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Florida’s current storm system may cause damage from possible flooding or a tornado, but storm victims should never feel pressured to make a hasty decision or choose an unknown contractor. The Better Business Bureau advises making temporary repairs if necessary, so you can take the time to choose a trustworthyContinue Reading

A man died Tuesday morning in an industrial accident at a logistics company in the Lackawanna area of Jacksonville, police said. Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Steve Rudlaff said officers were called to the Lineage Logistics company on Dignan Street just before 9:30 a.m. Tuesday and found a man trapped underContinue Reading

A man died and two other people were seriously injured after a fight spilled into traffic on Jacksonville’s Northside early Tuesday, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. Police said two men and a woman were involved in an altercation around 1:30 a.m. Tuesday that ended in the roadway on StarrattContinue Reading

A 32-year-old woman was arrested Monday night after she was accused of intentionally crashing her car into the Jacksonville Jaguars practice facility next to EverBank Stadium. The woman was accused of driving under the influence (DUI), five counts of DUI property damage, aggravated assault on a police officer, resisting arrestContinue Reading

Jacksonville-based All Elite Wrestling (AEW) returns home to Daily’s Place Wednesday night. This will be the first time in more than a year AEW has performed in Jacksonville. Gates open around 7:30 p.m. at Daily’s Place. The company is often on the road with shows all over the country andContinue Reading

This year is a great time to keep your eyes on the sky! Meteor showers, full moons and eclipses will light the night sky in 2023, with many events visible from Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia. Grab your binoculars and check out these celestial events. Save this article in aContinue Reading

The debris from Halley’s Comet will hit the Earth this weekend in a shower of meteors, but the full moon may make for a less impressive show this year. The Eta Aquarids meteor shower is one of the best meteor showers of the year, and it will be peaking inContinue Reading

As Florida’s new legislative session begins Tuesday, one bill up for debate aims to tax electric vehicle owners. Florida is one of the fastest-growing states for electric vehicle owners. But some are questioning whether the proposal is trying to address the infrastructure issue or if it is politically motivated. BillContinue Reading

If you didn’t prepare to lose power, but you have, here are some tips from Consumer Reports to help keep you and your family safe. Before your phone dies, write important information down on paper like emergency numbers.To conserve your phone’s battery power, close any apps running in the backgroundContinue Reading