Jacksonville News (Page 354)

Tonight:  Cloudy with tropical rain bands, some locally heavy.  The wind will start picking up late tonight with gusts around 15 to 20 mph, especially along I-75.  Isolated thunderstorms will be possible across northeast Florida. Wednesday:  Tropical Impacts!  Tropical Storm and Hurricane force wind gusts will be possible near andContinue Reading

Voluntary evacuations are underway in Putnam County ahead of Hurricane Idalia, which is expected to make landfall Wednesday morning as a Category 3 storm. Those evacuations are only for people living in low-lying areas. Dunns Creek is one of those areas where flooding is always expected during a storm. AContinue Reading

As a major hurricane, Idalia not only threatens the lives of Floridians but also the progress of Florida’s property insurance market that was already in crisis. Even though insurance experts said significant gains have been made since a special session to address skyrocketing premiums, they also said Hurricane Idalia couldContinue Reading

Local politicians are calling out Governor Ron DeSantis following the shooting that left three people dead, because they were Black. It’s difficult to connect one person’s actions to another person’s violence, but professors who collect hate crime data say there are examples of political rhetoric inflaming or resulting in tragediesContinue Reading

As the community continues to grieve after a racist shooting spree at a Jacksonville Dollar General Saturday, the 911 call the gunman’s father made that day is revealing new details about his son. The victims are 52-year-old Angela Carr, described as a loving mother who was at work as anContinue Reading

Hurricane Idalia continues to intensify in the Gulf, with a landfall likely in the Big Bend area early Wednesday. For this evening, scattered showers and storms will be possible, with a rain band possible late this evening. Temps this evening will be in the 70s. As Idalia moves closer, rainContinue Reading

If you plan to evacuate due to Hurricane Idalia, U-Haul is offering 30 days of free storage if you need to store any belongings. The company is offering self-storage and U-Box container usage at 54 facilities across Florida. “The National Hurricane Center is warning residents to prepare for strong stormContinue Reading

Hurricane Idalia is expected to make landfall Wednesday on Florida’s Gulf Coast as a Category 3 storm. The potential hazards for Southeast Georgia at this time may include sustained strong wind, downed trees, loss of power, and an increasing threat of tornadoes. Southeast Georgia could see high impacts from theContinue Reading

JEA will hold a media briefing on Tuesday, August 29, 2023, after the JEA Board Meeting. Press the play button above to watch live.Continue Reading