Jacksonville News (Page 289)

A Westside homeowner is demanding answers from a solar energy company after she said they guaranteed she wouldn’t pay for JEA, and now, she is stuck with the monthly bills from both JEA and the solar panels that cost her thousands of dollars. Caty Creech is one of several residentsContinue Reading

A Jacksonville City Councilman is behind a push to get answers from the owners of a Westside mobile home park where tenants have seen massive water bills. Moore Enterprises which owns Three Seasons, Orange Park North, and Americana mobile home parks, all on the Westside, has until next Friday atContinue Reading

There are potential health concerns involving the presence of West Nile virus in Jacksonville, according to local officials. While there are no reported cases in people in Duval County as of Friday, it is beginning to show up again in chickens in the area. Statewide there are five cases, primarily in theContinue Reading

The USS Detroit and the USS Little Rock were decommissioned Friday, Sept. 29, 2023, just six and seven years after they went into service. The USS Sioux City was decommissioned in August after less than five years in service. The USS Milwaukee was decommissioned last month after less than tenContinue Reading

The dry season is just beginning in north Florida and we are headed into the driest part of the year with a rainfall deficit which could bring problems for fire season down the road in Spring. Coastal showers helped erase the dry conditions in this week’s nor’easter along the coastalContinue Reading

A maritime vessel believed to be from the 19th century was discovered recently as crews worked on a road project in downtown St. Augustine. According to the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), the timber section of the boat was found as crews worked on the King Street at State RoadContinue Reading

Last year, in a collaborative effort between News4JAX and local Hyundai dealerships, we all came together to honor the exceptional achievements of retired Army Sergeant CSM Andrew Wynn, Sr. This initiative marked the continuation of a tradition where News4JAX, in partnership with Hyundai and local dealerships, had previously recognized educatorsContinue Reading

One more warm day before sweaters, smoldering fires and hot cocoa.  OK, maybe not that cold, but a nice Fall change is on the way.  Partly sunny to mostly cloudy skies with showers and areas of light rain tonight, through Saturday afternoon.  Best chances across SE GA and west ofContinue Reading

The family of a 3-year-old fatally shot at a Southside apartment complex is gathering Friday and Saturday to honor her short life with a visitation and memorial service in Jacksonville. Kae’Lynn Matthews was killed Sept. 23 in a quadruple shooting at JTB Apartments that left two other people dead. InvestigatorsContinue Reading