Silent sun showers to noisy thunderstorms. We started the week with a rainfall deficit of 3 inches, so this rain is much needed and appreciated. Locally heavy rainfall with flooding will be the biggest risk for the rest of the week. Now: Scattered showers with thunderstorms, most north of I-10.Continue Reading
Record heat hit Jacksonville with its hottest July after the planet experienced the hottest day and hottest June on record, and now the heat is breaking low ice records in the Southern Hemisphere where it was in winter. Sea ice in Antarctica is at its lowest point ever during winterContinue Reading
Someone was critically injured in a shooting Tuesday afternoon on Jacksonville’s Eastside. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office has several streets blocked off at East 3rd Street and Birdier Street. The Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department said one person was transported with critical injuries. This is the 19th shooting in the lastContinue Reading
A new law that could lead to imposing the death penalty on people who rape children under age 12 will take effect Sunday, along with other laws passed during the 2023 legislative session. Other measures taking effect could lead to putting local governments on the hook for attorney fees whenContinue Reading
Columbia County has created an Animal Enforcement Department that will begin enforcing all county ordinances and state statutes involving animal control, starting Sunday. County officials issued a news release about the new department, saying it is important to note: Enforcement operations will not overlap animal enforcement by other entities withinContinue Reading
The Columbia County Sheriff’s Office announced K-9 Chaos — who went missing in the woods Monday morning — has been found in good health after a citizen spotted him Tuesday morning on SE Pounds Hammock Road. “A HUGE THANK YOU to the citizen who spotted him and called us!!” SheriffContinue Reading
It is no secret that smartphones have changed people’s lives. While there are many opinions regarding smartphone usage among kids and teenagers, it seems like young people’s smartphone use is here to stay. A recent report by Common Sense revealed that young people use their smartphones for an average ofContinue Reading
Columbia County residents have until Sunday to put their storm debris from Hurricane Idalia to the curb. The county extended the deadline for its first pass of debris pick up, but said that Sunday will be the final pick-up pass for organic storm debris. All residents need to have theirContinue Reading
With more than 600 entries, Mallory Mancuso emerged as the winner of the News4JAX Insider Dustin Lynch Sweepstakes, securing four tickets to see Dustin Lynch perform at Daily’s Place Amphitheater on October 3rd. The exciting news was delivered to Mallory Tuesday morning via a surprise e-mail. With joy, she exclaimed,Continue Reading
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