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Jacksonville parents fear losing children’s doctors as Baptist-Cigna dispute threatens care
Read full article: Jacksonville parents fear losing children’s doctors as Baptist-Cigna dispute threatens careA local family says an ongoing contract dispute between Baptist Health and Cigna could force them to find new doctors, travel hours for specialized pediatric care and potentially pay thousands of dollars out of pocket if a new agreement is not reached before June 23.
Newly released Carrico records raise questions about altered text messages in JEA probe
Read full article: Newly released Carrico records raise questions about altered text messages in JEA probeNew questions are being raised about newly released public records tied to Jacksonville City Council President Kevin Carrico and a state investigation into the attempted appointment of his boss to the JEA board.
Clay County sheriff continues to urge caution after attempted attack in Jennings Forest
Read full article: Clay County sheriff continues to urge caution after attempted attack in Jennings ForestClay County Sheriff Michelle Cook urges residents to stay alert as deputies continue to search for a suspect accused of trying to grab a woman walking her dog in Jennings State Forest.
DeSantis signs bill to push more commercial policies out of Citizens
Read full article: DeSantis signs bill to push more commercial policies out of CitizensCondos and commercial buildings covered by state-run Citizens Property Insurance Corp. could be more easily transferred to lightly regulated surplus lines companies under a bill signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis late Tuesday.
Arthur is now a low pressure area along the Texas coast, Flooding possible
Read full article: Arthur is now a low pressure area along the Texas coast, Flooding possibleLife-threatening flooding is expected across portions of the Southeastern United States from Tropical Storm Arthur, which formed Wednesday morning near the middle Texas coast.
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‘JEA isn’t a political tool’: JEA survey comments released as City Council probe continues
Read full article: ‘JEA isn’t a political tool’: JEA survey comments released as City Council probe continuesJacksonville’s city-owned utility JEA has released results from its latest employee engagement survey, as City Hall continues an investigation into concerns about workplace culture at the agency.
Jacksonville parents fear losing children’s doctors as Baptist-Cigna dispute threatens care
Read full article: Jacksonville parents fear losing children’s doctors as Baptist-Cigna dispute threatens careA local family says an ongoing contract dispute between Baptist Health and Cigna could force them to find new doctors, travel hours for specialized pediatric care and potentially pay thousands of dollars out of pocket if a new agreement is not reached before June 23.
Newly released Carrico records raise questions about altered text messages in JEA probe
Read full article: Newly released Carrico records raise questions about altered text messages in JEA probeNew questions are being raised about newly released public records tied to Jacksonville City Council President Kevin Carrico and a state investigation into the attempted appointment of his boss to the JEA board.
Woman pleads guilty to punching trooper, kicking ICE officer during Jacksonville traffic stop
Read full article: Woman pleads guilty to punching trooper, kicking ICE officer during Jacksonville traffic stopA 41-year-old mother of four pleaded guilty Wednesday in federal court to punching a Florida Highway Patrol trooper and kicking an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer and will have three years of supervised release.
Trial set for late March for accused gunman in Jared Bridegan murder; 6 months after trials for Gardner, Fernandez
Read full article: Trial set for late March for accused gunman in Jared Bridegan murder; 6 months after trials for Gardner, FernandezThe man accused of fatally shooting Jared Bridegan in what prosecutors describe as a murder-for-hire plot will go on trial six months after his alleged co-conspirators.
Cynthia Garris reflects on becoming St. Augustine's first Black mayor later this year
Read full article: Cynthia Garris reflects on becoming St. Augustine's first Black mayor later this yearCynthia Garris is set to become St. Augustine’s first Black mayor after no other candidates qualified for the position on Friday, the St. Johns County supervisor of elections said.
Trial set for late March for accused gunman in Jared Bridegan murder; 6 months after trials for Gardner, Fernandez
Read full article: Trial set for late March for accused gunman in Jared Bridegan murder; 6 months after trials for Gardner, FernandezThe man accused of fatally shooting Jared Bridegan in what prosecutors describe as a murder-for-hire plot will go on trial six months after his alleged co-conspirators.
Cynthia Garris unopposed in St. Augustine mayor candidacy; will become city’s first Black mayor in December
Read full article: Cynthia Garris unopposed in St. Augustine mayor candidacy; will become city’s first Black mayor in DecemberCynthia Garris is set to become St. Augustine’s first Black mayor after no other candidates qualified for the position on Friday, the St. Johns County supervisor of elections said.
Woman dies after medical emergency while in custody of St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office
Read full article: Woman dies after medical emergency while in custody of St. Johns County Sheriff’s OfficeA woman died from a medical emergency while in custody of the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office on Wednesday.
1 person in critical condition after crash involving burning semi-truck on I-95 in St. Johns County
Read full article: 1 person in critical condition after crash involving burning semi-truck on I-95 in St. Johns CountyAll lanes on Interstate 95 at mile marker 310 in St. Johns County are closed due to a crash involving a semi-truck that caught fire. I-95 is closed between State Road 207 and 206.
Georgia primary runoff: Camden County voters speak out on why they returned to the polls
Read full article: Georgia primary runoff: Camden County voters speak out on why they returned to the pollsPolls closed at 7 p.m. in Georgia’s primary runoff election, where voters helped decide who would appear on the November ballot in several key races — including the governor’s race, the U.S. Senate race, and the 1st Congressional District seat left vacant by Congressman Buddy Carter.
Georgia Primary Runoff 2026: Here are the results
Read full article: Georgia Primary Runoff 2026: Here are the resultsThe polls are now closed across Georgia in the runoff election to finish up the state’s 2026 primaries. Any race in the May 19 primary in which no candidate got more than 50 percent of the vote required a runoff.
Study shows that Florida and Georgia rank among top states where people search for financial help
Read full article: Study shows that Florida and Georgia rank among top states where people search for financial helpAre you financially stressed? A new study by Coinfully.com, which analyzed Google searches tied to money worries, found Florida and Georgia rank among the top states where people are searching for help.
Georgia voters: What you need to know about today’s primary runoff election
Read full article: Georgia voters: What you need to know about today’s primary runoff electionGeorgia voters will head to the polls Tuesday for the runoff elections in several key primary midterm races, including senator and governor.
Folkston officials say police swarmed Main Street after reports of shots fired and a hostage taken. They found nothing
Read full article: Folkston officials say police swarmed Main Street after reports of shots fired and a hostage taken. They found nothingA large law enforcement response shut down part of Main Street for hours on Wednesday. For hours, it was unclear what happened, and rumors swirled, but on Thursday afternoon, officials provided some clarity.
Clay County sheriff continues to urge caution after attempted attack in Jennings Forest
Read full article: Clay County sheriff continues to urge caution after attempted attack in Jennings ForestClay County Sheriff Michelle Cook urges residents to stay alert as deputies continue to search for a suspect accused of trying to grab a woman walking her dog in Jennings State Forest.
21-year-old arrested in Green Cove Springs after police serve early morning search warrant for child sex abuse material
Read full article: 21-year-old arrested in Green Cove Springs after police serve early morning search warrant for child sex abuse materialThe Green Cove Springs Police Department said officers were serving a search warrant at a home on Wednesday after tips about someone in the home downloading child sexual abuse material.
Clay County sheriff issues public safety alert after woman walking dog fights off attacker in Jennings State Forest
Read full article: Clay County sheriff issues public safety alert after woman walking dog fights off attacker in Jennings State ForestA woman escaped an attempted attack in Jennings Forest early Tuesday morning after fighting off a man who grabbed her, prompting Clay County Sheriff Melissa Cook to issue a public safety alert.
Hyland Trail joins developments set to bring over 3,000 new homes to Lake Asbury in Clay County
Read full article: Hyland Trail joins developments set to bring over 3,000 new homes to Lake Asbury in Clay CountyConstruction began on the Lodge Amenity Center at Hyland Trail, a recreation-focused community near the newly opened stretch of the First Coast Expressway in Clay County.
Community gathers to remember Carson Farias, 14-year-old killed in Clay County e-bike crash
Read full article: Community gathers to remember Carson Farias, 14-year-old killed in Clay County e-bike crashDozens of students, parents, and neighbors gathered outside Lake Asbury Junior High School Sunday evening to remember Carson Farias, the 14-year-old boy killed while riding his electric dirt bike on Sandridge Road last Thursday night.
Green Cove Springs couple bikes to DC to advocate for veteran cancer screening reform
Read full article: Green Cove Springs couple bikes to DC to advocate for veteran cancer screening reformMarine Corps veteran Casey Kroner and his wife, Ashton, set off Saturday morning on a multi-state bicycle ride to Washington, D.C., to push Congress for reform in veteran cancer screening policies. The ride spans more than 1,000 miles.
Jacksonville man charged with DUI while driving with 3 young children in vehicle, deputies say
Read full article: Jacksonville man charged with DUI while driving with 3 young children in vehicle, deputies sayA Jacksonville man is facing multiple charges after Nassau County deputies say he was driving recklessly and under the influence with three young children in his vehicle.
‘The symbol of our city:’ Historic Kate’s Tree in Fernandina Beach damaged in storm
Read full article: ‘The symbol of our city:’ Historic Kate’s Tree in Fernandina Beach damaged in stormA massive live oak known locally as “Kate’s Tree” lost one of its huge limbs early Sunday, sending the branch crashing into a nearby home and prompting inspections from city arborists and conservationists.
Baker County Sheriff’s Office investigating murder-suicide of Olustee camp host couple
Read full article: Baker County Sheriff’s Office investigating murder-suicide of Olustee camp host coupleThe Baker County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a murder suicide of a camp host couple in Olustee on Sunday.
School bus rear-ended by van in Baker County; no injuries reported
Read full article: School bus rear-ended by van in Baker County; no injuries reportedA school bus carrying students was rear-ended by a van Thursday afternoon in Baker County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. No injuries were reported in the crash.
Crescent City man charged with threatening to kill Trump, ‘blow the White House up’
Read full article: Crescent City man charged with threatening to kill Trump, ‘blow the White House up’A Crescent City man was charged with two counts of threatening to kill President Donald Trump and “blow the White House up,” the Department of Justice said.
Putnam County marine deputies involved in boat crash after Boaters Skip Day in Clay County
Read full article: Putnam County marine deputies involved in boat crash after Boaters Skip Day in Clay CountyTwo Putnam County Sheriff’s Office marine units were involved in a boat crash near the Palatka City Dock while returning from assisting with Boaters Skip Day in Clay County.
Palatka police warn of unauthorized truck meet at Palatka Mall
Read full article: Palatka police warn of unauthorized truck meet at Palatka MallThe Palatka Police Department is warning the public about an unauthorized truck meet planned for May 31 at the Palatka Mall, which has not been approved by the city or property management. Only those conducting business with mall tenants will be allowed on the premises; others may face trespass enforcement. Officers will monitor the area and address any violations such as trespassing, reckless driving, racing, or disorderly conduct. The department emphasizes that private property rights will be enforced and unlawful behavior may result in citations, arrests, or vehicle impoundment.
Flagler County deputy hits teen on e-scooter, prompting sheriff’s office to issue safety reminder
Read full article: Flagler County deputy hits teen on e-scooter, prompting sheriff’s office to issue safety reminderThe Flagler County Sheriff’s Office issued a “powerful” reminder on Monday about e-bike operations after a deputy accidentally hit an e-bike rider who darted out in front of the vehicle.
Flagler County teen, grandmother arrested after juveniles trapped in Palm Coast park restroom
Read full article: Flagler County teen, grandmother arrested after juveniles trapped in Palm Coast park restroomThe Flagler County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a 13-year-old girl and her grandmother after an escalating dispute ended with five juveniles trapped inside a park restroom.
Flagler County deputies arrest fugitive wanted for murdering wife in Virginia in 2021
Read full article: Flagler County deputies arrest fugitive wanted for murdering wife in Virginia in 2021Flagler County authorities arrested a 50-year-old Flagler Beach man on May 27 who is wanted in Virginia on charges in the 2021 death of his wife, the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office said.
FHP vehicle struck in crash that seriously injured two people Columbia County
Read full article: FHP vehicle struck in crash that seriously injured two people Columbia CountyAn unmarked Florida Highway Patrol SUV was rear-ended Friday morning at a Columbia County intersection, sending three people to the hospital — two of them by helicopter.
Columbia County will not issue fireworks tent permits amid countywide burn ban
Read full article: Columbia County will not issue fireworks tent permits amid countywide burn banThe Lake City Fire Department has put a countywide burn ban in effect due to extreme drought conditions currently affecting the area.
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ER visits for tick bites are on the rise. How to avoid them & what to do if you find one on you
Read full article: ER visits for tick bites are on the rise. How to avoid them & what to do if you find one on youDr. Steven Goodfriend, an emergency medicine physician at HCA Florida Orange Park Hospital, broke down some things to watch out for and what you should never do when it comes to ticks.
Woman pleads guilty to punching trooper, kicking ICE officer during Jacksonville traffic stop
Read full article: Woman pleads guilty to punching trooper, kicking ICE officer during Jacksonville traffic stopA 41-year-old mother of four pleaded guilty Wednesday in federal court to punching a Florida Highway Patrol trooper and kicking an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer and will have three years of supervised release.
Fernandina Beach e-bike ordinance advances; police outline 4-step enforcement plan ahead of final July vote
Read full article: Fernandina Beach e-bike ordinance advances; police outline 4-step enforcement plan ahead of final July voteFernandina Beach is one step closer to new rules for e-bikes and other personal mobility devices after city commissioners unanimously approved the ordinance on its second reading.
Gov. DeSantis signs 14 more bills. Here’s the list of what’s new to Florida law
Read full article: Gov. DeSantis signs 14 more bills. Here’s the list of what’s new to Florida lawGov. Ron DeSantis signed another 14 bills into law that deal with everything from trust funds and property insurance to crime and how law enforcement interacts with those on the Autism Spectrum.
Trial set for late March for accused gunman in Jared Bridegan murder; 6 months after trials for Gardner, Fernandez
Read full article: Trial set for late March for accused gunman in Jared Bridegan murder; 6 months after trials for Gardner, FernandezThe man accused of fatally shooting Jared Bridegan in what prosecutors describe as a murder-for-hire plot will go on trial six months after his alleged co-conspirators.
21-year-old arrested in Green Cove Springs after police serve early morning search warrant for child sex abuse material
Read full article: 21-year-old arrested in Green Cove Springs after police serve early morning search warrant for child sex abuse materialThe Green Cove Springs Police Department said officers were serving a search warrant at a home on Wednesday after tips about someone in the home downloading child sexual abuse material.
Jacksonville 18-year-old vanishes during bicycle trip to Florida Keys, deputies are now asking for your help
Read full article: Jacksonville 18-year-old vanishes during bicycle trip to Florida Keys, deputies are now asking for your helpThe St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing Jacksonville 18-year-old who was last seen in Fort Pierce.
Jacksonville man charged with DUI while driving with 3 young children in vehicle, deputies say
Read full article: Jacksonville man charged with DUI while driving with 3 young children in vehicle, deputies sayA Jacksonville man is facing multiple charges after Nassau County deputies say he was driving recklessly and under the influence with three young children in his vehicle.
Georgia primary runoff: Camden County voters speak out on why they returned to the polls
Read full article: Georgia primary runoff: Camden County voters speak out on why they returned to the pollsPolls closed at 7 p.m. in Georgia’s primary runoff election, where voters helped decide who would appear on the November ballot in several key races — including the governor’s race, the U.S. Senate race, and the 1st Congressional District seat left vacant by Congressman Buddy Carter.
JEA survey results are in. Here’s what employees reported
Read full article: JEA survey results are in. Here’s what employees reportedJEA released results from its employee engagement survey, with 59% participation, as City Hall investigates workplace culture concerns. The survey includes ratings on communication, leadership confidence, manager support, and job satisfaction.
‘He was our everything’: Family of man killed in Mixon Town industrial accident launches GoFundMe
Read full article: ‘He was our everything’: Family of man killed in Mixon Town industrial accident launches GoFundMeA beloved husband, father, and longtime car hauler was killed in a tragic industrial accident at a Mixon Town repair shop, leaving his grieving family seeking community support as they face life without him.
Georgia Primary Runoff 2026: Here are the results
Read full article: Georgia Primary Runoff 2026: Here are the resultsThe polls are now closed across Georgia in the runoff election to finish up the state’s 2026 primaries. Any race in the May 19 primary in which no candidate got more than 50 percent of the vote required a runoff.
Clay County sheriff issues public safety alert after woman walking dog fights off attacker in Jennings State Forest
Read full article: Clay County sheriff issues public safety alert after woman walking dog fights off attacker in Jennings State ForestA woman escaped an attempted attack in Jennings Forest early Tuesday morning after fighting off a man who grabbed her, prompting Clay County Sheriff Melissa Cook to issue a public safety alert.
Study shows that Florida and Georgia rank among top states where people search for financial help
Read full article: Study shows that Florida and Georgia rank among top states where people search for financial helpAre you financially stressed? A new study by Coinfully.com, which analyzed Google searches tied to money worries, found Florida and Georgia rank among the top states where people are searching for help.
Man, 63, accused of stealing Jacksonville Beach Police K-9 truck from secured lot with dog, weapons inside
Read full article: Man, 63, accused of stealing Jacksonville Beach Police K-9 truck from secured lot with dog, weapons insideA 63-year-old Ponte Vedra Beach man was arrested Friday after police said he drove off in a marked Jacksonville Beach Police Department K-9 patrol truck that had been parked in the department’s secured back lot.
Hyland Trail joins developments set to bring over 3,000 new homes to Lake Asbury in Clay County
Read full article: Hyland Trail joins developments set to bring over 3,000 new homes to Lake Asbury in Clay CountyConstruction began on the Lodge Amenity Center at Hyland Trail, a recreation-focused community near the newly opened stretch of the First Coast Expressway in Clay County.
Justice 4 All: What everyone -- not just owners -- needs to know about Florida’s dog attack laws
Read full article: Justice 4 All: What everyone -- not just owners -- needs to know about Florida’s dog attack lawsTwo recent dog attack cases in Jacksonville have put a spotlight on a question many Floridians may not know the answer to: Can a dog owner — or even someone simply watching a dog — face criminal charges when an animal seriously injures or kills someone?
We could have our 1st named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season by Wednesday
Read full article: We could have our 1st named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season by WednesdayWe continue to monitor an area of low pressure across Texas. As of 11 a.m. Tuesday, the National Hurricane Center has designated this disturbance as Potential Tropical Cyclone 1.
AAA lowers home, auto insurance rates in Florida
Read full article: AAA lowers home, auto insurance rates in FloridaAAA is cutting insurance rates in Florida. The Auto Club Group announced reductions of up to 5% on AAA-branded home and auto insurance policies. The association says that equates to more than $28 million in annual savings to Florida policyholders.
A Jacksonville food truck is feeding kids for free this summer. Here’s how you can help
Read full article: A Jacksonville food truck is feeding kids for free this summer. Here’s how you can helpAccording to Feeding Northeast Florida, 1 in 5 children in Northeast Florida goes to bed hungry. And the struggle only grows in the summer months when children who rely on eating breakfast and lunch at school must find those meals elsewhere. But one Jacksonville business wants to make things easier.
Protesters rally outside DHS recruiting expo in Jacksonville as job seekers pursue federal careers
Read full article: Protesters rally outside DHS recruiting expo in Jacksonville as job seekers pursue federal careersA coalition of local advocacy groups plans a peaceful protest Tuesday and Wednesday outside a Department of Homeland Security recruiting expo at the Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center, organizers said.
Crescent City man charged with threatening to kill Trump, ‘blow the White House up’
Read full article: Crescent City man charged with threatening to kill Trump, ‘blow the White House up’A Crescent City man was charged with two counts of threatening to kill President Donald Trump and “blow the White House up,” the Department of Justice said.
DeSantis signs bills to strengthen penalties, curb youth-targeted drugs, protect law enforcement
Read full article: DeSantis signs bills to strengthen penalties, curb youth-targeted drugs, protect law enforcementGovernor Ron DeSantis on Tuesday signed a package of public safety bills aimed at strengthening penalties for violent and repeat offenders, curbing emerging drug threats and updating gang and offender-registration laws.
‘My bad,’ I’m ‘cooked’: Are you still using these (unofficially) banished words?
Read full article: ‘My bad,’ I’m ‘cooked’: Are you still using these (unofficially) banished words?Every year, Lake Superior State University compiles its “banished words” list, a collection of words and phrases people say are overused, misused or just plain annoying. We’ll bet you can guess this year’s biggest offender.
U.S., Iran hammer out initial peace deal. So what’s next? We hear from a foreign relations expert
Read full article: U.S., Iran hammer out initial peace deal. So what’s next? We hear from a foreign relations expertOsamah Khalil, an expert on U.S. foreign relations and the Middle East, joined us on The Morning Show to discuss what’s next after an initial peace agreement was hammered out by the U.S. and Iran.
2 firefighters injured battling blaze at Northside Jacksonville home
Read full article: 2 firefighters injured battling blaze at Northside Jacksonville homeTwo members of the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department were hospitalized Tuesday with minor injuries Tuesday that they suffered while battling a house fire.
Georgia voters: What you need to know about today’s primary runoff election
Read full article: Georgia voters: What you need to know about today’s primary runoff electionGeorgia voters will head to the polls Tuesday for the runoff elections in several key primary midterm races, including senator and governor.
Woman using crosswalk on 103rd Street hit, killed by SUV with green light: FHP
Read full article: Woman using crosswalk on 103rd Street hit, killed by SUV with green light: FHPA woman crossing 103rd Street on Jacksonville’s Westside was killed early Tuesday morning when she was hit by an SUV, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
St. Augustine seawall replacement: FDOT begins $19.9M project along A1A
Read full article: St. Augustine seawall replacement: FDOT begins $19.9M project along A1AFDOT started its $19.9 million seawall upgrade project Monday. The project will happen in phases and is expected to be completed in Fall of 2027.
4 shot after block party in Sherwood Forest area; MAD DADS reminds people to ‘be proactive’
Read full article: 4 shot after block party in Sherwood Forest area; MAD DADS reminds people to ‘be proactive’Four people, including a teenage boy, were shot in a dispute after a pop-up party in the Sherwood Forest neighborhood. Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office patrol units responded to the 9000 block of Norfolk Blvd on Saturday night at 9:15 in reference to a shooting and found one victim with a gunshot wound.
Duval County 2026 traffic fatalities reach 90 total; 24 pedestrians, 7 hit-and-runs: JSO
Read full article: Duval County 2026 traffic fatalities reach 90 total; 24 pedestrians, 7 hit-and-runs: JSOA woman who was found fatally struck by a car in the Hogan’s Creek neighborhood on Monday marks Duval County’s 90th traffic fatality, with 24 being pedestrians and seven being hit-and-runs, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
‘Inhumane and unacceptable’: Sen. Bernie Sanders criticizes Jacksonville maritime company after worker death, layoffs
Read full article: ‘Inhumane and unacceptable’: Sen. Bernie Sanders criticizes Jacksonville maritime company after worker death, layoffsUnited States Senator Bernie Sanders is taking aim at a large maritime company in Jacksonville, accusing the company of “illegal union-busting” and unsafe work conditions.
