Jacksonville News (Page 306)

Jacksonville City Councilman Terrance Freeman has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, he announced Thursday via the social media platform “X,” formally known as Twitter. According to Freeman’s post, the disease was caught early, and he is scheduled to begin treatment next week. Freeman said he will miss council meetings inContinue Reading

Farm Share, Florida’s leading food nonprofit and the state’s largest food bank, is distributing food to food-insecure Floridians in Putnam County. Recipients will receive fresh produce and non-perishable canned goods. Distributions are drive-thru only to minimize contact and to help ensure the safety of all parties. Attendees must arrive inContinue Reading

Baptist Medical Center South’s campus has reported two power outages in less than 24 hours which have prompted the use of emergency backup power. Power has been restored since the latest outage Thursday morning. The Emergency Department remained open during the outage, but elective procedures were put on hold untilContinue Reading

Beginning Wednesday, residents will have the opportunity to vote on their favorite entry road name for the new Clay County Regional Sports Complex. The Clay County Board of County Commissioners is giving the community the following options to choose from: ChampionshipSportsmanshipTournamentTrophyVictory Residents can also submit their own options for consideration.Continue Reading

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