Shania Twain set to join Jacksonville’s exclusive ‘Both Sides of the Wall Club’
When Shania Twain takes the stage for the first of her two concerts at Jacksonville’s Daily’s Place amphitheater in July, the place might look a little familiar. She’s never played at Daily’s Place, but she did draw 35,000 fans to what was then called Alltel Stadium. Daily’s and EverBank Stadium, as it’s now known,...
Jacksonville man turns front yard into tiny neighborhood “Blockbuster” shelf for free movies
You may see tiny libraries in your neighborhood or nearby park to donate or pick up books for free, but Aaron Bobby wanted to take that idea in a different direction. He isn’t too much of a bookworm, so he said, Why not do it with movies? “Always been a big fan of the little free libraries,” Bobby said, “so I was...
Jacksonville Drug Bust Nets Large Quantities of Narcotics, Cash, and Weapons
JACKSONVILLE, FL — Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO) Narcotics detectives and SWAT operators executed a search warrant last week at a suspected drug house on Wright Avenue, resulting in the seizure of a significant amount of illegal drugs, firearms, and cash. The search led to the following seizures: As a result ...
Fleming Island Man Sentenced to Six Years for Illegal Firearm Possession
In a recent sentencing, Jason Stewart Karst II of Fleming Island received six years in federal prison for possessing a firearm as a convicted felon. U.S. District Judge Harvey E. Schlesinger handed down the sentence following Karst's guilty plea in March this year, as reported by the U.S. Attorney's Office for the...
Revamped historic building to be unveiled in Downtown Jacksonville
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A revamped historic building in Downtown Jacksonville is set to be unveiled with a grand opening event Friday night. 41 East Duval Street is getting a rebirth from Placemaking Jax with a handful of new vendors and attractions being offered inside. This building has a rich...
Home Sweet Headache: Action News Jax Investigates Dream Finders Homes complaints
One Dream Finders Homes homeowner is taking Action News Jax through her home, showing examples of what she calls poor craftsmanship, work left undone, and repairs that could cost thousands of dollars.
Jacksonville Subway manager accused of holding a 10-year-old girl against her will
A Jacksonville Subway manager is charged with false imprisonment after police said he grabbed a 10-year-old girl and dragged her away from her mother and behind a closed door.
Three women shot to death, shooter hospitalized in Nassau County domestic incident
The shooting, witnessed by a 5-year-old girl, occurred at a home on West 12th Avenue.
Mother calls for caution among Duval County drivers as deadly motorcycle crashes rise
Among the 10 counties with the most reported motorcycle crashes so far this year, Duval County has the highest number of deaths compared to the number of total crashes.
Is there a Cook Out in Florida? Here’s where the fast food chain is...
Florida is finally, officially invited to join a 10-state cookout. Cook Out , probably the only fast food restaurant where you can order a quesadilla as a side to your cheeseburger, is expanding to the Sunshine State after 36 years of service and more than 350 locations throughout the southeast. Cook Out is wildly...