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Jaguars fans still proud after season-ending loss to Chiefs, look forward to future
Daily’s Place was packed with thousands to support the team back in Duval. There were highs and lows throughout the entire game. → Read More
Jaguars fans officially hit the road for roughly 16-hour trip to Arrowhead Stadium
Suitcases were packed, a fond farewell was said, and the 16-hour road trip to Arrowhead Stadium officially began for three lifelong Jaguars Fans. → Read More
Duval schools ends partnership with LGBTQ youth center JASMYN over ‘their use of program materials’
The district said it’s because of certain “inappropriate” games used by JASMYN, the Jacksonville Area Sexual Minority Youth Network. → Read More
Jacksonville sheriff candidates speak on crime reduction after two deadly Thursday shootings across
Murders are hitting 103 on the year according to the JSO transparency page, while this time last year it was 96. → Read More
Gunfire erupts between several cars at busy Westside intersection
Chaos broke out on a busy intersection on the Westside, Thursday, as several cars fired shots at each other. → Read More
‘It gives you goosebumps’: Tony Boselli family members celebrating Hall of Fame enshrinement
On Saturday, Boselli will be the first Jaguars player ever to make it into the HOF. → Read More
16-year-old makes quick decision to rescue swimmer bitten by shark at Jacksonville Beach
On Saturday, witness Nadya Hicks can be seen helping a man whose foot was bitten by a shark near 10th Avenue South in Jacksonville Beach. → Read More
Duval County School Police tightening security in wake of mass shooting at Texas school
Duval County Public Schools will be increasing security measures in the wake of an elementary school shooting that killed 14 students and one teacher in Texas. → Read More
‘I was shocked’: Video shows man attacking woman at Jacksonville gas station
The entire ordeal has left her physically and emotionally hurt and now that man is wanted by police. → Read More
‘My kids are gone’: Mother distraught following triple murder, alleged kidnapping of grandson
An 8-year-old boy is safe after an alleged kidnapping and a local father is in jail. → Read More
Clay County fair worker stuck between two pieces of ride attempting good deed
While the ride was stopped, worker Davontai Lee said he was trying to get a hat that someone lost while on the ride. Moments later, he said his life was flashing before his eyes. → Read More
Economists warn of price hikes on gas and energy due to Russian sanctions
Many of us locally will soon be feeling the effects of the sanctions put in place by President Joe Biden against Russia. → Read More
‘I could have been dead’: Local man who confronted suspected car burglar shot in the groin
"He came out with a pistol and shot like 8 or 10 times at me.” → Read More
Ahmaud Arbery murder: McMichaels withdraw guilty pleas, federal trial to begin Monday
“I just got one word to say, all we want is 100 percent justice to our family that’s all we are looking for,” → Read More
Former Jacksonville Icemen player speaks out on alleged on-ice racial gesture that led to brawl
The drama surrounding a Jacksonville Icemen player continues as the man accused of making racist gestures on the ice speaks out. → Read More
‘As a family, we are angry’: Family mourns death of 24-year-old and wants answers
A local family is mourning the death of 24-year-old Tevin Robinson. There were emotional cries for justice as family members of Robinson plead for answers. → Read More
Airline troubles continue amid COVID-19 and weather concerns
Travelers have been dealing with airline headaches amid the holiday season. → Read More
‘I don’t recognize the town’: Clay County mother praying for friends and family members impacted by
More than 80 people have been killed after tornadoes tore through Kentucky. Officials say the state itself was hit by at least four and the path of destruction has devastated its communities, including the city of Mayfield. → Read More
Town hall unveils new information in murder of 73-year-old Fernandina Beach woman
Neighbors from Fernandina Beach packed a town hall on Wednesday night to learn more about the mysterious death of a beloved pet-sitter. → Read More
Two Jacksonville men arrested in voter registration investigation
The state attorney’s office has charged two Jacksonville men for using dozens of people’s personal information on voter registration applications. → Read More