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EXCLUSIVE: Comedian Rob Schneider talks SNL, stand-up, and cancel culture ahead of Jacksonville show

Actor and comedian Rob Schneider will be coming to the Florida Theatre on May 28 as part of his “Rescue Husband Tour.” WOKV's Chase Bunker got the chance to chat with the comedian ahead of his upcoming show to talk about his time on the popular sketch show and his thoughts on cancel culture.

‘The smell of old, dead fish’: Jacksonville Beach neighbors say Sargassum smell is overwhelming

Ahead of the holiday weekend, if you’re heading to the beach, you’ll want to look out for Sargassum. The seaweed algae has washed up along several parts of our coasts, creating a terrible smell.

Red Snapper season put on pause by a federal court just one day before start

On Thursday, just one day before Florida’s Atlantic Red Snapper season was set to start, a federal court paused the recreational fishing period under exempted fishing permits in the South Atlantic, effective immediately.

25 arrested in Jacksonville Beach prostitution sting operation, rescue 2 sex trafficking victims

Twenty-five people were arrested after detectives with the Jacksonville Beach police department, in partnership with the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, targeted those using online sites offering prostitution.

St. Johns County woman arrested on fraud, elder exploitation charges

The St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office announced a 61-year-old woman was arrested on multiple charges stemming from an alleged scheme to defraud an elderly victim in her care.

Jacksonville man sentenced to 22 months for evading $3.7M in federal income taxes

A Jacksonville man was sentenced to 22 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to evading more than $3.7 million in federal income taxes over more than a decade.

Palm Coast woman arrested for animal cruelty after 51 dogs removed from her home, deputies say

An investigation into dogs being dumped earlier this month in St. Johns County led to the arrest of a Palm Coast woman and the seizure of 51 dogs.

3 hurt, including 2 high schoolers, after charter bus hits guard rail on I-95, SJCFR says

A crash with injuries is blocking parts of Interstate 95 northbound just north of the St. Johns-Flagler county line, the Florida Highway Patrol said.

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FL lawmakers agree to $782K for the USS Orleck

Florida lawmakers have agreed to make another big investment in Jacksonville’s floating Navy museum, the USS Orleck.

NOAA forecasting ‘below average’ hurricane season in its 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season Outlook

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has released its 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season Outlook and it is forecasting an “below average” season.

Sip & Stroll series takes summer hiatus, organizers seeking community feedback

Downtown Vision announced that its monthly Sip & Stroll event series will take a summer break after its May 21 event. Organizers are seeking the community's feedback to develop new experiences ahead of the fall season.

3 men charged in December shooting that killed 1 man, injured another, Jacksonville police say

Three men are facing charges in a December shooting that killed one man and injured another, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office announced Thursday in a news release.

Comeback crawl: Volunteer-led Palatka Blue Crab Festival aims to ‘revive the love’

Volunteers take over annual event following disappointing reviews in recent years.

Mayo Clinic Jacksonville receives $75 million gift from local philanthropists

The gift will support Bold. Forward. Unbound., Mayo Clinic’s investment across the organization to transform healthcare through integrated digital and physical spaces.

St. Johns Parkway detour scheduled for First Coast Expressway construction

The detour is scheduled from 10 p.m. Thursday, May 21 to 7 a.m. Friday, May 22.

Jazz Fest weekend opens with piano competition; fewer food trucks at Ford on Bay

The city is activating the riverfront in two locations this year: Ford on Bay (the old county courthouse) and Riverfront Plaza.

Phone search at hospital leads to arrest of physical therapist for child sexual abuse images

A home health physical therapist was arrested and faces charges of possession of ten or more images of child sexual abuse material after a search of a lost and found led to the discovery of inappropriate photos on his phone, according to a Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office report.

Man arrested in series of sexual assaults, neighbor describes helping victim

“People do have issues and you never know who your neighbor is,” one neighbor said about Brett Pincomb, who is accused of sexually assaulting several women.

St. Johns County Sheriff opposes return of IRONMAN event after safety, traffic concerns

Sheriff Hardwick formally urged county commissioners to reconsider hosting future IRONMAN events, citing significant traffic disruptions and safety concerns.

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EXCLUSIVE: Comedian Rob Schneider talks SNL, stand-up, and cancel culture ahead of Jacksonville show

‘The smell of old, dead fish’: Jacksonville Beach neighbors say Sargassum smell is overwhelming

Red Snapper season put on pause by a federal court just one day before start

25 arrested in Jacksonville Beach prostitution sting operation, rescue 2 sex trafficking victims

St. Johns County woman arrested on fraud, elder exploitation charges

Jacksonville man sentenced to 22 months for evading $3.7M in federal income taxes

Palm Coast woman arrested for animal cruelty after 51 dogs removed from her home, deputies say

3 hurt, including 2 high schoolers, after charter bus hits guard rail on I-95, SJCFR says

Buresh Blog: Sargassum... NOAA Hurricane Forecast... Jags Schedule... Boat Safety Week...Sea Turtles

FL lawmakers agree to $782K for the USS Orleck

NOAA forecasting ‘below average’ hurricane season in its 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season Outlook

Sip & Stroll series takes summer hiatus, organizers seeking community feedback

3 men charged in December shooting that killed 1 man, injured another, Jacksonville police say

Comeback crawl: Volunteer-led Palatka Blue Crab Festival aims to ‘revive the love’

Mayo Clinic Jacksonville receives $75 million gift from local philanthropists

St. Johns Parkway detour scheduled for First Coast Expressway construction

Jazz Fest weekend opens with piano competition; fewer food trucks at Ford on Bay

Phone search at hospital leads to arrest of physical therapist for child sexual abuse images

Man arrested in series of sexual assaults, neighbor describes helping victim

St. Johns County Sheriff opposes return of IRONMAN event after safety, traffic concerns

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