Jacksonville News (Page 225)

As Jacksonville continues to grow, one of the biggest issues facing the community is being able to afford to live in the area. The cost of housing is now a major concern for the city. The United Way of Northeast Florida has several programs that aim to address the problem.Continue Reading

A search is on for an airplane that is believed to have crashed Tuesday in Alachua County after reports of residents hearing a loud boom, according to the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office. ACSO said it received several calls from residents who heard an airplane going down and then a loudContinue Reading

The Biden administration launched new tools to tackle antisemitism, Islamophobia and related forms of discrimination after an increase in incidents amid the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas. This is a strategy created by the U.S. Department of Education to ensure schools and colleges have the tools they need toContinue Reading

Two well-known attorneys are joining Jose Baez in defending Shanna Gardner. Gardner is facing a first degree murder charge, and Baez is best known for defending Casey Anthony and getting an acquittal in the death of her 2-year-old daughter. Ronald Sullivan Jr. is the head of the Criminal Justice InstituteContinue Reading

The colors of the changing leaves are a nice contrast to the slate grey skies.  Breezy with areas of rain tonight.  Windy and rainy conditions continue through the rest of the week as showers come to an end Friday evening.  Temperatures will remain near seasonal through the next 7 days.Continue Reading

A local activist group will gather at City Hall on Tuesday at 4 p.m. to rally against the new legislation that would punish lawmakers who vote to take down Confederate monuments. In a statement, the Northside Coalition of Jacksonville said they are demanding the removal of the Confederate monument inContinue Reading

Thousands are expected to attend the Jewish Federations of North America’s “March for Israel” on the National Mall in Washington, DC Tuesday afternoon. According to the Jewish Federations of North America, this event aims to “show support for Israel, stand in solidarity with the hostages and condemn antisemitism.” Press play aboveContinue Reading

Police K9 teams from across the state will return to Jacksonville this weekend for the yearly battle to be named “Top Dog.” The annual event – hosted by K9s United — is Saturday, Nov. 18 from 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. at the Bishop Kenny Athletic Complex. More than aContinue Reading

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis will hold a news conference at 12:15 p.m. Tuesday at the JAXPORT Cruise Terminal in Jacksonville. UK Secretary of State for Business and Trade Kemi Badenoch, Secretary of Commerce Alex Kelly and Secretary of State Cord Byrd are expected to join the governor in this pressContinue Reading