Jacksonville Beach Super Girl Surf Festival kicks off Saturday with 1,500 athletes

The Jacksonville Beach Super Girl Surf Festival, presented by Jersey Mike’s, begins this Saturday, Nov. 7, in Jacksonville Beach.

Woman faces critical injuries after e-bike crash in Wonderwood; JSO records point to dark bridge

The attorney for a woman badly hurt on a bridge neighbors say is dangerous is speaking out.

11 Florida Libraries That Offer A Surprisingly Lovely Escape From The Everyday

One library in Florida will lend you a fishing pole and a pair of binoculars along with your stack of novels. I had to read that twice. Then I started wondering what else these quiet buildings were hiding. Plenty, it turns out. One keeps an aquarium near the shelves. Another...

LoveShackFancy plans Jacksonville store at St. Johns Town Center

A new fashion retailer is making its way to Jacksonville’s St. Johns Town Center, bringing its mix of clothing, accessories and lifestyle products to the popular shopping destination. LoveShackFancy, a New York-based brand founded by Rebecca Hessel Cohen in 2013, plans to open in the space previously occupied by...

We Are Home Buyers Shares What Jacksonville, FL, Homeowners Should Look for When Hiring a Home Buyer

Company Highlights Important Considerations for Property Owners Comparing Direct Cash Home Buying Options. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Nov. 6, 2026 - Homeowners considering a direct cash sale in Jacksonville, Florida, may encounter different home buying companies offering various purchase processes, property evaluations and closing arrangements. Understanding how these companies operate can help sellers avoid confusion and make informed decisions before accepting an offer. We Are Home Buyers is highlighting important considerations for Jacksonville homeowners evaluating direct home buyers, including transparency, communication, purchase terms and experience with different property conditions.

Baptist Health to expand advanced cardiovascular services at Baptist South

The new unit will bring new heart surgeries and procedures closer to home for residents of southern Duval and northern St. Johns counties. November 5, 2026 – Baptist Health is expanding advanced cardiovascular services at Baptist Medical Center South to offer highly specialized heart surgery and minimally invasive electrophysiology and structural heart procedures closer to home for patients in southern Duval and northern St. Johns counties. Central to the expansion is a new dedicated heart unit designed to support complex cardiac surgeries and procedures. The 21,000-square-foot unit is expected to welcome its first patients in fall 2027.

‘Optics not great’: $30M public-property deal linked former JTA, JHA CEOs amid scrutiny

An unsigned agreement obtained by Action News Jax’s Ben Becker reveals a proposed partnership between two Jacksonville public agencies involving more than $30 million in publicly owned property and two former CEOs who have faced intense scrutiny.

Angie Nixon’s Senate Run Reaffirms The Power Of Black Progressive Politics

A living testament to the power of self-determination and building sustained political engagement, Angie Nixon has been clear about her assignment. While many only learned of her through her amazing primary victory in August, those of us who have followed Nixon’s trajectory are not surprised. A mother, organizer, small...

UNFPD warns students about recent phishing scams

The University of North Florida Police Department is warning students, faculty, and staff about ongoing email phishing scams. UNFPD issued a campus-wide alert on Nov. 5 to raise awareness of the fraudulent emails. According to UNFPD Chief Frank Mackesy, the department estimates that at least 500 members of the campus community have received scam emails in recent weeks.

A South Florida air charter company is running Deportation Depot’s ambulances

Free local news and info, in your inbox at 6 a.m. M-F. An air rescue company that made a six-figure political contribution after securing work at Deportation Depot got its license to operate a ground ambulance business just as the controversial detention center opened. Jacksonville Today started researching medical care...

Florida destroys Jacksonville: Takeaways as No. 1 Gators thrive behind stars in home opener

It was relatively easy work for the No. 1 Florida Gators on Wednesday night in their home opener at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center. Fresh off an important ranked win to kick off the 2026-27 season, Florida (2-0) took care of business with an 88-57 victory over the Jacksonville Dolphins in the House of Horrors.

Next Door Plans Speakeasy-Style Restaurant in Springfield

Next Door is planned for 2030 Walnut Street in Jacksonville’s Springfield neighborhood, where the founders of The District SPR intend to convert a neighboring house into a restaurant, according to the Jacksonville Daily Record. Plans call for a 913-square-foot fine-dining restaurant with 24 outdoor seats. Business partner Jorge Gonzalez...

Pirates rematch Warriors; Hornets off today in heart of football playoffs

The Fernandina Beach High School football team (4-7) is in the throes of the post season today as they travel to face county rival, the West Nassau High School Warriors, in the SSAA Atlantic State Championship quarterfinal game. The Pirates look to get redemption against the Warriors (8-2-1), who defeated...

Brandon Williams' block leads to Joe Philon III's slam dunk, extending UCLA's lead over North Florida

High pressure brings sunshine and comfortable temperatures

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – High pressure will be overhead today, which means we will see plenty of sunshine and comfortable temperatures. It won’t be as humid thanks to a northwesterly wind behind yesterday’s cold front. Perfect weather if you are heading to the fair! Highs for the day will be in the mid to upper 70s.

Mandarin caps dramatic overtime win over St. Augustine with walk-off 2-point conversion, turns focus to playoffs

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Mandarin closed the regular season with a big win — a 32-31 overtime victory against St. Augustine that ended on a walk-off, game-winning 2-point conversion. Senior running back Shaunqueze Foster took the final snap and powered in the deciding points, setting off a sideline and...

Art ‘n Motion hosts high-end entertainment

In many ways, the headquarters for the Ponte Vedra Auto Show is Art ‘n Motion, a unique, 18,000 square-foot facility located at 283 San Marco Ave., St. Augustine. Owned by the father and son team of Paul and Justin Felker, Art ‘n Motion was created to display classic and rare automobiles.