Florida News (Page 179)

Ok, so in other parts of the U.S., trees typically will not produce pollen until we get to the early Spring season, but for Florida, that’s a very different story! Specifically, right here in Jacksonville, our trees begin shedding a ton of pollen as early as February. Florida is obviouslyContinue Reading

Don’t think you will be able to escape this weekend’s rain by heading south of Jacksonville. Our wet weather will be heavier in central Florida as a Gulf system threatens to drench the state. This downpour could dampen outdoor plans, lead to flooding, and potentially impact the Daytona 500 ifContinue Reading

Nearly two years after former JEA executives Aaron Zahn and Ryan Wannemacher were indicted, jury selection began Thursday for their upcoming federal trial. Zahn, the utility’s former CEO, and Wannemacher, his former chief financial officer, are charged with conspiracy and wire fraud in connection to a proposed bonus plan thatContinue Reading

As authorities are still trying to find out who was behind the latest mass shooting that unfolded Wednesday at the Chiefs’ Super Bowl Celebration, concerns over gun control and overall public safety have reemerged. The shooting in Kansas City injured 21 people, including at least eight children, and killed aContinue Reading

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday morning is set to make an education-related announcement in Orlando. DeSantis will be joined by Florida Department of Education Commissioner Manny Diaz Jr. at the University of Central Florida Cancer Center. You can watch live by clicking the video player above around 10 a.m.Continue Reading

Today is a great day to hit the beach, or tee it up at your local golf course! Into Friday night, things change and I want to make sure you are prepared. Before I get into this, make sure you download the Weather Authority App so you can stay upContinue Reading

The timing couldn’t be better for a new Black History Tour app in St. Augustine. The new innovative tool created by Visit St. Augustine launches during Black History Month. “I think it’s a tremendous boost to Black history in St. Augustine in terms of not just being able to lookContinue Reading

New AAA research found that systems designed to automatically emergency brake when a vehicle is backing up “are not foolproof.” The technology is designed to keep drivers from backing into pedestrians or approaching vehicles. AAA studied four vehicles that combine Reverse Automatic Emergency Braking (Reverse AEB) and rear cross-traffic mitigation.Continue Reading

The first day of spring isn’t technically until next month, but we’re already entering the spring home buying and selling season. Home sales don’t typically start rising until March and April, but now is when people start making their moves, and there are some things you need to know ifContinue Reading