Virginia Giuffre, who accused Britain's Prince Andrew in Epstein sex trafficking scandal, has died
Read full article: Virginia Giuffre, who accused Britain's Prince Andrew in Epstein sex trafficking scandal, has diedVirginia Giuffre, who accused Britain’s Prince Andrew and other influential men of sexually exploiting her as a teenager trafficked by financier Jeffrey Epstein, has died.
Some see Trump weaponizing government in targeting of judge and Democratic fundraising site
Read full article: Some see Trump weaponizing government in targeting of judge and Democratic fundraising sitePresident Donald Trump's administration is providing another example of how it's targeting those the president feels are blocking his agenda.
Trump administration to investigate New York's funding threat over Long Island tribal school mascot
Read full article: Trump administration to investigate New York's funding threat over Long Island tribal school mascotThe U.S. Department of Education says it plans to investigate whether New York education officials are being discriminatory by threatening to withhold funding if a Long Island school district doesn’t stop using a Native American-themed logo.
The US oversees a peace pledge for east Congo, hoping to ease its access to critical minerals
Read full article: The US oversees a peace pledge for east Congo, hoping to ease its access to critical mineralsSecretary of State Marco Rubio has overseen the signing by Congo and Rwanda of a pledge to work toward a peace deal that would ease U.S. access to critical minerals in resource-rich eastern Congo.
Kennedy Center’s events scheduled for LGBTQ+ pride celebration canceled, organizers say
Read full article: Kennedy Center’s events scheduled for LGBTQ+ pride celebration canceled, organizers sayOrganizers and the Kennedy Center have canceled a week’s worth of events celebrating LGBTQ+ rights for this summer’s World Pride festival in Washington, D.
Justice Department says it will resume practice of obtaining reporters' records in leak inquiries
Read full article: Justice Department says it will resume practice of obtaining reporters' records in leak inquiriesThe Justice Department is poised to crack down on leaks of information to the news media, authorizing prosecutors to issue subpoenas to news organizations as part of leak investigations, serve search warrants when appropriate and force journalists to testify about their sources.
Jacksonville woman says she feels ‘defeated’ as she struggles to secure her REAL ID ahead of deadline
Read full article: Jacksonville woman says she feels ‘defeated’ as she struggles to secure her REAL ID ahead of deadlineWith the May 7 deadline approaching to obtain a REAL ID, one Jacksonville woman urged others not to wait until the last minute.
‘Going to be a showcase’: Beloved Weavers behind inspiration for Riverside park renovation project
Read full article: ‘Going to be a showcase’: Beloved Weavers behind inspiration for Riverside park renovation projectA beloved park in Jacksonville’s Riverside neighborhood is set to undergo a significant transformation.
Judge blocks Trump administration from nixing collective bargaining for most federal employees
Read full article: Judge blocks Trump administration from nixing collective bargaining for most federal employeesA federal judge has agreed to temporarily block the Trump administration from implementing an executive order that a labor union says would cancel collective bargaining rights for hundreds of thousands of federal employees.
Jaguars ‘Fan of the Year’ gets first look at Travis Hunter’s jersey
Read full article: Jaguars ‘Fan of the Year’ gets first look at Travis Hunter’s jerseyAs the Jaguars made a deal to exchange their fifth pick for the second pick in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft, a Jaguars superfan was about to experience history as it happened.
Wyden asks Trump administration officials to reconsider travel policies ahead of the World Cup
Read full article: Wyden asks Trump administration officials to reconsider travel policies ahead of the World CupSen. Ron Wyden of Oregon has asked top Trump administration officials to reconsider policies that are impacting travelers arriving in the United States, citing upcoming sporting events like the 2026 World Cup.
Family of Putnam County mail carrier mauled to death hopes bill for tougher penalties for pet owners passes Monday
Read full article: Family of Putnam County mail carrier mauled to death hopes bill for tougher penalties for pet owners passes MondayThe family of a Putnam County mail carrier turned their grief into action after she was killed in a dog attack in 2022.
19 states sue Trump administration over push to end diversity programs in public schools
Read full article: 19 states sue Trump administration over push to end diversity programs in public schoolsDemocratic attorneys general in 19 states are suing the Trump administration, challenging directives to eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion programs in public schools.
‘Intangibly rich’ is the favorite phrase of the new Jaguars GM. What does it mean to you?
Read full article: ‘Intangibly rich’ is the favorite phrase of the new Jaguars GM. What does it mean to you?In one recent pre-draft news conference, Gladstone used the phrase five times to describe the kinds of players the team is looking for as it builds out its roster following a disappointing season.
College journalists wrestle with transparency as students fear deportation for speaking out
Read full article: College journalists wrestle with transparency as students fear deportation for speaking outCollege journalists across the U.S. are navigating a surge in requests to remove previously published content amid the Trump administration’s crackdown on student protesters and what critics describe as unprecedented attacks on campus speech.
US visit by far-right Israeli minister draws tense protests and 'big fissures' in Jewish community
Read full article: US visit by far-right Israeli minister draws tense protests and 'big fissures' in Jewish communityA visit to the U.S. by far-right Israeli security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir is prompting fierce protests and exposing rifts in the American Jewish community.
Jacksonville University board releases letter in support of president’s decision to cut programs
Read full article: Jacksonville University board releases letter in support of president’s decision to cut programsThe Jacksonville University Board of Trustees released a letter in support of the president’s decision to cut several academic programs and dismiss 40 faculty members.
Travis Hunter is not only a star on the field; he’s also an avid fisherman. Here are some of the best Jax fishing spots
Read full article: Travis Hunter is not only a star on the field; he’s also an avid fisherman. Here are some of the best Jax fishing spotsThe 21-year-old has been vocal about his love for fishing.
In reverse of a longtime stance, US says UN Palestinian refugee agency isn't immune from lawsuits
Read full article: In reverse of a longtime stance, US says UN Palestinian refugee agency isn't immune from lawsuitsThe Trump administration has decided that the U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees is not immune from being sued, reversing the U.S. government’s longstanding position that the organization was protected from civil liability.
Meteorologist Mark Collins shares his top sites to read the beach ahead of opening weekend
Read full article: Meteorologist Mark Collins shares his top sites to read the beach ahead of opening weekendThese are Meteorologist Mark Collins' top three websites to check before heading to the beach.
Intuition Ale Works owner says he’s selling the brewery after 15 years in Jacksonville
Read full article: Intuition Ale Works owner says he’s selling the brewery after 15 years in JacksonvilleThe owner of Intuition Ale Works announced that he’s selling the brewery after 15 years in Jacksonville.
Luigi Mangione pleads not guilty to federal death penalty charge in UnitedHealthcare CEO’s killing
Read full article: Luigi Mangione pleads not guilty to federal death penalty charge in UnitedHealthcare CEO’s killingLuigi Mangione has pleaded not guilty to a federal murder charge in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, as prosecutors formally declared their intent to seek the death penalty against him.
Americans linked to Congo coup attempt plead not guilty to US criminal charges
Read full article: Americans linked to Congo coup attempt plead not guilty to US criminal chargesFour Americans pleaded not guilty to criminal charges in a federal court in Utah after authorities said they conspired to stage a violent coup in Congo that failed.
ICE is reversing the termination of legal status for international students around the US
Read full article: ICE is reversing the termination of legal status for international students around the USFederal officials say the government is reversing the termination of legal status for international students after many filed court challenges around the U.S. That word came Friday.
2 fraternities prepare for 7th annual charity softball game on Jacksonville’s Northside.
Read full article: 2 fraternities prepare for 7th annual charity softball game on Jacksonville’s Northside.Two fraternities are preparing for their seventh annual softball charity game against each other to give back to the community on Jacksonville’s Northside.
Attorneys: Gulf War vet convicted of killing his girlfriend, her 3 children should not be executed because of competency
Read full article: Attorneys: Gulf War vet convicted of killing his girlfriend, her 3 children should not be executed because of competencyIn Bradford County attorneys are trying to convince the judge that Jeffrey Glenn Hutchinson should not be put to death.
Wesley Hunt has met with White House aides about entering the Texas Senate primary, AP sources say
Read full article: Wesley Hunt has met with White House aides about entering the Texas Senate primary, AP sources sayU.S. Rep. Wesley Hunt of Texas may enter his state’s Republican primary for a Senate seat, adding more intrigue to what is already a marquee midterm contest.
Why Trump's call for the Fed to cut interest rates may not help consumers
Read full article: Why Trump's call for the Fed to cut interest rates may not help consumersPresident Donald Trump is badgering the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates, but even if the Fed gave in to the pressure, it wouldn’t necessarily lead to lower borrowing costs for consumers.
Cameron Mackintosh, one of the last great theater impresarios, has plans for stages everywhere
Read full article: Cameron Mackintosh, one of the last great theater impresarios, has plans for stages everywhereThe great composer Stephen Sondheim loved puzzles, and when he died in 2021, he left one for his good friend, British super-producer Cameron Mackintosh.
Pope's burial place reflects his 'humble, essential' life, Rome's poor will pay him a final tribute
Read full article: Pope's burial place reflects his 'humble, essential' life, Rome's poor will pay him a final tributeThe head of the basilica that is housing Pope Francis's tomb says it reflects his “humble, simple and essential" life.
Mother of woman killed in crash on SR-100 hopes new Putnam County task force will help address safety concerns
Read full article: Mother of woman killed in crash on SR-100 hopes new Putnam County task force will help address safety concernsA task force has been established in Putnam County to tackle safety issues on State Road 100.
UN food agency says its food stocks in Gaza have run out under Israel's blockade
Read full article: UN food agency says its food stocks in Gaza have run out under Israel's blockadeThe World Food Program says its food stocks in Gaza have run out under Israel’s nearly 8-week-old blockade, ending a main source of sustenance for hundreds of thousands of Palestinians in the territory.
Jacksonville man found guilty in wife’s death following 2022 domestic dispute
Read full article: Jacksonville man found guilty in wife’s death following 2022 domestic disputeA Jacksonville jury has found 43-year-old Eugene Anderson guilty of manslaughter in the 2022 death of his wife, 42-year-old Velvet Brown-Anderson.
Historic Springfield Tour of Homes and Gardens returns for 46th year this weekend Here’s what you need to know
Read full article: Historic Springfield Tour of Homes and Gardens returns for 46th year this weekend Here’s what you need to knowYou can explore Jacksonville’s oldest suburb this weekend and take a peek behind the porches at the 46th Historic Springfield Tour of Homes and Gardens.
So you saw 'Conclave' the movie. Here's what it got right – and wrong – about real-life conclaves
Read full article: So you saw 'Conclave' the movie. Here's what it got right – and wrong – about real-life conclavesSpeculation surrounding a conclave to elect a pope is a time-honored tradition.
Lake City police announce arrest in Easter celebration shooting that injured officer
Read full article: Lake City police announce arrest in Easter celebration shooting that injured officerA day after releasing a video and asking for the public to share any information on an Easter celebration shooting that left an officer injured, the Lake City Police Department announced an arrest.
UF study shows about 40% of residents don’t know they must follow irrigation restrictions
Read full article: UF study shows about 40% of residents don’t know they must follow irrigation restrictionsAbout 22 million people already live in Florida, and it’s expected to grow to 33 million by 2070. Those who irrigate lawns tap into the same water, much of it from the Floridan aquifer.
Forecasters warn of fire risk amid low humidity, wind gusts as Pine Barrens fire burns
Read full article: Forecasters warn of fire risk amid low humidity, wind gusts as Pine Barrens fire burnsForecasters are warning of low humidity and gusty wind increased the risk fire could spread across parts of New Jersey, Philadelphia and its suburbs and Delaware as firefighters continued to battled a vast wildfire in the Pine Barrens.
The Latest: FBI arrests a judge accused of helping a man evade immigration agents
Read full article: The Latest: FBI arrests a judge accused of helping a man evade immigration agentsThe FBI has arrested Milwaukee Judge Hannah Dugan, saying she “intentionally misdirected” federal immigration agents away from a man they were trying to take into custody at her courthouse.
Duval County prepares for hurricane season with Jax Ready Festival
Read full article: Duval County prepares for hurricane season with Jax Ready FestivalAs hurricane season approaches, first responder agencies across Duval County are ensuring families are prepared. The Jax Ready Festival begins Friday, offering a free event designed to help the community get ready for potential emergencies.
How the public's shift on immigration paved the way for Trump's crackdown
Read full article: How the public's shift on immigration paved the way for Trump's crackdownSince returning to the White House, President Donald Trump has launched an unprecedented campaign of immigration enforcement that has pushed the limits of executive power and clashed with federal judges trying to restrain him.
Here's why a flare-up between India and Pakistan over Kashmir matters
Read full article: Here's why a flare-up between India and Pakistan over Kashmir mattersIndia and Pakistan have intensified their hostilities over the hotly contested Kashmir region following a massacre of 26 mostly Indian tourists, which New Delhi linked to Pakistan.
Immigration is Trump's strongest issue, but many say he's gone too far, a new AP-NORC poll finds
Read full article: Immigration is Trump's strongest issue, but many say he's gone too far, a new AP-NORC poll findsA new poll finds President Donald Trump’s handling of immigration remains a point of strength as he takes wide-ranging action to ramp up deportations and target people in the U.S. illegally.
April’s Positively JAX winner: Beaches Go Green leads the way in environmental education and action
Read full article: April’s Positively JAX winner: Beaches Go Green leads the way in environmental education and actionThis month’s Positively JAX award goes to an organization making waves in both environmental protection and community education — just in time for Earth Day. Congratulations to Beaches Go Green, our April winner!
Swiss leader says Trump administration foresees 'privileged' talks with 15 countries on US tariffs
Read full article: Swiss leader says Trump administration foresees 'privileged' talks with 15 countries on US tariffsThe Swiss president says Switzerland is among 15 countries with which the United States plans to conduct “privileged” negotiations to help reach a deal in the wake of sweeping U.S. tariffs on dozens of countries that have shaken global markets.