Judge refuses to order release of man charged with planting pipe bombs on eve of Capitol riot
Read full article: Judge refuses to order release of man charged with planting pipe bombs on eve of Capitol riotA federal magistrate judge has refused to order the pretrial release of a man charged with planting two pipe bombs outside the headquarters of the Democratic and Republican national parties on the eve of the Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021.
Inmate, 65, dies in JSO custody after contracting infectious disease during medical procedure
Read full article: Inmate, 65, dies in JSO custody after contracting infectious disease during medical procedureA man who was in the custody of the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office died on Thursday after experiencing complications during a planned medical procedure, officials said.
Rhode Island firefighters rescue a yellow Lab from an icy pond on New Year's Day
Read full article: Rhode Island firefighters rescue a yellow Lab from an icy pond on New Year's DayFirefighters in Rhode Island rescued a yellow Labrador named Phoenix on New Year's Day after he fell through an ice-covered pond.
Overnight detours planned next week at I-95 and I-295 North interchange
Read full article: Overnight detours planned next week at I-95 and I-295 North interchangeThe Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) announced overnight detours starting Sunday at the Interstate 95 and Interstate 295 North interchange.
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Man fought off a mountain lion weeks before a suspected fatal Colorado attack
Read full article: Man fought off a mountain lion weeks before a suspected fatal Colorado attackA suspected deadly mountain lion attack on New Year’s Day that killed a woman hiking alone was preceded by another harrowing encounter in the same area.
FBI says it disrupted a New Year's Eve attack plan inspired by Islamic State group
Read full article: FBI says it disrupted a New Year's Eve attack plan inspired by Islamic State groupThe FBI says it disrupted a New Year’s Eve attack plot in North Carolina, arresting an 18-year-old who allegedly pledged loyalty to the Islamic State group.
Jacksonville Navy sailors accused of getting paid thousands to marry Chinese nationals who wanted legal status
Read full article: Jacksonville Navy sailors accused of getting paid thousands to marry Chinese nationals who wanted legal statusAt least two Jacksonville service members have been charged with conspiracy to commit marriage fraud after federal officials said they were paid to marry Chinese nationals who wanted legal status.
Tesla loses title as world's biggest electric vehicle maker as sales fall for second year in a row
Read full article: Tesla loses title as world's biggest electric vehicle maker as sales fall for second year in a rowTesla lost its crown as the world’s bestselling electric vehicle maker on Friday as a customer revolt over Elon Musk’s right-wing politics, expiring U.S. tax breaks to buyers and stiff overseas competition pushed sales down for a second year in a row.
Earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.5 rattles southern and central Mexico
Read full article: Earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.5 rattles southern and central MexicoA strong earthquake rattled southern and central Mexico, interrupting President Claudia Sheinbaum’s first press briefing of the new year as seismic alarms sounded.
Greece cuts student population at universities by half after long study breaks are abolished
Read full article: Greece cuts student population at universities by half after long study breaks are abolishedGreek authorities have removed more than 300,000 inactive university students from public university records.
How one Swiss hospital coped with the injured from the Alpine bar fire
Read full article: How one Swiss hospital coped with the injured from the Alpine bar fireThe hospital that initially took in the majority of injured victims from a fire at a Swiss bar is no stranger to emergencies: In the heart of the Alps, it is used to treating winter sports enthusiasts who have accidents on the slopes.
Grandmother and grandson burn to death in Gaza tent while cooking; Jolie visits Rafah crossing
Read full article: Grandmother and grandson burn to death in Gaza tent while cooking; Jolie visits Rafah crossingA grandmother and her 5-year-old grandson have burned to death in Gaza when their tent caught fire.
Pakistan sentences journalists, YouTubers and ex-military officers to life over inciting violence
Read full article: Pakistan sentences journalists, YouTubers and ex-military officers to life over inciting violenceA court in Pakistan’s capital has sentenced seven people to life imprisonment after convicting them of inciting violence.
Florida Theatre ranks No. 5 worldwide in tickets sold among small venues
Read full article: Florida Theatre ranks No. 5 worldwide in tickets sold among small venuesThe Florida Theatre ranked No. 5 in the most-attended venue worldwide for theaters up to 2,000 seats, according to the 2025 year-end report by trade magazine Pollstar.
A tall building under construction collapses in Nairobi, with 4 believed to be trapped
Read full article: A tall building under construction collapses in Nairobi, with 4 believed to be trappedA multi-story building under construction in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi, collapsed Friday, leaving at least four people believed trapped, according to a government official.
From lowering the age to buy guns to vaccine mandates: Here’s what Florida lawmakers will consider at upcoming session
Read full article: From lowering the age to buy guns to vaccine mandates: Here’s what Florida lawmakers will consider at upcoming sessionFrom changing vaccine requirements to eliminating property taxes, the upcoming Florida Legislative Session is expected to be a hectic 60 days for state lawmakers.
Zelenskyy names Ukraine's head of military intelligence as his new chief of staff
Read full article: Zelenskyy names Ukraine's head of military intelligence as his new chief of staffUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy appointed the head of the country’s military intelligence as his new chief of staff.
Trump and top Iranian officials exchange threats over protests roiling Iran
Read full article: Trump and top Iranian officials exchange threats over protests roiling IranU.S. President Donald Trump and top Iranian officials have exchanged dueling threats as widening economic protests swept across parts of the Islamic Republic.
Indonesia’s new penal code takes effect, marking historic break with colonial law
Read full article: Indonesia’s new penal code takes effect, marking historic break with colonial lawIndonesia has begun enforcing its newly ratified penal code, replacing a Dutch-era criminal law that had governed the country for more than 80 years and marking a major shift in its legal landscape.
Swiss investigators believe sparkling candles atop wine bottles ignited fatal bar fire
Read full article: Swiss investigators believe sparkling candles atop wine bottles ignited fatal bar fireInvestigators say they believe sparkling candles atop Champagne bottles ignited the fatal fire at a Swiss ski resort when they came too close to the ceiling of a bar crowded with New Year’s Eve revelers.
LIVE FORECAST: New year, warming weather with rain on the way this weekend in Northeast Florida, Southeast Georgia
Read full article: LIVE FORECAST: New year, warming weather with rain on the way this weekend in Northeast Florida, Southeast GeorgiaAfter a frosty start of 29 degrees, temperatures have warmed up nicely throughout the afternoon under super clear blue skies. Cold temperatures return overnight, but staying out of the freezing range in the mid-to-upper 30s.
Scammers use Jacksonville Humane Society name to target pet owners
Read full article: Scammers use Jacksonville Humane Society name to target pet ownersThe Jacksonville Humane Society has warned the community about two scams targeting pet owners with missing pets and individuals seeking to adopt pets.
From living healthy to thriving in college, here are some Jacksonville residents’ 2026 resolutions
Read full article: From living healthy to thriving in college, here are some Jacksonville residents’ 2026 resolutionsFrom being a better parent, to living healthy, and thriving in college. Here are some of Jacksonville residents’ 2026 resolutions.
Firefighters contain 15-acre brush fire on County Road 13A North in St. Augustine
Read full article: Firefighters contain 15-acre brush fire on County Road 13A North in St. AugustineFirefighters are working to contain a brush fire on County Road 13A North near Ashton Oaks Drive. According to St. Johns County Fire Rescue, crews arrived to find a controlled burn that had escaped and spread into nearby woods.
Woman pays tribute to late brother during 2026 Polar Plunge in Jacksonville Beach
Read full article: Woman pays tribute to late brother during 2026 Polar Plunge in Jacksonville BeachAs more than 1,000 people braved the cold Atlantic Ocean water in Jacksonville Beach for the annual Polar Plunge, Patti Hodge honored her brother, Dr. Jeffrey Carrier, who died from pancreatic cancer on New Year's Day 2025.
Driver of Dodge Challenger runs off after fatally striking bicyclist on Jacksonville’s Southside, FHP says
Read full article: Driver of Dodge Challenger runs off after fatally striking bicyclist on Jacksonville’s Southside, FHP saysA driver of a vehicle registered out of state ran off after fatally striking a bicyclist on Jacksonville’s Southside on Thursday morning, the Florida Highway Patrol said.
Trump, in interview, defends his energy and health, offers new details on screening he underwent
Read full article: Trump, in interview, defends his energy and health, offers new details on screening he underwentPresident Donald Trump defended his energy and health in an interview with The Wall Street Journal.
Will Florida homes become more affordable in 2026? Analysts and realtors predict what’s ahead in the new year
Read full article: Will Florida homes become more affordable in 2026? Analysts and realtors predict what’s ahead in the new yearWe are looking ahead to 2026 at what local analysts and realtors say is coming next for home prices and what it could mean for your bottom line in the year ahead.
Jacksonville food truck stolen on Christmas Day recovered after community help
Read full article: Jacksonville food truck stolen on Christmas Day recovered after community helpLorenzo Perez, owner of the food truck Perla del Norte, woke up on Christmas morning to find his food truck trailer missing. The local food truck community helped him to recover it on New Year's Eve.
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Watch Jacksonville ring in 2026 with fireworks over downtown 🎇
Read full article: IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Watch Jacksonville ring in 2026 with fireworks over downtown 🎇Jacksonville said goodbye to 2025 and rang in the New Year with a spectacular fireworks display over the St. Johns River.
Zohran Mamdani officially sworn in on a Quran full of symbolism
Read full article: Zohran Mamdani officially sworn in on a Quran full of symbolismIncoming New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is making history not only as the city's first mayor to take the oath of office on a Quran but also as the first Muslim, South Asian, and African-born mayor.
Trump delays increased tariffs on upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets and vanities for a year
Read full article: Trump delays increased tariffs on upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets and vanities for a yearPresident Donald Trump signed a New Year’s Eve proclamation delaying increased tariffs on upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets and vanities for a year, citing ongoing trade talks.
Federal employees file complaint against Trump administration's ban on gender-affirming care
Read full article: Federal employees file complaint against Trump administration's ban on gender-affirming careThe Trump administration faces a legal complaint from government employees over a new policy eliminating coverage for gender-affirming care in federal health insurance programs.
Health subsidies expire, launching millions of Americans into 2026 with steep insurance hikes
Read full article: Health subsidies expire, launching millions of Americans into 2026 with steep insurance hikesEnhanced tax credits that have helped Americans offset the cost of Affordable Care Act health insurance for the last four years expired overnight.
About 40 people dead and 115 injured in fire at Swiss Alpine bar during New Year's celebration
Read full article: About 40 people dead and 115 injured in fire at Swiss Alpine bar during New Year's celebrationAbout 40 people were killed and another 115 injured, most of them seriously, during a New Year’s celebration in a Swiss Alpine bar, police said.
At least 7 reported killed during widening protests in Iran sparked by ailing economy
Read full article: At least 7 reported killed during widening protests in Iran sparked by ailing economyDemonstrations sparked by Iran's struggling economy have spread into rural provinces, with at least seven people killed.
Viral '6-7' tops 2025 list of overused words and phrases
Read full article: Viral '6-7' tops 2025 list of overused words and phrasesRespondents to an annual Michigan college survey of overused and misused words and phrases say “6-7” is “cooked” and should come to a “massive” and “full stop” heading into the new year.
2025 will end with a chill in the air for Southeast Georgia, Northeast Florida
Read full article: 2025 will end with a chill in the air for Southeast Georgia, Northeast FloridaWhile temperatures were much warmer this afternoon compared to yesterday, clear skies will allow temperatures to plummet overnight again.
French government defends granting citizenship to George and Amal Clooney
Read full article: French government defends granting citizenship to George and Amal ClooneyFrance's government is defending its decision to grant citizenship to George Clooney and his wife Amal Clooney, citing their contributions to France's international influence and cultural outreach.
Chief Justice says Constitution remains 'firm and unshaken' with major Supreme Court rulings ahead
Read full article: Chief Justice says Constitution remains 'firm and unshaken' with major Supreme Court rulings aheadChief Justice John Roberts says that the Constitution remains a sturdy pillar for the country, a message that comes after a tumultuous year in the nation’s judicial system with pivotal Supreme Court decisions on the horizon.
Disney World worker is injured trying to stop runaway boulder at Indiana Jones show
Read full article: Disney World worker is injured trying to stop runaway boulder at Indiana Jones showA Walt Disney World worker in Florida was injured while trying to stop a runaway prop boulder during the park's Indiana Jones live show.
US imposes sanctions on 4 Venezuelan oil firms and 4 more tankers in Maduro crackdown
Read full article: US imposes sanctions on 4 Venezuelan oil firms and 4 more tankers in Maduro crackdownThe U.S. has imposed sanctions on four firms in Venezuela's oil sector and designated four additional oil tankers as blocked property.
Betty Boop and 'Blondie' enter the public domain in 2026, accompanied by a trio of detectives
Read full article: Betty Boop and 'Blondie' enter the public domain in 2026, accompanied by a trio of detectivesBetty Boop and “Blondie” are among the highlights of titles entering the public domain with the arrival of 2026.
Investigation finds no criminal intent in firearm registry at city buildings
Read full article: Investigation finds no criminal intent in firearm registry at city buildingsAn investigation into a registry of people legally carrying firearms into Jacksonville’s City Hall and the Yates Building has found no evidence of criminal intent, the state attorney’s office said.
Capitol riot 'does not happen' without Trump, Jack Smith told Congress
Read full article: Capitol riot 'does not happen' without Trump, Jack Smith told CongressFormer special counsel Jack Smith told lawmakers that the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol “does not happen” without President Donald Trump.
Trump says he's dropping push for National Guard in Chicago, LA and Portland, Oregon, for now
Read full article: Trump says he's dropping push for National Guard in Chicago, LA and Portland, Oregon, for nowPresident Donald Trump says he’s dropping — for now — his push to deploy National Guard troops in Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland, Oregon.
