Jacksonville News (Page 233)

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

When you think of iconic American wrestlers who were immediately recognizable with the general public you often reserve that for the likes of Ric Flair, “Macho Man” Randy Savage and “Stone Cold” Steve Austin. But for a time the Bushwhackers were in that category. The Kiwis Their story started halfContinue Reading

A recent survey by the Insurance Information Institute shows an alarming trend that 15% to 20% of Florida homeowners are scrapping coverage and self-insuring their homes. The Insurance Information Institute reports Florida’s home insurance is the highest in the country at an average of $6,000 per year vs. the U.S.Continue Reading

The Florida Supreme Court is hearing arguments Wednesday about a proposed constitutional amendment that would legalize recreational marijuana for adults age 21 and older. On Tuesday, voters in Ohio voted to legalize marijuana for adult recreational use, becoming the 24th state to do so. The Florida Supreme Court is beingContinue Reading

Ohio voters approved a measure legalizing recreational marijuana on Tuesday, defying Republican legislative leaders who had failed to pass the proposed law. Passage of Issue 2 makes Ohio the 24th state to allow adult cannabis use for non-medical purposes. “Marijuana is no longer a controversial issue,” said Tom Haren, spokesmanContinue Reading

Today will be sunny and warm. Patchy to areas of dense fog early with morning lows in the 50s. Afternoon highs in the 80s. Hazards: Areas of dense morning fog through Friday. Looking ahead: Above normal temperatures continue this week. Increasing onshore wind with rounds of showers develop this weekendContinue Reading

An early morning fire at the Westland Park Apartments on Collins Road, near the intersection with I-295, left at least a dozen units with severe damage Wednesday. The Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department was first called to the complex around 12:15 a.m. Firefighters were able to put out the two-alarmContinue Reading