Jacksonville News (Page 145)

Happy Happy almost New Year! EVERY New Year’s Eve, I make myself fill out the PROUST Questionnaire. I learned about this when I was living in Manhattan for the first time almost 14 years ago, and I went to the Public Library! I bought the PROUST Questionnaire in the giftContinue Reading

A top retail-industry official is optimistic businesses will get a boost when Florida for the first time offers a back-to-school tax “holiday” as students return from the winter break. At the same time, Florida Retail Federation President and CEO Scott Shalley acknowledges being somewhat apprehensive that the tax-free shopping periodContinue Reading

A man accused of being responsible for a string of robberies across Jacksonville appeared before a judge Thursday morning and pleaded not guilty to four counts of robbery, car theft and aggravated fleeing from police. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said Robert Herrington, 42, was behind four robberies from Tuesday, Nov.Continue Reading

The house where four University of Idaho students were killed last year is being demolished Thursday, marking an emotional step for the victims’ families and a close-knit community that was shocked and devastated by the brutal stabbings. The owner of the rental home near the university campus in Moscow, Idaho, donated itContinue Reading

With a presidential election looming next year, it’s no surprise that the national economy is a common topic for many Americans. In Florida, the focus of the financial debate in 2023 hit close to home as state leaders weighed how to fix Florida’s dual crises of affordable housing and propertyContinue Reading

The TaxSlayer Gator Bowl kicks off at noon Friday, which means drivers should expect heavy delays in downtown Jacksonville and around EverBank Stadium. The 79th Gator Bowl will see Clemson face off against the University of Kentucky. Traffic is expected to be extremely heavy, so if you plan on going,Continue Reading

The Sheltering Tree will open its cold-weather shelter on Friday and Saturday nights at the Rock Transformation Center (formerly Church on the Rock) in Flagler County not only for those who are experiencing homelessness but for anyone who is without heat. The National Weather Service is predicting temperatures in theContinue Reading

New regulations for snook in Florida waters and adjacent federal waters will go into effect beginning Jan. 1, 2024, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said. These regulation changes will: Establish nine snook management regionsEstablish closed seasons as well as bag and slot limits for each management region, whichContinue Reading

If you plan to travel Thursday, leave early — it’s expected to be the busiest day this year to travel after Christmas. Drivers will likely see some serious traffic issues, which could include backups on I-95 as travelers return home from holiday vacations. A family driving to central Florida fromContinue Reading