From a living room to community staple, the Jacksonville Free Press enters its 40th year of telling Black stories
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville Free Press, founded in September 1986 by Rita Carter Perry, marks a 40-year…
Duval County and other areas under moderate water shortage; residents urged to conserve water
DUVAL COUNTY, Fla. – A moderate water shortage was declared for Duval County and parts of Alachua, Baker,…
Parents grateful after JFRD rescues unresponsive 2-year-old son from water
Matt and Katie, the parents of Hoke, are grateful their 2-year-old son was rescued by the swift actions…
Former Duval teachers union president sentenced to 2+ years in prison for million-dollar fraud scheme; VP gets 1 year
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Two former leaders of the Duval County teachers union were sentenced Monday in federal court—after…
Crash blocking all lanes of I-10 West between Lane and Cassat Ave.
(FL 511) JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Emergency crews were on the scene of a crash on I-10 West near…
Smoke from brush fire on Old Gainesville Road in Jacksonville that threatened nearby shops
If you need help with the Public File, call (904) 393-9801 At WJXT, we are committed to informing…
JSO hosts free S.M.A.R.T Motorcycle Safety Courses; focus on safety grows after uptick in motorcycle crashes
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office hosted its Safe Motorcycle and Rider Techniques (S.M.A.R.T) Motorcycle Safety Course…
Jacksonville hair stylist to spend Valentine’s Day donating wigs to women battling cancer
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A Jacksonville hairstylist is planning to show love on Valentine’s Day in a special way…
2026 World of Nations tickets now available for purchase
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Tickets for Jacksonville’s 34th World of Nations Celebration are now available for purchase. Attendees can…
What’s killing Florida’s palm trees? This may be the answer
Florida’s palm trees are being increasingly jeopardized thanks to a disease that’s spreading through the state. That’s according…
Federal prosecutors call for 3-year prison sentence for former DTU president
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Calling her a “corrupt union boss” in court documents, federal prosecutors are asking a judge…
Jacksonville Bold for 2.4.26: Cash for Congressmen
U.S. Reps. Aaron Bean and John Rutherford exited 2025 with cash advantages in their respective bids for re-election…