Richard Wilkinson is relaunching his food-truck BBQ as The Disgruntled Pig, promising brisket, pork and classic sides with a hoped-for April return in Clay County.

Jaxport CEO Eric Green unveiled a roughly $250M modernization push at Thursday's State of the Port, centering upgrades at Blount Island to protect cargo flows amid trade uncertainty.

Billy Leon Kearse, convicted in the 1991 killing of Fort Pierce Sgt. Danny Parrish, is scheduled for execution on Tuesday after a death warrant signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis. The move has prompted last‑minute appeals and renewed debate in the Treasure Coast community.

A JSO motor officer was arrested Wednesday and accused of falsifying more than $14,000 in overtime tied to a state bicycle-safety grant.

The World of Nations Celebration returns to Ford on Bay this Saturday and Sunday with country tents, performances and family activities.

Redfin data show Jacksonville homes took about 90 days to go under contract in January 2026 — longer than the U.S. median and a sign sellers may need to price and prep differently.

Mayo Clinic’s Duan Family Building in Jacksonville will house the first carbon‑ion therapy center in the Americas, with proton care expected in 2027 and carbon ions in 2028. The move follows state funding and years of research.

A 1,000‑drone concert lands near EverBank Stadium next Friday and Saturday, pairing live strings with sky art and picnic‑style seating.

A coalition of seven Florida private schools says Step Up For Students failed to deliver millions in scholarship dollars, straining small and special‑needs programs and spawning a Duval County lawsuit.

Patchy fog Friday morning clears to highs near 86°F with gusty southwest winds. Showers arrive Saturday night; freeze possible inland Monday night.

On March 17 South Jacksonville voters will decide whether to form a fire district and approve a tax to raise $475,000 for equipment and daytime staffing.

Jacksonville law enforcement seized 70 pounds of marijuana, firearms, and cash following a shooting, leading to multiple felony charges for Benwah Wilson.

Patchy dense fog slowed Thursday's commute in Jacksonville, then sun will push highs into the low 80s. A front late Saturday brings showers and a sharp cool-down next week.