Jacksonville News (Page 174)

The U.S. Capitol will hold its Menorah lighting ceremony Tuesday evening to celebrate the eight-day festival of Hanukkah. House Speaker Johnson, Senate Majority Leader Schumer, Senate Republican Leader McConnell, and House Democratic Leader Jeffries will be hosting this event. Press play above to watch the event liveContinue Reading

A 17-year-old driver and two other teens were severely injured Tuesday morning after a single-vehicle crash in Callahan. The FHP report said the teens were driving south along Bypass Road near River Road around 10 a.m. when the vehicle didn’t slow down on the curve and went off the road,Continue Reading

Last week, a deputy with the Glynn County Sheriff’s Office positioned his car in front of a reckless driver who was accused of stealing a car and leading deputies on a chase. The Glynn County Sheriff’s Office said Deputy Christopher Hatcher’s quick thinking before the impact of a crash duringContinue Reading

Jacksonville’s newest professional basketball team, the Jacksonville 95ers, announced its new home and partnership with Jacksonville University. Kevin Waters, owner of the Jacksonville 95ers, talked about his vision for the team and its impact on the community during a press conference Tuesday. “It’s been a dream of mine to doContinue Reading

During the season of eating and a few extra pounds it’s a good thing it’s sweater weather too.  Go ahead have that extra scoop of mashed potatoes and slice of pie, the pounds can wait until 1-1-24.  A blustery day will give way to breezy and cool evening.  Cloudy skiesContinue Reading

The median price of a single-family home jumped more than 5% and sales plummeted more than 16%, according to a new report from the Northeast Florida Association of Realtors (NEFAR). Duval County followed the trend of the six Northeast Florida counties tracked by NEFAR, which shared data on Tuesday thatContinue Reading

Hundreds of children went shopping for toys with first responders and community volunteers Tuesday. The Police Athletic League of Jacksonville (JAXPAL) held their 17th annual “Christmas for Kids” event . The event allowed over 200 kids to shop with a Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office cop, firefighter, community service officer, or communityContinue Reading

State and federal agencies are warning shoppers to be careful when buying gifts with lithium-ion batteries. That’s because fires caused by lithium-ion batteries are on the rise. The Consumer Product Safety Commission has recorded over 25,000 instances of fires involving 400 types of devices over the past decade. Video fromContinue Reading

We want to help you save money on your electric bill this month as our temperatures dip, triggering frost warnings. John Funches, manager of JEA’s Conservation and Efficiency Field Services, said two common mistakes can cause your bill to spike while you heat your home. Making Ends Meet: Kitchen giftsContinue Reading