Marineland Dolphin Adventure, the world’s first oceanarium, narrowly avoided closure and redevelopment after its parent company filed for bankruptcy, thanks to strong community support and the purchase by a nonprofit group led by local conservationists and former staff. Now operating independently, Marineland continues to focus on conservation, education, and research, while maintaining its popular dolphin programs and celebrating renewed community involvement.

The 24-year-old man who turned himself in on Sunday for his role in a fatal crash that took place on Baymeadows Road six months ago has found himself in legal trouble due to his driving before, court records show.

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office arrested a man charged with DUI manslaughter after a crash that killed a teacher and his 1-year-old son on Baymeadows Road.

Two-time champion Brooke Henderson birdied all four par-5 holes for a 7-under 65 on Thursday in The Standard Portland Classic, leaving the slumping Canadian a stroke behind first-round leader Adela Cernousek.

A Washington man charged with aiding the bomber of a fertility clinic in California has died after he was found unresponsive in federal custody.

Federal authorities say they have arrested a Washington man who provided chemicals to make explosives used to bomb a California fertility clinic in May.

The Jacksonville City Council will vote on Tuesday in an emergency move for an ordinance that would give $10,000 to extend a pilot program in the King and Park Street area of Riverside.

South Korean shooter Jinho Park completed a full set of Paralympic medals after winning the men’s 10-meter air rifle standing SH1 final in Paris.

A correctional officer was arrested and is accused of attempted homicide and several other charges following an incident in a Lake City home Sunday, according to the Lake City Police Department.

A man from St. Johns County found himself in an unusual situation on Tuesday when he happened upon someone in distress while taking his lunch break at Alpine Groves Park in St. Johns County.

A county prosecutor’s office says one of its law clerks passed the State Bar of California exam at age 17.

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Two men are injured after a shooting that happened in the parking lot of the Park at River City apartment homes early Saturday, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

Diversity, equity and inclusion programs have been abolished from Walt Disney World’s governing district, which is now controlled by appointees of Gov. Ron DeSantis.

A judge in Florida has refused to dismiss a lawsuit brought by Gov. Ron DeSantis appointees against Disney’s efforts to neutralize a takeover of Disney World’s governing district by the Florida governor.

Annie Park birdied seven of the last 10 holes Friday in the Dana Open for an 8-under 63 and a two-stroke lead over U.S. Women’s Open champion Allisen Corpuz, Linn Grant and Jaravee Boonchant.

Jacksonville Fire and Rescue responded to a fire at the Monaco Arms Apartments shortly after 3 a.m. Saturday morning.

Kunwoo Park and Ha-Seong Kim hit grand slams in consecutive innings, and South Korea set a World Baseball Classic scoring record with a 22-2 rout over China in a game between already eliminated teams.

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An activist says he has again flown huge balloons carrying COVID-19 relief items and an anti-North Korea placard across the tense inter-Korean border despite the North’s recent warning of a deadly attack over his activities.

Heading out for a day at the park with the family? We want to know your favorite spot.

Did you know that this year is Jacksonville’s 200th birthday?

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday night said crews were working to repair a large pothole at the intersection of Park and Forest streets.

Former President Park Geun-hye went home three months after being pardoned for one of South Korea’s worst government-corruption scandals.

South Korean President Moon Jae-in says he will pardon his chief conservative rival and predecessor, Park Geun-hye, who is serving a lengthy prison term for bribery and other crimes.

The best two South Koreans in the world are set to battle it out at the ShopRite LPGA.

Inbee Park birdied two of her final three holes in a bogey-free round for an 8-under 64 and a one-stroke lead at the HSBC Women’s World Championship.

The River City smelled like the city of barbecue on Saturday as sizzlin’ smoke filled the air in Downtown Jacksonville.

People hold signs while participating in a "stop Asian hate" rally outside the Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta on Saturday afternoon, March 20, 2021. Two other bills introduced by Democrats would increase communication between minority communities and law enforcement. One proposal would direct the Georgia Emergency Communications Authority to implement a statewide translation system for 911 calls. The other would direct the group that administers law enforcement training in Georgia to offer community response and proactive outreach training in languages other than English. AdDemocratic Sen. Sheikh Rahman is a Bangladeshi immigrant who was the first person of Asian descent elected to the Georgia state Senate.

(AP Photo/Ben Gray)Shortly after his mother was killed in the Atlanta-area shootings, Randy Park launched a GoFundMe page asking for $20,000 to pay for funeral expenses. For now, donors to victims of the Atlanta shootings must scour individual GoFundMe accounts. A page for Yong Yue’s family drew more than $115,000. AdPark's family was the first to launch a GoFundMe page. This is simply a change in my life,” Park wrote to the 70,000 people who had contributed as of Sunday afternoon.

FILE - In this Oct. 10, 2017, file photo, former South Korean President Park Geun-hye, left, arrives to attend a hearing on the extension of her detention at the Seoul Central District Court in Seoul, South Korea. South Koreas top court upheld 20-year prison term for Park over corruption on Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021. But the finalizing of her prison term also makes her eligible for a special presidential pardon, a looming possibility as the country’s deeply split electorate approaches the next presidential election in March 2022. Park originally faced a prison term of more than 30 years before the Supreme Court sent her cases back to a lower court in 2019. Prosecutors appealed after the Seoul High Court handed Park a 20-year term in July last year after merging the two cases.

FILE-In this Aug. 12, 2012 file photo, Park rangers patrol in the Virunga National Park near Rumangabo, some 60 kms (40 miles) north of Goma, eastern Congo. Gunmen have killed at least six rangers Sunday Jan. 10, 2021, in the Virunga National Park, the latest attack in the part of eastern Congo that is home to some of the world's last mountain gorillas, officials said Sunday. (AP Photo/Jerome Delay,file)KINSHASA – Gunmen have killed at least six rangers in Virunga National Park, the latest attack in the part of eastern Congo that is home to some of the world's last mountain gorillas, officials said Sunday. In April 2020, an ambush near the Virunga National Park killed 12 rangers and five civilians, and critically injured several others. More than 200 rangers have been killed since Virunga became a national park in 1925, officials say.

ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. – Put on your Halloween costumes, grab the candy and prepare for a special viewing of Hocus Pocus! The St. Johns County Parks and Recreation is hosting a Halloween night event. Hocus Pocus will begin at sunset and is free, though registration is required as space is limited. Face coverings will not be required while in each square, but should be worn otherwise. Address: Palencia Park, 405 Palencia Village Drive, St. Augustine

Organizers told News4Jax they MUST keep the momentum going heading into the election as they push to get people out to vote. The group behind the effort is called The Shift, and they were out for over an hour Saturday chanting, “Black Lives Matter,” and drawing honks from passing cars. The group started earlier this year and their focus is to impact the world and shift the narrative. The president of the group acknowledged that protests and demonstrations have slowed down a bit since the start of summer. “I think the protests have kind of died down because a lot of people feel like it’s not really making a change,” Cone said.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. Homicide detectives are investigating a fatal shooting Sunday afternoon on Lake Shore Boulevard between Plymouth and Park streets. Police said they got several 911 calls reporting gunshots at 3:20 p.m. Officers found a 25-35 man shot to death inside a car that had crashed into a pickup truck. Investigators were told by witnesses that there was an argument that escalated to gunfire and the shooter was seen leaving in a red Dodge Challenger. Anyone with information that could help police is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 866-845-TIPS.

As feminist issues come to the fore in deeply patriarchal South Korea, there's a growing discontent among young men that they're being left behind. With each court victory, the disquiet among men, especially young men, began to build. End of old masculinityFor 62 years, South Korean men have been forced to join the army. Despite the lack of political parties targeting young men, Moon Sung-ho, from Dang Dang We, is not discouraged. He points to how young men are struggling to buy their own homes, or even pay for dates.