Jacksonville News (Page 223)

Everyone is looking for ways to save these days, and with Thanksgiving around the corner, you might be asking yourself what’s more valuable to you: money in your pocket or time with your family. For those looking to save time (and money), we compared options for pre-made heat and serveContinue Reading

After their son’s friend was killed in a motorcycle crash, a local family has created a day to raise awareness on educating drivers about motorcycle safety and being aware of motorcyclists on the road. Brittainy Stalvey started National Motorcycle Awareness Day in honor of her son’s best friend, 19-year-old JadenContinue Reading

The Jacksonville Jaguars returned home Sunday for the first time in over a month to take on the San Franciso 49ers. The anticipated showdown wasn’t the only event happening in downtown Jacksonville as thousands of fans headed to the EverBank Stadium. Sunday was also the last day of the GreaterContinue Reading

The sun forgot to show up for work today and clouds are filling in. Overcast skies will do little to put out any rain just some mist. Temps don’t budge staying chilly in near 60 tonight. Monday stays cloudy with increasing NE winds 25-30 mph. The day long 65° chillContinue Reading

A Jacksonville attorney and a team of marathon runners are once again hitting the pavement for the annual Freed to Run challenge, but this time things are a little different. Michael Freed, founder of the marathon, will tell anyone that athleticism did not come naturally to him, but that didn’tContinue Reading

The oldest predominately African-American church in Florida celebrated its 185th anniversary. The Bethel Church congregation came together in downtown Jacksonville and celebrated Sunday to honor its rich history, the past and present — with expectations of an even brighter future. “It’s amazing. The history. How rich that is and toContinue Reading

A Clearwater man was hit and killed early Sunday morning while walking on Interstate 75 in Marion County, according to a Florida Highway Patrol report. FHP said just before 5 a.m., the 41-year-old was walking the interstate near mile marker 342. It’s unclear why the man was on the highway.Continue Reading

While most kids are beginning to draft their wish lists for Santa, there are children like Isabella who are critically ill during the holiday season. The Casey Cares Foundation, a nonprofit organization, was created to give Isabella — who has been receiving chemotherapy for two years — and other childrenContinue Reading

The Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens is getting support with the ultimate “rezoovenation,” courtesy of a donation made by CSX Corp. The rail-based freight transportation company announced Wednesday that it was donating $1 million to the zoo to fund the construction of a new CSX Bicentennial Train Station under the “Rezoovenation:Continue Reading