Bradford County plans warehouse conversion to ICE detention center despite community concerns
Read full article: Bradford County plans warehouse conversion to ICE detention center despite community concernsBradford County’s plan to convert a vacant warehouse into an immigration detention center has passed its first major step.
JSO corrections officer arrested by Flagler County deputies for battery, witness tampering, police say
Read full article: JSO corrections officer arrested by Flagler County deputies for battery, witness tampering, police sayA corrections officer with the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office was arrested on Wednesday in Flagler County and is accused of battery and witness tampering, according to police.
Senators worry that US Postal Service changes could disenfranchise voters who cast ballots by mail
Read full article: Senators worry that US Postal Service changes could disenfranchise voters who cast ballots by mailA group of U.S. senators is voicing concern over U.S. Postal Service processing changes and what those could mean for voting with mail ballots.
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Jacksonville religious leader pleads guilty to lying to IRS to avoid paying over $600,000 in taxes: DOJ
Read full article: Jacksonville religious leader pleads guilty to lying to IRS to avoid paying over $600,000 in taxes: DOJThe Department of Justice announced Thursday that a Jacksonville minister has pleaded guilty to obstructing the IRS’s efforts to collect his tax debts that were worth more than $600,000.
Retired Texas Ranger James Holland reveals the psychology behind confessions in new ID series
Read full article: Retired Texas Ranger James Holland reveals the psychology behind confessions in new ID seriesWhen cases stall and evidence runs dry, retired Texas Ranger James Holland is often called in as a last resort.
Ex-Sen. Kyrsten Sinema sued for allegedly breaking up bodyguard's marriage
Read full article: Ex-Sen. Kyrsten Sinema sued for allegedly breaking up bodyguard's marriageFormer U.S. Sen. Kyrsten Sinema allegedly had a romantic relationship with a member of her security detail, leading to the breakup of his marriage.
Florida boys, best friends die after sand hole collapses; ‘unimaginable nightmare’
Read full article: Florida boys, best friends die after sand hole collapses; ‘unimaginable nightmare’Two Florida boys died when a hole they were digging in sand collapsed and trapped them, according to sheriff’s officials.
Hulu’s new series ‘A Thousand Blows’ explores survival in London’s boxing underworld
Read full article: Hulu’s new series ‘A Thousand Blows’ explores survival in London’s boxing underworldA Thousand Blows drops viewers into the ambitious underworld of East London in the 1880s, where survival depends on resilience, community and the ability to get back up after being knocked down.
Gainesville mother who drowned baby in bathtub said she was afraid of losing custody of child, police say
Read full article: Gainesville mother who drowned baby in bathtub said she was afraid of losing custody of child, police sayA 23-year-old Gainesville mother has been charged with murder after she was accused of killing her child, the Gainesville Police Department confirmed to News4JAX on Wednesday.
For 4th straight Legislative session, Florida House passes bill supporting lower age for buying guns
Read full article: For 4th straight Legislative session, Florida House passes bill supporting lower age for buying gunsNearly eight years after a gunman murdered 17 people at Parkland’s Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, the Florida House on Thursday passed a bill that would lower the minimum age to purchase rifles and other long guns from 21 to 18.
US names major sporting events other than World Cup, Olympics exempt from Trump visa ban
Read full article: US names major sporting events other than World Cup, Olympics exempt from Trump visa banThe Trump administration has identified a host of athletic competitions it classifies as “major sporting events” — aside from soccer's 2026 World Cup and the 2028 Olympic Games — that athletes and coaches will be allowed to travel to the U.S. to take part in despite a broad visa ban.
CDC studies show value of nationwide wastewater disease surveillance, as potential funding cut looms
Read full article: CDC studies show value of nationwide wastewater disease surveillance, as potential funding cut loomsTwo new studies from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show wastewater monitoring of measles can flag measles spread days to weeks in advance.
JTA concludes community meetings with changes to paratransit pricing
Read full article: JTA concludes community meetings with changes to paratransit pricingFollowing community meetings, JTA modified plans for its paratransit service, keeping Connexion Plus but raising rates. The changes start February 1.
Senate passes more spending bills, but Homeland Security dispute looms
Read full article: Senate passes more spending bills, but Homeland Security dispute loomsCongress is halfway home in approving government funding for the current budget year that began Oct. 1 after the Senate overwhelmingly passed a three-bill package on Thursday.
Deegan says employee was placed on leave for policy violation, not for discussing reported increased ICE presence
Read full article: Deegan says employee was placed on leave for policy violation, not for discussing reported increased ICE presenceThe City of Jacksonville said one of its employees has been placed on administrative leave after she posted a video on Wednesday talking about recent reports of increased presence of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents across the area.
FDLE investigating in-custody death of man who ‘accidentally shot himself’ while in Nassau County deputy patrol car
Read full article: FDLE investigating in-custody death of man who ‘accidentally shot himself’ while in Nassau County deputy patrol carThe Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating the in-custody death of a Nassau County man who accidentally shot himself with a concealed firearm while in the back of a patrol vehicle, the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office said.
Confusion erupts in mental health and substance abuse programs as HHS cuts, then reinstates grants
Read full article: Confusion erupts in mental health and substance abuse programs as HHS cuts, then reinstates grantsProviders, state health agencies and others are feeling whiplash and confusion after the Trump administration eliminated and then abruptly reinstated grants that support substance abuse and mental health programs nationwide.
Middle East allies in blitz of diplomacy urged Trump to hold off on Iran strikes, diplomat says
Read full article: Middle East allies in blitz of diplomacy urged Trump to hold off on Iran strikes, diplomat saysSeveral Middle Eastern allies of the United States have urged the Trump administration to hold off on strikes against Iran for the government’s deadly crackdown on protesters.
Putnam County man arrested, accused of driving drunk with two children in car while possessing large amounts of drugs
Read full article: Putnam County man arrested, accused of driving drunk with two children in car while possessing large amounts of drugsA man from Palatka is facing multiple charges after fleeing from police, driving while drunk, and possessing a large amount of marijuana and oxycodone, all of which were done while two children, aged 9 and 3, were unrestrained in his vehicle.
This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition - Veteran doctors bring military leadership to healthcare innovation
Read full article: This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition - Veteran doctors bring military leadership to healthcare innovationDr. Kyle Mikals and Dr. Samantha Mikals, both military veterans and board-certified physicians, share their journey transitioning from military medicine to launching a concierge healthcare practice in Jacksonville. They discuss leadership lessons from their service, the unique benefits of concierge and direct primary care, and their vision for growing a patient-focused practice that balances quality care with work-life fulfillment. They also highlight the importance of community support for veterans and the evolving healthcare landscape in Northeast Florida.
Defense Department says military newspaper Stars and Stripes must eliminate 'woke distractions'
Read full article: Defense Department says military newspaper Stars and Stripes must eliminate 'woke distractions'The Defense Department says it is revamping the military newspaper Stars and Stripes to focus on “reporting for our warfighters” and eliminate woke distractions.
Aggressive tactics used on Minneapolis protesters raise concerns about federal officer training
Read full article: Aggressive tactics used on Minneapolis protesters raise concerns about federal officer trainingFederal immigration agents deployed to Minneapolis have used aggressive crowd-control tactics — including pointing rifles at demonstrators and deploying chemical irritants — actions the government says are necessary to protect officers from violent attacks and growing protests.
Inside the botched launch of ex-NYC Mayor Eric Adams' new crypto token
Read full article: Inside the botched launch of ex-NYC Mayor Eric Adams' new crypto tokenFormer New York City Mayor Eric Adams is facing questions about the launch of a new cryptocurrency token, which he claims will help support efforts to end antisemitism and anti- Americanism.
General tapped to lead US operations in Latin America grilled over presence in region
Read full article: General tapped to lead US operations in Latin America grilled over presence in regionThe Marine Corps general tapped to lead U.S. military operations in Latin America says he's ready to oversee an expanded presence but isn't sure what the Trump administration has planned.
Rep. Byron Donalds continues to hold wide fundraising advantage in Florida’s race for governor. Here are his top donors
Read full article: Rep. Byron Donalds continues to hold wide fundraising advantage in Florida’s race for governor. Here are his top donorsCongressman Byron Donalds was the first major candidate to enter the race and earned an endorsement from President Donald Trump early in his campaign.
Fire rescue calls surge by 3,000 in St. Johns County. What caused the spike?
Read full article: Fire rescue calls surge by 3,000 in St. Johns County. What caused the spike?St. Johns County Fire Rescue (SCFR) handled nearly 68,000 calls for service in 2025, marking an increase from about 65,000 calls in 2024. That’s roughly 3,000 more calls in just one year.
UN chief lashes out at countries violating international law
Read full article: UN chief lashes out at countries violating international lawThe United Nations chief is lashing out at countries that violate international law and calling the concentration of power and wealth by the world’s richest 1% “morally indefensible.”.
Prosecutor urges manslaughter verdict for guard who 'did nothing' as fellow officers killed inmate
Read full article: Prosecutor urges manslaughter verdict for guard who 'did nothing' as fellow officers killed inmateA prosecutor has told a jury that a prison guard should be convicted of manslaughter for failing to intervene in the brutal beating of an inmate by other guards.
International media flock to Greenland as Trump turns the Arctic island into a geopolitical hot spot
Read full article: International media flock to Greenland as Trump turns the Arctic island into a geopolitical hot spotInternational journalists have been flocking to Greenland's capital, Nuuk during the geopolitical crisis triggered by U.S. President Donald Trump's desire to control the island.
Minifridge recall expands to 964,000 Frigidaires after fire reports
Read full article: Minifridge recall expands to 964,000 Frigidaires after fire reportsAn appliance distributor is expanding a minifridge recall that now covers roughly 964,000 Frigidaire-branded products sold in the U.S., after multiple fire reports.
Can you afford to buy a home in 2026? Experts say it depends on strategy, not headlines
Read full article: Can you afford to buy a home in 2026? Experts say it depends on strategy, not headlinesWith home prices still elevated and mortgage rates uncertain, many would-be buyers are asking a simple question: Can you afford to buy a home in 2026?
Woman facing multiple charges after ‘punching trooper in the face’ during encounter with ICE on Beach Boulevard, AG says
Read full article: Woman facing multiple charges after ‘punching trooper in the face’ during encounter with ICE on Beach Boulevard, AG saysA woman was arrested Tuesday after she punched a Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) trooper in the face during an encounter with Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents (ICE) on Beach Boulevard, according to Attorney General James Uthmeier.
Kaiser affiliates will pay $556M to settle a lawsuit alleging Medicare fraud
Read full article: Kaiser affiliates will pay $556M to settle a lawsuit alleging Medicare fraudKaiser Permanente affiliates will pay $556 million to settle a lawsuit that alleged the health care giant committed Medicare fraud and pressured doctors to list incorrect diagnoses on medical records to receive higher reimbursements.
Florida AG says Nassau County can’t justify big impact fee rate hike, despite 17% population increase
Read full article: Florida AG says Nassau County can’t justify big impact fee rate hike, despite 17% population increaseFlorida Attorney General James Uthmeier is speaking out against Nassau County’s bid to substantially increase impact fees, ruling that the area’s recent population growth doesn’t qualify as “extraordinary circumstances” needed to exceed state limits, according to Uthmeier’s letter.
Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley see double-digit profit jumps amid surging stock market
Read full article: Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley see double-digit profit jumps amid surging stock marketGoldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley have reported strong profits in the fourth quarter, driven by a surging stock market and increased deal making.
Judge hands offshore wind industry another victory against Trump in clearing way for NY project
Read full article: Judge hands offshore wind industry another victory against Trump in clearing way for NY projectA federal judge has cleared the way for a New York offshore wind project to resume construction.
Venezuela’s new leader calls for opening oil industry to foreign investment and warmer US ties
Read full article: Venezuela’s new leader calls for opening oil industry to foreign investment and warmer US tiesVenezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez has used her first state of the union message to advocate opening the state-run oil industry to more foreign investment.
Democrats hope a blue wave washes over Wisconsin and gives them total control of battleground state
Read full article: Democrats hope a blue wave washes over Wisconsin and gives them total control of battleground stateWisconsin Democrats are hoping to flip majority control of the Legislature and retain the governor's seat this year.
City of Jacksonville employee placed on administrative leave after posting video on recent reports of ICE raids
Read full article: City of Jacksonville employee placed on administrative leave after posting video on recent reports of ICE raidsThe City of Jacksonville said one of its employees has been placed on administrative leave after she posted a video on Wednesday talking about recent reports of increased presence of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents across the area.
