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For Tuesday’s edition of “Vote 2024: Path to the Polls,” I will be joined by News4JAX political analyst Rick Mullaney, director of the Jacksonville University Public Policy Institute. In my latest candid conversation with a local political expert, there is plenty to discuss, particularly about how age is becoming moreContinue Reading

The Weather Authority is currently tracking cloudy skies with areas of light rain over southeast Georgia.  A cold front, currently near Valdosta, GA, will move through our area from around 5 p.m. through 8 p.m.  It’s a short period of time where a lot can happen.  Isolated strong to severeContinue Reading

If you’re looking for a date this upcoming Valentine’s Day, the Jacksonville Humane Society has a paw-some opportunity for you. The animal shelter will be offering a blind date matchmaking service to potential adopters on Wednesday. According to JHS, adopters will be connected with dogs they may not have considered,Continue Reading

JEA executives received substantial pay raises late last year including the public utility’s CEO Jay Stowe whose salary jumped over $75,000 (12.7%) to $669,510. News4JAX obtained a breakdown of all the salary increases that showed executives got raises between 6% and 23%. JEA’s Chief External Affairs Officer and Chief StrategyContinue Reading

The FBI Atlanta Division is warning the community about a telephone scam related to jury duty that is targeting not only Georgians but people across the nation. According to the FBI, the caller impersonates a law enforcement officer or officer of the court claiming the victim missed jury duty. Then,Continue Reading

With fatal car accidents increasing nationwide, Forbes Advisor conducted a study to identify the cities where drivers engage in “the most hazardous behavior that threatens public safety.” Albuquerque, New Mexico was ranked number 1. And one Florida city made it to the top 10: Tampa. But Jacksonville is not tooContinue Reading

Two parks in Camden County will temporarily close due to repairs, according to the Camden County Facilities Maintenance Department. According to the county, crews will first be replacing timbers from the parking lot to the first landing on the dock at the Harriett’s Bluff Boat Ramp in central Camden County.Continue Reading

President Joe Biden will deliver remarks at the National Association of Counties Legislative Conference Monday at 11:15 a.m. Press play above to watch live The National Association of Counties (NACo) Legislative Conference brings together thousands of elected and appointed county officials to address federal policy issues that impact counties andContinue Reading

Today will be breezy and warm reaching 80 with SW winds 15-25 mph. Showers and thunderstorms are expected later this afternoon and early evening. Scattered showers begin after 2-3 pm with a line of storms arriving early this evening. Rain will be ending around 9 pm. Some storms will bringContinue Reading