The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, along with the State Attorney’s Office, continue the investigation into the officer involved shooting that occurred on Sunday, April 30, 2023, in the 5900 block of Fort Caroline Road. Aligning with Sheriff Waters’ continuing commitment to openness and transparency, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is releasing theContinue Reading

LaSalle Street Pump Station Groundbreaking

On May 17, 2023, Mayor Lenny Curry joined the Public Works Department, Haskell, and A&E Engineering for a groundbreaking ceremony in San Marco. “This LaSalle Street Pump station will be an important tool to address chronic flooding in the San Marco community and protect these citizens and their property,” saidContinue Reading

On May 25, 2023, a missing 6-week-old was found safe thanks to the collaboration between the Jacksonville Fire & Rescue Department (JFRD) and Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO). “Since the beginning, my administration has invested heavily in our first responders, ensuring they have the tools, resources, and support to keep ourContinue Reading

Jacksonville Announces Opening Of Community Pools

This Memorial Day weekend The City of Jacksonville Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services (PRCS) will open 20 community pools beginning on Saturday, May 27th. Cecil Aquatics is open year-round. Outdoor pools will be open Saturday, May 27, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday, May 28, from 2 p.m. toContinue Reading

by Dwight Brown film critic for DwightBrownInk.com and NNPA News Wire – White men who can’t dunk and the Black men who chide them was a fresh, chuckle-worthy idea back in the day. In today’s world, not so much. When b-ballers Wesley Snipes and Woody Harrelson trashed talked each other inContinue Reading