Jacksonville News (Page 81)

We’re kicking off 2024 with an “exceptional labor market” and consumer confidence is at a two-year high in Florida. At the same time, inflation has fallen nearly two-thirds from its peak and wages are above pre-pandemic levels. Bert Costa is a financial planner in Jacksonville. “Well, the latest consumer sentimentContinue Reading

The days are getting a little longer, but our time under sunny skies will come to an end.  That hasn’t stopped some of the buds from blooming.  A good root watering is coming Sunday and Monday followed by cool and windy conditions next week. Saturday is without a doubt theContinue Reading

As many as 10% of people who think they are allergic to penicillin aren’t. Local allergist Dr. Sunil Joshi explained why so many people may have the wrong information about their allergy. “So if you have a bacterial infection and you start on an antibiotic like a penicillin-based antibiotic andContinue Reading

Ah, Jacksonville. known for its beaches, trees, and of course…dreaded pollen seasons. Of the three major trees going into pollen overdrive over the next few months, oak, pine, and palm, are the culprits with oak ranking highest in our region. Last year pollen hit early because of the warm temperaturesContinue Reading

A 61-year-old man, one of two people shot Wednesday night on Interstate 4 in Volusia County, called dispatchers himself and told them he was shot in the face. As reported by Clickorlando.com, he said, “I don’t know, but I’ve just been shot. I’m on the side of the road. Driver shotContinue Reading

A Florida Highway Patrol trooper was killed Friday morning in a crash on Interstate 95 near Port St. Lucie, Clickorlando.com reported. FHP Trooper Zachary Fink died in a wreck with a semitrailer on I-95 north at Crosstown Parkway near Port St. Lucie, according to authorities. One person has been detainedContinue Reading

The remodeled Friendship Fountain will be reopening very soon. Thursday night, News4JAX captured video of workers testing the fountain — the lights, dancing water and music were spectacular! We’ve learned the attraction will reopen to the public on February 15, as part of the third Thursday Sip and Stroll eventContinue Reading

According to a new study out of the University of Michigan, Americans are feeling more upbeat about the economy this month, as inflation continues to soften. The consumer sentiment was up 13% in January, that’s the highest level since July 2021. WATCH: This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition The JanuaryContinue Reading

A Jacksonville artist is creating a special piece for the family of a soldier killed in Jordan earlier this week. United States Army Specialist Kennedy Sanders was one of three soldiers killed in a drone strike Sunday. She was 24 years old. News4JAX interviewed Jodesha Baldwin a few times before, but this wasContinue Reading