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
The 41-year-old man who was arrested and caused a Breeze Airways flight from Orlando to divert to Jacksonville was charged with violating an injunction his ex-fiancé filed against him. Evans Sims was in court Wednesday morning following an argument Sims had with his ex-girlfriend on the plane that sparked concernsContinue Reading
A former Jacksonville Jaguars employee is accused of using the company’s virtual credit card program to steal more than $22 million, spending it on personal purchases. Those purchases included two cars, cryptocurrency and lavish vacations, according to court documents obtained by News4JAX. In a seven-page federal filing made by anContinue Reading
Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff will deliver remarks at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Newtown Action Alliance Foundation’s 11th Annual National Vigil for All Victims of Gun Violence in Washington. Press play above to watch live The national vigil brings together survivors of gun violence, victims’ family members, faith leaders, organizationsContinue Reading
It’s estimated there are 2,000 people in the Jacksonville area who are without a home. Adding to the problem, there have also been over 15,000 people evicted from their homes in Duval County. On Tuesday, the city council will take steps to try and help with the problem when it’sContinue Reading
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