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Madi Rum filed plans for a 6-acre Deerpark Garden with a distillery, tasting room, restaurant, bakery and Madagascar-themed greenhouses in St. Johns County.
An upscale, high-energy sports bar called Mile Marker 803 Clubhouse is targeting a July 1 opening in Palm Coast’s European Village, with permits filed and hires in place.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
Surveillance footage shows a man carrying a woman into a white vehicle at Blanding Boulevard and 118th Street; JSO is asking for help to identify them.
A man was found dead after a shooting at Midtown Lodge on Philips Highway; JSO detained three people and detectives are investigating.
The State Attorney’s Office filed notice to seek the death penalty for Christian Barrios after the March 14 double slaying outside a Ponte Vedra Walgreens.
The Columbia County Sheriff’s Office announced May 6 that a long-running cold case has been solved. Family members and partner agencies attended a 10 a.m. briefing in Lake City.
Weather & Environment in ...
A quick warm-up pushes Jacksonville into the low 90s today; a Fire Weather Watch is in effect for Thursday with gusty winds and low humidity.
An 11-year-old boy died after a trailer fire Tuesday on the 12000 block of SW 84th Avenue in Bradford County; state investigators have been called in.
An early-morning crash at Flicker Avenue and Ernwill Street in Lincoln Villas resulted in a traffic fatality; the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office is investigating.
Camp host couple Christopher and Anissa Osbourne were found dead at Ocean Pond Campground in Olustee; early signs point to a murder‑suicide as investigators work the scene.
Community & Society in ...
Duval County School Police confirmed the death of Officer Anthony “Junior” Lucano, a Westside school safety officer remembered as a mentor. Services with law enforcement honors were held Saturday.
Local burger chain M Shack is expanding into SilverLeaf Market with a larger footprint, a play area and an expanded shake station, per local reports.
Local franchisee Amber Davis opened a Graze Craze at The Avenues on April 29, offering single-serve cups, grab-and-go boards and party catering. The shop joins two other Northeast Florida locations.
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