Florida News (Page 259)

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

The News4JAX I-TEAM looked into concerns over the city of Jacksonville and JEA’s septic tank phase-out program in several neighborhoods. As the project nears completion, one family is unhappy about the way their yard looks after the construction. RELATED: I-TEAM: Jacksonville to give more money for septic tank phase outContinue Reading

It’s been over 2,000 days since Latasha Hobbs lost her son, who was shot and killed in 2017. Maurice Hobbs was fatally shot just days after his 18th birthday on Jan. 26, 2017. No arrests have been made in the case. Latasha was on her way to pick him up.Continue Reading

Now that Governor Ron DeSantis is off the campaign trail, his focus will no longer be split between running the state and running for president. Local experts weigh in on what’s next for DeSantis. RELATED: Path to the Polls: What went wrong with DeSantis’ presidential campaign? News4JAX political analyst RickContinue Reading