
Some climb for faith, others for the views. This Chinese sacred mountain draws them all
Read full article: Some climb for faith, others for the views. This Chinese sacred mountain draws them allChina’s Wudang Mountains have long been considered sacred in Taoism, with temples and palaces reflecting centuries of religious and imperial history.

Australia's prime minister criticizes OpenAI over government website security breach
Read full article: Australia's prime minister criticizes OpenAI over government website security breachAustralian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he is extremely concerned and disappointed at an OpenAI security breach of a government website, which the artificial intelligence company took too long to reveal.

Jacksonville police arrest Atlanta murder suspect after 3 years on the run
Read full article: Jacksonville police arrest Atlanta murder suspect after 3 years on the runA man wanted in connection with the 2023 killing of a co-owner of Atlanta’s Republic Lounge was arrested Tuesday in Jacksonville, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

14-year-old Clay High School student arrested, accused of threatening a mass shooting on Roblox
Read full article: 14-year-old Clay High School student arrested, accused of threatening a mass shooting on RobloxA 14-year-old Clay High School student was arrested Wednesday after investigators identified the juvenile as the person behind an alleged threat to carry out a mass shooting at the school, according to the Green Cove Springs Police Department.
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Congressman says Venezuelan man shot by ICE then taken into custody told he needs surgery
Read full article: Congressman says Venezuelan man shot by ICE then taken into custody told he needs surgeryA Democratic congressman says a Venezuelan man shot by a federal immigration officer in Texas has been told by a specialist he needs surgery to remove a bullet near his spine.

Idaho case may be connected to the 1982 Tylenol murders, officials say
Read full article: Idaho case may be connected to the 1982 Tylenol murders, officials sayAuthorities in Idaho say a man found dead in a church decades ago may be connected to unsolved poisonings in 1982 that were dubbed the Tylenol murders.

Venezuela's acting leader, at UN for first address, promises elections at the 'right moment'
Read full article: Venezuela's acting leader, at UN for first address, promises elections at the 'right moment'Venezuela’s acting president has delivered her first address to the U.N. General Assembly since coming to power.

New lawsuits allege Six Flags Magic Mountain's X2 roller coaster caused traumatic brain injuries
Read full article: New lawsuits allege Six Flags Magic Mountain's X2 roller coaster caused traumatic brain injuriesThree people have filed lawsuits against Six Flags Magic Mountain, claiming they suffered traumatic brain injuries from the park's famous X2 roller coaster.

Orange Park farmers market remains fully funded despite budget gap and Amendment 3 concerns
Read full article: Orange Park farmers market remains fully funded despite budget gap and Amendment 3 concernsThe future of the Orange Park Farmers’ & Arts Market came up during recent discussions about a budget gap initially projected at more than $600,000, prompting concerns among vendors that the market could be reduced from twice a month to once a month. Town officials say the gap was reduced during the budget process and that the adopted fiscal 2026–27 General Fund budget includes about $360,649 in planned use of reserves to balance the budget. The market is held at Town Hall Park on the first and third Sunday of each month. Nearly 70 vendors participate, drawing hundreds of shoppers and supporting local businesses.

State error in Texas creates huge backlog in voter registration applications as midterm voting nears
Read full article: State error in Texas creates huge backlog in voter registration applications as midterm voting nearsCounty election offices throughout Texas are scrambling to process a massive backlog of voter registration applications stemming from an error at the state level.

Trump is giving China's Xi a warm welcome. But criticism is loud on Capitol Hill
Read full article: Trump is giving China's Xi a warm welcome. But criticism is loud on Capitol HillChinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to Washington is getting a much chillier reception on Capitol Hill than at the White House.

Facebook accused of deceiving users in New Mexico as trial over privacy scandal wraps up
Read full article: Facebook accused of deceiving users in New Mexico as trial over privacy scandal wraps upClosing arguments have taken place in a New Mexico trial over Facebook's alleged failure to protect users from a third-party quiz that harvested data from 87 million profiles.

Jacksonville connection helps crack 40-year mystery with possible ties to Tylenol murders
Read full article: Jacksonville connection helps crack 40-year mystery with possible ties to Tylenol murdersFor nearly 40 years, two of America’s most haunting unsolved mysteries ran on separate tracks. One was a man with no name who died in a Boise church. The other was a faceless killer who terrorized the nation by lacing Tylenol capsules with cyanide.

‘Take them out’: Arrested Clay County man accused of posting threats against Jewish community on Instagram
Read full article: ‘Take them out’: Arrested Clay County man accused of posting threats against Jewish community on InstagramA Clay County man was arrested Sept. 19 after authorities investigated reported threats targeting the Jewish community, according to a federal criminal complaint and a statement from local Jewish organizations.

Trump’s push to acquire Greenland almost broke NATO. The winner of it all may be ... Greenland
Read full article: Trump’s push to acquire Greenland almost broke NATO. The winner of it all may be ... GreenlandIn the end, it was all kisses and laughter as President Donald Trump hailed his “fantastic” relationship with Denmark and Greenland.

Baptist Health, Cigna reach agreement restoring in-network access for patients
Read full article: Baptist Health, Cigna reach agreement restoring in-network access for patientsBaptist Health has announced a multi-year agreement restoring in-network access for Cigna members to Baptist Health and Wolfson Children’s Hospital services. The change is effective immediately.

US diplomats told to say ‘super intelligence’ — not ‘artificial intelligence' — after Trump's call
Read full article: US diplomats told to say ‘super intelligence’ — not ‘artificial intelligence' — after Trump's callThe State Department is ordering diplomats in its international organizations bureau to use the term “super intelligence” instead of “artificial intelligence” in all communications following President Donald Trump’s attempt to rebrand the technology.

Newsom talks climate with world leaders in New York, accuses Trump of abdicating that responsibility
Read full article: Newsom talks climate with world leaders in New York, accuses Trump of abdicating that responsibilityCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom has met with world and business leaders to advance climate action and clean energy in New York.

‘The down payment is the biggest hurdle’: 8 Jacksonville residents receive $20K grant in assistance from JWB
Read full article: ‘The down payment is the biggest hurdle’: 8 Jacksonville residents receive $20K grant in assistance from JWBThe Jacksonville City Council approved Mayor Donna Deegan’s budget Tuesday night in an 18-to-1 vote.

JTA board approves $30 million gas-tax agreement amid $39 million budget shortfall
Read full article: JTA board approves $30 million gas-tax agreement amid $39 million budget shortfallThe Jacksonville Transportation Authority’s Board of Directors voted Wednesday to accept millions of dollars in local taxpayer funding as the agency works to stabilize its finances and address a $39 million budget shortfall.

Preservation group launches legal defense fund as it battles Trump over ballroom and other projects
Read full article: Preservation group launches legal defense fund as it battles Trump over ballroom and other projectsThe National Trust for Historic Preservation has been at the forefront of efforts to halt President Donald Trump’s massive White House ballroom project.

Tech leaders to UN: For the sake of humanity, please control the AI technology we created
Read full article: Tech leaders to UN: For the sake of humanity, please control the AI technology we createdThe heads of major artificial intelligence firms pleaded with the United Nations to set controls over the burgeoning technology they are designing in order to save the world — or at least its people.

Lanes reopen after 2 separate crashes on I-295 cause backups on Dames Point Bridge, Arlington area
Read full article: Lanes reopen after 2 separate crashes on I-295 cause backups on Dames Point Bridge, Arlington areaCrews were on the scene of a multi-vehicle crash in Duval County on I-295 North, at the Dames Point Bridge.

Family mourns father fatally shot in hotel parking lot near Beach Boulevard, urges end to gun violence
Read full article: Family mourns father fatally shot in hotel parking lot near Beach Boulevard, urges end to gun violenceA few weeks after a deadly shooting at an extended-stay hotel near Beach Boulevard, a family is still coping with the loss of a father while urging the community to help prevent more violence.

Son of Israel's ambassador to US critically injured in ramming attack in the occupied West Bank
Read full article: Son of Israel's ambassador to US critically injured in ramming attack in the occupied West BankThe son of Israel’s ambassador to the United States has been gravely injured in a ramming attack in the occupied West Bank.

Maine Dems hammer Collins over report of pay-to-play probe. GOP senator calls it 'completely false'
Read full article: Maine Dems hammer Collins over report of pay-to-play probe. GOP senator calls it 'completely false'Maine Democrats are calling for Republican Sen. Susan Collins to account for a report that alleged she was the target of a federal investigation over campaign contributions.

Caesars stockholders approve $6 billion merger with Fertitta
Read full article: Caesars stockholders approve $6 billion merger with FertittaCaesars Entertainment shareholders have voted to approve a multibillion-dollar merger with Fertitta Gaming that once complete would create one of the largest gaming empires.

Zelenskyy, at UN, urges leaders to keep choking Russia's revenues and impede its war efforts
Read full article: Zelenskyy, at UN, urges leaders to keep choking Russia's revenues and impede its war effortsUkrainian President President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is urging world’s leaders to keep choking Russia’s revenues and impede its war efforts.

Councilman Kevin Carrico steps down from Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Florida after more than 10 years
Read full article: Councilman Kevin Carrico steps down from Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Florida after more than 10 yearsThe Boys & Girls Club of Northeast Florida announced Wednesday that Kevin Carrico, Vice President of Strategic Initiatives, has stepped down from the organization after over 10 years.

Nearly 168,000 pounds of raw meat recalled after products sold without federal inspection
Read full article: Nearly 168,000 pounds of raw meat recalled after products sold without federal inspectionA North Carolina meat company is recalling more than 167,000 pounds of raw pork, beef and goat products after federal officials determined the items were produced and sold without federal inspection — and bore a false government stamp of approval.

Jacksonville man sentenced to 10 years for attempting to meet 13-year-old
Read full article: Jacksonville man sentenced to 10 years for attempting to meet 13-year-oldA Jacksonville man has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison after attempting to entice a 13-year-old child — who was actually an undercover FBI agent — to engage in sexual activity.

Judge hears arguments without immediately ruling in lawsuit over White House ban on 3 news outlets
Read full article: Judge hears arguments without immediately ruling in lawsuit over White House ban on 3 news outletsA federal judge weighing President Donald Trump’s ban of three news outlets from White House grounds expressed some skepticism Wednesday in response to the government’s defense of the move.

Melania Trump rings New York Stock Exchange opening bell to launch new women's initiative Imperia
Read full article: Melania Trump rings New York Stock Exchange opening bell to launch new women's initiative ImperiaMelania Trump has rung the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange to promote a new women's initiative called Imperia.

Ocala men known as ‘Big Phil,’ ‘Hot Boy’ indicted on federal drug charges
Read full article: Ocala men known as ‘Big Phil,’ ‘Hot Boy’ indicted on federal drug chargesTwo Ocala men — known on the street as “Big Phil” and “Hot Boy” — are facing federal drug charges after being indicted for distributing cocaine and methamphetamine, according to an announcement from United States Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe.

Billionaire's political contributions make the Epstein files a focus of Ohio's US Senate race
Read full article: Billionaire's political contributions make the Epstein files a focus of Ohio's US Senate raceConvicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's relationship to the rich and powerful has surfaced in congressional contests across the country.

Woman arrested after driving 117 mph on I-295 near Buckman Bridge
Read full article: Woman arrested after driving 117 mph on I-295 near Buckman BridgeA Florida Highway Patrol trooper arrested a 22-year-old woman Friday night after clocking her vehicle at 117 mph in a 65-mph zone on Interstate 295 southbound in Jacksonville.

Russia's parliamentary election result underscores public support for Kremlin policies, Putin says
Read full article: Russia's parliamentary election result underscores public support for Kremlin policies, Putin saysPresident Vladimir Putin says Russia’s first wartime parliamentary election, which further strengthened the Kremlin’s already-overwhelming legislative control, was a sign of public support for his policies.

Florida homeowners insurance rates drop, more cuts on the way
Read full article: Florida homeowners insurance rates drop, more cuts on the wayFlorida Insurance Commissioner Mike Yaworsky has approved significant rate decreases affecting more than 62,000 homeowners statewide — and officials say more cuts are coming.

McDonald’s bets $8.5 billion on a sweeping restaurant makeover and new protein-focused menu
Read full article: McDonald’s bets $8.5 billion on a sweeping restaurant makeover and new protein-focused menuMcDonald’s said Wednesday it will spend $8.5 billion over the next decade to modernize its restaurants globally.

Congo is running short of health workers as Ebola remains out of control, WHO says
Read full article: Congo is running short of health workers as Ebola remains out of control, WHO saysThe World Health Organization warns that Congo is running short of health workers to staff treatment centers for the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak in history.

Traffic shift planned Saturday on Wells Road near Blanding Boulevard
Read full article: Traffic shift planned Saturday on Wells Road near Blanding BoulevardA traffic shift is planned Saturday, Sept. 26, on Wells Road near Blanding Boulevard as part of an $8 million improvement project, according to the Florida Department of Transportation.

FBI investigates hackers' claim to have stolen sensitive employee data, compromised jobs website
Read full article: FBI investigates hackers' claim to have stolen sensitive employee data, compromised jobs websiteThe FBI says it is investigating a criminal hacking group’s claims that it had stolen “very sensitive data” belonging to thousands of agents and applicants and that it had compromised the bureau’s jobs website.

Mississippi police make 2nd arrest in death of Black woman found hanging from tree, seek 3rd suspect
Read full article: Mississippi police make 2nd arrest in death of Black woman found hanging from tree, seek 3rd suspectPolice in Mississippi have arrested a second man in the death of a Black woman found hanging from a tree and have issued an arrest warrant for a third suspect.

Fernandina Beach police seek information about ‘suspicious’ Beugnet Road fire
Read full article: Fernandina Beach police seek information about ‘suspicious’ Beugnet Road fireThe Fernandina Beach Police Department is asking for the public’s help gathering information about a suspicious house fire from Sept. 19.

Trump's Board of Peace proposes $2.45 billion blueprint to begin Gaza reconstruction
Read full article: Trump's Board of Peace proposes $2.45 billion blueprint to begin Gaza reconstructionThe U.S.-backed Board of Peace is proposing a six-month, $2.45 billion plan to begin reconstruction and governance in Gaza as President Donald Trump’s ceasefire plan struggles to stay afloat.

Prince Harry warns that AI chatbots may be more dangerous than social media for young users
Read full article: Prince Harry warns that AI chatbots may be more dangerous than social media for young usersPrince Harry says that artificial intelligence chatbots designed to provide companionship are even more dangerous to young people than social media.

In defiant speech, Pezeshkian calls out Trump and says Iran will fight 'until our last breath'
Read full article: In defiant speech, Pezeshkian calls out Trump and says Iran will fight 'until our last breath'Iran’s president said Wednesday that his people have been ‘victims of terrorism’ by the United States.

Florida Rep. Angie Nixon to resolve Capitol arrest case without guilty plea
Read full article: Florida Rep. Angie Nixon to resolve Capitol arrest case without guilty pleaState Rep. Angie Nixon will resolve the charges stemming from her May arrest at the Florida Capitol without pleading guilty or admitting wrongdoing, according to a news release.















