The U.S. Justice Department today named a longtime Tampa prosecutor as interim U.S. attorney for the Middle District of Florida, which includes Jacksonville. [ More ]
Soggy roads dampen rush hour; at least 1 fatality
A person has been killed in an early morning wreck on U.S 17 in Orange Park. [ More ]
Staph infection worry hits Avondale school
An elementary school in Avondale was disinfected Thursday after a student was hospitalized with a suspected staph infection, a Duval County school official said.
Going home for holidays cheaper from Jacksonville
Holiday travelers who blanch at prices such as $1,400 for a round-trip ticket from Jacksonville to New York City can take some comfort that compared to the national average, people pay less when flying out of Jacksonville International Airport.
Officers, civilians cited for heroics
A veteran Jacksonville police officer who saved an 18-year-old driver from a flaming wreck minutes after the driver almost hit his cruiser July 22 received a Medal of Valor on Thursday from the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office.
Pleased with support, she knows challenges await
Edward Waters College President Claudette Williams says she is overwhelmed by the outpouring of support from the Jacksonville community during her four months on the job. She credits assistance from local businesses, alumni, students and faculty for fueling a new optimism for the local private college's future.
City election move to the fall boosted
A bid to consolidate Jacksonville's local spring election with the presidential election cycle failed a key test Thursday evening, but that doesn't mean spring elections will remain.
Revolving door for federal prosecutor continues
The term of acting U.S. Attorney Jim Klindt of Jacksonville ends today, and he likely will be replaced by another temporary prosecutor, prompting concerns from congressional Democrats that the White House is circumventing the appointment process.
Donald Foy to run for House 14 seat
Republican Donald Foy has filed to run for the Florida House District 14 seat, an office he unsuccessfully sought last year.
