Jacksonville News (Page 305)

Baptist Medical Center South’s campus is on emergency backup power because of an outage for the second time in less than 24 hours. The emergency backup was used from about 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Wednesday when the power went out, according to a statement from the hospital. A social media postContinue Reading

A 22-year-old Jacksonville man has been charged with murder in connection with a shooting earlier this month in the Oceanway area, police said. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said Gary J. Davis was arrested Tuesday and charged with murder, shooting or throwing deadly missiles into a dwelling and possession of aContinue Reading

September is Drowsy Driving Prevention Month and transportation officials want to remind drivers of the dangers of getting behind the wheel while not having enough rest. According to research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, 16% to 21% of deadly crashes likely involve drowsy driving. On the field, formerContinue Reading

This morning is drier for SE GA while scattered showers and storms linger across portions of NE FL. Waves of showers and storms, 50-60 percent for NE FL, 30-50 percent for SE GA. Isolated rounds of locally heavy rainfall will be possible with temporary flooding. Afternoon highs in the upperContinue Reading

St. Johns County Commissioners want to hear what the community wants to do with World Golf Village as the Hall of Fame moves back to its original home in North Carolina. They’re holding the second of two public meetings Thursday morning to get feedback from residents. The meeting is fromContinue Reading

The Department of Veterans Affairs says many of the most crucial benefits and services offered by the VA will still be available if there is a government shutdown. That reassurance comes as there is a special event happening at FSCJ’s Kent Campus on Thursday afternoon for veterans and their families.Continue Reading

Residents in Jacksonville’s Brentwood area are not happy after the site of a new Medical Examiner’s Office was rezoned from commercial to public at Tuesday’s city council meeting. On Wednesday, a group of residents met with representatives from the city at the site. They’re adamant that they don’t want theContinue Reading

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is looking for a man who attempted to rob a bank on University Boulevard North on Wednesday morning but walked away unsuccessful after an employee turned him away. According to police, a young man entered the PNC Bank at around 11 a.m. and presented a noteContinue Reading

It’s not hard to see the joy in Baylee Holbrook’s face when you see photos of her hunting. Whether she was hoisting the head of a massive gator she hunted with her friends or carrying a compound bow while wearing camouflage, her smile was beaming. But Holdbrook is now fightingContinue Reading