Jacksonville News (Page 317)

Two weeks after the body of an 18-year-old woman was found in a field in Columbia County, investigators have identified a person of interest in her homicide. Coyoete Turner was found Sept. 3 in a field near SW Haltiwanger Road, which is not far from Ellisville. Investigators said Turner’s bodyContinue Reading

We may only be about halfway through September, but the countdown to Christmas is already on. There are just 97 days left to get your holiday shopping done, and a new report shows many Americans are already planning ahead. According to a new report from Trustpilot, two in five AmericansContinue Reading

The Jacksonville Jaguars are continuing to host community “huddles” this week to answer questions about planned stadium renovations. Clay and St. Johns counties will get a chance to weigh in Monday on the Jaguars’ proposed “stadium of the future.” The first meeting starts at 11:30 a.m. in Clay County atContinue Reading

Day 3 of testimony Monday in the trial of a Jacksonville man accused of impregnating and killing his niece in 2018 could feature a two-hour-long audio recording from a jailhouse informant. Johnathan Quiles, 38, was indicted for the first-degree murder of his niece, 16-year-old Iyana Sawyer, and her unborn baby,Continue Reading

A new poll from the University of North Florida shows a majority of registered Duval County voters are opposed to spending public funds on stadium and sports district development, but many are willing to compromise to keep the Jaguars in town. The Public Opinion Research Lab survey asked several questionsContinue Reading

Good Morning! Today we’ll start with areas of fog early, then mostly sunny skies! As you wake up, temperatures will be in the 60s to 70s. Afternoon highs will be in the mid to upper 80s inland, low to mid 80s along the beaches. Looking ahead: A dry start toContinue Reading

It was incredibly muggy as the Jaguars took on the Chiefs at EverBank Stadium on Sunday. The Jags lost 17-9, and Kansas City coach Andy Reid said the weather was definitely a factor on the field for both teams. “You had the elements. We all felt it. All you guysContinue Reading

Falling, we all fear it, either for ourselves, our parents, or grandparents. It’s a frightening fact, one in four Americans over the age of 65 will fall each year. Falls are the leading cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries for older adults. Sept.18 kicks off Falls Prevention Week and weContinue Reading

Online sports betting could now have a path to returning in Florida. Earlier this week, a federal appeals court denied a request from West Flagler, a gaming operator, to rehear a case that challenged the Seminole Tribe of Florida’s gambling agreement. The agreement gives the tribe a multi-billion dollar dealContinue Reading