News across Greater Jacksonville

Sharks capitalize on turnovers in 41-6 win at Keystone Heights
Atlantic’s Joshua Mansfield recovers three Indian fumbles BY DAN HILDEBRAN Dan@BcTelegraph.com Port Orange Atlantic’s (4-0) Joshua Mansfield recovered three Keystone Heights fumbles Friday night, and the Sharks turned five Indian turnovers into a 41-6 win at Keystone Heights…
Football Friday: Week 6
JACKSONVILLE WESTSIDE (0-5) AT PALATKA (1-4) When, where: 7:00, Friday, at Bennett-Cooper Field at Veterans Memorial Stadium. (Radio: WIYD-AM/FM, 1260/104.9). Series: First meeting. Last week’s results: Westside lost to Jacksonville Sandalwood, 63-6; Palatka lost to Baker County,…

OPINION | Good vibes only: What a clean Jacksonville budget means for 2027 elections
As compared to the shambolic budget vote last year, this year's 18-1 ratification of Jacksonville’s $2 billion general fund budget was a model of efficiency.

Middleburg man killed, Lake City woman seriously injured in crash near Turkey Creek
A 33-year-old Middleburg man was fatally injured and an 18-year-old Lake City woman was seriously injured tonight in a crash on U.S. Hwy 441, just south of CR 237.

Middleburg man accused of holding woman in Starke motel room for hours
Key points: —A 49-year-old Middleburg man was arrested Sept. 19 after a woman said he slapped her, threatened to kill her and kept her locked in a Starke motel room for several hours. —The woman told deputies Jesse William Quigley became angry after going through her phone and…

JEA board selects Jody Brooks as interim CEO, Vickie Cavey steps down
Board members for Jacksonville's city-owned utility appointed Brooks interim CEO the same day they accepted Cavey's resignation.
Jacksonville’s e-bike crackdown: Lower speed, stiffer standards
The Jacksonville City Council has approved a 15 mph speed limit and other new rules for e-bike and e-scooter riders.

Free shuttle service to expand to Anastasia Island, St. Augustine Beach
St. Augustine will expand its free STAR Circulator shuttle service to stops on Anastasia Island and in St. Augustine Beach.

Key points: Clay elections supervisor predicts 80% in November. Condon explains referendum to raise commissioner salary.
Key points: —Clay County Supervisor of Elections Chris Chambless explained what a yes or no vote means on each of the three statewide amendments and two local measures and predicted turnout of about 80% in November. —Chambless and County Commissioner Betsy Condon spoke at the…
Election chief, commissioner walk Keystone crowd through a long November ballot
Chambless explains each amendment; Condon warns Amendment 3 would shift tax decisions to Tallahassee BY DAN HILDEBRAN Dan@BcTelegraph.com Jenn Samsel provided reporting for this story. Key points: —Clay County Supervisor of Elections Chris Chambless explained what a yes or no…

WHAT TO DO | Evidence of Life; Jazz on the Ave; Talbot Tidewater Celebration
A celebration of Downtown that's also an interactive art show, a jazz festival on the Eastside, and an outdoor festival at Fort George Island are What to Do this weekend.

Exotic, classic cars expected at Downtown’s Endless Summer Showcase car show
Endless Summer Showcase 4 moves from Latham Plaza to Downtown Jacksonville's Ford on Bay this Saturday.