Jacksonville News (Page 136)

After being stuck on the sand of Jacksonville Beach since late October, a 40-foot sailboat was demolished and removed Tuesday afternoon by a contractor hired by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). A crane was seen taking big chunks of the vessel and dropping them into a largeContinue Reading

Four dogs died on Tuesday morning following a house fire in the Longbranch neighborhood, according to the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department (JFRD). JFRD said the fire is being considered suspicious and state fire investigators were called. The Red Cross is helping the family of three who live in theContinue Reading

It’s a new year and we want to help you stay on top of local, national and international news. We want to keep you informed about breaking news, sports, events, entertainment news and so much more while you are on the go, which is why we want to remind youContinue Reading

Carolina Panthers linebacker Marquis Haynes Sr. returned home to Charlotte on Monday after he spent Sunday night in a local hospital following a head injury he suffered in a loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. Haynes, a 30-year-old Jacksonville native who played high school football at University Christian, was carted offContinue Reading

Jacksonville City Council members want answers from the city’s top attorney after Mayor Donna Deegan’s decision to remove a Confederate monument from Springfield Park, using private funds. The monument, honoring Women of the Confederacy, had been there since 1915 and is now being stored in a warehouse in Brentwood. RELATED:Continue Reading

Considering a career change? Some of the most in-demand jobs saw double-digit wage increases last year. Salary comparison site Payscale.com surveyed users and found customer service assistant managers saw the biggest pay bump, increasing 24% from 2022. Hairdressers, master plumbers, auto body repair and job coaches also saw 20% payContinue Reading

Need some extra motivation to be among the 9% of people who follow through on their New Year’s resolutions? Tuesday just happens to be National Motivation and Inspiration Day. Austin J. Franklin, a motivational speaker, author and CEO, has three suggestions that can lead to achieving your goals this year.Continue Reading

A bicyclist was struck by a pickup truck Monday evening on U.S. 17 near Clay Street in Fleming Island, the Florida Highway Patrol said. The 47-year-old Fleming Island man riding the bike was not wearing a helmet and died from his injuries, the report said. Troopers said a 2010 ToyotaContinue Reading

A 14-year-old was fatally shot Monday evening at a home in the Sherwood Forest neighborhood of Northwest Jacksonville, police said. Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office Lt. Adam Blinn, with the Homicide Unit, said officers were called to Castle Boulevard, near Soutel Drive and Sibbald Road, around 6:10 p.m. Monday by neighbors whoContinue Reading