Jacksonville News (Page 179)

News4JAX (WJXT/WCWJ) and The Porter Firm are proud to present the fifth annual Jacksonville Image Awards. News4JAX (WJXT/WCWJ) is committed to informing and celebrating the communities we serve. The Jacksonville Image Awards were created to honor and celebrate the achievements of individuals and organizations in our local African-American communities toContinue Reading

A teenager was grazed by a bullet after two suspects attempted to approach him while he was walking in the Oceanway neighborhood early Thursday morning, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. Police said the teenager was walking to a local convenience store to get snacks at around 3 a.m. onContinue Reading

The Jacksonville Housing Authority (JHA) is being investigated by the city, three sources confirmed to News4JAX on Thursday. Sources said the investigation involves oversight of funds for various programs and a report is expected to be released soon. A city spokesman confirmed the Inspector General report but said it couldContinue Reading

If Northeast Florida is going to grow economically, it will ride the coattails of small businesses. That’s the message from two of the city of Jacksonville’s leaders on the impact of small businesses and what entrepreneurs need to succeed. “I’m super excited,” Dr. Carlton Robinson said. “With our Jax USAContinue Reading

A woman was seriously injured Wednesday night after a Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office undercover detective struck her as she was walking at a Westside intersection, police said. Police said the detective was driving northbound on Cassat Avenue near Plymouth Street, and the pedestrian was eastbound in the middle of the intersectionContinue Reading

As Hanukkah begins at sundown on Thursday, the Department of Homeland Security, Justice Department and law enforcement agencies remind members of the Jewish community that some may use the war between Israel and Hamas as an excuse to increase calls for violence. Hundreds of Jewish community members will gather ThursdayContinue Reading

People who live in the New Town and Grand Park neighborhoods say they’re excited to see how the money collected in the First Coast Relief Fund will make a difference in their neighborhoods. Those neighborhoods were affected by the racially motivated shooting at Dollar General that claimed the lives ofContinue Reading

A Frost Advisory was in effect for inland areas west of the St. Johns from 3 am to 9 am today. A few normally colder locations over inland areas briefly dropped into the 30-32F range. Now, we’re transitioning into the 40′s- and eventually we will see highs in the 60′s.Continue Reading

The LJD Jewish Family and Community Services is making sure local children, seniors, and Holocaust survivors have what they want or need for the holiday season. “We are a Jewish organization, but we service the entire community. We service foster children, 10 middle schools, as well as Holocaust survivors andContinue Reading