Parker’s Kitchen up to 10 potential Northeast Florida sites
Possibly the 10th Parker’s Kitchen gas station and convenience store is under consideration in Northeast Florida. Parker’s Kitchen, based in Savannah, Georgia, is a gas station and convenience store chain that features Southern comfort food. It has at least 102 stores in Georgia and South Carolina and is expanding...
September is National Preparedness Month: Time to Get JaxReady
Emergencies can happen quickly and without warning. From hurricanes and severe storms to everyday incidents like power outages, having a plan and a kit can make the difference between stress and confidence. Prepared families are safer families, and the time you invest today can save precious moments when it matters...
30 officers complete traffic crash investigation course
THIRTY highway safety officers from the Department of Public Safety — including four from the Guam Police Department and two from the American Samoa Department of Public Safety — recently completed an 80-hour traffic crash/traffic homicide investigation course on Friday. The certification presentation for the...
Veterans Matter event in Jacksonville offers resources, support to prevent veteran suicide
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Jacksonville is hosting its second annual Veterans Matter event on Sept. 11 at the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena downtown. The event serves as a one-stop shop for veterans, their families, caregivers, and friends to access a wide range of services and resources. Kathryn Sperry, Suicide...
Over 100 detainees arrive at ‘Deportation Depot,’ sparking debate over spending
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (CBS12) — 'Deportation Depot' welcomed 117 detainees in its opening week, coinciding with the reopening of Alligator Alcatraz and raising questions about costs and policy. The new immigration detention facility, located at the site of the temporarily closed Baker Correctional Institution in...
Heavy Rain, Flood Risk For North Florida
JACKSONVILLE, Florida – The National Weather Service in Jacksonville has issued a forecast for North Florida predicting waves of heavy rain and thunderstorms over the next several days, with the greatest rainfall totals (2-3 inches or more) expected along the coast, potentially leading to flooding in urban and...
DCPS says staff member counseled after students’ records found scattered across Jacksonville road
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A Duval County Public Schools staff member received counseling on proper document disposal protocols after student records were found scattered across a Northwest Jacksonville intersection in July. The incident, which involved dozens of school documents containing student names and at least one...
Jacksonville Weather Alert, Week of Sun, Showers, and Thunderstorms Ahead
Jacksonville residents can expect a mix of sunshine and scattered showers over the coming week, with potential for thunderstorms, as forecasted by the National Weather Service. The weather fluctuations begin with today's slight chance of showers escalating to a 30% likelihood of showers and thunderstorms after 3 p.m....
‘Definitely a shocker’: Jacksonville police investigating after man beaten to death on Eastside
Police were on scene in Jacksonville’s Eastside for hours Sunday morning after a fight between two people turned deadly.
Pop-Out live concert returns to Life Ev’ry Voice and Sing Park on Sept. 14
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Music and vibes are returning to Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing Park on Sept. 14 for the Pop-Out live concert series finale. Odd Rod is a spoken word artist who will be performing about a sensitive topic. “I wrote a suicide poem,” Odd Rod said....

















