Jacksonville News (Page 151)

It’s not always guaranteed that people will be able to be home for the holidays and celebrate with family. This is especially the case for those who serve in the military. On Saturday morning, News4JAX went to the Jacksonville International Airport and talked to one sailor who made it backContinue Reading

A 17-year-old boy died after crashing into a ditch just after midnight in Flagler County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. According to FHP, the 17-year-old driver of an SUV was driving eastbound on Quick Street when he traveled into the westbound lane toward a ditch with water. He thenContinue Reading

A man in his mid-30s died after being shot on Jacksonville’s Westside Friday night, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. Police said the shooting happened around 11:30 p.m. near the intersection of Normandy Boulevard and Lenox Avenue. They said the man was found lying in a parking lot. Jacksonville FireContinue Reading

Today is partly cloudy with above seasonal temperatures. A few coastal showers will remain possible along the beaches from mainly St. Johns County and south. Afternoon highs in the low to mid 60s to the low 70s. Partly cloudy overnight. Christmas Eve will become cloudy, with a slight chance ofContinue Reading

Last-minute shoppers were out and about on Friday around Northeast Florida. The National Retail Federation expects shoppers to spend an average of nearly $900 this year on gifts with 24% choosing to shop with local stores. In a time when people could choose to shop online or with big boxContinue Reading

An officer with the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office found a young child wandering alone Friday evening in the 10800 block of Old St. Augustine Road, JSO said. The child is approximately 2-3 years old, is non-verbal and has not been able to help his identification, JSO said. Found Child – PleaseContinue Reading

An Orange Park neighborhood was targeted by porch pirates right before the holidays, and it was all caught on camera. Now, residents in the Spencer Plantation neighborhood are calling for the thieves to return the gifts — no questions asked. Neighbors said the lack of streetlights in this area couldContinue Reading

Over the next few days, millions of people will be traveling by plane and car to get to their destination by Christmas. The American Automobile Association (AAA) expects Saturday to be the most congested day for drivers on the road this holiday season. They say they could see travel timesContinue Reading

We have a question for you: how do you feel about shoplifting? Obviously, stealing is a crime, but not all stores are pursuing criminal charges against those caught in the act. Many have policies prohibiting employees from stopping suspected thieves or reporting the crimes. Opinions are mixed about how toContinue Reading