Jacksonville News (Page 71)

A woman told the police that the three teens accused of stealing guns from her Mandarin home broke into her closet that’s equipped with a fingerprint-locking system. RELATED: Enhanced security at Mandarin Middle, Atlantic Coast High after 3 teens accused of stealing 5 guns from house News4JAX Crime Analyst TomContinue Reading

McDonald’s CEO promised more affordable menu items after backlash on social media caught his attention amid the outrage over inflation. “But $16,” a man said in a TikTok video. “$16 for a burger, large fries, and drink, that’s just crazy.” In another viral video, a person said they paid $7Continue Reading

Tia Whittaker, 21, is stationed at Naval Station Mayport. She has spent months out at sea and said being in the Navy gave her a confidence she didn’t know she had. “When I joined, it wasn’t exactly what I thought it would be. But then I ended up learning toContinue Reading

News4JAX viewer Robyn L. shared photos with News4JAX of Toby Keith performing at the Clay County Fair in 1995. Robyn shared the pictures after hearing of Keith’s passing. The country singer-songwriter, who was battling stomach cancer, passed peacefully on Monday surrounded by his family. Related: Country singer-songwriter Toby Keith hasContinue Reading

New data from the Federal Reserve of New York suggests Americans battling inflation use their credit cards more than ever. RELATED: CBO projects a $188 billion decrease in this year’s federal budget deficit, but debt would then grow The Federal Reserve reported that credit card debt has climbed to aContinue Reading

Students at a local middle school are learning more about the field of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) thanks to a partnership with CSX. It’s part of a program called “Innovation Day” where students at Twin Lakes Academy learn from professionals. “It’s important because we need to spark the mindsContinue Reading

Open Window Weather, Celebrate it like a Holiday Are you thinking of warmer days?  Maybe some open window weather, flip flops and something cold and frosty in your hands?  That does sound good and it’s part of your weekend forecast.  That’s right, warmer highs and light wind are less thanContinue Reading

New federal standards for child car seats took effect Monday to address side-impact crash tests, minimum child weight labels, school bus-specific restraint requirements and more. The long-awaited upgrades by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) will make car seats easier to use for caregivers and provide greater protection toContinue Reading

Secretary Mayorkas will participate in the National Football League’s press conference on the safety and security of employees, players, and fans during Super Bowl LVIII at the Super Bowl Media Center; United States Secret Service (USSS) Special Agent in Charge of the Secret Service’s Las Vegas Field Office Karon RansomContinue Reading