Judge to decide if accused gunman in Jared Bridegan murder-for-hire case can withdraw guilty plea, go to trial
DUVAL COUNTY, Fla. – A judge will consider on Tuesday morning a recently filed motion to withdraw the…
Florida Department of Health confirms sixth measles case in Duval County in 2026
DUVAL COUNTY, Fla. – The Florida Department of Health has confirmed a 6th measles case in Duval County…
JSO seeks more victims after man arrested on multiple sex-related charged
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A 32-year-old man has been arrested on multiple sex-related charges, and investigators believe there may…
Jacksonville’s first lagoon community welcomes its first homeowner
Duval County’s first lagoon community welcomed its first homeowner this week, marking a milestone for a 2,700-home master-planned…
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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