Jacksonville News (Page 275)

As Raines and Ribault competed on the field at First Coast stadium, the Duval County Public Schools weapons detection K-9, Officer Maverick, was working in the parking lot. Maverick indicated to his colleagues that a firearm may have been present in one of the cars. RELATED: Read more about OfficerContinue Reading

The final members of a group touring Israel with First Baptist Church Fernandina Beach arrived home safely Sunday night after being stuck in the Middle East amid the ongoing turmoil of the war between Israel and Hamas. They were stranded and could see the impact of the war. News4JAX satContinue Reading

As Israeli and Palestinian communities continue to be the targets of racial and religious extremism, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) — as well as local leaders in the Jewish community — is talking about how they are responding. Hatred and acts of antisemitism were already on the rise inContinue Reading

The USS Mason deployed from Naval Station Mayport Friday for the eastern Mediterranean as part of an effort to deter hostile actions against Israel and an expansion of the war underway, the Navy said Saturday. The ship has a crew of 329, according to the Navy. Retired Admiral Bob NatterContinue Reading

About 270 citizens are back on American soil today, after being caught in the war between Israel and Hamas. A 777 flight from Tel Aviv arrived at Tampa International Airport Sunday night, evacuating United States citizens from Israel. The state of Florida chartered the flight and partnered with a nonprofitContinue Reading

It’s pumpkin pickin’ weather!  Chilly morning temperatures followed by mild afternoons under sunny skies.  It’s chilly enough that some tire pressure monitoring (TPM) lights be lit on your vehicle’s dashboard.  Tire pressure can decrease about 1 PSI (pounds per square inch) for every 10 degrees the temperature drops. Mainly dryContinue Reading

The Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department is responding to a broken gas line Monday on McDuff Avenue near Nolan Street in the Lackawanna neighborhood. Just before 2:30 p.m., fire rescue said it was working the broken gas line. The hazmat team is on the scene as well. Drivers and residentsContinue Reading

A video of a fight showing what appears to be two adults and several teens, possibly students, in Northwest Jacksonville is sparking concern from the community. The video — which went viral over the weekend — shows a fight that broke out near the campus of Raines High School onContinue Reading

The cooler weather this week makes for a great time to get back in the garden and several plant sales will be happening this weekend to help you along. This is a great time to plant cool-season vegetables, flowers, herbs, trees, and shrubs. Some cool-season vegetables you may want toContinue Reading