Councilman proposes special district for Riverside’s 5 Points to enhance safety and beautification
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The proposal calls for the creation of a special district in Riverside’s 5 Points neighborhood, aimed at addressing community concerns and fostering growth. Known for its hip, eclectic, and laid-back vibe, 5 Points is a beloved neighborhood in Jacksonville’s Riverside area. Marcus Hill, owner of...
‘I’m not buying it’: Jacksonville protestors criticize sheriff’s response to controversial traffic video
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Protestors from several Jacksonville organizations made their voices heard in response to the viral arrest video that has sparked local and national outrage since it was posted on Sunday. “No justice! No Peace!” echoed in front of the courthouse on Tuesday, and demonstrators had a clear...
‘Do your job’: Nearly 4 months after Duval County inmate’s death, his mother continues...
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Nearly four months after a 31-year-old man died while in the custody of the Duval County jail, his mother is calling for accountability and answers from the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. Tracy Karpas said that the truth about what happened to her son, Charles Faggart, is...
Jacksonville date added to Brandy & Monica’s ‘The Boy Is Mine’ tour
Iconic R&B songstresses Brandy and Monica will be gracing the River City with their presence in December.
Tenth Suspect Arrested in Murder of 14-Year-Old Micah Thomas in Jacksonville
JACKSONVILLE, FL – The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO) has announced a significant development in the murder case of 14-year-old Micah Thomas, with the recent arrest of an eighteenth individual bringing the total number of people facing charges to ten. JSO emphasized its commitment to seeing every person...
25 Missing Children Found in Florida During “Extraordinary” 3-Day Rescue Operation
In a powerful show of coordination and commitment, 25 missing children—ranging in age from 7 to 17—were safely located across six Florida counties during a sweeping three-day operation led by the National Child Protection Task Force (NCPTF). The multi-agency initiative, completed by June 18, brought together law...
These 11 Duval County, FL, restaurants were temporarily closed during recent July 2025 inspections
Eleven restaurants in Duval County faced temporary closures during July 2025 after failing state health inspections. The Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation conducted 347 inspections across the county over 21 days. State records show 155 establishments failed their initial visits, while 192...
Triple-digit heat index prompts advisories across Northeast, Central Florida. What to know
The chance of a disorganized weather system developing in the Atlantic has risen slightly heading into July 21. However, for Jacksonville, the likelihood of tropical development in the Central Tropical Atlantic over the next few days remains low. "Environmental conditions are marginally conducive, and any development...
BIT OF JOY | Call for mural artists
St. Johns County’s Sing Out Loud Festival returns in September, and artist workshop Make Space is collaborating with the fest to commission murals that will be on display during the closing weekend’s Live Wildly Showcase concerts on Sept. 20-21, the last weekend of the summer. Local artists, apply to paint one of the...
Jacksonville Unveils $11M Park Street Road Diet to Enhance Cycling and Walking
The city of Jacksonville celebrated the completion of the $11 million Park Street Road Diet project, a significant redesign aimed at bolstering cycling and walking in the community. The initiative resulted in Park Street being streamlined from four lanes to two, with the addition of expansive sidewalks and protected...