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Disney Invests $1 Billion in OpenAI for AI Character Licensing
Burbank, California, December 12, 2025 The Walt Disney Company has announced a $1 billion investment in OpenAI to license over 200 characters from its franchises for the Sora AI video generator....
DOT Clarifies Airline Compensation Rules Amid Airbus Recall
Jacksonville, FL, December 12, 2025 The U.S. Department of Transportation has issued new guidelines stating that airlines are not required to compensate passengers for expenses like meals or hotel stays when...
Spain Maintains Dominance in FIFA Women’s World Rankings
Jacksonville, FL, December 12, 2025 As of December 11, Spain leads the FIFA Women’s World Rankings, showcasing its strength in women’s football. The United States follows in second place, with Germany...
Raines Vikings Prepare for State Championship Rematch Against Miami Northwestern
Jacksonville, Florida, December 12, 2025 The Raines Vikings are set to face the Miami Northwestern Bulls in a crucial Class 3A state championship rematch. After a tough defeat last year, the...
U.S. House Dismisses Second Impeachment Attempt Against Trump
Jacksonville, FL, December 12, 2025 The U.S. House of Representatives has tabled a second impeachment resolution against President Trump, initiated by Representative Al Green. The resolution was halted with a 237-140...
U.S. Mint Unveils New Coins for American Independence Anniversary
Jacksonville, Florida, December 12, 2025 The U.S. Mint has announced new coin designs set to debut in 2026, commemorating the 250th anniversary of American independence. The designs reflect key historical milestones...
Asian Markets Surge Amid AI Bubble Concerns
Jacksonville, FL, December 12, 2025 Asian stock markets saw significant gains as investors remained optimistic, buoyed by highs in the U.S. markets. Despite this positive sentiment, concerns linger around potential bubbles...
Fatal Crash on I-95 South Claims Driver’s Life
St. Augustine, Florida, December 12, 2025 A tragic accident occurred on Interstate 95 near mile marker 314 where a box truck veered off the roadway, leading to the death of a...
Jacksonville Jaguars Host New York Jets in Week 15 Clash
Jacksonville, December 12, 2025 The Jacksonville Jaguars are gearing up to face the New York Jets in a crucial Week 15 matchup at EverBank Stadium. With a strong 9-4 record, the...
BUSINESS
Saving Strategies for Holiday Spending in Jacksonville
Jacksonville, Florida, December 13, 2025 As the holiday season approaches, Jacksonville residents are encouraged to implement smart spending strategies to avoid overspending. Experts recommend planning ahead, comparing prices, utilizing coupons, buying...
Humanoid Robots Make Waves at Summit, Igniting Debate
Mountain View, California, December 13, 2025 The 2025 Humanoids Summit in Mountain View, California, showcased groundbreaking advancements in humanoid robotics, drawing over 2,000 attendees. Innovators highlighted exciting projects, including Disney’s autonomous...
Ford Introduces Advanced Theft Prevention for F-150 Pickups
Jacksonville, Florida, December 13, 2025 Ford Motor Co. has enhanced its F-150 pickups with innovative security features, including the new ‘Start Inhibit’ technology that allows owners to disable the engine remotely....
Germany Accuses Russia of Election Interference and Cyberattacks
Germany, December 13, 2025 Germany has summoned Russia’s ambassador amid serious allegations of cyberattacks and interference in the 2025 federal elections. The German government claims Moscow is orchestrating disinformation campaigns aimed...
Acosta Group’s Predictions for Retail Evolution in Jacksonville
Jacksonville, Florida, December 12, 2025 The Acosta Group has released its four consumer predictions for the future of retail, emphasizing personalization and innovation. As consumer expectations evolve, local businesses in Jacksonville...
Florida Supervisors of Elections Association Offers Scholarships
Jacksonville, Florida, December 12, 2025 The Florida Supervisors of Elections Association is providing three scholarships worth $1,200 each to eligible Florida college students for the upcoming academic year. The initiative, aimed...
St. Augustine Implements King Street Detour
St. Augustine, December 12, 2025 Starting January 29, St. Augustine will implement a new detour around King Street due to scheduled construction work by the Florida Department of Transportation. Overnight closures...
Olive My Pickle Expands to St. Augustine’s Historic Coca-Cola Facility
St. Augustine, December 12, 2025 Olive My Pickle, a specialty grocer from Jacksonville, is set to open a second store in St. Augustine, located in the historic former Coca-Cola bottling facility....
Treasury Secretary Proposes Overhaul of Financial Oversight Council
Jacksonville, FL, December 12, 2025 U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has initiated proposals to reform the Financial Stability Oversight Council in an effort to reduce excessive regulations that hinder economic growth....
Events/What's Happening
CStore Connections 2025 Conference Announced in Charlotte
Charlotte, NC, December 12, 2025 The CStore Connections 2025 conference is set to take place from March 9–12 in Charlotte, NC, featuring a lineup of industry leaders sharing insights on convenience...
Festive Fun Awaits in Jacksonville, Florida, This Weekend
Jacksonville, Florida, December 12, 2025 This weekend, Jacksonville, Florida, will come alive with various holiday celebrations and markets that showcase community spirit and cultural richness. Events such as the Ukrainian Holiday...
Join the Family Fun at the Tenth Annual Clay County Strawberry Festival
Green Cove Springs, December 12, 2025 The Tenth Annual Clay County Strawberry Festival takes place at the Clay County Fairgrounds in Green Cove Springs, offering family-friendly fun, local artisan booths, and...
Santa Claus to Visit Jacksonville Zoo’s Very Merry Breakfast
Jacksonville, Florida, December 12, 2025 The Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens is hosting its annual ‘Very Merry Breakfast’ on December 20, where families can enjoy a festive breakfast with local attractions. This...
Jacksonville’s Festival of Lights 5K Brightens Community Spirit
Jacksonville, December 11, 2025 The 30th Annual Festival of Lights 5K in Jacksonville attracted over 2,100 participants, raising over $80,000 for local pediatric healthcare. This festive event included a 5K race...
Jacksonville Celebrates Holiday Spirit with Gingerbread Extravaganza
Jacksonville, FL, December 11, 2025 The 23rd Annual Gingerbread Extravaganza has opened at the Jacksonville History Center, offering a captivating display of gingerbread creations. With free admission, visitors can enjoy this...
Jacksonville Launches Get Covered Jax! Campaign to Assist Uninsured Residents
Jacksonville, December 11, 2025 The City of Jacksonville has launched the Get Covered Jax! campaign to help uninsured residents access health insurance. This initiative provides education on health insurance benefits, eligibility,...
Jacksonville Launches Santa Paws Drive for Shelter Animals
Jacksonville, December 11, 2025 Jacksonville kicks off the Santa Paws donation drive, inviting community members to support local shelter animals during the holiday season. Running from December 15 to 19, residents...
Jacksonville’s Weekend Events: Nutcrackers, Tubas, Krampus, and More
Jacksonville, Florida, December 11, 2025 This weekend, Jacksonville, Florida, will be vibrant with an array of festive events suitable for all ages. From the cherished Community Nutcracker to the lively Beaches...
CRIME
Fatal Crash on I-95 South Claims Driver’s Life
St. Augustine, Florida, December 12, 2025 A tragic accident occurred on Interstate 95 near mile marker 314 where a box truck veered off the roadway, leading to the death of a...
Bear Fatally Shot After Escape and Attack at Jacksonville Zoo
Jacksonville, Florida, December 12, 2025 An American black bear was fatally shot after escaping its exhibit and attacking a zookeeper at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens. The incident, which occurred during...
Charges Dismissed Against Former Fox International CEO
Jacksonville, Florida, December 11, 2025 U.S. prosecutors have decided to dismiss fraud charges against Hernan Lopez, former CEO of Fox International Channels. This move marks a significant development in a long...
Jennifer Shah Moves to Community Confinement Program
Jacksonville, FL, December 11, 2025 Former reality TV star Jennifer Shah has been transferred from a federal prison in Texas to a community confinement program after serving less than half of...
Harbour Pointe Academy’s Small Class Sizes Drive Student Success
Jacksonville, December 11, 2025 Harbour Pointe Preparatory Academy in Jacksonville is making significant strides in education by focusing on small class sizes and qualified teachers. This approach enhances personalized learning and...
Former JSO Officer Arrested for Stalking and False Imprisonment
Jacksonville, Florida, December 11, 2025 Claude Fleurimond, a former officer with the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, was arrested on charges of stalking and false imprisonment of his ex-girlfriend. Following a series of...
Florida Supreme Court Reviews Donald Smith Appeal in Murder Case
Jacksonville, Florida, December 11, 2025 The Florida Supreme Court is currently reviewing Donald Smith’s petition for a new trial in the murder case of 8-year-old Cherish Perrywinkle. Smith, convicted of her...
Fernandina Beach Couple Arrested for Child Abuse
Fernandina Beach, December 11, 2025 A couple in Fernandina Beach has been charged with child abuse after their 6-month-old baby sustained a broken femur during a diaper change. The incident has...
Shooting in Jacksonville’s Westside Results in One Fatality
Jacksonville, Florida, December 11, 2025 A shooting on Jacksonville’s Westside left one man dead and another injured on Wednesday night. The incident occurred in a parking lot near the Woodstock area....
POLITICS
U.S. House Dismisses Second Impeachment Attempt Against Trump
Jacksonville, FL, December 12, 2025 The U.S. House of Representatives has tabled a second impeachment resolution against President Trump, initiated by Representative Al Green. The resolution was halted with a 237-140...
Florida Lawmakers Push Bill to Regulate Crypto ATMs and Aid Seniors
Jacksonville, Florida, December 12, 2025 In a significant move, Florida lawmakers are advancing a bill aimed at regulating cryptocurrency ATMs to enhance consumer protection. With increasing scams targeting seniors, the proposed...
Sundance Film Festival Announces 2026 Lineup for Final Utah Edition
Park City, Utah, December 11, 2025 The 2026 Sundance Film Festival will take place from January 22 to February 1, marking the last edition in Park City before relocating to Boulder,...
Gaza Aid Deliveries Fall Short of Ceasefire Agreement
Gaza, December 11, 2025 The humanitarian aid deliveries into Gaza are significantly below the terms set by a U.S.-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. The shortfall has exacerbated the humanitarian crisis...
Secretary of State Marco Rubio Reverts to Times New Roman
Jacksonville, FL, December 11, 2025 U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has mandated a return to the Times New Roman font for official diplomatic communications, reversing a previous policy that favored...
Harbour Pointe Academy’s Small Class Sizes Drive Student Success
Jacksonville, December 11, 2025 Harbour Pointe Preparatory Academy in Jacksonville is making significant strides in education by focusing on small class sizes and qualified teachers. This approach enhances personalized learning and...
Florida Supreme Court Reviews Donald Smith Appeal in Murder Case
Jacksonville, Florida, December 11, 2025 The Florida Supreme Court is currently reviewing Donald Smith’s petition for a new trial in the murder case of 8-year-old Cherish Perrywinkle. Smith, convicted of her...
Tragic Loss: JAXPORT COO James Bennett Dies in Car Accident
Jacksonville, Florida, December 10, 2025 The Jacksonville community mourns the unexpected passing of James Bennett, the Chief Operating Officer of JAXPORT and a Baker County Commissioner, who died in a tragic...
Honoring the Legacy of James Bennett in Jacksonville
Jacksonville, Florida, December 10, 2025 The Jacksonville community mourns the loss of James Bennett, JAXPORT’s COO, who tragically died in a car accident. His dedication to economic development and infrastructure left...
SPORTS
Jacksonville Jaguars Seek Holiday Cheer with Win Over Jets
Jacksonville, FL, December 9, 2025 The Jacksonville Jaguars are preparing to host the New York Jets in a highly anticipated matchup, aiming for a victory to uplift local spirits before Christmas....
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...