Jacksonville News (Page 274)

Two Jacksonville businesses were damaged after two separate fires broke out overnight and early Thursday morning. One fire — which owners said began after an electrical problem — broke out at Hamburger Mary’s on Beach Boulevard. “We are happy none of our staff or customers were inside at the timeContinue Reading

A reported tornado tore through the “B-section” of Palm Coast on Thursday morning during a Weather Authority Alert. RELATED: Tornado Watch through 9 a.m., Weather Alert through noon Thursday The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office and emergency response partners responded to the area, which sustained significant damage. No injuries had beenContinue Reading

Jacksonville is a city filled with rich history, historic homes, and one very historic tree that’s truly standing the test of time. The Treaty Oak is located on the Southbank of Jacksonville not far from the Museum of Science and History. It’s believed to be over 250 years old andContinue Reading

It is a Weather Authority Alert Day due to steady rain all morning. Only a few thunderstorms will be mixed in with rain. The risk for severe weather is decreasing and stays limited to areas south of Starke to Palm Coast. The Tornado Watch is primarily intended for these areasContinue Reading

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is looking for a missing elderly man with Alzheimer’s. Peter Morok was last seen walking on Blanding Boulevard early Wednesday afternoon. The 78-year-old is 5 foot 10 inches and weighs about 160 pounds. He has green eyes and white hair. He was also seen wearing aContinue Reading

Northside residents voiced their concerns about traffic issues at a Wednesday night meeting related to new apartments coming to Biscayne Boulevard. District 8 Councilman Reggie Gaffeny Jr. hosted the meeting to learn more about the residents’ feelings. Residents were concerned about how adding another development could cause more of aContinue Reading

A 41-year-old man died Wednesday afternoon after he lost control of his vehicle and landed in a ditch filled with water on State Road 9B near Gate Parkway, the Florida Highway Patrol said. FHP said the man was driving north on SR 9B, just south of Gate Parkway, around 1Continue Reading

Just five months after taking the helm, St. Johns County Fire Rescue Department Fire Chief Scott Bullard suddenly resigned last week. Bullard was named chief in May to replace Chief Jeffrey Prevatt, who retired in December of last year. It wasn’t immediately clear why Bullard walked away from what wouldContinue Reading

Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan has now been in office for just over 100 days. The city’s first female mayor has already faced many high-profile issues since she was sworn into office three months ago, from a racist mass murder to plans for the stadium, and a hurricane threat. On Wednesday, sheContinue Reading