Jacksonville News (Page 230)

Supporters and opponents of recreational marijuana in Florida converged on the state’s high court in Tallahassee on Wednesday, as the Florida Supreme Court reviewed a proposal to put recreational marijuana on the 2024 ballot. The proposal aims to give voters the choice of legalizing recreational marijuana use for individuals agedContinue Reading

Jacksonville is becoming the city of renderings as developers are unveiling projects left and right that they hope will be built throughout the city. Another dream development on the Southbank along the St. Johns River is starting to be built, and new renderings for that project were released on Wednesday.Continue Reading

What’s worth more to you? Saving time or saving money? Monday at 8 we’re comparing prices. Pre-made Thanksgiving dinners vs. making it yourself.Continue Reading

Gov. Brian Kemp, who declared a state of emergency in September because of a 40-year-high inflation, has extended his suspension of the Georgia gas tax until Nov. 29. The break at the pump for Georgia drivers was initially set for one month, ending on Oct. 12 — but Kemp previouslyContinue Reading

Former City Councilman Don Redman — best known for his strong conservative stances in his eight years on City Council — has died, the Republican Party of Duval County announced via Twitter on Wednesday. We are saddened to announce the passing of former City Councilman Don Redman. Councilman Redman’s serviceContinue Reading

A traffic stop in Bunnell resulted in the arrest of a fugitive and two other men for possession of narcotics, including fentanyl, on Monday evening, according to the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies said Sheriff Rick Staly conducted the traffic stop in the area of State Road 100 and CountyContinue Reading

The world will honor those who have fought for our country’s freedoms in multiple Veterans Day parades on Saturday, Nov. 11. The patriotic presentations will feature grand marshals, senior military officials, active-duty and retired military, veterans groups, local high school marching bands, decorative floats, giant balloons, JROTC units, and moreContinue Reading

The charges against a Jacksonville woman who was accused of shooting a police officer during a high-risk search warrant in 2020 have been dropped because the case involved a Nassau County detective who has since been indicted on drug charges. RELATED: Arrest of former DEA task force officer has possibleContinue Reading

The Army Special Forces and the Kennedy family will honor President John F. Kennedy during a special ceremony as Wednesday marks 60 years after his assassination. Officials will honored President Kennedy with a wreath-laying ceremony at his grave on Arlington National Cemetery at 12 p.m.Continue Reading