Jacksonville News (Page 235)

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is looking for a man who police said passed a note to a teller demanding money at a Northside bank Wednesday afternoon. JSO said the teller gave the man an unknown amount of money and then left the Regions Bank on Busch Drive around 2 p.m.Continue Reading

The rising cost of home insurance has prompted some families to leave Florida and also led to an increase in homeowners deciding not to insure their homes, citing the high price of premiums. “They don’t want to pay, you know, 10,15 $20,000 for homeowners’ insurance,” insurance agent with Brightway InsuranceContinue Reading

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