River flood warning extended for North Fork Black Creek in Middleburg

CLAY COUNTY, Fla. – The National Weather Service in Jacksonville has extended the River Flood Warning for the North Fork Black Creek in Middleburg following rounds of heavy rain in…

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Missing boater found dead after falling in St. Johns River Friday

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said no foul play was involved and instead attributed the accident to rough water conditions. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Just days after a man…

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Boater went overboard in St. Johns River, missing

The boat launched from Trout Creek in St. Johns County Friday afternoon. One boater went overboard around 1 p.m. A search effort continues Friday afternoon. ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. —…

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St. Johns County deputies searching for person who fell off boat into St. Johns River

St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office (WJXT) ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. – The St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office (SJCSO) is searching for someone who fell off a boat and into the…

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Jacksonville Light Boat Parade ready to spread holiday cheer along St. Johns River Saturday

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The annual Jacksonville Light Boat Parade, a more than 30-year holiday tradition, will return to downtown Saturday night to delight the community. Whether you watch it from the…

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St. Johns Riverkeeper starts six-part series after river report

One major finding in the report is 60 tributaries of the St. Johns River in Jacksonville do not meet state water quality standards because of fecal contamination. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. —…

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New $690M Southbank development hopes to bring housing to void along St. Johns River after years of promises

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Jacksonville is becoming the city of renderings as developers are unveiling projects left and right that they hope will be built throughout the city. Another dream development…

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JTA expands St. Johns River Ferry’s service hours, reports ridership increase

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) will expand the St. Johns River Ferry’s service hours beginning Nov. 1. The St. Johns River Ferry, which transports guests between Mayport…

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Jacksonville Zoo breaks ground on new Manatee River, VyStar SkyScape

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens is breaking ground Friday on Manatee River, a gift from J. Wayne and Delores Barr Weaver, and VyStar SkyScape. The momentous occasion…

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Dozens of floats celebrate Pride in River City at 2023 parade

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The moment you’ve all been waiting for! Jacksonville’s Pride Parade will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday and will feature dozens of floats that will weave…

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