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…
Northeast Florida home inventory rises, affordability improves as sales slow, NEFAR says
DUVAL COUNTY, Fla. – Northeast Florida’s housing market showed signs of easing in January as inventory grew and…
City of Jacksonville confirms 5th measles case in Duval County in 2026
Dr. Sunil Joshi gave recommendations for health care providers and facilities. Jacksonville City Hall (WJXT, Copyright 2025 by…
The Jacksonville Free Press enters its 40th year of telling Black stories
If you need help with the Public File, call (904) 393-9801 At WJXT, we are committed to informing…
5 measles cases confirmed in Duval County, Jacksonville’s chief health officer says
In a letter shared with First Coast News Tuesday night, Jacksonville Chief Health Officer Dr. Sunil Joshi confirmed…
Neighbors turn frustration toward city councilwoman after recent shooting at Westside parking lot
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – There’s more fallout following a weekend quadruple shooting inside the Paxon Shopping Center parking lot…
Florida carries out first execution of 2026
Florida executed its first prisoner of 2026 on Tuesday evening, a man twice convicted in separate murders 12…
Lanes reopen on I-295 North near Pritchard Road after vehicle fire
(FL 511) JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Emergency crews were on the scene of a vehicle fire on I-295 North…
A former teachers union leader got 2 years for stealing $1M. Some say she deserved more, ex-prosecutor defends sentence
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Two former leaders of Duval Teachers United will spend time in federal prison after pleading…
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…