Nicholas Brooks

6 days ago | actionnewsjax.com | Nicholas Brooks

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A comedian and musician has hosted one of the biggest Duval Day block parties on Myrtle Avenue for nine years. But this year, the event is moving after the City of Jacksonville denied the permit. Councilman Rahman Johnson said he’s working to find a new location for the event. This comes after the City emailed Lil Duval’s team, citing multiple violations from past events.

1 week ago | actionnewsjax.com | Nicholas Brooks

ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. — In St. Johns County, six homeowners in the Morgan’s Cove neighborhood have filed a lawsuit against Indianhead Biomass Services after nearly two years of smelling what they believe is human waste in the air. The lawsuit, filed Tuesday, June 17, claims the company’s composting and biosolid treatment facility emits a noxious odor similar to human waste. Residents said the smell has lowered their property values and hurt their quality of life.

1 week ago | actionnewsjax.com | Nicholas Brooks

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Tampa Bay Rays are in talks for a potential sale, with possible buyers including Jacksonville developer Patrick Zalupski and Jumbo Shrimp owner Ken Babby. For local fans hoping for the “Jacksonville Rays,” University of North Florida sport finance expert Kristi Sweeney said it’s unlikely, but not impossible. “It does give some leverage to keep the team in Florida,” she said.

1 week ago | actionnewsjax.com | Nicholas Brooks

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. — Vendors are still waiting for refunds after the ‘As If’ 90s Festival was postponed multiple times and eventually canceled. Organizers had promised refunds by June 14, but that deadline has passed. A vendor said they’re frustrated and out of patience. Jason Prevatt, owner of Freddy Chicken Fingers and Fries, says he’s lost hundreds of dollars. “We have not received a refund at all,” Prevatt said.

2 weeks ago | actionnewsjax.com | Nicholas Brooks

CLAY COUNTY, Fla. — The Clay County Sheriff’s Office announced it has arrested more than 100 people and seized nearly 20,000 grams of illegal drugs as part of a countywide drug crackdown called “Hammer and Hope.”The five-month-long operation targeted drug activity across the county, with a particular focus on the Middleburg and Clay Hill areas. “Since January of this year, countywide, we made 132 felony drug arrests and 40 misdemeanor arrests,” said Clay County Undersheriff Ron Lendvay.