April 24, 2026
The so-called Railroad wildfire spans 4,413 acres, but evacuated families have been allowed to return home.…
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April 24, 2026
87 homes lost in Southeast Georgia wildfires
The wildfire destroyed dozens of homes within hours of erupting Tuesday. It remains only 15% contained.…
April 23, 2026
Conservationists optimistic as sea turtle season ramps up
Community education and conservation have led to cautious optimism heading into sea turtle nesting season.…
April 22, 2026
Smoke blankets area as Railroad wildfire grows
The wildfire grew slightly overnight, but firefighting efforts on the ground and air are helping to contain it.…
April 20, 2026
Wildfires scorch Northeast Florida as drought continues
A wildfire in Clay County grew to over 2,000 acres, and a 1,000-acre fire was burning in adjacent Putnam County.…
April 20, 2026
FBI Jacksonville warns about scammers posing as agents
Scammers have duped people out of money by impersonating FBI agents, law enforcement and government officials.…
April 12, 2026
OPINION | The case for elected JEA and JTA boards
The public deserves a say in how its assets are run, but JEA’s and JTA’s boards are currently appointed.…
April 9, 2026
3 more Jacksonville cops accused of faking overtime
The three officers filed more than $33,000 in false overtime claims, the sheriff said. Another officer was arrested in February.…
April 8, 2026
#AskJAXTDY | Are golf courses restricted from watering during drought?
Northeast Florida residents are subject to water restrictions, but what about heavy water users like golf courses?…
April 7, 2026
Family demands records in Duval County jail death
The family of food truck owner Charles Faggart filed a court complaint exactly one year after his death in jail.…
April 3, 2026
Attorney Ben Crump protests 2 violent arrests in Jacksonville
Crump demanded an investigation into the arrests of two Black men by the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.…
April 2, 2026
More Buckman Bridge closures planned this weekend
Two of four lanes will close starting Friday night, but in the opposite direction of past weeks.…
April 1, 2026
Activists fight for cat colonies in St. Johns County
Activists want the county to create a policy to neuter or spay unowned cats and return them to their surroundings.…
March 30, 2026
80 years later, sailor’s family found in Clay County
DNA testing identified the family of sailor John Campbell, who was a prisoner of war during World War II.…
March 27, 2026
Lane closures return this weekend on Buckman Bridge
Maintenance work will close two southbound lanes of the Buckman from Friday to Monday.…
March 26, 2026
Another ship deploys from Naval Station Mayport
The USS Donald Cook departed Mayport on what officials described as a scheduled deployment.…
March 25, 2026
It’s time to renew your request for mail ballots
All previous vote‑by‑mail requests expired in December 2024, the Duval elections office says.…
March 24, 2026
USS Mason deploys from Naval Station Mayport
Families bid farewell to the USS Mason as the war with Iran leaves global tensions high.…
March 23, 2026
Former JEA exec: Water fees have been an issue for years
Some city officials see the City Council’s probe into JEA’s capacity fee and personnel issues as political overreach.…
March 20, 2026
Buckman Bridge repairs mean more backups this weekend
An FDOT repair project on the Buckman Bridge could mean traffic delays from Orange Park into Mandarin.…
March 19, 2026
Jacksonville firefighter arrested after fight at station
Joshua Jordan was charged with battery after confronting another firefighter over “some issues they were having.”…
March 18, 2026
THE JAXSON | Ranking the 6 Skyway alternatives, from best to worst
As Jacksonville revisits the future of its Skyway, this moment presents a broader opportunity to consider how the Skyway fits…
March 17, 2026
Jacksonville police shoot man pointing gun at them
Police say the man raised a gun and walked swiftly toward them, apparently wanting officers to kill him.…
March 16, 2026
JEA resource fair will help seniors with utility bills
JEA’s monthly fair on Wednesday will help people reduce energy use, manage their bills and reach community resources.…