Jacksonville News (Page 125)

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

Severe weather anticipated Tuesday, including the potential for heavy downpours, tornadoes and small hail, led government and other offices around the area to announce closures for the day. RELATED: School Closures: Counties canceling classes Tuesday due to severe weather Here’s the current list by county: Duval County All city ofContinue Reading

With severe thunderstorms expected throughout north and central Florida on Tuesday the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission urged vessel owners to prepare to minimize weather impacts. The storms will bring 25-35 mph sustained winds and frequent gusts of 45-55 mph. The FWC offered advice for owners. RELATED: Preparing forContinue Reading

Isolated strong-to-severe storms will bring the threat of heavy downpours, tornadoes and small hail Tuesday with the worst of the weather expected between noon and 7 p.m. Local officials are preparing for potential power outages, downed trees and localized flooding from the storms. Winds are expected to hit speeds similarContinue Reading