Jacksonville News (Page 439)

With the pressures of the pandemic, inflation, food costs, and lack of childcare, a record 60 million Americans are now living under one roof with their parents and grandkids. The number has quadrupled since the 70s and it’s expected to go even higher as the boomers age and become widowed.Continue Reading

A 4-year-old boy has died after drowning in a pond in the Spring Park neighborhood. According to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, it happened around 7:30 p.m. on Gerard Avenue. Police say family members removed the child from the pond. The child was taken to a local hospital, but unfortunately didContinue Reading

St. Johns County Fire Rescue and Marine Rescue had a busy Sunday as crews had to help out multiple swimmers on the beach because of strong rip currents. This comes after two people were rushed to the hospital in critical condition at Mickler’s Beach on Saturday. Capt. Rob Emahiser withContinue Reading

A family is searching for answers after their loved one was killed Thursday in Northwest Jacksonville. Quynn Robinson was found shot dead on West 45th Street in a car. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said it’s possible the 34-year-old was shot and kept driving so it’s unclear where the shooting tookContinue Reading

Residents across Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia are ready to celebrate Independence Day with food, fun, fanfare — and, of course, fireworks. RELATED: Where storms could impact July 4th fireworks shows | We’ve got a list of where you can find a fireworks display near you Tuesday night. As weContinue Reading

The Georgia Supreme Court has reinstated the death sentence for a man who murdered a 6-year-old Brunswick boy in over two years ago. The body of Christopher Barrios was found a week after he disappeared in March 2007. David Edenfield along with his wife and son were arrested in theContinue Reading

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a person was found dead on West 7th Street. When officers arrived, they found a man in his mid-30s suffering from multiple injuries. It’s unclear how the man was injured. JFRD pronounced the man dead at the scene. The person has yet toContinue Reading

Diver sober or get pulled over. That’s the motto that the Florida Highway Patrol and other law enforcement agencies are enforcing to keep drivers safe as people celebrate the Fourth of July weekend. FHP DUI Wolfpack was out at the beaches with the Jacksonville Beach Police and Neptune Beach PoliceContinue Reading

Saturday marked the start of two sales tax holidays that allow people to t save big on household appliances. Washers, dryers, gas ranges and cooktops and even refrigerators are big-ticket items that eligible for tax-free savings. Under the Energy Star Sales Tax Holiday, washing machines, clothes dryers and water heatersContinue Reading