Jacksonville News (Page 278)

The staff and owners of Hamburger Mary’s are devastated by the early Thursday morning fire that broke out and caused the entertainment restaurant to sustain significant damage. Hamburger Mary’s opened in 2012. Gary Motes, one of the original franchise owners, said his daughter took over the franchise on Beach BoulevardContinue Reading

Police are investigating the death of a dump truck driver who was found unconscious after he rolled over a curb Saturday. JSO Sergeant Hungerford said the dump truck driver was leaving the construction site parking lot at a very low speed at about 11:53 a.m. on Approach Road, south ofContinue Reading

Around 100 people joined a march led by the Jacksonville Palestine Solidarity Network Saturday at the Town Center to take a stance in support of Palestine amid the ongoing war between Hamas and Israel. The pro-Palestine march started at 4 p.m. at the intersection of Brightman Boulevard and Town CenterContinue Reading

A family is still searching for answers in the death of 61-year-old Gary Wright Sr., who was killed in a hit-and-run crash last month. Wright’s family held a memorial Saturday for him on New Kings Road, where the crash happened. Over a dozen loved ones gathered where the crash happenedContinue Reading

Families and volunteers came out for the official grand opening of the St. Johns Botanical Garden Nature Preserve on Saturday just off County Road 13 in Hastings. From the live animal show to the beautiful views in all directions — the brand-new botanical garden has something special for everyone. “TheyContinue Reading

October is National Bullying Prevention Month, and one non-profit organization is taking steps to prevent bullying in schools across Duval County. City Year Jacksonville provides mentors to students in public elementary, middle, and high schools to prevent bullying. According to the National Center for Education and Statistics, 1 in 5Continue Reading

Dozens of people in Jacksonville’s blind and visually impaired community took a stroll Saturday along Riverside Avenue for White Cane Awareness Day with a mission to bring attention to Florida’s White Cane Law and the celebration of independence. The white cane is considered an essential tool that gives those whoContinue Reading

Two men are injured after a shooting that happened in the parking lot of The Park at River City apartment homes early Saturday, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. JSO Sergeant J.K. Richardson said the two men got into an argument around 5:20 a.m. which led to both men beingContinue Reading

A St. Johns County Office deputy was fired Friday after he was arrested and accused of possessing child pornography. Deputy Blake Gruny, an eight-year member of the department, now faces 13 charges. The Sheriff’s Office said the charges came after its Internet Crimes Against Children Unit received cyber tip fromContinue Reading