The plan to build an immigration detention facility at Camp Blanding in Clay County is meeting with community pushback on the heels of the opening of Alligator Alcatraz in the Florida Everglades.
Online shoppers are scoring hot summer deals right now with retailers like Amazon offering big discounts. But all those purchases mean packages piling up outside your door and it’s an opportunity for thieves to steal your stuff.
Neighbors had to wade through water on Wednesday afternoon just to get to their cars as rain once again turned streets into rivers in the flood-prone area. Residents say they are beyond frustrated, especially with a multi-million dollar project already underway to try to fix the problem.
Before they hit Broadway, they're lighting up the stage right here in Jacksonville. The FSCJ Artist Series is proud to present Anything Goes, this year's Summer Musical Theatre Experience, now in its 19th season.
The best way to be sure bed bugs aren't hiding in your linens when you're on vacation. The three things to look for during your next hotel stay.
Saving money may feel impossible with prices rising, but there are ways to make it less painful. Keith Manze from First Florida Credit Union joins us to share simple tricks to build an emergency fund, even if you start small. We are breaking it all down so that it feels manageable.
The popular “Oh Snap! Red Snapper Fishing Tournament” is making a big splash for its fifth year with some new twists in place. The two-day tournament in Mayport runs Friday and Saturday – a big change from last year when the red snapper season in the south Atlantic was just one day.
The Jacksonville Immigrant Rights Alliance (JIRA) is planning a news conference at 4:30 p.m. Friday outside the Federal Courthouse downtown to speak out against the Camp Blanding facility.
A medical emergency, natural disaster, or car accident -- unexpected costs can hit hard, and usually, you can’t afford them. In the past year, about 37% of adults in the U.S. had to tap into their emergency savings, but do you have enough saved just in case?
San Marco neighbors had to wade through water on Wednesday afternoon just to get to their cars as rain once again turned streets into rivers in the flood-prone area. Residents say they are beyond frustrated, especially with a multi-million dollar project already underway to try to fix the problem.
If your children are playing outside and get stung by a bee or wasp, it's important to know what to do — sometimes they might need medical attention. We go over the do's and don'ts of treating stings and the signs that mean it's time to call a doctor or even 911.
DCPS leaders say reaching the achievement pf the district's first "A" grade has been a goal for years, and they hope more people are starting to take notice. The top rating could encourage more families to call Duval County home.
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office has released the name of an armed robbery suspect who shot an officer and was killed with return fire Wednesday morning following a foot chase in Northwest Jacksonville.
Kindred Care EMS, the only Black-owned ambulance company in Jacksonville, has answered the call for its community for the last five years.
Right now, over 800 people are on the national waiting list for this life-saving surgery, but only a fraction will receive one. However, a groundbreaking new method of preserving donor pancreases is offering hope to those waiting.
There are many misconceptions when it comes to low testosterone, and that can cause confusion for men. So, how can they know whether they really have it or if they’re dealing with something else?
Officials with Jacksonville's Poison Control are warning travelers to take a carbon monoxide detector with them after reports of another family who died while on vacation in Mexico last week.
After nearly two decades of having to remove your shoes before going through security at airports, you no longer have to do so. The nationwide policy change is now in effect at all airports, including JAX.
Florida TaxWatch warns new trade tariffs could raise grocery bills by 10% to 15% and increase costs across the state. Tariffs on imports like cars and building materials will likely push prices higher for everyday Floridians.
On Wednesday, the St. Johns County Firefighters Union is meeting with county officials to continue to push for a major change: a healthier work schedule. This will be the second meeting between the two sides in the contract negotiation process.
A Jacksonville mom learned that lesson the hard way when she unknowingly buckled her newborn into a fake car seat, thinking it was safe. Now she’s sharing her experience to help other parents spot the red flags.
An estimated 39 million Americans live with migraines. Excessively hot weather can bring on symptoms and trigger an attack. A neurologist explains how to avoid summer migraines and headaches.
A central Florida couple's Sunday morning took a shocking turn when they heard whimpers coming from their apartment complex's trash compactor. Inside, they found a dog moments away from death.
This year, more than 22,000 Americans face a chilling diagnosis — esophageal cancer. The odds? Less than a 20% chance of surviving five years. But what if an early diagnosis could change that?
Nearly half of older adults struggle with fatigue, but it doesn't have to be part of getting older. These simple diet and lifestyle tips can help boost your energy and keep you feeling your best.
How you can get free help getting rid of pesky pests on your property -- and ways experts say you can make your yard less appealing to them.
Thousands of families in Northeast Florida could soon lose access to after-school and summer programs, as a federal funding freeze puts critical education services on hold.
As the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office kicks off its summer town hall series, one Northside resident is urging the department to focus more on young people, especially during the summer months.
This year, more than 104,000 people will be told they have melanoma, and more than 8,000 will die from the disease. Surgery, immunotherapy and chemo are the typical treatments. But now, the FDA has approved a groundbreaking new therapy for patients battling late-stage melanoma, offering hope when options run out.
Construction is expected to begin soon on a new ICE detention center in Clay County. The site at Camp Blanding near the Clay County-Bradford County line is being developed to hold about 2,000 people awaiting immigration hearings or deportation, Gov. Ron DeSantis said.
As temperatures rise and climate patterns shift, the tick season starts earlier, lasts longer, and reaches places it hasn’t before, including right in your backyard. But the good news is that you can take simple steps to protect yourself.
Police said that an e-bike rider tried to cross Beach Boulevard near Leon Road just before noon Sunday and rode into the path of a man riding a Harley-Davidson west on Beach Boulevard.
President Donald Trump said that his new domestic policy legislation is the “single most popular bill ever signed.” And when he signed the measure July 4th, he said “I can say very proudly that our country is more proud right now than it has been in many, many years.” But fact checks and polling data show a starkly different picture.
A cave-in near a sewer main on East Bay Street next to the Maxwell House facility has closed multiple lanes downtown as JEA crews work to repair the damage. Crews have shut down westbound Bay Street and closed one lane of Bay Street headed east. It’s possible those closures could last all week, after JEA discovered it will have to replace the sewer main, which is about 12-14 feet below street level.
Millions of Americans are flying or hitting the road this Fourth of July, and even more are planning a summer trip. And if you haven't booked your vacation yet, it's not too late.
