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The state average for gas prices in Florida rose nearly 30 cents per gallon during the past two weeks, and the record-breaking heat is partially to blame by causing refinery outages along the Gulf Coast, according to AAA. Duval County’s average gas price on Monday was $3.64 per gallon, inContinue Reading

The Lake City Police Department is mourning the loss of a retired K-9 officer. “Max” retired on Feb. 21, 2021, after serving 18 months with LCPD. Max spent his 2½ years of retirement with his handler, Officer Ryan Collins, and Collins’ family before he passed away suddenly on Sunday. “MaxContinue Reading

The city of Jacksonville’s newest addition to the 30-mile-long Emerald Trail will be Artist Walk park on the west side of Riverside Avenue under the Fuller Warren Bridge. The $3.5 million investment is expected to boost the area and support the popular Riverside Arts Market — a weekly staple inContinue Reading

Good Monday Morning! Today, we will start in the 70′s and make it into the 90′s. We will have heat index temperatures in the triple digits, and rain and storms returning this afternoon. Some storms could be severe, with accompanying wind gusts and heavy downpours. Don’t put the umbrella upContinue Reading

Planning for a hurricane means high-stakes decisions must be made quickly, especially when you’re the person or organization responsible for people’s lives and preparedness. “The aspects of planning for hurricanes, it carries over into so many other hazards,” said Kevin Peters, Leon County’s Emergency Management Director. The consequences of failingContinue Reading

A man was killed, and a woman was seriously injured Sunday night on Union Street, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said. When deputies responded to the scene around 9:40 p.m. they found a man with several gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene. A woman was also suffering fromContinue Reading

Lake Asbury residents might finally be in for some relief after a construction project that brought plenty of frustration is expected to be completed Sunday night. Construction on Sandridge Road was expected to conclude on Sunday at 11 p.m. Residents complained about the Clay County road project because it limitedContinue Reading

A woman was just seconds away from possibly being struck by a lightning bolt that came close to hitting her Interlachen home Friday. That’s according to the woman’s daughter-in-law, Missy White. White said the family is still in shock after the near encounter. White’s mother-in-law was grabbing her mail andContinue Reading

A local church is giving back to one of Jacksonville’s most vulnerable communities. Bethel Church hosted a Body and Soul event to help people experiencing homelessness get back on their feet. Jason Smith got to experience a treatment today that some people take for granted, a fresh haircut. “It feelsContinue Reading