Jacksonville News (Page 281)

The Duval County School Board will hold a Board Workshop on October 10, 2023, at 9:00 a.m.Continue Reading

Today will be our last dry day until Sunday. We have highs in the mid-80′s today. Temperatures to start your morning are in the 40′s across some parts of the viewing area- so the kids at the bus stop may need an extra layer, but they can shed it byContinue Reading

A woman who was walking on I-95 southbound, north of Pecan Park Road, was hit and killed Monday night, the Florida Highway Patrol said. According to the report, the 67-year-old woman was walking in the southbound lanes of I-95 for unknown reasons when she was struck by a silver pick-upContinue Reading

Every day in the U.S. about 37 people die in crashes involving drunk drivers. That’s one person every 39 minutes. Memorial markers seen along roadsides serve as a reminder of how dangerous drinking and driving can be. Each one symbolizes a life lost. Alicia Gladden’s name is on one ofContinue Reading

A Monday night prayer vigil for the Jewish community at the University of Florida was brought to a halt when chaos erupted after police said a 911 call was misunderstood, which caused panic. According to the University of Florida Police Department, there was a candlelight vigil in the Turlington PlazaContinue Reading

Numerous people gathered at the University of North Florida Monday night to pray and stand in solidarity with Israel after a surprise attack from Hamas caused carnage in the Middle East. More than 900 Israelis have lost their lives in the attack that Rabbi Shmuli Novack said happened on whatContinue Reading

Several dozen pro-Palestinian people gathered at the Duval County Courthouse Monday to support what they call a Palestinian revolution against Israel. “Free. Free. Palestine. Occupation is a crime. Free. Free. Palestine. Occupation is a crime” was chanted at the rally. Members of Hamas carried out a massive, coordinated attack onContinue Reading

The Weather Authority is watching an area of low pressure in the southern Gulf of Mexico. The area of low pressure is expected to move into the north central Gulf on Wednesday with its associated warm front extending across northern Florida and southeast Georgia.  Waves of rain are expected to move eastContinue Reading

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is investigating a double shooting Monday on Jacksonville’s westside. The incident happened near Fouraker Road and Herlong Road. The Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department confirmed it transported two people — one with serious injuries, the other with critical injuries. This is a developing story.Continue Reading