Neighbors at Tamaya Market are opposing a Bark Street Puppies shop, citing BBB complaints and a 3,600+‑signature petition while the company says it’s permitted and vetted.

County officials say tourism generates about $3.8 billion in activity and supports roughly 32,400 local jobs. The post underscores how dependent the county remains on visitors.

A Jacksonville veteran's service dog Mal'i was struck in a hit-and-run and ran off in East Arlington; the owner is asking locals to call with tips.

A Jacksonville family filed a wrongful-death suit and will hold a news conference demanding safer retention ponds after their 2-year-old drowned. They want property owners to act.

Douglas "Doug" Shepp McCain, the eldest son of Sen. John McCain, died suddenly at 66. Family memorial is set for May 30 in Virginia Beach.

A JSO drone feed helped lifeguards return two swimmers swept out by a current to shore. Officials warned of high rip currents over the Memorial Day weekend.

The 125th Fighter Wing has finished its move from F-15s to stealth F-35s, bringing roughly 20 jets and new training and maintenance work to Jacksonville.

Alumni are gathering at Camp Blanding to protest the Florida National Guard's plan to end the Florida Youth ChalleNGe Academy, a program supporters say changed thousands of lives.

Crews broke ground on a new Pickett Elementary on Jacksonville’s Northside, a nearly $35M project funded by the half‑cent sales surtax and slated to open in August 2027.

Wild hogs are tearing up yards in Seven Pines, damaging model-home lawns and prompting traps and warnings from wildlife officials.

Hundreds turned up at Fleming Island High as Clay County held an all‑positions job fair to fill about 200 openings, roughly 130 of them teaching jobs.

Registration is still open for mandatory City of Jacksonville Public Service Grants workshops starting May 6. Nonprofits must attend one session to be eligible to apply.

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.