Jacksonville News (Page 108)

In just over a year, a local man was able to pay off $50,000 of credit card debt. Now, he wants to share how a debt management plan helped him achieve financial freedom. Matt Dodson said it was fairly easy to rack up credit card debt. Paying it off wasContinue Reading

A Jacksonville gym celebrated a World War II veteran who turned 99 years old Wednesday. John Connelly was surprised by gym staff and fellow gym members as they sang “Happy Birthday” to him at the EnerGym North Jax on North Main Street. “Someone loves me out there,” Connelly said. ConnellyContinue Reading

A blast of Arctic air pushed the morning low to 30 at JAX marking the coldest morning this winter. The four previous freezes this winter reached 32, but tonight could see another colder low near 30 by sunrise. After Thursday morning, we will possibly have another colder start in theContinue Reading

Chilly under sunny skies today then round two of freezing temperatures overnight.  Freezing to sub-freezing temperatures are expected mainly across our inland areas except for Nassau, Camden and Glynn counties.  We will return to near seasonal temperatures with increasing rain chances through midday Friday.  Another blast of cold air isContinue Reading

A 44-year-old Jacksonville man was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for possession and intent to distribute 500 grams or more of methamphetamine and possession of a firearm as a convicted felon. Geoffrey Scott Carter pleaded guilty on March 28, 2023. MORE: Former FBI agent: After members of whiteContinue Reading

When you think of the wind, you may think of air cooling down based on a breeze, leading to a change in temperature. In the northern parts of the country, wind chills can dip to the point of leading to frost bite. But here in Florida, that’s not the case.Continue Reading

The St. Johns County Supervisor of Elections published the official polling place list for the 2024 election cycle. According to the county, the number of election day polling places increased from 41 to 43 to accommodate the county’s growth. The number of precincts remains at 53. The county said severalContinue Reading

It is so tempting to bump your thermostat several degrees to warm your house, but before you start pressing that arrow button or turning that dial, you should know the impact just a few degrees all at once can have on your monthly electric bill. “If you raise your thermostatContinue Reading

The name of a Malayan tiger cub at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens is in your hands! The Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens is asking for your help naming one of three Malayan tiger cubs born in November 2023. News4JAX shared the good news of Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens’ newborn cubsContinue Reading