Authority figures who fail to report allegations of crimes against children would have a lot more time to be brought up on charges if a new Florida bill becomes law.
A Jacksonville man will spend 15 years in federal prison after a judge sentenced him for receiving child sexual abuse materials over the internet, according to federal prosecutors.
A local journalist is receiving both praise and criticism for her exchange with Jaguars Head Coach Liam Coen after Sunday’s loss to the Buffalo Bills.
A disagreement between two Jacksonville City Council members is building up as the city debates a new housing development in parts of Northeast Jacksonville.
Police are investigating a shooting on Jacksonville’s Northside after a man allegedly pointed a gun at officers Sunday night near East 22nd and North Main Streets.
The GOP candidate pool to become Florida’s next governor just got larger.
The St. Johns County Clerk of the Circuit Court and County Comptroller’s Office is launching their new Public Service Pathway Program. This educational initiative is designed to introduce high school students to careers in public service through hands-on experience.
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of an inmate who died while in custody early Sunday morning.
The atmosphere was electric and anxious. Every time the Jaguars took the lead, fans erupted in relief-filled exuberance.
The all-new Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circus returns to the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena this weekend. This is the last weekend of JAX Artist Walk on Ice in Riverside.
Bill watchers are earmarking January 13th to keep an eye out for the first round of bills circling the Senate and House floors. The 2026 Regular Session begins at 9:30 in the morning.
"Don't pull guns on the police, you won't get shot ... if you pull a gun when the police comes up, you're going to get shot." - Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters
A man is dead, and another is in critical condition after a shooting in the 2900 block of Beachwood Boulevard on Sunday afternoon, says the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
During the postgame coverage, Jacksonville Free Press News Associate Editor Lynn Jones-Turpin offered encouraging words to Coach Liam Coen after the Jaguars lost to the Buffalo Bills on Sunday.
AFC South champion Jacksonville Jaguars (13-4) take on the Buffalo Bills (12-5) in the opening round of the playoffs today at 1 PM.
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office says a woman in her 20s was shot late Saturday night in the parking lot outside a club on Soutel Drive.
A woman was shot multiple times while sitting in her car Saturday evening on the 2100 block of Doctor Roy Baker Street, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
A man is recovering after being shot twice at a home in the 900 block of Broward Road late Saturday night, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
Naval Station Mayport earned two prestigious awards on Jan. 6, including the inaugural 2025 Shore Battle Efficiency Award and the Installation Excellence Award.
Maggie Lamagdeliene is a Jacksonville native who has spent almost half of her life being loyal to the Jaguars.
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