JSO inmate dies at hospital, no foul play suspected, police say
Antonio Rafael Hernandez, 51, died at a hospital while in JSO custody. No foul play suspected. (Jacksonville Sheriff’s…
Jacksonville hairstylist gives away more than 100 wigs to women undergoing cancer treatment
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A Jacksonville hairstylist handed out more than 100 high-quality wigs Saturday to women undergoing cancer…
Accused gunman in Jared Bridegan murder-for-hire case files motion to withdraw guilty plea, move forward with trial
DUVAL COUNTY, Fla. – The accused gunman in the Jared Bridegan murder-for-hire case has entered a motion to…
Recent officer-involved shooting in Jacksonville marks 5th of 2026, including second fatality
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – On Thursday night, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said a man, later identified as 62-year-old Jose…
Jacksonville officials warn extreme drought is fueling rising wildfire threat
Jacksonville’s mayor is warning residents that intensifying drought conditions across Duval County are increasing the risk of wildfires…
Jacksonville ramps up affordable housing construction, but the city is still 50,000 units short
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Jacksonville has made measurable gains in affordable housing construction in recent years, but city leaders…
Mayor Deegan, officials, warn residents about heightened wildfire risk after dry winter
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – City officials warned Friday that Jacksonville is facing unusually high wildfire risk after a dry…
Woman creates mobile hair salon to pamper families in need for free at Jacksonville hospitals
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Matthew Gilbert Middle School community shocked by school bus violence that led to stabbing of student
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Violence on a school bus caused a major scene in the Grand Park area on…
Man sentenced to 35 years for leading Jacksonville drug ring, I-95 drive-by shooting
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Nathaniel Hatcher III, 30, of Jacksonville, was sentenced to 35 years in federal prison for…
DCPS adjusts headquarters relocation plan after Chase Properties requests to terminate purchase agreement
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Duval County Public Schools said on Thursday it is adjusting its administrative headquarters relocation plans…
Duval County is under a Phase 1 water shortage due to dry conditions. Here’s what it means
DUVAL COUNTY, Fla. – A Phase 1 Moderate Water Shortage was declared for Duval County and parts of…