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Eleven Arrested in Illegal Rooster Fighting Operation in Jacksonville
Jacksonville, Florida, January 29, 2026 In Jacksonville, Florida, authorities arrested eleven men in a major bust of an illegal rooster fighting ring. The operation was discovered after neighbors reported noise, leading...
Beachside’s Adriana Jeanpierre Earns Player of the Year Honors
St. Johns, Florida, January 29, 2026 Adriana Jeanpierre, an outside hitter for the Beachside Barracudas, has been named Player of the Year in the Varsity 4 All-News4JAX volleyball team for her...
Severe Weather Threatens Florida with Tornadoes and High Winds
Florida, January 29, 2026 A significant weather system is impacting Florida, increasing the potential for tornadoes and strong winds statewide. Meteorologist Katie Garner has shared forecasts and safety information to help...
Scott Brannock Becomes NEFBA President
Jacksonville, Florida, January 29, 2026 Scott Brannock has been inaugurated as the new president of the Northeast Florida Builders Association, succeeding Seth Kelley. During the installation ceremony held at San Jose...
Joe’s Crab Shack in Destin Among Last Three in Florida
Destin, Florida, January 29, 2026 The Joe’s Crab Shack in Destin remains one of only three locations operating in Florida, signaling a major decline for the once-popular seafood chain. Following substantial...
Recent Layoffs Heighten Worker Anxiety Amid Economic Uncertainty
Midland, Michigan, January 29, 2026 Dow Inc. plans to cut approximately 4,500 jobs as it shifts focus to AI and automation, raising concerns among workers. This announcement follows similar layoffs by...
CycleHere Films Elevates St. Augustine Through Storytelling
St. Augustine, January 29, 2026 CycleHere Films, based in St. Augustine, is making an impact through innovative storytelling that drives results. Founded in 2015, the company creates engaging documentaries, promotional videos,...
UNF Students Demand Sanctuary Campus Amid Immigration Tensions
Jacksonville, Florida, January 29, 2026 Students at the University of North Florida (UNF) are rallying for the campus to become a sanctuary for undocumented and international students. Their campaign calls for...
Pinnacle Expands Operations in Jacksonville, Florida
Jacksonville, Florida, January 29, 2026 Pinnacle, a leading financial institution, is making significant strides in Jacksonville, Florida, by establishing a $3 billion bank over the next five years. This expansion will...
BUSINESS
Jacksonville University and Brooks Rehabilitation Launch Nursing Scholarship Program
Jacksonville, Florida, January 29, 2026 Jacksonville University and Brooks Rehabilitation have partnered to create the Brooks Rehabilitation Nursing Excellence Scholarship. This program aims to support high-performing nursing students with financial assistance...
Historic Downtown Courthouse Sold, Paving the Way for Revitalization
Jacksonville, January 29, 2026 The recent sale of Jacksonville’s historic downtown courthouse to a private developer marks a crucial step in revitalization efforts for the area. This transformation aims to enhance...
Enhancing Media Visibility Through Strategic Press Releases
Jacksonville, FL, January 29, 2026 IndNewsWire, a Fort Worth-based press release agency, is helping local businesses in Jacksonville enhance their media visibility with credible press release distribution services. Their strategy focuses...
Florida Drivers Benefit from Major Auto Insurance Rate Cuts
Jacksonville, Florida, January 29, 2026 Major insurance companies in Florida, including State Farm and Progressive, have announced significant reductions in auto insurance rates, providing substantial savings for drivers. These rate cuts...
Jacksonville Completes Major Sewer Conversion Projects
Jacksonville, Florida, January 29, 2026 The City of Jacksonville and JEA have marked a significant achievement by completing sewer conversion projects in the Biltmore and Beverly Hills neighborhoods. Over 1,000 properties...
Jacksonville Expands Cisco Gardens Park with Land Acquisition
Jacksonville, January 29, 2026 The City of Jacksonville has approved a $1.46 million purchase to expand Cisco Gardens Park by acquiring an 8.42-acre parcel on Jones Road. This expansion aims to...
IndNewsWire Enhances Media Presence for Local Businesses
Jacksonville, January 29, 2026 IndNewsWire, based in Jacksonville, FL, is empowering local businesses to improve their media visibility through structured press distribution services. By leveraging credibility and strategic channels, they help...
Bold City Wings Returns to Jacksonville with New San Marco Location
Jacksonville, January 28, 2026 Bold City Wings is making a comeback in Jacksonville, opening a new location in San Marco. The family-owned restaurant, set to open in March, promises a vibrant...
Morning Oil Coffee to Open New Community-Focused Coffee Yard
Jacksonville, Florida, January 28, 2026 Morning Oil Coffee is preparing to launch a community-centric coffee yard at The Workhouse in Jacksonville. Focusing on traditional coffee offerings and hearty meals tailored for...
Events/What's Happening
The Black Crowes Set to Rock St. Augustine Amphitheatre
St. Augustine, January 29, 2026 The Black Crowes will perform at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre, featuring special guest Southall. Fans can expect classic rock hits and a vibrant atmosphere. Tickets become...
Jacksonville Motorcyclist Dies in Ponte Vedra Beach Crash
Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, January 29, 2026 A tragic accident on State Road A1A in Ponte Vedra Beach claimed the life of Oscar Viera, a 21-year-old motorcyclist from Jacksonville. He collided...
Jacksonville to Host 5th Annual UNCF Mayor’s Masked Ball
Jacksonville, January 29, 2026 The 5th Annual United Negro College Fund Mayor’s Masked Ball is set for March 27, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency Riverfront in Jacksonville, Florida. This important fundraising...
St. Johns County Hosts Legislative Day in Tallahassee
Tallahassee, January 29, 2026 St. Johns County is preparing for its inaugural Legislative Day on February 5, 2026, in Tallahassee. The event will showcase local culture, businesses, and community priorities to...
Intuition Ale Works to Close After 15 Year Legacy
Jacksonville, Florida, January 29, 2026 Intuition Ale Works, a beloved brewery in Jacksonville, Florida, has announced it will permanently close on April 24, 2026. Despite efforts to find a buyer, the...
Jacksonville Mayor Draws Criticism for Holocaust Day Event
Jacksonville, January 29, 2026 Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan faces backlash for attending an event on International Holocaust Remembrance Day organized by the Ramallah Club. The presence of politically charged symbols, including...
SPARdi Gras: A Celebration of Community Spirit in Jacksonville
Jacksonville, January 28, 2026 Historic Springfield is set to host SPARdi Gras, a vibrant festival inspired by New Orleans’ Mardi Gras. This family-friendly event will feature live music, carnival performances, local...
Jacksonville Commemorates International Holocaust Remembrance Day
Jacksonville, January 28, 2026 The Jewish Community Alliance in Jacksonville organized a film screening on International Holocaust Remembrance Day. The event featured the film ‘Denial,’ followed by discussions led by local...
Join the Mutt March to Support Homeless Animals
Jacksonville, January 28, 2026 The Jacksonville Humane Society invites everyone to participate in the Mutt March, a pet-friendly event aimed at raising funds for local shelters. Scheduled for April 12, attendees...
CRIME
Eleven Arrested in Illegal Rooster Fighting Operation in Jacksonville
Jacksonville, Florida, January 29, 2026 In Jacksonville, Florida, authorities arrested eleven men in a major bust of an illegal rooster fighting ring. The operation was discovered after neighbors reported noise, leading...
Investigation Launched into Financial Discrepancies in St. Augustine Police Benevolent Organization
St. Augustine, January 29, 2026 Anthony Cuthbert, the former Assistant Police Chief of St. Augustine, is under investigation by the State Attorney’s Office for financial discrepancies involving the St. Augustine Police...
St. Augustine Hosts National K-9 Training Exercises
St. Augustine, Florida, January 29, 2026 Law enforcement K-9 units from across the nation gathered in St. Augustine for specialized bloodhound training. The focus was on enhancing tracking capabilities for missing...
Minneapolis Town Hall Attack Highlights Political Tensions
Minneapolis, January 29, 2026 The recent attack on U.S. Representative Ilhan Omar during a town hall event in Minneapolis has raised concerns over political safety and rhetoric. Omar was assaulted with...
Former Nassau County Bookkeeper Arrested for Embezzlement
Hilliard, Florida, January 29, 2026 Jennifer Folliett, the ex-bookkeeper for Nassau County School District, has been arrested for embezzling over $120,000 from Hilliard Middle-Senior High School. The investigation revealed that she...
Eleven Arrested in Rooster Fighting Ring in Jacksonville
Jacksonville, Florida, January 29, 2026 In Jacksonville, Florida, eleven men were arrested following the dismantling of an illegal rooster fighting ring. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office discovered an ongoing fight, leading to...
Jacksonville Man Shot by Undercover Officers
Jacksonville, Florida, January 29, 2026 A man in Jacksonville is hospitalized after being shot by undercover officers during an operation. He was identified as a suspect in a November shooting and...
JSO Officer Charged with Battery After Altercation at Park
Jacksonville Beach, Florida, January 29, 2026 An off-duty Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office officer, Stephen D. Hicks, has been charged with misdemeanor battery for forcibly removing a teenager from an e-bike and slamming...
Eleven Men Arrested in Jacksonville Rooster-Fighting Bust
Jacksonville, Florida, January 28, 2026 Authorities in Jacksonville, Florida, arrested eleven men following a raid on a suspected rooster-fighting operation. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office responded to a neighbor’s complaint and discovered...
POLITICS
UNF Students Demand Sanctuary Campus Amid Immigration Tensions
Jacksonville, Florida, January 29, 2026 Students at the University of North Florida (UNF) are rallying for the campus to become a sanctuary for undocumented and international students. Their campaign calls for...
Minneapolis Town Hall Attack Highlights Political Tensions
Minneapolis, January 29, 2026 The recent attack on U.S. Representative Ilhan Omar during a town hall event in Minneapolis has raised concerns over political safety and rhetoric. Omar was assaulted with...
JaxPort and UNF Launch Scholarship in Memory of James Bennett
Jacksonville, Florida, January 28, 2026 The Jacksonville Port Authority (JaxPort) has partnered with the University of North Florida (UNF) to establish a scholarship in honor of James Bennett, the late COO...
U.S. ICE Agents Confirmed for Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics Support
Milan, Italy, January 27, 2026 As the Milan-Cortina Winter Games approach, U.S. ICE agents will support security operations, collaborating with local authorities to mitigate risks from transnational criminal organizations. This partnership...
India and EU Finalize Landmark Free Trade Agreement
New Delhi, India, January 27, 2026 The finalization of the comprehensive Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and the European Union marks a significant milestone in global trade. This deal aims...
Walmart Partners with Bridegan Foundation to Expand ‘Bexley Boxes’ Initiative
St. Johns County, Florida, January 27, 2026 Walmart has announced a $100,000 partnership with the Bridegan Foundation to expand the ‘Bexley Boxes’ initiative across Florida, which provides comfort kits for children...
Brianna Andrews Bids Farewell to News4JAX
Jacksonville, Florida, January 26, 2026 Brianna Andrews, a beloved reporter and weekend anchor at Jacksonville’s News4JAX, has departed the station after a impactful tenure beginning in 2021. Known for her extensive...
Seven Japanese American Soldiers Honored with Posthumous Promotions
Honolulu, Hawaii, January 26, 2026 In a touching ceremony held in Honolulu, Hawaii, seven Japanese American soldiers were posthumously promoted to the rank of second lieutenant, 80 years after their sacrifice...
Israel Initiates Operation to Secure Last Hostage in Gaza
Gaza, January 26, 2026 Israel has launched a major operation in Gaza to locate the last remaining hostage, Ran Gvili. This move comes during delicate ceasefire negotiations with Hamas and is...
SPORTS
Upcoming DONNA Marathon Weekend at Jacksonville’s Beaches
Jacksonville, Florida, January 27, 2026 The 19th Annual DONNA Marathon Weekend will take place at Jacksonville’s Beaches, featuring a range of events like a 5K, Half Marathon, Marathon, and Ultramarathon. Organized...
Free Family-Friendly Kart Racing in Jacksonville
Jacksonville, January 20, 2026 Jacksonville’s West 103rd Street will be the venue for a free kart racing event organized by the North Florida Kart Club. Families can enjoy bleacher seating, free...
Kart Racing Kicks Off in Jacksonville
Jacksonville, January 20, 2026 The North Florida Kart Club is set to launch its racing season with a thrilling event on January 24 at the 103rd Street Sports Complex in Jacksonville....
College Football Fans Gather in Jacksonville for Championship Event
Jacksonville, Florida, January 20, 2026 On January 19, Jacksonville’s sports bars came alive as Indiana University and University of Miami fans united to watch the College Football Playoff National Championship. The...
Jacksonville’s ‘Playoffs in the Park’ Brings Community Together
Jacksonville, January 11, 2026 The City of Jacksonville successfully hosted the ‘Playoffs in the Park’ event, a vibrant and free celebration at Riverfront Plaza designed to unite fans ahead of the...
Jacksonville Jaguars’ Playoff Games: Financial Insights
Jacksonville, Florida, January 9, 2026 As the Jacksonville Jaguars prepare for their playoff game against the Buffalo Bills, an overview of the financial implications for the city reveals significant operational costs...
Impact of Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Jacksonville Community
Jacksonville, Florida, January 9, 2026 Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Jacksonville highlights the significance of the holiday while providing insights on closures and local business openings. Government offices will be...
Jacksonville to Host Wrestling Event for Animal Welfare
Jacksonville, January 6, 2026 A professional wrestling event is set to take place in Jacksonville, with proceeds benefiting the city’s Animal Care & Protective Services (ACPS). This initiative not only aims...
Holiday Spirit Shines at Fort Myers’ Rockin’ Around the Bell Tower
Fort Myers, Florida, January 4, 2026 The third annual ‘Rockin’ Around the Bell Tower’ event in Fort Myers brought together the local community to celebrate the holiday season with a 5K...