Jacksonville News (Page 243)

The owners of a Jacksonville mobile home park where residents said they were hit with outrageous water bills as high as $1,700 have decided to sell the property. In fact, Moore Enterprise sold all three of its Jacksonville properties just weeks after city officials gave them a deadline to explainContinue Reading

Millions of dollars could be going back into the Jacksonville community and into other programs to address critical issues. For several months as Mayor Donna Deegan was starting her term, a number of transition teams and committees were meeting and focusing attention on what needs to happen with various socialContinue Reading

A carjacking suspect was arrested Friday after he stole an electrical contractor’s van in downtown Jacksonville and led authorities on a multi-county chase, according to law enforcement. The Columbia County Sheriff’s Office said the man stole the van from a McDonald’s restaurant on East State Street downtown and the JacksonvilleContinue Reading

The Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department made an announcement Friday that it says will help save lives in Jacksonville. JFRD announced a third Critical Care Rescue Unit is now in place in Jacksonville. It will be used when people need medical care right away. The first two units — oneContinue Reading

As a star basketball player and member of the Final Four for the University of Notre Dame, Danielle Green knows the value of being on a team and challenging oneself. “I left the university as the 14th all-time leading scorer,” Green said. “So, I’m very proud of that, and IContinue Reading

Jared Bridegan’s murder has affected many — from his parents and siblings to his widow and children, and even the larger community. That was the message Friday from Bridegan’s father, Gaylord, after Jared’s ex-wife, Shanna Gardner, pleaded not guilty in Jared’s death. RELATED: Woman accused in murder-for-hire plot pleads notContinue Reading

For many, the quest for a good night’s sleep is a daily struggle. This Sunday, as we prepare to turn back our clocks for the end of daylight saving time, it brings with it both advantages and disadvantages. At 2 a.m., the clocks fall back, granting an extra hour ofContinue Reading

Mostly cloudy skies today with areas of showers through the day. If you’re headed to the fair, bring the poncho. Showers will be on-and-off. Rain chances are 50% with highs in the low 70s. Showers diminish this weekend with seasonal temperatures in the mid to upper 70s.Continue Reading

A former Jacksonville Beach woman accused of hiring a hitman to kill her ex-husband, Jared Bridegan, will appear in Duval County court Friday with her new, high-profile attorney. Jose Baez, who also represented Orlando mother Casey Anthony and NFL player Aaron Hernandez in their trials, officially announced on Wednesday thatContinue Reading