Governor honors Frederick Douglass with statue in nation’s oldest city
Governor Ron DeSantis was in St. Augustine on Wednesday to unveil a new statue honoring Frederick Douglass, part of Florida’s commemoration of America’s 250th anniversary.
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Margaret Hanley’s family calls for changes after tragic death following disappearance
The family of 72-year-old Margaret Hanley, who went missing from her Westside Jacksonville home, is speaking out after her body was found in Hinesville, Georgia. They say the search for her could have been handled more quickly.
Governor signals property tax proposal may move to special session
Florida Republicans entered the 2026 legislative session with a clear priority to reform the property tax. But now, Governor Ron DeSantis says a comprehensive proposal is unlikely to pass before the regular session ends.
St. Johns builder accused of leaving luxury homes unfinished heads to trial after plea deal collapse
A St. Johns County builder is now headed to trial after a plea deal fell apart on Tuesday afternoon.
Viral post leads to weekend teen takeover, four juveniles among five shot in Jax Beach
Jacksonville Beach police and city leaders are raising alarms after a weekend teen takeover ended with four juveniles and one adult shot.
Buy Now, Regret Later?: The growing trend of BNPL apps and the financial risk
While affordability remains top of mind for many Americans, buy now, pay later platforms have become a cushion for shoppers who want what they need without paying the full price upfront.
Nassau mom says drivers still ignoring stopped school bus two years after terrifying close call
A Nassau County mother says not much has changed since a terrifying close call involving her son and a speeding log truck. Now she’s worried it’s only a matter of time before someone gets seriously hurt.
Jacksonville man uploaded private sex videos without consent, investigators seek more victims
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is asking anyone who believes they may be a victim of 32-year-old Evan Kaufman to come forward, as detectives say their investigation has uncovered multiple alleged incidents involving sexual battery and video voyeurism.
Veterana del Navy desaparece, hijo cree que fue estafada
Una familia de Jacksonville pide ayuda mientras continúa la búsqueda de su madre desaparecida de 72 años, una veterana de la Marina que, según afirman, pudo haber sido víctima de una estafa antes de desaparecer.
72-year-old Navy veteran disappears from Jacksonville’s Westside, son believes she was scammed
A Jacksonville family is pleading for help as the search continues for their missing 72-year-old mother, a Navy veteran they say may have been the victim of a scam before she disappeared.
