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After repairs and delays forced it to remain closed for roughly three years, the new and improved Friendship Fountain is set to officially reopen Thursday night. The city of Jacksonville announced the unveiling will take place during the city’s “Sip and Stroll” event on the Southbank. If you’re one ofContinue Reading

The recent arrest of an 82-year-old man facing a capital sexual assault on children charge in Putnam County has led to the search for more potential victims. Gilbert Del Castillo-Espana was caught on bodycam video resisting Putnam County deputies after they arrived at his home to arrest him. The allegedContinue Reading

Nearly two years after they were indicted, former JEA executives Aaron Zahn and Ryan Wannemacher are now one day away from the start of jury selection for their upcoming federal trial. Zahn, the utility’s former CEO, and Wannemacher, his former chief financial officer, are charged with conspiracy and wire fraudContinue Reading

We’ve told you about the Jacksonville-based Navy ships, helicopters and crews involved in combat operations over the past year. And, as the US Navy continues to serve in the Red Sea, engaging with Iranian-backed Houthi missiles and drones, we wanted to take a closer look at the Jacksonville-based assets involved.Continue Reading

A new app by Visit St. Augustine and Florida Historic Coast allows you to interactively immerse yourself in St. Augustine’s rich Black history that spans over 450 years. RELATED: Black History Month Cheyenne Koth-Leahy is a writer and historian for Visit St. Augustine and she was part of the teamContinue Reading

Greg Blais, president of the company that built RISE Doro, said in his 29 years in development, he’s never had a situation like what unfolded last month when his $60 million apartment complex caught fire and was destroyed just days before it was set to open in downtown Jacksonville. Now BlaisContinue Reading

At the Rainbow Wedding Chapel in downtown Jacksonville, everyone is welcome. “I marry everyone, and I love doing it,” said Selecia Young-Jones. Young-Jones is the owner and officiant. To her, each wedding is as special as the last. “You start seeing those little eyes start to water, and you knowContinue Reading

SpaceX launched Falcon 9 for the SSF-124 mission from Cape Canaveral on Wednesday. This was the seventh launch of the first-stage booster supporting this mission.Continue Reading

Businesses at the Mayport Village dock are being negatively affected by the St. Johns River Ferry maintenance repairs. RELATED: JTA gets $3.9M toward St. Johns River Ferry improvements The ferry has been under maintenance for at least a month and it’s scheduled to end on Feb. 26th. It has affectedContinue Reading