Jacksonville News (Page 96)

The first full moon of 2024 will light up the night sky on Thursday. On Thursday, Jan. 25, sky-gazers can look up into the night sky at the full moon of January known as the “Wolf Moon.” January’s Full Moon is known as the Wolf Moon from the “packs ofContinue Reading

It is no secret that affordable housing is one of the biggest problems Floridians are currently facing. In fact, it is now being called — a “crisis.” Hundreds of people are currently on the waitlist for affordable and/or low-income housing in Duval County, and some of them say they haveContinue Reading

Now there are two: Donald Trump and Nikki Hayley. The question is, with Ron DeSantis out of the race, who benefits? On the latest edition of Vote 2024: Path to the Polls Bruce Hamilton and News4JAX Political Analyst and Head of the Jacksonville University Public Policy Institute Rick Mullaney lookContinue Reading

Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis are hosting the Ringing of the Bell Ceremony to honor Florida’s fallen firefighters. During the ceremony, 16 fallen firefighters over several years will be honored as their names are inscribed on the Florida Fallen Firefighter Memorial in the Capitol Courtyard. Press play above to watch the ceremony liveContinue Reading

A 39-year-old man driving a motorcycle died after hitting two cars on Blanding Boulevard in Clay County Monday evening, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. FHP said the motorcyclist was driving southbound on State Road 21, also known as Blanding Boulevard, when he attempted to pass other traffic ahead inContinue Reading

Dozens of Jacksonville crime victims and their families are making their way to the state capitol rallying for legislation that helps survivors and victims of violent crimes. They’re headed to Survivor Speaks Florida rally in Tallahassee — where they’ll be joining more than 400 crime survivors and their families —Continue Reading

More than 795,000 people will suffer a stroke this year. That’s one every 40 seconds. Every three minutes someone dies of it. Knowing the signs of stroke could save your life. But did you know the signs are different between men and women? Knowing what to watch out for couldContinue Reading

As you wake up this morning, you’ll walk outside and be pleasantly surprised…err, I say pleasantly surprised- because i’m assuming as a Floridian, you prefer more mild temperatures- and we’ve got em! A southeasterly flow brings the possibility of rain to our area as it stays in place today. You canContinue Reading

The St. Augustine City Commission met Monday to discuss a plan to bring an iconic carousel that was dismantled in Davenport Park back to the area. It’s been nearly five years since the J & S Carousel was up and running at the park at San Marco and San CarlosContinue Reading