Jacksonville News (Page 384)

Students are returning to the classroom as the area’s heat wave continues. Clay County School District officials have plans in place to keep students and teachers cool and healthy. Students will have very limited time outside if they even come out in the heat for activities like recess. If theyContinue Reading

A man was found with a gunshot wound Thursday morning in a car on Lem Turner Road on Jacksonville’s Northside, police said. Paramedics rushed him to the hospital but he died from his injuries. According to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, gunfire was reported in the area of Lem Turner RoadContinue Reading

One person died Thursday in a fiery crash on the Buckman Bridge, according to the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department. The crash happened in the northbound lanes and caused the car to catch fire. Traffic was slow-moving in the area around 11:15 a.m. We are working to learn more informationContinue Reading

It’s not every day someone turns 106 years old! Mrs. Eloise West, a beloved member of the Jacksonville community, marked an extraordinary milestone on Thursday. West was born on Aug. 10, 1917, and has witnessed over a century of history. She grew up in Jacksonville, then she moved to Connecticut,Continue Reading

The popular actor and comedian Chris Tucker announced his first comedy tour in a decade. “The Legend Tour 2023″ visits 30 cities this Fall, including two stops in Florida. Tucker will be in Jacksonville on Nov. 14 and Orlando on Nov. 15. The Jacksonville show will be held at theContinue Reading

Prepare to climb down the rabbit hole during this immersive, topsy-turvy cocktail adventure! A magical Alice In Wonderland cocktail experience is popping up in Jacksonville for a limited time from Aug. 31 to Oct. 12. “Indulge in an interactive tea party like no other, designed for those who possess anContinue Reading

Summer is still very much alive and well given it is August, but environmentalists are hoping it’s a more tame month than July was in terms of hot temperatures. Globally, July was reportedly the warmest month on record ever, and much of the country was affected by abnormally high temperatures.Continue Reading

Students across 10 Northeast Florida counties are all heading back to school on Thursday, along with Ware County in Southeast Georgia. With the start of the school year, quite a few new policy changes are taking effect in Florida. A number of the changes were met with criticism. That includesContinue Reading

Clay County students head back to school Thursday and their teachers will have a new tool to alert police, students and staff about any crisis on campus this year. It’s called Signal Alert For Education, or “SAFE.” It’s a small device teachers can attach to a lanyard and wear aroundContinue Reading