Jacksonville News (Page 444)

A helicopter crashed in an attempt to take flight Saturday afternoon in Macclenny, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The FHP report said a Schweizer Model 269C helicopter attempted to take flight around noon from the field of Emmanuel Church of God in Christ on South 8th Street when aContinue Reading

Two children and a teen were killed and several others suffered severe injuries after a Saturday morning crash on Interstate 95 in Nassau County. The Florida Highway Patrol said a car and a sports utility vehicle were driving south around 7 a.m. on I-95 near mile marker 381, close toContinue Reading

A hot and mainly dry Saturday.  We’ve seen a few showers near and along the River in St. Johns, Clay and Putnam counties.  It will be quiet and warm the rest of the night.   A slight chance of showers and storms Sunday, 20-30 percent.  Heat advisories or warnings will beContinue Reading

Several people who attended the historic inauguration for newly-sworn in Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan said witnessing history was their duty and standing behind Deegan is important to move the city forward. Those who witnessed Deegan’s transition to City Hall were there to show support and embrace a new chapter asContinue Reading

History will be made Saturday morning with the inauguration of Jacksonville’s first woman mayor. Donna Deegan was elected as the first woman to lead the River City after a heated runoff race against Republican Daniel Davis in May. Outgoing Mayor Lenny Curry left incoming mayor Deegan a letter and aContinue Reading

The heat wave is only going to intensify the next three days as highs reach the mid to upper 90s and the humidity increases. Today will be dry for most with only isolated storms west of Baker county and along the I-75 corridor. Heat could reach 100 inland across GeorgiaContinue Reading

Jacksonville is one day away from having a new mayor, meaning the pre-celebrations have commenced. Mayor-elect Donna Deegan’s inaugural weekend kicked off with a prayer breakfast. The event was followed by an evening celebration party. Hundreds of people were in attendance to celebrate Jacksonville’s soon-to-be first female mayor. Charletta SowellContinue Reading

Social media connects an 18-year-old who was rescued from a rip current to the man who saved her life. Amari Holcey was visiting the beach on Wednesday evening with her friends. It was around 7 p.m. and the waters were a little rough but that didn’t stop the group fromContinue Reading

The latest addition to join the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens has officially received a name. The cub, which was born to first-time parents, Babette and Harry, is named Banks after the zoo invited the community to participate in the “Name That Jag” fundraiser contest that cost $5 per submission —Continue Reading