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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A former Jacksonville pastor faces federal wire fraud charges accusing him of helping a congregant bilk a pandemic-era government relief program out of $50,000 through bogus loans. Marcus Eichelberger, listed in a LinkedIn profile as a co-pastor since 2017 at Cathedral of Deliverance at 1939 Belvedere...

Jacksonville’s massive geographic footprint means its food scene is incredibly diverse and spread out. While new, trendy restaurants pop up all the time, the city’s soul is in its longstanding neighborhood institutions. These are the cash-only fish camps, old-school diners, and roadside barbecue joints that have been perfecting...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A former Jacksonville church pastor has been indicted on federal wire fraud charges tied to an alleged scheme involving COVID-era small business relief funds, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Prosecutors say Marcus Eichelberger, 46, faces four counts of wire fraud related to Paycheck Protection...

HILLIARD, Fla. — Multiple agencies are on the scene of a reported brush fire in Hilliard. The Nassau County Sheriff's Office reports that the brush fire, which has currently grown to 400 acres, is in the area of Conner Nelson Road. According to the Florida Forestry Service, the fire...

Johnny Robinson III (CCSO) A 34-year-old math teacher and athletic coach from a Jacksonville private...

HILLIARD, FL — A multi-agency investigation has led to the arrest of a 72-year-old man living in an RV in Hilliard. Frederick John Combs was taken into custody on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, following a digital forensic probe that uncovered both child exploitation material and depictions of animal abuse. The The post 72-Year-Old Hilliard Man Arrested for Child and Animal...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (WSVN) — Firefighters near Jacksonville battled fierce flames as a brush fire swept through the area. The fire grew to about 400 acres Friday night. Authorities with the Florida Forest Service said that about 25 percent of the fire is under control. Crews used additional tractor plows...

A Southside family is in mourning following a late-night shooting at a local gas station that claimed the life of 36-year-old Omar Padilla.

CLAY COUNTY, Fla. – An estimated 3,000 veterans in Jacksonville are experiencing homelessness, according to the Homeless Veteran Reintegration Program, with even more throughout Northeast Florida. Thanks to Operation Lifeline, there will be one fewer veteran on that list in Clay County. Steve Mays, a disabled Army veteran, and...

CRESTVIEW, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - A 22-year-old is behind bars after a car theft in Duval County led deputies to Crestview, Florida. The Walton County Sheriff’s Office says it was alerted that a car reported stolen in Jacksonville was headed toward Walton County. Deputies found it near the Mossy Head...