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A Jacksonville Beach man pleaded guilty in the motorcycle crash that killed 22‑year‑old Tara Shaw and was sentenced to 11 years in prison, plus probation and DUI school.
Food & Drinks in ...
Cracker Barrel has closed 16 Maple Street restaurants this fiscal year, shrinking the Jacksonville‑born chain to 52 locations as the parent focuses on a turnaround.
A dog-walking woman in Jennings Forest fought off a man who grabbed her early Tuesday; the Clay County Sheriff’s Office is searching the area and seeking tips.
A Jacksonville man was arrested after deputies say he drove with three young children in his car following a Callahan domestic incident. Authorities say breath tests were more than 50% over the legal limit.
Detectives recovered and returned $17,376 after a months‑long crypto scam that targeted an elderly St. Johns County resident. State and local agencies worked together to get money back.
A 20-year-old Jacksonville man is jailed after police say a pursuit reached 100 mph and ended when he ran into a home to avoid arrest.
A fatal crash early Tuesday closed eastbound 103rd Street near Valdura Ave on Jacksonville's Westside; the Florida Highway Patrol is on scene and lanes remain blocked.
Real Estate & Development in ...
GreenPointe's master plan would add nearly 3,300 homes around Lake Asbury, with a central 'Lodge' amenity expected this fall and buildout running into the 2040s.
Sheriff T.K. Waters walked the Turtle Creek neighborhood after neighbors reported more burglaries and property crime, promising stepped‑up patrols and follow‑up meetings.
Weather & Environment in ...
Hot, humid day in Jacksonville with scattered storms after 1 p.m.; heat index up to 106°F. Expect heavy downpours and gusty winds this afternoon and tonight.
Community & Society in ...
MCAS Cherry Point will run boat and explosive‑ordnance training June 13–18. Neighbors along the Neuse may hear intermittent loud detonations into the late evening.
A Jacksonville family says a fake 911 call drew dozens of officers to their home at gunpoint after a son's livestream; authorities are investigating a possible swatting prank.
District 2 officers say they arrested a convicted felon after seizing rifles, handguns, a Glock switch, ammunition and bags of cocaine and meth in East Arlington. The sheriff’s office shared photos of the haul.
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