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Family, investigators renew call for information in 1987 murder of Jacksonville mother found beaten to death
2+ hour, 43+ min ago (250+ words) Caleb Yauger, News4JAX reporter JACKSONVILLE, Fla. " Investigators and family are renewing a call for information that could lead to an arrest in the murder of a Jacksonville mother almost 40 years ago. On Thursday morning, First Coast Crime Stoppers held an online…...
Downtown Investment Authority board to consider $21 million in incentives for Baptist Health hotel
7+ hour, 17+ min ago (221+ words) Ric Anderson, Jacksonville Daily Record JACKSONVILLE, Fla. " A nearly $21 million incentive package for a dual-brand Marriott hotel on Baptist Health's Southbank campus is set for consideration by the Downtown Investment Authority board next week, according to News4JAX partners at the Jacksonville…...
Bubba Dub brings viral comedy to Jacksonville’s Comedy Zone
12+ hour, 30+ min ago (379+ words) JACKSONVILLE, Fla. " Comedian Bubba Dub is bringing his high-energy, story-driven comedy to Jacksonville this weekend. The social media star, known for his viral catchphrases like "Trashh!" and his popular "Snitching on Rogers" skits, performs at the Comedy Zone from Jan....
Mayor Deegan makes good on Wild Card game bet with Buffalo mayor, sends Mayport shrimp, donates money to food bank
18+ hour, 36+ min ago (166+ words) JACKSONVILLE, Fla. " Mayor Donna Deegan honored her friendly bet with the Buffalo mayor by sending a truck-load of Mayport shrimp and a monetary donation to a local food bank. RELATED: Mayor Deegan makes friendly wager with Buffalo mayor ahead of…...
City reviewing permit to demolish closed Southbank MOSH
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (191+ words) Karen Brune Mathis, Jacksonville Daily Record Ric Anderson, Jacksonville Daily Record JACKSONVILLE, Fla. " City officials are reviewing a permit to demolish the closed Museum of Science & History (MOSH) on Jacksonville's Southbank, according to News4JAX partners at the Jacksonville Daily Record. ELEV8 Demolition…...
Jacksonville sheriff says he will run for reelection, talks immigration and safety improvements
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (279+ words) Tarik Minor, News4JAX anchor, I-TEAM reporter JACKSONVILLE, Fla. " Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters defended his department's response to three officer-involved shootings this year, saying officers faced armed suspects in each incident and had to act in self-defense. "Unfortunately, that's had to happen the…...
Baptist Health planning nearly $110M hotel on Jacksonville’s Southbank
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (188+ words) Ric Anderson, Jacksonville Daily Record JACKSONVILLE, Fla. " Baptist Health is planning to add a 15-story, nearly $110 million hotel to its campus on the Downtown Southbank, a representative told a Jacksonville City Council committee on Monday. According to News4JAX partners at the…...
Officials respond to rising concerns over Jacksonville Connexion Plus fare changes, community backlash
2+ day, 11+ hour ago (343+ words) Connexion Plus service is NOT ending," a committee representative assured the crowd. The meeting room overflowed with concerned residents seeking answers about the six-month fare modification pilot program affecting these services. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: JTA says it's not discontinuing its Connexion…...
‘Too expensive for Floridians’: Jacksonville rep pushes back against DeSantis ahead of his ‘State of the State’ address
2+ day, 13+ hour ago (388+ words) Tarik Minor, News4JAX anchor, I-TEAM reporter JACKSONVILLE, Fla. " Just one day before Florida's 2026 legislative session begins in Tallahassee, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced a notable decrease in statewide homeowners' insurance premiums, which comes as the governor prepares for his "State of the…...
End of an Era: Joe’s Crab Shack closing in Jacksonville Beach, will be replaced by Bubba Gump Shrimp Co., COO confirms
2+ day, 15+ hour ago (301+ words) JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. " It's the end of an era for a beloved Jacksonville Beach restaurant. On Monday, the COO of Joe's Crab Shack confirmed to News4JAX that the restaurant will be closing and converted into a Bubba Gump Shrimp Company location....