Jacksonville News (Page 207)

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

News4JAX is working to learn more about a police investigation in Jacksonville’s New Town neighborhood Wednesday night. The investigation happened at a residence on Grothe Street, which is off Kings Road. The Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department confirmed that one person was transported from the area in critical condition. ItContinue Reading

Joel Martin is a man who drove a vehicle while under the influence but managed to survive. As the holiday celebrations begin and people gather to enjoy holiday parties, it’s a period when people get into crashes after consuming too much alcohol, and Martin has a warning for everyone. “WheneverContinue Reading

Jacksonville locals are weighing in on the humanitarian pause expected to take place in the Israel-Hamas war that was expected to take place Thursday morning. Israel’s national security adviser said late Wednesday that cease-fire talks with the Hamas militant group were still ongoing, and the hostage release will not takeContinue Reading

A police pursuit of theft suspects in Yulee ended in a crash with a woman suffering critical injuries on Wednesday afternoon. The Nassau County Sheriff’s Office said it was chasing four theft suspects who were caught stealing at the Kohl’s department store in the Villages of Amelia shopping center. SometimeContinue Reading

The Wednesday before Thanksgiving is one of the deadliest days of the year for drunk driving. In fact, this day is often dubbed “Blackout Wednesday.” RELATED | AAA Activates ‘Tow to Go’ for Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend On this day five years ago, Laura Kinkton experienced her last celebration — everContinue Reading

As talks continue about building a new jail and sheriff’s office in Jacksonville, it’s also becoming a political issue. On Friday, the city council learned it would cost millions to fix up the current jail before a new one is ever built somewhere else. One city council member blamed theContinue Reading