Jacksonville News (Page 203)

Organizers with Deck The Chairs announced they are temporarily shutting down the holiday display due to the rainy conditions in Jacksonville Beach. According to the exhibit team, the rain is expected to saturate the Latham Park space which can create potential electrical problems for the lights. For that reason, theyContinue Reading

The Coast Guard will host an award ceremony Monday morning to honor crew members for their response to the Golden Ray cargo ship that capsized back in 2019 near Brunswick. The Golden Ray vessel was leaving the Port of Brunswick in September 2019 when it titled over on St. SimonsContinue Reading

Two people were taken to a hospital after a car crash that involved a Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office cruiser in the Fairfax neighborhood Saturday night. The crash happened at the intersection of San Juan Avenue and Roosevelt Boulevard just before midnight. According to Jacksonville Fire Rescue Department, two people were takenContinue Reading

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is investigating a suspected explosion at a home on Rugby Road in the Lake Forest Hills area. JSO Sergeant Karen Dukes said police were originally called to the scene shortly after 10:30 p.m. Saturday for a possible shooting. Dukes said a man was taken to theContinue Reading

Rain began to develop after midnight with waves of wet weather continuing throughout the day, 100 percent. Rainfall totals of 1-2 inches near and along I-10 and across southeast Georgia. Rain chances will increase through the afternoon then turn to scattered showers late tonight. Morning lows in the upper 40sContinue Reading

Professional wrestler CM Punk (real name Phil Brooks) returned to World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) Saturday night following months of speculation. This comes months after he was fired by Jacksonville-based All Elite Wrestling (AEW) for a backstage fight at their event in London. That firing has been discussed in-depth on theContinue Reading

The clouds are streaming in with showers developing along our southwestern counties.  Cloudy skies with waves of rain tonight through Sunday.  Widespread rain chances after midnight with rounds of the wet stuff through late Sunday.  Scattered showers will continue through early Monday morning.  Chilly temperatures with frost possible next week.Continue Reading

Local businesses are asking the community for their support during this Small Business Saturday — a day meant to encourage consumers to shop locally. In Jacksonville, there are plenty of events lined up that give people options to spend their money and time in local businesses. In downtown, the SmallContinue Reading

Hundreds of people are visiting Balis Park — in the middle of the San Marco Square — for the 25th San Marco Art Festival being held this weekend. Organizers said 28 artists are participating in this free event that includes not only paintings and sculptures but also glasswork and jewelryContinue Reading