Jacksonville News (Page 123)

Local businesses in Jacksonville were looking forward to an economic boost from what could have been a home playoff game after losing to the Titans. Some businesses made five times their normal revenue during last year’s game against the Los Angeles Chargers. There was not one glimmer of sunshine overContinue Reading

Ahead of Tuesday’s storm, local officials are bracing for the potential of downed trees, power outages and localized flooding. A Jacksonville city spokesperson said they’re not planning to activate the Emergency Operations Center, but they are monitoring the storm system and will issue reports as needed. In San Marco, mostContinue Reading

After a year of high expectations for the Jacksonville Jaguars, two superfans who have built man-caves dedicated to the home team expressed their disappointment after Sunday’s loss to the Titans that knocked the Jaguars out of the playoffs. The two men are Jon Ficther, who decorated his entire apartment tealContinue Reading

Building more affordable housing in St. Johns County is a top priority for 2024. Together, county officials and nonprofit groups are working toward solutions with efforts to incentivize workforce housing and income-restricted rental properties. On Monday, a community meeting is happening at the Classic Car Museum of St. Augustine. AContinue Reading

While Florida lawmakers are getting ready to begin work in Tallahassee as the next legislative session gets underway on Tuesday, some are calling for all members to come together and work as a government and not just for individual political parties. While this latest call is coming from Democratic groups,Continue Reading

Charges have been dropped against a former Jacksonville “Firefighter of the Year” who was arrested and accused of sexual battery in 2022. The trial for Vincent Harper was set to begin on Monday. Harper, 49, entered the public eye in 2019 after a horrific attack in an ambulance when heContinue Reading

Due to the threat of severe weather, all 12 Ware County Schools will be closed to staff and students on Tuesday, the school district announced on Monday. School districts in Glynn, Brantley and Camden counties also announced campuses will be closed due to the threat of severe weather, high winds,Continue Reading

Cloudy and cool with areas of light rain south of I-10.  Rain with thunderstorms will continue to spread through the forecast area this evening and overnight.  Scatted showers with isolated storms are possible early Tuesday with rapidly deteriorating conditions as the squall line approaches from the west.  The strongest riskContinue Reading

A 29-year-old Jacksonville man has been charged with attempted murder in connection with a shooting Dec. 1 in the parking lot of the Avenues Mall. The shooting sent a young man to the hospital in critical condition. According to the arrest report, Michael Williams and the victim knew each other.Continue Reading