Florida joins 17 states in restricting SNAP purchases of unhealthy foods
Starting next year, Florida will join 17 other states in restricting purchases of certain snacks and junk foods with SNAP benefits.
Latest Headlines by Deja Mayfield
Man shot in chest in Moncrief after argument; police say girlfriend’s son pulled trigger
A man is recovering in the hospital after police say he was shot by his girlfriend’s son during an argument in Jacksonville’s Moncrief neighborhood.
Jacksonville police urge possible victims to come forward after man sentenced to 30 years for rape
“Serial rapists do this horrible crime over and over again,” said Teresa Miles, Executive Director of the Women’s Center of Jacksonville.
‘Why aren’t we involved?’ Jacksonville leaders discuss ways to save neighborhood schools
Two Jacksonville City Council members met with Duval County School Board members to discuss how the city and the district can collaborate to prevent further neighborhood school closures.
Case of flesh-eating bacteria confirmed in Nassau County
This brings the total number of confirmed cases in the state this year to 33.
Newly released drone video shows fire at Jacksonville International Airport Hourly Parking Garage
Action News Jax is getting shocking new video of the aftermath of the Jacksonville International Airport garage fire when it erupted back in May.
Bodycam, interrogation video released in case of Jacksonville baby killed by father
“He just opened the door, laid the baby down… put the baby out like it was a bag of trash,” a witness said.
Sociedad Protectora de Animales de Jacksonville alcanza 10,000 ingresos, récord en 20 años
La Sociedad Protectora de Animales de Jacksonville cerrará el año con más de 10.000 animales, la mayor cifra desde 2005, principalmente por el aumento de gatos.
Jacksonville Humane Society hits 10,000 intakes, highest in 20 years
The Jacksonville Humane Society is set to take in over 10,000 animals this year, its highest number since 2005, largely due to a surge in cats.
4.3 Million Floridians expected on the roads for one of the busiest travel weeks of the year
More than 80 million Americans are expected to travel 50 miles or more for Thanksgiving this year, and while major airports across the country prepare for holiday crowds, most Floridians are choosing to hit the road instead.
