Proposal could bring new public beach access to Ponte Vedra Beach in exchange for...
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. – St. Johns County commissioners are considering a plan that would create two new public beach access points in Ponte Vedra Beach. Many in the community are thrilled at the prospect, saying they have waited decades for something like this. But some who already have homes in the area are...
These 11 No-Frills Diners in Florida Serve Homestyle Food Worth the Drive
Florida is packed with flashy restaurants and tourist traps, but the real magic happens at the humble diners tucked along side streets and small towns. These spots skip the fancy decor and focus on what truly matters — big portions, honest flavors, and food that feels like home. From...
Carvana ‘megasite’ moving into Water Management District review
Carvana, the online used-car retailer, has taken another step toward developing an auction and reconditioning “megasite” in Northwest Jacksonville. Engineering and construction consultant Atwell LLC of Jacksonville requested an environmental resource permit determination March 2 from the St. Johns River Water...
Jacksonville Wakes Up In A Fog As Near-Record Heat Moves In
Jacksonville is starting the week in a sticky haze, with mostly clear but muggy skies and patches of locally dense fog hanging on through about 10 a.m. The fog could slow the morning commute in spots. By afternoon, highs are headed into the mid‑80s, around 84°F inland, while the coast runs a couple of degrees cooler...
Clay County Strawberry Festival draws 10,000 visitors with smoother traffic thanks to boosted deputy...
CLAY COUNTY, Fla – Clay County’s 10th annual Strawberry Festival drew more than 10,000 people Sunday, and despite the crowds and some passing rain showers, law enforcement says traffic moved smoothly in and out of the fairgrounds. The growing festival, held near State Roads 16 and 13, has...
FHP: Fatal crash on I-10 near Baldwin leaves one dead, another with ‘serious’ injuries
BALDWIN, Fla. — UPDATE 6:20 A.M. The Florida Highway Patrol has revealed new details regarding a late-night crash on I-10 near Baldwin that has resulted in the death of one driver. FHP says that at around 6:42 p.m., the driver of a pickup truck, a 24-year-old man from St....
Victim recovering after multiple shots fired at Valencia Way Apartments: JSO
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office is looking for a suspect after a shooting in a Westside apartment complex Sunday night. The incident happened at the Valencia Way Apartments on Labelle Street. Police responded to the scene just after 6:15 p.m. after callers reported hearing multiple gunshots...
JSO investigates shooting that left man hurt on Jacksonville’s Westside
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is investigating an attempted murder after a man was shot early Sunday morning on the Westside.
10 Unspoken Rules of Living in Jacksonville. Can You Relate?
Most outsiders hear “Jacksonville” and picture beaches or the Jaguars. What they don’t picture is a city so large that you could fit the city of San Francisco inside it more than 14 times. Jacksonville is a place where your neighborhood defines your identity, your bridge preference...
WATCH: JSO officers return baby to mother after man steals a running car
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office safely returned a 19-month old baby to their mother after a 22-year-old man stole a running car from a parking lot. JSO said in a social media post that on January 8, officers responded to a report of a stolen vehicle with a 19-month-old inside.
