Jacksonville News (Page 202)

A man in his late 20s operating an off-road dirt bike in the College Park neighborhood died in an accident on Thanksgiving Day. According to JSO, the man was speeding on an “off-highway two-wheel dirt bike” on Capper Road around 3:30 p.m. when a small SUV driving west turned leftContinue Reading

If you’re a pet owner, you’re probably concerned about recent news spreading about a mysterious respiratory illness in dogs that’s spreading across the country, especially since there’s a possibility that it has made its way to Florida. Doctor Stan Hill is the Chief Medical Officer for the Jacksonville Humane Society.Continue Reading

Nassau County Sheriff Bill Leeper is clarifying details surrounding what led to a deputy’s pursuit of four theft suspects in Yulee on Wednesday afternoon. Leeper said in a statement released Thursday that the forceful assault of a deputy by one of the suspects is what led to the pursuit thatContinue Reading

Clouds are streaming in for a hazy sunset.  Areas of light rain with showers will arrive late tonight, early morning and linger through around noon Friday.  Partly cloudy skies and breezy this weekend with near seasonal temperatures. A cool afternoon under partly cloudy skies will give way to mostly cloudyContinue Reading

A man is spending Thanksgiving in a hospital bed as he recovers from a hit-and-run that happened early November while driving his motorcycle in Jacksonville. On Nov. 5, Stephen Roberts, 63, was riding his motorcycle on Busch Drive when he was hit. That crash resulted in him having multiple surgeries,Continue Reading

A man was shot after a verbal altercation in the parking lot of a plaza in Downtown Jacksonville on Thanksgiving Day, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. Two men got into a verbal altercation in front of a food store Thursday on East Union Street around 12:30 p.m. When oneContinue Reading

For years we have heard the promises of new development along the river and renderings showing changes to our skyline downtown. Now, some of those projects are taking shape. The Four Seasons Hotel next to the Jacksonville Jaguars stadium is one of the biggest projects. Construction has started and itContinue Reading

HCA Florida Memorial Hospital welcomed five local babies earlier this week — just in time for Thanksgiving. According to the hospital, all moms and their babies are healthy and well, and of course, very thankful for their newest family member. Baby Amoura sure knows how to dress for the occasion.Continue Reading

It was a special surprise for a Jacksonville child diagnosed with a rare form of cancer. One recent day, Corey Kerrin thought he was going to a dentist appointment, but then he was surprised with one of his favorite cars. And it wasn’t just for show, he got to rideContinue Reading