Florida News (Page 270)

We’re continuing our series on Severe Weather Awareness Week to help you understand the weather phenomena that affect us here in Florida. Wednesday’s focus is on Thunderstorms and Tornadoes. Thunderstorms are closely linked to our Day 1 topic: Lightning. Fun fact: you can’t have thunder without lightning, so if you’reContinue Reading

Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters said Wednesday a JSO officer has resigned after he was arrested and accused of two counts of offenses against computer users, a third-degree felony. Christopher Barr is accused of using protected databases while he was an employee to access and disseminate law enforcement information to unauthorizedContinue Reading

A 72-year-old man was seriously injured on Tuesday when a train engine towing multiple cars collided with his SUV, which was parked on a Clay County railroad track. The collision happened at 10:15 p.m. Tuesday right off Allen Lane in Orange Park. The driver, who is from Orange Park, wasContinue Reading

A bill designed to crack down on illegal street racing in Florida is one step closer to a vote on the Senate floor. Since early last year, News4JAX has been covering the ongoing issues surrounding these so-called “street takeovers.” The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office has already gone after some of theseContinue Reading

A man charged with first-degree murder in the September 2020 shooting of his 22-year-old girlfriend at a Jacksonville Amazon center was convicted Tuesday after the jury deliberated for just 20 minutes. Daisean Biffle’s fatal shooting of Ebony Nicholas was caught on surveillance video at the Amazon center on Pecan ParkContinue Reading

Local furry friends and their owners in need are set to receive $1.1 million worth of veterinary relief. First Coast No More Homeless Pets is receiving the more than a million dollar grant from PetSmart Charities over the next three years. The hope is that the money will make veterinaryContinue Reading

A local cooking school aimed at teaching children how to choose and create healthier meals is our latest Fresh Find. Each week, we team up with Blue Zones Project Jacksonville to find fresh and local options. At Tamika’s School of Epicure, they’re promoting a healthier lifestyle early. Owner Tamika WolfeContinue Reading

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday is set to hold a news conference in Fort Pierce. DeSantis will be joined by Florida Commerce Secretary Alex Kelly at Indian River State College. You can watch the news conference live around 10 a.m. by clicking the video player above.Continue Reading

Did you walk outside, and immediatly walk back in- turn the heat on- and get your big coat? Me too! WOW- it’s a chilly start to the morning. Dry air is over us here in Jacksonville, and so are below normal temperatures! Highs today will round out at or nearContinue Reading