Plan to shift Florida tourist tax money toward public projects is dead
The proposal, which died in the last hours of budget negotiations Friday after an intense lobbying campaign by the tourist industry, would have given local governments the flexibility in how they
MLB Draft Combine includes family connections for Jacksonville-area prospects: Here's why
The MLB Draft Combine begins in Arizona, with a half-dozen Jacksonville-area players -- including some top-rated prospects -- in action.
3 New England Patriots underrated sleepers who could break out in 2025 NFL season
Things are starting to take shape in Mike Vrabel's first season as the Patriots' head coach, paving the way for breakout players in 2025.
Travis Kelce Makes Major Physical Change Ahead of NFL Season
Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce will be entering his 12th NFL season at the age of 35 and is coming off a 2024 campaign where he finished with 823 yards receiving and three touchdowns, marking the lowest output of his career in both categories.
3 Seattle Seahawks in danger of getting cut after 2025 minicamp
The Seahawks are finally coming into form under Mike Macdonald. Unfortunately, these 3 Seahawks players could be cut before training camp.
Jacksonville Joins Nationwide "No Kings Day" Demonstrations Against Trump Administration Policies
Jacksonville joined "No Kings Day" protests against Trump's policies, with demonstrations at key sites and pledges for peaceful action.
Amazon, ULA rocket launch in Florida may be visible from Jacksonville: What time is liftoff?
United Launch Alliance will launch its 2nd batch of Amazon satellites into space — and it's possible people can see Atlas V rocket far beyond Florida.
Travis Hunter's Teammates Reveals Real Feelings About Rookie's Minicamp
Travis Hunter's Teammates Reveals Real Feelings About Rookie's Minicamp originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
7 Players Whose Fantasy Stock Skyrocketed After NFL OTAs
It has admittedly been a while since DeAndre Hopkins was fantasy-relevant—at least consistently. The 33-year-old caught 75 passes for 1,057 yards and seven scores with the Tennessee Titans in 2023, but that was the only time in the past four years that “D-Hop” has surpassed 1,000 yards.
Jacksonville Father's Autopsy Report Withheld During Investigation, Family Contests Fentanyl Claims
The autopsy result of Charles Faggart, who died in police custody, is being withheld amid an active investigation, despite his family contesting claims of fentanyl use.
O-Zone: Even after minicamp
There was no particular inside dope here. Many NFL teams have deals where they can prescreen movies, and the Jaguars prescreened "Ballerina." The star, Ana de Armas, "shouted out" the Jaguars because stars these days sometimes give social-media "shout outs" in such situations. Such is the world in which we live.
Protesting on 'No Kings Day'? Here's how you can stay safe and protect your rights
Tensions and safety concerns are rising over "No Kings Day" protests nationwide this Saturday. Here's how to stay safe while protesting in Florida.
Jacksonville City Council chambers cleared after 'disruptions' from public lead to arrests
Jacksonville City Council president clears council chambers after disruptions by public that lead to JSO taking people into custody.
Challengers drop lawsuit over Florida stripper age law
The plaintiffs cited a recent decision that upheld a Jacksonville law that banned strippers under 21 from adult-entertainment venues.
Woman shot in Dunkin' Donuts drive-thru in Jacksonville. Here's what we know
A woman was shot twice during a dispute with the stepfather of her ex-girlfriend while in the drive-thru of the Gate Parkway Dunkin' Donuts.
Michael Cera and Wes Anderson were destined to make a movie together
When Michael Cera was announced as joining the cast of a Wes Anderson movie for the first time, the prevailing response was: Hadn’t he already been in a Wes Anderson movie.
Woman Shot at Jacksonville Dunkin' Drive-Thru Following Dispute, Suspect in Custody
A woman was shot at a Jacksonville Dunkin' after an argument, suffering head and shoulder injuries. The suspect is in custody, and the victim is stable.
Jacksonville Jaguars showing progress in new-look offense
The Jacksonville Jaguars were back on the practice field on Tuesday for their fourth practice of OTAs, the second of which was open to the media. As one would expect, as the offense gets more live reps in the new system, the practices are becoming cleaner.
Tyreek Hill disses Travis Hunter after rookie joined Jacksonville Jaguars
Tyreek Hill has made a bold claim about Travis Hunter's future in the NFL.The 22-year-old rookie is carrying high expectations coming into the 2025 season after being selected with the No. 2 pick in April's draft.
Travis Hunter Is 'Doing Extra Every Day' to Learn Offense and Defense, Jaguars DC Says
Travis Hunter has been getting offensive and defensive reps during the Jacksonville Jaguars' offseason workouts, which is certainly a lot of work for anyone, let alone a rookie.
Local restaurants seeing business boost from NCAA track meet at University of North Florida
Hundreds of college athletes from across the eastern half of the country are in Jacksonville, as the University of North Florida hosts the 2025 NCAA Division 1 Outdoor Track and Field East Region First Round Championship this week.
Maxx Crosby Sends Strong Message on Teammate’s Big New Contract
The Las Vegas Raiders locked in punter A.J. Cole to the richest contract for an NFL punter. Franchise defensive end Maxx Crosby shared his excitement for his teammate's new deal on social media.
Travis Etienne Absent for OTAs After Jaguars Add RBs Tuten, Allen in 2025 NFL Draft
Jacksonville Jaguars running back Travis Etienne Jr. was not present at the club's organized team activities Tuesday, per Jamal St. Cyr of WJXT Jacksonville.
Jaguars' Liam Coen sheds light on Travis Hunter playing defense during OTAs, plan for 2025 season
Jacksonville Jaguars coach Liam Coen confirmed Tuesday first-round pick Travis Hunter played snaps at cornerback during OTAs, confirming what the former Colorado standout wanted to do in the NFL — star on both sides of the football.
Consumer Reports breaks down the best battery tool systems
Consumer Reports testers say today’s battery-powered tools don’t just go head-to-head with gas—they sometimes outperform them. From trimmers to chainsaws, we’ll show you which brands cut through the competition.
Fantasy Football 2025: 5 Deep Sleepers Whose Stock Will Only Rise After NFL OTAs
NFL season may still be months away from kicking off, but it’s never too early to start making preparations for a winning fantasy football campaign.
Every NFL Team's Most Exciting 2024 Undrafted Free-Agent Addition
Everyone loves to root for an underdog. A fun part of being an NFL fan is trying to discover those proverbial diamonds in the rough and then rooting for them to succeed.
Details emerge for size, scope of ‘Blue Sky’ Haskell’s Downtown move
The global building company is preparing for almost 140,000 square feet of space on four floors at 701 San Marco.
Summer safety to help your pets beat the heat
It’s almost summer, and while the warmer temperatures mean fun for us, they can be dangerous for our pets. In 2024 alone, PETA received reports that 111 animals died from heat-related causes, and another 388 were rescued from overheating just in time.
Quiet night until the rounds of rain return tomorrow
While rain chances step up, the thermometer backs down just slightly. Monday night is shaping up to be steamy and balmy, with temperatures mostly in the 70s and little overnight cooling. Tuesday’s highs are expected to reach the lower 90s—still hot, but not quite as intense as last week’s mid-to-upper 90s.
Former US Rep. Charles Rangel of New York has died at age 94
NEW YORK – Former Democratic US Rep. Charles Rangel of New York, an outspoken, gravel-voiced Harlem Democrat who spent nearly five decades on Capitol Hill and was also a founding member of the Congressional Black Caucus, died Monday at age 94.
Semper Fidelis — and Always Faithful in Prayer
In the bunkers of Lebanon, where death felt inches away, prayer became a lifeline — and proof that God is always faithful in his promises.
Former Navy SEAL rescues 3 children from rip current in Jacksonville
Three children were rescued by a stranger after Mother Nature swept them away from the shore.The children got trapped in the<a class="excerpt-read-more" href=" More
Report: Jacksonville Jaguars sign former Buffalo Bills tight end
The Jacksonville Jaguars are reportedly continuing to add to their roster. According to Jordan Schultz, the team is signing former Buffalo Bills tight end Quintin Morris to a one-year deal. Morris went undrafted in 2021 out of Bowling Green and has spent the last three seasons with the Bills.
19-year-old Jacksonville man struck, killed while walking on Clay County highway
A 19-year-old Jacksonville man was struck and killed Wednesday morning while walking in Clay County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
How did the Jacksonville Zoo navigate a 'heartbreaking' 2024 outbreak that killed 5 apes?
In 2024, the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens battled a bacterial infection that killed five apes. Here's how the zoo navigated the outbreak.