A 30-year-old man jumped off a Carnival cruise ship Sunday off Florida, prompting a search by the U.S. Coast Guard, officials said. WKMG in Orlando is reporting that the Coast Guard said the man was on the Carnival Elation and went overboard about 95 miles east of Melbourne. Carnival CruiseContinue Reading
The Association of Related Churches (ARC) responded to a new federal court filing from two local pastors, who accuse the organization of masterminding a conspiracy to take over the church they founded and oust them from their roles. Stovall and Kerri Weems’ federal filing lists ARC, a non-profit church plantingContinue Reading
The Florida Board of Education has certified new standards for teaching African American history that have caused controversy. One of the biggest issues includes how teachers should handle the teaching of slavery in America. A line in the curriculum reads, “Instruction includes how slaves developed skills which, in some instances,Continue Reading
As you’ve probably noticed, The Morning Show’s Bruce Hamilton has been away from the anchor desk recently. Just over a week ago, Bruce announced he was stepping away for a while to have an important surgery. It was successful overall. Related: Morning Show anchor Bruce Hamilton undergoes 2nd heart surgeryContinue Reading
A man and a woman in their 60s were found dead Sunday in what the Clay County Sheriff’s Office believes is a murder-suicide. The sheriff’s office said the couple was found in their home on County Road 209 just south of Green Cove Springs by a family member. No otherContinue Reading
Jacksonville City Council members are set to honor a civil rights activist who died last month after a 9-month battle with cancer. Ben Frazier, who died at age 73, headed the Northside Coalition and would often speak out in protest at council meetings on many topics from Confederate monuments toContinue Reading
Click arrow above to watch live. Last Wednesday, the Florida Board of Education approved new Black History academic standards amid criticism. Teachers from across Florida objected to the changes. But, Education commissioner Manny Diaz Jr. pushed back saying the standards are developed by the Department of Education’s African American HistoryContinue Reading
Local families whose children might need new shoes for the fast-approaching school year can now register for the Kicks for the Kids giveaway August 3-5 at The Bethel Church located at 215 Bethel Baptist Street. Click This Link to Register New sneakers for children in Kindergarten to 12th grade canContinue Reading
It’s time to vote for the local senior caregiver you believe should be a Hyundai Hometown Hero. Senior caregivers are very special people. They are patient and kind while helping our Senior Citizens in times of need. How cool would it be to help one of them win a freeContinue Reading
Dr. Diana Green officially retired Monday from her position as the superintendent of Duval County Public Schools. Greene announced her decision to retire back in May and her last day on the job was June 2. Under her leadership, she helped promote a half-cent sales tax that would raise aboutContinue Reading
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