Jacksonville News (Page 343)

No bones about it, Charlotte is the cutest pet in Jacksonville. At least that’s what the Jacksonville Humane Society said when they announced the winner of their annual cutest pet contest on Tuesday. The contest, in partnership with Subaru of Jacksonville, raised a total of $51,725 for the shelter. ThatContinue Reading

Florida Lottery winners are being turned away from collecting their winnings because of problems involving the Department of Economic Opportunity, records show. In January, Florida couple Dolly Kountz and Dave Kreshpane went to collect $2,900 in prize money from a Pick 4 ticket only to be told Kountz owed $11,000Continue Reading

There is a wave of COVID-19 spreading right now, and some people are getting it for the first time. Virus levels are up and it seems like everyone knows someone who is sick with COVID-19 right now. We are asking top health officials questions today about the spread and whatContinue Reading

A 15-year-old has been charged with murder in the death of another teen who was found fatally shot Saturday in the middle of a road in the Sandalwood neighborhood, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said. Bobby Trustin Dann was arrested Sunday and charged with murder in connection with the death ofContinue Reading

The Beaches community plans to come together Tuesday night for a prayer vigil to focus on healing after a racially motivated shooting at a Jacksonville Dollar General that investigators have called a hate crime. Three people were killed Aug. 26 before the shooter took his own life. Local faith leadersContinue Reading

Months after a judge granted a change of venue request for a man accused of fatally shooting a Daytona Beach police officer, jury selection will begin in Clay County on Tuesday in the trial of Othal Wallace. Wallace, 31, is accused of shooting Daytona Beach police Officer Jason Raynor inContinue Reading

Teachers aren’t only making lesson plans for students these days. They are digging into their own pockets for supplies they need for students and the classroom. In many cases, the district doesn’t provide supplies, so paying out of pocket is the only way to make sure the kids have whatContinue Reading

Tuesday brings a nice comfortable start. Early risers have a second morning in the mid 60 but the cooler conditions will give way to a heat wave the next several days. Highs today reach 90 followed by mid-90s for the remainder of the work week. It stays very dry untilContinue Reading

News4JAX (WJXT/WCWJ) and The Porter Firm are proud to present the fifth annual Jacksonville Image Awards. News4JAX (WJXT/WCWJ) is committed to informing and celebrating the communities we serve. The Jacksonville Image Awards were created to honor and celebrate the achievements of individuals and organizations in our local African American communitiesContinue Reading