Jacksonville News (Page 228)

The family of a late U.S. Army staff sergeant was surprised with the news that their mortgage was paid in full by the Tunnel to Towers Foundation in honor of Veterans Day. According to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, from a young age, Army Staff Sgt. Christopher Webb decided heContinue Reading

Salvinia molesta (giant salvinia), a federally listed noxious weed, has been located in a stormwater pond in Jacksonville between St. Augustine Road and Philips Highway. The invasive plant has caused problems in six bodies of water in Florida over the last decade but has recently been discovered in Duval CountyContinue Reading

The University of North Florida’s initiative, MedNexus, is launching a pilot virtual program to help veterans in Flagler County reach their fitness and wellness goals by using a wearable Fitbit device. According to UNF MedNexus, this program will also help veterans increase their physical activity and reduce weight which couldContinue Reading

Mayor Donna Deegan and Harrison Conyers, Director of Military Affairs and Veterans Services for the City of Jacksonville, held a news conference on Thursday to highlight the work of the Homeless Veteran Reintegration Program (HVRP) and recognize two of its participants. HVRP provides an array of services utilizing a caseContinue Reading

All week long, News4JAX has been asking our community to make a difference in the lives of those experiencing homelessness by donating to the City Rescue Mission’s Annual Shoeboxes of Love project. The boxes are filled with personal hygiene items and are a small way to provide hope to thoseContinue Reading

News4JAX is working on a story about people who sleep with their pets — whether it be out of love, to ease anxiety, for the animal’s benefit, or something else — and the benefit, or health issues, it may cause. We are speaking with doctors and pet owners as weContinue Reading

Gator Club Members at Marineland are getting the real deal on Wed., Nov. 15! The aquarium is hosting a meet and greet event for Gator Club Members with none other than Heisman Trophy winner and College Football Hall of Famer, Coach Steve Spurrier! “Discover more about his renowned journey atContinue Reading

The driver accused of killing an 18-year-old Creekside High School grad in a wrong-way head-on crash in May has been charged with vehicular homicide, jail records show. Ariel Monteagudo was arrested Monday and is being held on $750,000 bond. News4JAX requested his mugshot, but we have not received it yet.Continue Reading

Two lanes are closed Thursday morning on Loretto Road near Old St. Augustine Road as JEA crews work to repair a leak in a water main that crosses Loretto Road, the utility said. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said part of the northbound lanes on Old St. Augustine Road are alsoContinue Reading