Jacksonville News (Page 203)

Local Jewish and Palestinian organizations are voicing their thoughts on the 24 hostages that were released by Hamas on Friday. Both organizations say they are thankful to have some of the hostages back home, but this is only the start. 24 hostages held by Hamas were released and 39 PalestiniansContinue Reading

Several small businesses in Fernandina Beach have seen more customers on Black Friday than they have in previous years and they expect to stay busy through the weekend. A lit tree marked the beginning of the holiday season in Fernandina Beach, along with people dressed in pajamas for the BlackContinue Reading

In an effort to support Black-owned businesses and non-profit organizations, the Melanin Market returned to the Springfield neighborhood for their annual “Real Black Friday” event on Friday evening. Anita Spencer, vice president of the Melanin Market, said this event serves as a celebration of Black businesses. “We are coming togetherContinue Reading

The director of a local non-profit is asking for help after thousands of dollars worth of electronics, children’s toys and clothes were stolen from her backyard on Jacksonville’s Eastside. Princess Satra, founder of Children’s Health Education and Safety Society, said she was on a months-long mission trip to Africa organizingContinue Reading

The annual Jacksonville Light Boat Parade, a more than 30-year holiday tradition, will return to downtown Saturday night to delight the community. Whether you watch it from the Northbank or the Southbank, the parade is ready to deliver an amazing spectacle. At the end of the parade, bridges light up inContinue Reading

Showers and light rain have cleared the area, but cloudy skies remain.  Skies will continue to clear tonight with patchy to dense fog.  Seasonal morning temperatures will be followed by temperatures a couple of degrees warmer than average for this time of year.  The highs combined with a nice breezeContinue Reading

Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department firefighters responded to two residential fires, one in a home and another one in an apartment complex, on Friday. The first fire occurred Friday morning in a Lackawanna home. According to JFRD, the fire caused minimal damage to the outside of the home located onContinue Reading

The News4JAX I-TEAM has been telling you about a pool company accused of taking customers’ money, and not finishing the work. A local veteran couple was affected, and after seeing our story on them, three Jacksonville companies came together to help them out. Deltria and Derand Lee have dealt withContinue Reading

An investigation on an increase in construction site burglaries led to the arrest of a man and woman in St. Johns County Wednesday. Deputies said since early November, their office saw an increase in burglaries where copper wire and copper tubing had been cut out of homes under construction inContinue Reading