Gate Parkway’s First Outdoor Food Hall Aims To Be Jax’s New Block Party Hub
Jacksonville is about to get a serious new hangout spot. The Block Jax, billed as the city’s first purpose-built outdoor food hall, is set to open March 20 with a full opening weekend March 20–22. The concept mixes food stalls, live music, a fenced play area for kids, and an on-site dog park, and founder Daniel...
Guilty verdict for Orange Park man who shot ex-girlfriend on Christmas
A now 30-year-old Clay County man has been found guilty of second-degree murder after shooting his ex-girlfriend on Christmas Day 2020 who was trying to take back their 2-year son. Kiaun Shannard Miller faces up to life in prison once he's sentenced in May following the March 11 verdict, court records show. He was...
Drew Brees Burger ‘Can’ Crashes St. Johns With Mid-May Drop
Smalls Sliders is gearing up to drop one of its bright-orange modular "Cans" in St. Johns County this spring, with the fast-growing chain eyeing a mid-May opening for its first Northeast Florida location. The compact, drive-thru-focused spot will bring the brand's made-to-order cheeseburger sliders, waffle fries, and...
Microsoft exec’s accused killer to stay jailed despite alleged gunman’s new story
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Court TV) — The man accused of funding a murder-for-hire that killed a Microsoft executive in front of his young daughter will remain behind bars until his trial this summer, a Florida judge has ruled. Mario Fernandez Saldana is charged with first-degree murder, conspiracy to commit murder,...
Iconic seafood restaurant in danger of fading away after closing another location
Fans of Joe’s Crab Shack got some more bad news earlier this year. The chain was once a popular place to eat, particularly for tourists in beach towns, but another location — this one in Jacksonville Beach – is shuttering, and that means that there are currently around 14 left in operation, per News 4 Jax.
Suspected drunk driver crashes into JSO patrol car on I-10, officer injured
A drunk driver drove into a Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office patrol car as an officer was working a lane closure on I-10 on Thursday morning.
Fatburger Debuts First Restaurant in Jacksonville, Florida Area
March 12, 2026 // Franchising.com // LOS ANGELES -- FAT (Fresh. Authentic. Tasty.) Brands Inc. announces the opening of the first Fatburger in the Jacksonville, FL area. The new restaurant marks a milestone as the first 24-hour Fatburger location in Florida, bringing a premium fast casual burger experience to...
Pedestrian hit and killed on Millhopper Road
An unidentified man was hit by a car and killed early this morning on Millhopper Road. The post Pedestrian hit and killed on Millhopper Road appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .
Old Stanton High School undergoing renovations
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Historic Stanton High School is getting some changes. Historic Stanton Inc., a 501c3 nonprofit organization, aims to restore the former high school building that sits vacant in downtown Jacksonville. The building is a reflection of Jacksonville history as a national landmark with over 150...
Jacksonville Man Sentenced to 28 Months in Federal Prison for Threatening a Witness on...
The US Department of Justice recently published an official statement regarding a prison sentence for a Jacksonville resident who threatened a federal case witness: Jacksonville, Florida – Chief U.S. District Judge Marcia Morales Howard has sentenced Jesse Lee McKenzie (43, Jacksonville) to 28 months in federal...
