The FBI Jacksonville Division has renewed a public awareness and education campaign in communities across North Florida to encourage the reporting of hate crimes. On Thursday, Special Agent in Charge Sherri E. Onks shared details of the campaign during a news conference alongside leadership from multiple local, state, and federalContinue Reading
Clay County firefighters rescued a man from a home in flames Thursday morning in Middleburg, according to county officials. The county said a neighbor called 911 to report the smoke alarms going off. When firefighters arrived at the property on Oak Point Terrace, they rescued an elderly man from theContinue Reading
Farm Share will be hosting a food distribution event in the Spring Glen neighborhood on Saturday. The state’s largest food bank will be distributing fresh produce and non-perishable canned goods to food-insecure residents in the Jacksonville area. These distributions are drive-thru only to help ensure the safety of all parties,Continue Reading
The City of Jacksonville will make an announcement regarding the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department (JFRD) on Thursday morning. Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan will be joined by JFRD Chief Keith Powers for the 11 a.m. news conference. You can watch live by clicking the video player above.Continue Reading
Another well-known Jacksonville sports figure will be part of the group bringing USL professional soccer to Northeast Florida in the coming years. Fred Taylor, who played 11 of his 13 NFL seasons as a Jaguar, has joined JAX USL, alongside fellow UF alumnus Tim Tebow, experienced professional soccer executive SteveContinue Reading
The University of North Florida makes a difference and makes an impact — at least that’s what an FY 2022 Economic Impact Study is proving. On this episode of This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition, we’re specifically talking about the public university’s economic impact on Northeast Florida. President Moez LimayenContinue Reading
A man was found fatally shot Wednesday night on Winding Vine Drive East, which is off Argyle Forest Boulevard in the Chimney Lakes area. Police were called to the area just before 8 p.m. Wednesday. They said they found a man on the ground in a parking lot suffering fromContinue Reading
What was projected to be a “near normal” hurricane season officially ended Thursday with 20 named storms — one of the most active seasons on record. Most of the storms, however, missed impacting the United States — with Hurricane Idalia packing the worst punch for Florida. Early projections from IdaliaContinue Reading
A new statewide poll found that the cost of housing is the most important problem facing Florida right now. The poll from the University of North Florida’s Public Opinion Research Lab (PORL) found 26% of the more than 700 registered voters asked said affordable housing was a top issue, followedContinue Reading
Neptune Beach Police Department Chief Michael Key, Jr. continued the tradition of “Chief Walks,” where the police department goes door to door speaking to residents to learn about their concerns and see what’s happening in the community. “We’re out here to engage with our public and if they have issues,Continue Reading
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