LOCAL NEWS
City council passes heavily opposed bill that bans city funds for services to undocumented immigrants
Read full article: City council passes heavily opposed bill that bans city funds for services to undocumented immigrantsCommunity members packed Jacksonville City Hall Tuesday night to voice opposition to a proposed immigration policy that would require the disclosure of undocumented immigrants living in city-controlled public housing.
‘Legal chapter closed’ for family of 1994 murder victim after killer’s execution
Read full article: ‘Legal chapter closed’ for family of 1994 murder victim after killer’s executionFor the family of a woman raped and killed in 1994, her case officially closed after her murderer was executed in Florida on Tuesday night.
UF Health ‘surprised and disheartened’ after Wolfson Children’s Hospital ends collaboration, brings in Nemours
Read full article: UF Health ‘surprised and disheartened’ after Wolfson Children’s Hospital ends collaboration, brings in NemoursUF Health said on Tuesday it was both "surprised and disheartened" after Baptist Health/Wolfson Children’s Hospital decided to end with ts decades-long clinical collaboration with its health system and the College of Medicine – Jacksonville.
Residents displaced from Westside Jacksonville apartment fire still have nowhere to go
Read full article: Residents displaced from Westside Jacksonville apartment fire still have nowhere to goOver 30 residents displaced from an apartment fire on Jacksonville’s Westside are frustrated because they have nowhere to go.
Police investigating shooting at Orange Park Athletic Association that left boy seriously injured
Read full article: Police investigating shooting at Orange Park Athletic Association that left boy seriously injuredThe Orange Park Police Department is investigating an incident that left at least one person seriously injured on Tuesday.
3-acre wildfire near US-17 and Yellow Bluff Road may affect Jacksonville traffic conditions
Read full article: 3-acre wildfire near US-17 and Yellow Bluff Road may affect Jacksonville traffic conditionsA three-acre wildfire burning near US-17 and Yellow Bluff Road in Jacksonville could impact travel conditions through Wednesday morning.
City council passes heavily opposed bill that bans city funds for services to undocumented immigrants
Read full article: City council passes heavily opposed bill that bans city funds for services to undocumented immigrantsCommunity members packed Jacksonville City Hall Tuesday night to voice opposition to a proposed immigration policy that would require the disclosure of undocumented immigrants living in city-controlled public housing.
UF Health ‘surprised and disheartened’ after Wolfson Children’s Hospital ends collaboration, brings in Nemours
Read full article: UF Health ‘surprised and disheartened’ after Wolfson Children’s Hospital ends collaboration, brings in NemoursUF Health said on Tuesday it was both "surprised and disheartened" after Baptist Health/Wolfson Children’s Hospital decided to end with ts decades-long clinical collaboration with its health system and the College of Medicine – Jacksonville.
Residents displaced from Westside Jacksonville apartment fire still have nowhere to go
Read full article: Residents displaced from Westside Jacksonville apartment fire still have nowhere to goOver 30 residents displaced from an apartment fire on Jacksonville’s Westside are frustrated because they have nowhere to go.
After backlash over seating policy change, a popular Jacksonville steak house pulls back the curtain on money struggles
Read full article: After backlash over seating policy change, a popular Jacksonville steak house pulls back the curtain on money strugglesOne new, and popular, Jacksonville spot on the Southside is getting a lot of attention and being applauded by some for its transparency after sharing in detail its struggles and why it chose to change how it seats customers.
Median home prices fall in the majority of Northeast Florida counties; Clay, Putnam prices up slightly: report
Read full article: Median home prices fall in the majority of Northeast Florida counties; Clay, Putnam prices up slightly: reportMedian prices for single-family homes fell in the majority of Northeast Florida counties in May, according to a new report from the Northeast Florida Association of Realtors (NEFAR).
‘Help is on the way’: Neighbor describes aftermath of 15-year-old’s e-bike crash in St. Johns County
Read full article: ‘Help is on the way’: Neighbor describes aftermath of 15-year-old’s e-bike crash in St. Johns CountyA man who has lived in Nocatee for about a week recounted the shocking moments Monday afternoon when a 15-year-old crashed with an Amazon delivery vehicle right in front of his home.
15-year-old boy seriously injured in crash involving electric dirt bike in St. Johns County
Read full article: 15-year-old boy seriously injured in crash involving electric dirt bike in St. Johns CountyA child was airlifted to a hospital on Monday after being seriously injured in a crash involving an electric dirt bike in St. Johns County, according to the sheriff’s office.
Man with immigration warrant runs into woods after traffic stop in St. Johns County, search snarls traffic
Read full article: Man with immigration warrant runs into woods after traffic stop in St. Johns County, search snarls trafficA man with a felony immigration warrant ran into the woods in St. Johns County on Monday morning following a traffic stop on Interstate 95, according to the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office.
Asian needle ants prompt warnings about potentially deadly stings as they invade backyards across the South
Read full article: Asian needle ants prompt warnings about potentially deadly stings as they invade backyards across the SouthThe Brachyponera chinensis, or Asian needle ant, is only 3/16 of an inch long, but its bite can cause anaphylactic shock, which can be deadly.
Controversial South Georgia facility expansion gets green light from ICE, Rep. says
Read full article: Controversial South Georgia facility expansion gets green light from ICE, Rep. saysA controversial plan to expand an immigrant detention facility in southeast Georgia is moving forward after a delay, according to Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA).
A Brunswick family raised concerns about how police handled a hit-and-run investigation. Police are reviewing the case
Read full article: A Brunswick family raised concerns about how police handled a hit-and-run investigation. Police are reviewing the caseThe Glynn County Police Department said it is currently reviewing its handling of a recent case regarding the hit-and-run death of a 57-year-old man.
The nation’s largest ICE detention center in South Georgia has plans to expand. Now it’s on hold, amid protests: reports
Read full article: The nation’s largest ICE detention center in South Georgia has plans to expand. Now it’s on hold, amid protests: reportsA controversial plan to expand the capacity of the Folkston ICE Processing Center in Charlton County has been put on hold as some immigrant rights advocates call for it to be shut down.
Coastal health departments offer summer vaccination, screening events for Georgia students before school starts
Read full article: Coastal health departments offer summer vaccination, screening events for Georgia students before school startsIn order to help parents avoid the back-to-school rush, county health departments in the coastal district are hosting summer vaccination and screening events for students.
Police investigating shooting at Orange Park Athletic Association that left boy seriously injured
Read full article: Police investigating shooting at Orange Park Athletic Association that left boy seriously injuredThe Orange Park Police Department is investigating an incident that left at least one person seriously injured on Tuesday.
Median home prices fall in the majority of Northeast Florida counties; Clay, Putnam prices up slightly: report
Read full article: Median home prices fall in the majority of Northeast Florida counties; Clay, Putnam prices up slightly: reportMedian prices for single-family homes fell in the majority of Northeast Florida counties in May, according to a new report from the Northeast Florida Association of Realtors (NEFAR).
Concerned Orange Park residents question plans for $17 million drainage improvement project
Read full article: Concerned Orange Park residents question plans for $17 million drainage improvement projectPlans for the new Johnson Slough improvement project in Orange Park saw opposition from concerned residents at Tuesday’s town council meeting.
Celebrating 50 years: How Orange Park Pediatrics has transformed medical services in Clay County
Read full article: Celebrating 50 years: How Orange Park Pediatrics has transformed medical services in Clay CountyFifty years ago, a local pediatrician answered a need in the Clay County community for medical services, back when seeing a doctor cost just $17 a visit.
Clay County Schools announces staff changes as district faces potential $10M budget shortfall for next year
Read full article: Clay County Schools announces staff changes as district faces potential $10M budget shortfall for next yearThe Clay County School District said it is reevaluating its spending as it faces a potential $10 million budget shortfall next year.
This partial leg tattoo may be the key to identifying the person found floating in St. Johns River near Fleming Island
Read full article: This partial leg tattoo may be the key to identifying the person found floating in St. Johns River near Fleming IslandThe Clay County Sheriff’s Office shared on Monday a sketch of a partial tattoo on the leg of an unidentified person found in early May in the St. Johns River, off Highway 17, in Fleming Island.
Median home prices fall in the majority of Northeast Florida counties; Clay, Putnam prices up slightly: report
Read full article: Median home prices fall in the majority of Northeast Florida counties; Clay, Putnam prices up slightly: reportMedian prices for single-family homes fell in the majority of Northeast Florida counties in May, according to a new report from the Northeast Florida Association of Realtors (NEFAR).
Bicyclist seriously injured in Nassau County after pickup truck strikes them while crossing the street: FHP
Read full article: Bicyclist seriously injured in Nassau County after pickup truck strikes them while crossing the street: FHPA bicyclist from Fernandina Beach, 70, is in the hospital with serious injuries after she was struck by a pickup truck while crossing the street in Nassau County, the Florida Highway Patrol said.
Median home prices fall in the majority of Northeast Florida counties; Clay, Putnam prices up slightly: report
Read full article: Median home prices fall in the majority of Northeast Florida counties; Clay, Putnam prices up slightly: reportMedian prices for single-family homes fell in the majority of Northeast Florida counties in May, according to a new report from the Northeast Florida Association of Realtors (NEFAR).
Nonprofit honors veterans with flag and cross display along a Baker County highway for Memorial Day
Read full article: Nonprofit honors veterans with flag and cross display along a Baker County highway for Memorial DayFlags and crosses can be seen along parts of US 90 and Highway 125 in Baker County to honor those who served our country.
Median home prices fall in the majority of Northeast Florida counties; Clay, Putnam prices up slightly: report
Read full article: Median home prices fall in the majority of Northeast Florida counties; Clay, Putnam prices up slightly: reportMedian prices for single-family homes fell in the majority of Northeast Florida counties in May, according to a new report from the Northeast Florida Association of Realtors (NEFAR).
Funeral service held for beloved Palatka Junior-Senior High School coach
Read full article: Funeral service held for beloved Palatka Junior-Senior High School coachThe Putnam County community is mourning this week after a longtime Palatka Junior-Senior High School coach died over the weekend.
Deeper dunes, sea walls and evacuation zones: Examining how NE Florida’s coastal communities prepare for hurricanes
Read full article: Deeper dunes, sea walls and evacuation zones: Examining how NE Florida’s coastal communities prepare for hurricanesNortheast Florida’s coastal communities, particularly in Flagler and St. Johns counties, have seen direct effects from hurricanes in recent years, with places like Summerhaven and South Ponte Vedra Beach proving to be especially vulnerable to storm surge and flooding.
Man found sleeping in car on side of Columbia County road; leads to seizure of 45 pounds of marijuana
Read full article: Man found sleeping in car on side of Columbia County road; leads to seizure of 45 pounds of marijuanaThe Columbia County Sheriff’s Office found a man sleeping in his car on the side of the road, which led to the seizure of over 45 pounds of marijuana and his arrest.
Bicyclist killed, another in critical condition after car hits them in Columbia County
Read full article: Bicyclist killed, another in critical condition after car hits them in Columbia CountyThe Florida Highway Patrol said a bicyclist was killed and another was injured after a car hit them in Columbia County on Tuesday afternoon.
77-year-old Lake City man killed after colliding with tree in Columbia County: FHP
Read full article: 77-year-old Lake City man killed after colliding with tree in Columbia County: FHPA 77-year-old Lake City man died Saturday morning after colliding with a tree off a roadway in Columbia County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
MORE LOCAL NEWS HEADLINES
After backlash over seating policy change, a popular Jacksonville steak house pulls back the curtain on money struggles
Read full article: After backlash over seating policy change, a popular Jacksonville steak house pulls back the curtain on money strugglesOne new, and popular, Jacksonville spot on the Southside is getting a lot of attention and being applauded by some for its transparency after sharing in detail its struggles and why it chose to change how it seats customers.
‘It’s not just about me’: Jacksonville teen thankful after DeSantis signs law inspired by her experience with deepfake
Read full article: ‘It’s not just about me’: Jacksonville teen thankful after DeSantis signs law inspired by her experience with deepfakeGov. Ron DeSantis signed a new law on Tuesday that aims to protect people from the damaging effects of AI-generated fake images, also known as deepfakes.
Some Eastside residents say they’re worried about how promised money from Stadium of the Future deal will be spent
Read full article: Some Eastside residents say they’re worried about how promised money from Stadium of the Future deal will be spentA massive investment is headed to Jacksonville’s Eastside as part of the city’s new $1.4 billion “Stadium of the Future” deal — but some residents worry about how the promised money will be spent.
Tell Us: Are out-of-state real estate firms driving up Georgia home prices near you? A senator is looking into it
Read full article: Tell Us: Are out-of-state real estate firms driving up Georgia home prices near you? A senator is looking into itU.S. Senator Jon Ossoff has launched an investigation into large, out-of-state companies purchasing single-family homes in Georgia, a practice he says is raising prices and squeezing out local families.
Asian needle ants prompt warnings about potentially deadly stings as they invade backyards across the South
Read full article: Asian needle ants prompt warnings about potentially deadly stings as they invade backyards across the SouthThe Brachyponera chinensis, or Asian needle ant, is only 3/16 of an inch long, but its bite can cause anaphylactic shock, which can be deadly.
Gov. DeSantis signs bills to protect children from sexual predators, deepfakes and human trafficking
Read full article: Gov. DeSantis signs bills to protect children from sexual predators, deepfakes and human traffickingFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis will hold a news conference Tuesday at noon in Jacksonville.
‘Maddie’s sentence was final’: Family of 8-year-old murdered in 1998 says her killer doesn’t deserve sentence reduction
Read full article: ‘Maddie’s sentence was final’: Family of 8-year-old murdered in 1998 says her killer doesn’t deserve sentence reductionThe family of Maddie Clifton, an 8-year-old whose murder shook the entire community in 1998, spoke up about an upcoming sentencing review for her killer.
Median home prices fall in the majority of Northeast Florida counties; Clay, Putnam prices up slightly: report
Read full article: Median home prices fall in the majority of Northeast Florida counties; Clay, Putnam prices up slightly: reportMedian prices for single-family homes fell in the majority of Northeast Florida counties in May, according to a new report from the Northeast Florida Association of Realtors (NEFAR).
Concerned Orange Park residents question plans for $17 million drainage improvement project
Read full article: Concerned Orange Park residents question plans for $17 million drainage improvement projectPlans for the new Johnson Slough improvement project in Orange Park saw opposition from concerned residents at Tuesday’s town council meeting.
Florida abortions down 45%; Duval County ranked 6th among counties with the most abortions, new data shows
Read full article: Florida abortions down 45%; Duval County ranked 6th among counties with the most abortions, new data showsAbortions in Florida have significantly declined compared to last year, according to a new state Agency for Health Care Administration report.
Jacksonville City Council to unveil new meeting rules amid arrests, protest calls for charges to be dropped
Read full article: Jacksonville City Council to unveil new meeting rules amid arrests, protest calls for charges to be droppedJacksonville City Council will discuss new rules to prevent disruptions during meetings, following a May incident that led to three arrests. A protest today calls for dropped charges and the rejection of a controversial ordinance.
22-year-old dies when SUV hits fence, tree in Alachua County: FHP
Read full article: 22-year-old dies when SUV hits fence, tree in Alachua County: FHPA 22-year-old Hawthorne man was killed Monday night when the SUV he was driving hit a fence and a tree on State Road 26 in Alachua County, the Florida Highway Patrol said.
‘Help is on the way’: Neighbor describes aftermath of 15-year-old’s e-bike crash in St. Johns County
Read full article: ‘Help is on the way’: Neighbor describes aftermath of 15-year-old’s e-bike crash in St. Johns CountyA man who has lived in Nocatee for about a week recounted the shocking moments Monday afternoon when a 15-year-old crashed with an Amazon delivery vehicle right in front of his home.
Celebrating 50 years: How Orange Park Pediatrics has transformed medical services in Clay County
Read full article: Celebrating 50 years: How Orange Park Pediatrics has transformed medical services in Clay CountyFifty years ago, a local pediatrician answered a need in the Clay County community for medical services, back when seeing a doctor cost just $17 a visit.
Clay County Schools announces staff changes as district faces potential $10M budget shortfall for next year
Read full article: Clay County Schools announces staff changes as district faces potential $10M budget shortfall for next yearThe Clay County School District said it is reevaluating its spending as it faces a potential $10 million budget shortfall next year.
15-year-old boy seriously injured in crash involving electric dirt bike in St. Johns County
Read full article: 15-year-old boy seriously injured in crash involving electric dirt bike in St. Johns CountyA child was airlifted to a hospital on Monday after being seriously injured in a crash involving an electric dirt bike in St. Johns County, according to the sheriff’s office.
NOAA Fisheries announces changes to red snapper management in the South Atlantic, including 1-day expansion
Read full article: NOAA Fisheries announces changes to red snapper management in the South Atlantic, including 1-day expansionNOAA Fisheries announced changes to the management of red snapper in the South Atlantic, including expanding the one-day fishing event to two days.
High-risk traffic stop shuts down southbound lanes of I-75 in Alachua County
Read full article: High-risk traffic stop shuts down southbound lanes of I-75 in Alachua CountyThe Alachua County Sheriff’s Office said on Monday evening all southbound lanes of Interstate 75 at mile marker 376 were shut down as officials responded to a high-risk traffic stop.
The agency in charge of helping develop downtown has a new CEO. What we know about the Baltimore transplant
Read full article: The agency in charge of helping develop downtown has a new CEO. What we know about the Baltimore transplantThe Downtown Investment Authority (DIA) board unanimously selected its new CEO on Monday, following a marathon of interviews inside City Hall.
This partial leg tattoo may be the key to identifying the person found floating in St. Johns River near Fleming Island
Read full article: This partial leg tattoo may be the key to identifying the person found floating in St. Johns River near Fleming IslandThe Clay County Sheriff’s Office shared on Monday a sketch of a partial tattoo on the leg of an unidentified person found in early May in the St. Johns River, off Highway 17, in Fleming Island.
Witness shares what she saw as first responders tried to revive 5-year-old who drowned in Fernandina Beach
Read full article: Witness shares what she saw as first responders tried to revive 5-year-old who drowned in Fernandina BeachThe Fernandina Beach Police Department said on Monday it was not investigating the drowning of a 5-year-old, which happened on Saturday, as it appeared to be accidental.
Delta flight with 200+ people on board makes emergency landing at Cecil Airport after smoke reported in cockpit: JAA
Read full article: Delta flight with 200+ people on board makes emergency landing at Cecil Airport after smoke reported in cockpit: JAAA Delta Airlines flight that departed from Atlanta and was bound for Orlando was forced to make an emergency landing Monday afternoon in Jacksonville after smoke was reported in the cockpit.
Deadline approaching for local students to apply for PFLAG’s scholarship program
Read full article: Deadline approaching for local students to apply for PFLAG’s scholarship programSince its inception, PFLAG Jacksonville has provided more than 345 scholarships totaling more than $430,000 to local students. The application window for 2025 is rapidly closing, so here's what students need to know.
VIDEO | 9-foot alligator, suspected dog-fighting ring found during drug bust in Northwest Jacksonville: JSO
Read full article: VIDEO | 9-foot alligator, suspected dog-fighting ring found during drug bust in Northwest Jacksonville: JSOA drug raid last month at a Northside home led to an investigation into a suspected dog-fighting operation and a charge of illegal possession of an alligator, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
Jacksonville’s female veterans happy to be honored during Women Veterans Recognition Week
Read full article: Jacksonville’s female veterans happy to be honored during Women Veterans Recognition WeekNortheast Florida Women Veterans, Inc. has announced Women Veterans Recognition Week, June 8–14, 2025.
Man with immigration warrant runs into woods after traffic stop in St. Johns County, search snarls traffic
Read full article: Man with immigration warrant runs into woods after traffic stop in St. Johns County, search snarls trafficA man with a felony immigration warrant ran into the woods in St. Johns County on Monday morning following a traffic stop on Interstate 95, according to the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office.
National Parks Service wants to hear from you about project to replace Matanzas River seawall in St. Augustine
Read full article: National Parks Service wants to hear from you about project to replace Matanzas River seawall in St. AugustineThe seawalls at Castillo de San Marcos sit at the lowest elevation in the city’s seawall system, making one of the oldest landmarks in the country prone to flooding during storms.