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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

After repairs and delays forced it to remain closed for roughly three years, the new and improved Friendship Fountain is set to officially reopen Thursday night. The city of Jacksonville announced the unveiling will take place during the city’s “Sip and Stroll” event on the Southbank. If you’re one ofContinue Reading

The recent arrest of an 82-year-old man facing a capital sexual assault on children charge in Putnam County has led to the search for more potential victims. Gilbert Del Castillo-Espana was caught on bodycam video resisting Putnam County deputies after they arrived at his home to arrest him. The allegedContinue Reading

Nearly two years after they were indicted, former JEA executives Aaron Zahn and Ryan Wannemacher are now one day away from the start of jury selection for their upcoming federal trial. Zahn, the utility’s former CEO, and Wannemacher, his former chief financial officer, are charged with conspiracy and wire fraudContinue Reading

We’ve told you about the Jacksonville-based Navy ships, helicopters and crews involved in combat operations over the past year. And, as the US Navy continues to serve in the Red Sea, engaging with Iranian-backed Houthi missiles and drones, we wanted to take a closer look at the Jacksonville-based assets involved.Continue Reading

A new app by Visit St. Augustine and Florida Historic Coast allows you to interactively immerse yourself in St. Augustine’s rich Black history that spans over 450 years. RELATED: Black History Month Cheyenne Koth-Leahy is a writer and historian for Visit St. Augustine and she was part of the teamContinue Reading

Greg Blais, president of the company that built RISE Doro, said in his 29 years in development, he’s never had a situation like what unfolded last month when his $60 million apartment complex caught fire and was destroyed just days before it was set to open in downtown Jacksonville. Now BlaisContinue Reading