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National Park Service Changes Free Admission Days
Jacksonville, FL, December 7, 2025 The National Park Service has altered its free admission days for 2026, removing Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Juneteenth while adding President Donald Trump’s birthday....
Health Officials Warn Against Foraging Wild Mushrooms in California
California, December 7, 2025 California health officials have issued a warning against foraging for wild mushrooms due to a recent deadly outbreak linked to death cap mushrooms. This outbreak has resulted...
Magnitude-7.0 Earthquake Strikes Alaska-Yukon Border
Alaska, December 7, 2025 A powerful 7.0 magnitude earthquake rattled a remote area along the Alaska-Yukon border. Fortunately, local authorities reported no injuries or major damage, despite the tremor being felt...
Duke University Wins ACC Football Championship
Charlotte, North Carolina, December 7, 2025 Duke University achieved a historic victory by clinching its first outright Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) football championship since 1962 with a nail-biting 27-20 overtime win...
Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen Wins Australian Open in Thrilling Finish
Melbourne, Australia, December 7, 2025 Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen emerged victorious at the Australian Open, claiming his first major title. The 26-year-old Dane secured a narrow win over Australian Cameron Smith by just...
Combatting the Winter Blues: Lessons from Nordic Residents
Jacksonville, FL, December 7, 2025 As Jacksonville faces the challenges of winter, lessons from Nordic residents offer valuable insights for overcoming seasonal affective disorder (SAD). Implementing cultural practices like hygge, utilizing...
Shooting Incident on New Kings Road Raises Safety Concerns
Jacksonville, December 7, 2025 Jacksonville faced another shooting incident early Saturday as a man in his late 60s was shot in the cheek while in his car on New Kings Road....
Florida Lawmakers Push for Property Tax Reforms
Jacksonville, Florida, December 7, 2025 Florida lawmakers are advancing proposals to reduce or eliminate property taxes for primary residences, aiming to bring financial relief to homeowners. Governor Ron DeSantis supports these...
Big 12 Commissioner Calls for Passage of SCORE Act
Arlington, Texas, December 7, 2025 Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark advocates for the SCORE Act, a vital federal bill aimed at regulating NIL deals in college sports. This legislation seeks to...
BUSINESS
Pivotal Supreme Court Case Could Reshape Federal Agency Authority
Washington, D.C., December 7, 2025 The U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear a crucial case that may redefine the limits of presidential power over independent federal agencies. Centered on the...
12 Best Florida Cities To Retire on a Monthly Budget of $1,800 or Less
Florida, December 7, 2025 Discover the top 12 Florida cities suitable for retirees seeking a comfortable lifestyle while maintaining a budget of $1,800 monthly. From Bartow’s historic charm to Gainesville’s vibrant...
What Chefs Want Acquires Puzycki’s Produce in Florida
St. Petersburg, Florida, December 6, 2025 What Chefs Want, a leading foodservice distributor, has announced its acquisition of Puzycki’s Produce and Specialty Foods in St. Petersburg, Florida. This strategic move seeks...
Jacksonville Proposes Wonderland Corridor Business Improvement District
Jacksonville, Florida, December 6, 2025 Jacksonville City Councilman Rahman Johnson has proposed a Business Improvement District (BID) termed the ‘Wonderland Corridor’ along 103rd Street. This initiative aims to enhance commercial appeal...
Dubin Clark Sells Reel Power International to StoneTree Investment Partners
Jacksonville Beach, Florida, December 6, 2025 Dubin Clark & Company, Inc. has successfully sold Reel Power International Corp. to StoneTree Investment Partners LLC, marking a significant development in the Southeast’s industrial...
Record Luxury Home Sale at 57 Ponte Vedra Blvd.
St. Augustine, December 6, 2025 On November 21, 2025, St. Augustine witnessed the largest home sale in St. Johns County for the year, with an oceanfront property at 57 Ponte Vedra...
154 New Industrial Projects Boost Jacksonville Beach Economy
Jacksonville Beach, Florida, December 5, 2025 In a significant boost for the Jacksonville Beach economy, 154 new industrial capital projects were reported, highlighting a remarkable trend of growth in the industrial...
Jacksonville Beach Experiences Continued Industrial Growth
Jacksonville Beach, Florida, December 5, 2025 The industrial manufacturing sector in Jacksonville Beach has recorded significant growth, with 154 new capital projects identified recently. This milestone marks seven consecutive months of...
Dapper D’s Cigars Downtown Completes Major Investment
Jacksonville, Florida, December 5, 2025 Dapper D’s Cigars Downtown has successfully completed an investment exceeding $530,000 for its new establishment in Jacksonville, Florida. The project, which includes a fast-casual restaurant and...
Events/What's Happening
Winter Haven College’s Heartwarming Holiday Concert
Winter Haven, Florida, December 8, 2025 Polk State College’s Music Department entertained the Winter Haven community with a captivating performance of ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’. The concert featured renowned pianist Dr....
Innovations in Wound Healing Conference Unites Experts in Florida
Key West, Florida, December 8, 2025 The Innovations in Wound Healing Annual Conference is set to bring together clinicians, scientists, and industry professionals in Key West, Florida, from December 11 to...
Jacksonville Celebrates Courage and Community at Annual MLK Breakfast
Jacksonville, Florida, December 8, 2025 Jacksonville, Florida, will host its 39th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast, honoring Dr. King’s legacy with the theme ‘When Courage Leads, Love Follows’. This significant...
Jacksonville Celebrates Health at ‘Let’s Move Jacksonville’ Event
Jacksonville, Florida, December 8, 2025 The 13th annual ‘Let’s Move Jacksonville’ event showcased the community’s commitment to health and wellness with over 1,100 participants engaging in fitness classes, health screenings, and...
DJ EU’s PERREOLOGIA MIAMI Set to Energize Nightlife
Miami, December 7, 2025 DJ EU’s upcoming event, PERREOLOGIA MIAMI, promises an exhilarating night in Miami filled with a mix of electronic, hip-hop, and Latin music. Scheduled for December 19, this...
Sk8hers Incorporated Seeks Permanent Venue for Empowerment
Jacksonville, FL, December 7, 2025 Sk8hers Incorporated, a program in Jacksonville aimed at empowering young girls through roller skating, is in search of a permanent venue. Founded by community advocate Shannon...
Join the Vetrepreneur Summit in Jacksonville FL
Jacksonville FL, December 7, 2025 The Vetrepreneur Summit in Jacksonville offers veterans and their families free resources for entrepreneurship. Scheduled for December 12, this event provides workshops on marketing with AI,...
Jacksonville Beach Welcomes New Live-Podcast Series
Jacksonville Beach, December 7, 2025 Jacksonville Beach is introducing an innovative live-podcast series titled ‘Common Threads: Roots & Revelations,’ hosted by local artists Patrick Hagerman and Thomas Wynn. Set to premiere...
Honoring Sacrifice: Jacksonville’s Pearl Harbor Memorial Event
Jacksonville, Florida, December 7, 2025 Jacksonville commemorated the heroes of Pearl Harbor on December 6, with the Second Annual Pearl Harbor Memorial at the USS Orleck. The event attracted hundreds to...
CRIME
Shooting Incident on New Kings Road Raises Safety Concerns
Jacksonville, December 7, 2025 Jacksonville faced another shooting incident early Saturday as a man in his late 60s was shot in the cheek while in his car on New Kings Road....
Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine Receives Three-Month Sentence for Violations
New York, New York, December 6, 2025 Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine, born Daniel Hernandez, has been sentenced to three months in prison for violating supervised release terms tied to a gang case....
Jacksonville Man Pleads Not Guilty to DUI Manslaughter Charges
Jacksonville, Florida, December 5, 2025 Logan Fletcher Park has pleaded not guilty to DUI manslaughter charges after a tragic crash that killed a local teacher and his infant son. The incident...
Roblox Faces Lawsuit After Attempted Kidnapping of Nassau County Boy
Nassau County, Florida, December 5, 2025 A lawsuit has been filed against Roblox following a near-abduction of a 5-year-old boy from Nassau County. The lawsuit claims that Roblox fosters an unsafe...
Courtroom Escape Attempt Leads to Additional Charges for Florida Man
Putnam County, Florida, December 5, 2025 Keeton Mercier, 25, faced additional charges of escape and resisting an officer after he attempted to flee during a court hearing following revoked bond. Previously...
Haitian Gang Leader Sentenced to Life for 2021 Kidnapping
Haiti, December 4, 2025 Joly Germine, leader of the Haitian gang ‘400 Mawozo’, has been sentenced to life in prison for orchestrating the kidnapping of 17 missionaries, including five children. The...
Crash Closes All Northbound Lanes on I-295 at Merrill Road
Jacksonville, Florida, December 3, 2025 A traffic accident on I-295 at Merrill Road in Jacksonville, Florida, led to the closure of all northbound lanes on Tuesday evening. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office...
St. Johns County Deputy-Involved Shooting Results in Suspect’s Death
St. Augustine, Florida, December 3, 2025 A deputy-involved shooting on U.S. 1 in St. Johns County has led to the death of a suspect after a pursuit and subsequent crash. No...
Jacksonville Man Sentenced for Child Sexual Abuse Material Crimes
Jacksonville, Florida, December 3, 2025 A Jacksonville man, Joshua Keith Davis, has been sentenced to 270 years in federal prison following his conviction for producing, distributing, and possessing child sexual abuse...
POLITICS
National Park Service Changes Free Admission Days
Jacksonville, FL, December 7, 2025 The National Park Service has altered its free admission days for 2026, removing Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Juneteenth while adding President Donald Trump’s birthday....
Florida Lawmakers Push for Property Tax Reforms
Jacksonville, Florida, December 7, 2025 Florida lawmakers are advancing proposals to reduce or eliminate property taxes for primary residences, aiming to bring financial relief to homeowners. Governor Ron DeSantis supports these...
Controversy Erupts in Jacksonville Gubernatorial Race
Jacksonville, Florida, December 7, 2025 The gubernatorial race in Florida intensifies as candidates James Fishback and Byron Donalds clash over corporate influence and policy. Fishback, a newcomer, criticizes Donalds, accusing him...
Inter Miami Clinches First MLS Cup Title
Miami, December 7, 2025 Inter Miami celebrated a historic milestone by winning their first MLS Cup title, defeating the Vancouver Whitecaps 3-1 at Chase Stadium. Lionel Messi played a pivotal role...
Trump Administration Expands Travel Ban to Over 30 Countries
Jacksonville, FL, December 6, 2025 The Trump administration has expanded its travel ban to include over 30 countries due to national security concerns, following a recent incident involving an Afghan national....
Gaza Ceasefire Negotiations: A Critical Moment in Peace Efforts
Gaza, December 6, 2025 The Gaza ceasefire negotiations have reached a pivotal stage, with Qatar’s Prime Minister urging a complete withdrawal of Israeli forces for genuine stability. Amid ongoing violence, international...
New York Times Challenges Pentagon’s Press Access Restrictions
Washington, D.C., December 5, 2025 The New York Times has filed a lawsuit against the Pentagon, challenging new press access rules introduced by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth that limit mainstream media...
Pope Leo XIV to Release First Book in the U.S.
New York, NY, December 5, 2025 Pope Leo XIV’s first full-length book, titled ‘Peace Be with You! My Words to the Church and to the World,’ is set to be published...
Matt Van Epps Joins U.S. House, Strengthens GOP Presence
Franklin, Tennessee, December 5, 2025 In a significant electoral win, Matt Van Epps, a Republican, has been sworn in as the newest member of the U.S. House of Representatives after a...
SPORTS
IRONMAN Jacksonville Race Set to Energize Local Community
Jacksonville, Florida, December 5, 2025 IRONMAN has announced the addition of a new race location in Jacksonville, Florida, as part of its expanded North American race calendar for 2026. This full-distance...
Bolles School’s Quartet Leads Jacksonville’s Football Recruiting
Jacksonville, Florida, December 4, 2025 Four standout football players from The Bolles School in Jacksonville, Florida, made their college commitments official during the early national signing period. This significant event showcases...
IRONMAN Event Energizes Jacksonville
Jacksonville, Florida, December 3, 2025 Jacksonville, FL is set to welcome the IRONMAN Jacksonville triathlon, which promises to energize the local community and attract athletes from across the region. This event...
Jacksonville Hosts Global Billiards Competition This December
Jacksonville, Florida, December 3, 2025 Jacksonville, Florida will welcome elite billiard athletes for the Predator Pro Billiard Series this December. The event includes the 2025 Kamui WPA Women’s 9-Ball World Championship,...
Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp Launch 10 Days of Giving Promotion
Jacksonville, Florida, December 2, 2025 The Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp have kicked off their annual ’10 Days of Giving’ promotion, allowing fans to win exciting prizes for the upcoming season. From December...
Jacksonville to Host 81st Annual TaxSlayer Gator Bowl
Jacksonville, December 1, 2025 The 81st Annual TaxSlayer Gator Bowl is scheduled to take place at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville. This prestigious college football event will showcase a matchup between a...
Jacksonville Public Library Announces December Events
Jacksonville, Florida, November 29, 2025 The Jacksonville Public Library is hosting a variety of events this December, including festive concerts, engaging book clubs, hands-on workshops, and family-friendly activities. Residents are encouraged...
Florida-Georgia Game Set for November 1, 2025
News Summary The Florida-Georgia game is scheduled for November 1, 2025, at EverBank Stadium, with kickoff at 3:30 p.m. RV City is already sold out, and fans are advised to...
Georgia Bulldogs vs Florida Gators Rivalry Game Preview
News Summary The Georgia Bulldogs are gearing up to clash with the Florida Gators on November 1. This significant rivalry game will be the last between the teams at EverBank...