Council president tells JEA board member he’s replacing him because he owed a ‘big favor’ to his boss, texts show
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – City Council President Kevin Carrico is facing backlash after text messages seemed to reveal that…
Community leaders seek ways to prevent teenage ‘takeovers’ after gunfire near Avenues Mall
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Community leaders and law enforcement are weighing how to prevent large teenage “takeovers” after a…
Mortgage rates back in the 5% range for first since 2023. Buyers are responding locally
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Mortgage rates have eased into the 5% range for the first time since 2023, and…
JTA hosting public meetings for input on Skyway modernization plan
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville Transportation Authority is asking residents to weigh in on plans to update the…
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…