Riders face higher costs as JTA moves forward with Connexion Plus fare hike
JTA is launching a pilot program that raises fares for Connexion Plus, its premium service used by many elderly and disabled riders.
Latest Headlines by Deja Mayfield
St. Marys Elementary temporarily relocates after ongoing bat infestation
A Camden County elementary school will temporarily relocate as crews continue working to address an ongoing bat issue on campus.
New plan aims to give Jacksonville’s historic homes a second chance
An effort to save hundreds of dilapidated homes across some of Jacksonville’s historic neighborhoods is officially getting underway.
Duval School Board considers changes to controversial Schools of Hope law
The Duval County School Board is meeting tonight to discuss potential changes to Florida’s controversial Schools of Hope law.
Former Jacksonville dance studio director arrested, accused of relationship involving boy, 13
A now-former CEO/director of a performing arts company is facing criminal charges in connection with an alleged sexual relationship involving a 13-year-old boy.
Northeast Florida leaders say they have uncovered 1,600+ human trafficking, child exploitation cases
Law enforcement leaders across Northeast Florida are renewing their commitment to combating human trafficking and child exploitation during Human Trafficking Awareness Month.
Florida joins 17 states in restricting SNAP purchases of unhealthy foods
Starting next year, Florida will join 17 other states in restricting purchases of certain snacks and junk foods with SNAP benefits.
Man shot in chest in Moncrief after argument; police say girlfriend’s son pulled trigger
A man is recovering in the hospital after police say he was shot by his girlfriend’s son during an argument in Jacksonville’s Moncrief neighborhood.
Jacksonville police urge possible victims to come forward after man sentenced to 30 years for rape
“Serial rapists do this horrible crime over and over again,” said Teresa Miles, Executive Director of the Women’s Center of Jacksonville.
‘Why aren’t we involved?’ Jacksonville leaders discuss ways to save neighborhood schools
Two Jacksonville City Council members met with Duval County School Board members to discuss how the city and the district can collaborate to prevent further neighborhood school closures.
