Jacksonville-area events to check out Oct. 30-Nov. 1, 2026

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Halloween events, live music and family festivals are on the calendar around Jacksonville this weekend. Here’s a day-by-day look at what’s happening. Friday, Oct. 30. BOOOval Trunk or Treat — 5-8:30 p.m. in Lot Z at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena. Details. Not-So-Spooky Haunts...

4 Our Veterans – The Superior Fence Giveaway

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Know a local hero who could use a brand-new fence? — Maybe it’s you!. News4JAX is partnering with Superior Fence & Rail to award one local veteran a new fence and installation valued at up to $10,000. If you—or a local veteran you know—could...

St. Johns County plans ahead of Amendment 3 vote

On Tuesday, Oct. 27, the link hosted an Amendment 3 Town Hall. County Administrator Joy Andrews was in attendance as well as several other members of the St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners. The purpose of the meeting was to inform the community about how Amendment 3 could impact...

Florida-Georgia traded the Cocktail Party for a name only a boardroom could love

Florida-Georgia’s new corporate name misses everything that makes the rivalry special

How Brown’s Dump and decades of redlining shaped Jacksonville’s Moncrief neighborhood

A boarded-up elementary school, a history of toxic contamination, and decades of neighborhood disinvestment have left their mark on Jacksonville’s Moncrief community.

North Shore couple cleans up after tidal flooding damages home

A couple in Jacksonville’s North Shore neighborhood is cleaning up after tidal flooding damaged part of their home following days of nor’easter conditions and gusty winds.

Clay County cut may result in a library fee

Baldwin Middle-Senior High student arrested after reported social media threats, DCPS says

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Duval County Public Schools said a Baldwin Middle-Senior High student was arrested Monday after they made threatening comments on social media. The district said an arrest isn’t an outcome it wants for any student. “The safety of our students and staff remains one of our...

Allison DeFoor, North Florida Land Trust leader and storied public servant, has passed

DeFoor, a seventh-generation Floridian, devoted his life to public service, conservation and ministry. He died Tuesday following a brief illness, the North Florida Land Trust announced.

Jacksonville leaders call for more oversight after third public agency CEO departure in four months

Jacksonville leaders are raising questions about oversight after the Jacksonville Housing Authority fired CEO Cheron Corbett Waller, marking the third leadership shakeup at a major public service agency in four month

Willowbranch Playground Reopens in Riverside Just in Time for Fall

Kids in Jacksonville's Riverside neighborhood have a freshly reopened playground to climb on this fall, with city parks officials announcing that the play area at Willowbranch Park is ready for use. The announcement, timed to the season, gives families along Willowbranch Creek a reason to head back to the park grounds at 2870 Sydney Street.

St. Johns County leaders host 'King Tide Tour' at flooded park in Butler Beach

A trip to Frank Butler Park West required rain boots Wednesday after the King Tide flooded the parking lot and pushed water into the park. As the park flooded, St. Johns County leaders used it as an opportunity to show community members some data that says, while this may be a unique high tide right now, it may not be in a few years.

Nassau County’s new autonomous mower cuts sports fields in a fraction of the time

A new lawn mower is allowing Nassau County to take a hands-off approach to keeping its sports fields in shape, and officials say the high-tech machine is saving more than just time.

Book Lovers Will Fall Head Over Heels For These 10 Secondhand Bookstores In Florida

Want to find the best secondhand bookstores in Florida?. These 10 charming shops offer amazing deals, hidden treasures, and endless hours of browsing fun!. 1. Chamblin Bookmine (Jacksonville) There are some places that feel special before you even walk through the door. Chamblin Bookmine in Jacksonville is absolutely one of...

List: Tidal flooding, high winds create closures across Northeast Florida, Southeast Georgia

As a coastal flood warning is in effect across our area through Tuesday, localized flooding and hazardous conditions have created a list of closures.

Nixon, Moody take Senate campaigns to Jacksonville

FLORIDA — The candidates for a Florida seat in the U.S. Senate made Jacksonville the focus of their campaigns on Wednesday. Democratic Senate candidate Angie Nixon capped off a busy day of campaigning that began with a morning event at the University of Central Florida by ending with her rally in Jacksonville, which is her hometown.

Merritt Properties Breaks Ground on 126,500 Square Feet at North Jacksonville's Imeson Landing

Zoo Pkwy & Imeson Park Blvd. — Approximate Merritt Phase Three Site. Construction crews have broken ground on a third phase of Imeson Landing Business Park in North Jacksonville, where Merritt Properties plans three new shallow-bay industrial buildings totaling 126,500 square feet. The expansion, once finished, is expected to push the park's total footprint to 392,700 square feet. Completion is targeted for the second quarter of 2027.

Teachers Nominated for 2027 VyStar Duval County Teacher of the Year EDDY Award

JACKSONVILLE, FLA. — Nearly 170 teachers have been selected by their peers to represent their schools as Teacher of the Year for the 2026–2027 school year, and to compete for the title of 2027 VyStar Duval County Teacher of the Year. The teacher who will represent all of Duval County in the Florida Teacher of the Year competition will be announced at the EDDY Awards, presented by the Jacksonville Public Education Fund (JPEF), on Jan. 23, 2027, at the Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront.