Jacksonville News (Page 205)

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

At Duck Donuts on Old St. Augustine Road, delicious goodies are served up every day. But something else is being served up as well: holiday cheer for our local seniors. Duck Donuts is one of the many businesses participating in Home Instead’s “Be a Santa to a Senior” program. TheContinue Reading

More than 1,200 older adults in the Northeast Florida area had something to eat on Thanksgiving thanks to Ascension St. Vincent’s and other local groups who prepared and delivered the meals to those who may have not had something special to eat otherwise. It’s a decades-long tradition that is touchingContinue Reading

The 97th America’s Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner White returns to Downtown Detroit on Thanksgiving. The parade broadcast starts at 9 a.m. and ends at 12 p.m. Stream it live in the video player above.Continue Reading

Okay, okay- so the Forecast is obviously much colder today- but there’s a reason for that! A cold front that moved through into yesterday (you remember, I talked about it all day!) brought much colder air in behind it. We’re starting in the 40′s this morning! If you’re headed outside,Continue Reading

Jacksonville police are investigating after two people were killed in three separate shootings on Wednesday night. First, a man was found shot at Kings Road and Whitner Street around 7:40 p.m. on Wednesday. He was rushed to a local hospital where he died. Detectives are interviewing witnesses and looking forContinue Reading

Black Friday is almost upon us, when retailers kick off the holiday season with offers meant to get customers in the shopping mood. The term “Black Friday” in relation to shopping the day after Thanksgiving is most often traced to Philadelphia where police had to deal with large crowds who thronged the streetsContinue Reading