incident around 3 a.m. when Oliver, while speeding through a parking lot on Atlantic Boulevard, The...

In August 2024, Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office District 6 officers responded to a shooting on Park Avenue, where suspects opened fire on an occupied home, fatally striking a Great Dane named Naomi on the front porch. Through ballistic evidence and information from the National Integrated Ballistic Information Network...

Since 2021, of the 79 citations written by JSO for driving without headlights in inclement weather, 64.5 percent were issued to Black drivers. A legal expert says these numbers could come into play during the expected legal battle over William McNeil Jr.'s arrest.

According to recent public records, a new halal eatery is soon coming to Jacksonville. Akhs Halal Grill will soon be debuting at 5960 Richards Street. “Our meats are never frozen. Halal animals are generally fed a vegetarian diet, meaning their feed must be free from any prohibited ingredients like pork or animal...

A rising and concerning trend known as “teen takeovers” is gaining traction across Northeast Florida, drawing large, unsupervised crowds of teenagers and sparking serious safety concerns from law enforcement and the community.

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office Vice Unit and Narcotics detectives removed two people trapped inside an overturned vehicle on Collins Road near Shindler Drive last week.

A Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen location at 200 Green Way in Keystone Heights, Clay County, Florida, recorded seven violations, including issues with rodents, during a July 25, 2025, inspection by the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation. The restaurant received a warning and requires a follow-up...