TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced that a man has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for trafficking fentanyl into the United States. Cesar Caldera-Garcia, 40, was convicted following an investigation into a drug trafficking organization operating out of Mexico. Authorities said he previously had aContinue Reading
PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. — A woman has been arrested and charged in connection with a 2024 crash that killed three Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office motor deputies, officials announced. Corrine Adrianna Blue was taken into custody following a felony arrest warrant issued by a judge in the 15th JudicialContinue Reading
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Jacksonville Aviation Authority has received strong credit ratings from three major agencies as it prepares to issue $230 million in bonds to fund a major expansion at Jacksonville International Airport. Moody’s Ratings assigned the Authority an A1 rating, S&P Global Ratings issued an A rating andContinue Reading
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A senior at Mandarin High School is gaining attention for combining scientific research with advocacy to address gaps in pediatric cancer care. Lidia Rak has already built an impressive résumé before graduation, conducting statistical research on cancer trends in Jacksonville, advocating before lawmakers and contributing to aContinue Reading
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A teacher at Ribault Middle School has been selected for a nationally recognized civics fellowship, placing her among 100 educators chosen from across the country. Monet Baker-Weatherspoon, a civics teacher and Social Studies department lead, was named a delegate for the “We the Teachers: Preparing the NextContinue Reading
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The legacy of football and track legend Bob Hayes continues to grow in Jacksonville, where a school track and field facility has been officially named in his honor. The field, now designated the “Bob Hayes Track and Field,” was unveiled during a dedication ceremony in early AprilContinue Reading
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Duval County Public Schools has partnered with BusPatrol America to roll out a new safety initiative aimed at protecting more than 30,000 students who ride school buses each day. The School Bus Stop-Arm Camera Violation Program officially began April 1, equipping more than 900 district buses withContinue Reading
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department will illuminate several city landmarks in red from April 26 through May 3 as part of a national tribute honoring firefighters who died in the line of duty. Locations participating in the tribute include JFRD headquarters, the Fallen Firefighter Memorial, StationContinue Reading
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department’s Marine Division recently joined several regional and federal agencies for advanced water rescue training aimed at strengthening coordination during emergencies on local waterways. The Boat Operator Search and Rescue (BOSAR) course was held last week at U.S. Coast Guard Station Mayport andContinue Reading
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — City officials have issued an immediate burn ban across Duval County as dangerous wildfire conditions continue to intensify due to extreme drought and weather conditions. The City of Jacksonville and the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department announced the ban April 30, prohibiting all open burning until furtherContinue Reading