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Thursday, April 16, 2026
Grant Seafood Festival Sparks Weekend Openings for Local Establishments
The Grant Seafood Festival this weekend is prompting local businesses to adjust hours, with some offering a special Saturday-only opening to accommodate increased visitor traffic.
Today's Sections
Community News
Read Section →Episode 77: Dr. Ebony Perez on Race Relations
Orange Park residents can engage with "Episode 77: Dr. Ebony Perez on Race Relations" for insights into community dynamics.
Apr 16
Local Mechanics Offer Tips for Recognizing Wheel Alignment Issues
Apr 16
Bracken Family Chiropractic Offers Range of Services to Orange Park Community
Apr 16
About Our Treatment Approach
Apr 16
Navigating the Jacksonville Real Estate Market: What it Means for Orange Park Residents
Apr 16
Crime & Public Safety
Read Section →Titusville Teen's Stepbrother Indicted in Cruise Murder
A federal grand jury has indicted 16-year-old Timothy Hudson as an adult for first-degree murder and aggravated sexual abuse in the death of his 18-year-old stepsister Anna Kepner aboard a Carnival cruise ship. The Titusville high school senior was found strangled and hidden under a bed during a family vacation in November 2025. Prosecutors allege the deliberate attack occurred in international waters en route to Miami.
Apr 16
FBI to Study Serial Killer Case for Behavioral Insights: Potential Impact on Florida Investigations?
Apr 16
Local Business
Read Section →Orange Park Landlords Seek Strategies for Lease Renewals
Orange Park landlords are exploring new strategies to encourage current tenants to renew their leases, focusing on communication, maintenance, and tenant satisfaction.
Apr 16
Psychologist Joins St. Augustine Mental Health Provider Comprehensive MedPsych/PSSA
Apr 16
Comprehensive MedPsych Systems Extends Reach Beyond Florida
Apr 16
Sun City Center Gains New Mental Health Care Provider
Apr 16
Sun City Center Gains New Mental Health Care Provider
Apr 16
Schools & Kids
Read Section →Florida Students' Tobacco Use on the Rise, National Report Shows
A recent report in the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) indicates a rise in the use of emerging tobacco products like e-cigarettes and hookahs among middle and high school students. The study highlights a trend in tobacco use within this demographic.
Apr 16
Florida Public Libraries Weigh Impact of Digital Textbook Shift
Apr 16
Daily Fun
Read Section →From the Driver’s Seat: Meet Scott, a Longtime Big Chief Customer
Meet Scott, a longtime customer of Big Chief restaurant on Blanding Boulevard, whose regular visits highlight the enduring appeal of local Orange Park establishments.
Apr 16
The Golden Ratio: Nature's Secret Code in Your Own Backyard
Apr 16
Bridging the Divide: Mastering the Art of Cross-Platform Harmony
Apr 16
The Streaming Wars: Can Anyone Win?
Apr 16
The Streaming Wars: Are We Officially Drowning in Content?
Apr 16
State News
Read Section →Grant Seafood Festival Sparks Weekend Openings for Local Establishments
The Grant Seafood Festival this weekend is prompting local businesses to adjust hours, with some offering a special Saturday-only opening to accommodate increased visitor traffic.
Apr 16
Optimism Abounds Over Dunedin Gateway Project
Apr 16
Meet Judy McGrath at Hearthstone Gardens
Apr 16
Why the Ultra-Wealthy Are Flocking To This Florida City in 2026, According to Grant Cardone
Apr 16
Florida Leads Nation in ICE Spending: Local Fiscal and Community Impact
Apr 16
National
Read Section →
Severe Weather Batters Midwest as 50M Brace for Tornadoes, Hail
More than 50 million Americans across a 1,500-mile corridor from Texas to Michigan face an ongoing severe weather onslaught, with at least 14 tornadoes already confirmed and damaging winds reaching 88 mph. A Level 3 enhanced risk remains in effect through Wednesday as storms continue to shift south, threatening major cities including Chicago, Detroit, and Oklahoma City.
Apr 16
RAM's Free Clinics Rescue Thousands from Insurance Nightmares
Apr 16
Feds Launch $500M Cleanup of Massive Nuclear Waste Dump Near Apollo
Apr 16
Antarctic Icon Faces Extinction: Emperor Penguin Declared Endangered
Apr 16
Family Demands Answers After Influencer Dies Days After Proposal in Zanzibar
Apr 16
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