Feral hogs have been tearing up yards in World Golf Village; the HOA approved trappers to remove a family of hogs. Trappers and wildlife officials outline methods and safety steps.

State forecasts and federal estimates show deaths now outnumber births in Florida, leaving growth reliant on migration and raising questions about services and planning.

A Jacksonville sober‑living nonprofit that has operated since 1967 says it must raise about $175,000 after fire inspectors found long‑missed safety violations and displaced residents.

A proposed class-action complaint says former Serenata Beach Club staff were made to work off the clock and not paid minimum wage; the suit was filed Feb. 26 in St. Johns County.

As EverBank weighs a suburban move, the Duval DOGE committee reviewed crime and shelter data and debated using $1.5M to add bed capacity. Officials say follow-up meetings are planned.

Fifteen tiny puppies were found packed into a single travel crate in Jacksonville; Animal Care & Protective Services is seeking foster homes while they recover.

A Cedar Hills apartment on Wilson Boulevard is reportedly overrun by squatters as tenants and local TV reports document code violations, police calls and ownership questions.

The JSO-funded Homeward Bound program has reunited hundreds since October 2024 while raising questions about tracking and long-term outcomes.

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

Investigations and court filings show hundreds of Floridians deemed too sick for trial are stuck in county jails for months while they wait for state psychiatric beds.

Cowford Chophouse settled a federal ADA website lawsuit tied to a repeat plaintiff in a case owners say illustrates a surge of web‑access litigation and unclear technical rules. The dispute highlights why code‑level fixes — not overlays — are becoming essential.

A semi-truck fire on I-95 North caused highway closure and brush fires, with no injuries reported. Traffic was affected and the cause is under investigation.

Jacksonville offers free flu shots to seniors during Senior Day events, with shingles vaccines to be available in March. These initiatives demonstrate the city's commitment to elderly healthcare.