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The Sheltering Tree will open its cold-weather shelter on Friday and Saturday nights at the Rock Transformation Center (formerly Church on the Rock) in Flagler County not only for those who are experiencing homelessness but for anyone who is without heat. The National Weather Service is predicting temperatures in theContinue Reading

New regulations for snook in Florida waters and adjacent federal waters will go into effect beginning Jan. 1, 2024, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said. These regulation changes will: Establish nine snook management regionsEstablish closed seasons as well as bag and slot limits for each management region, whichContinue Reading

If you plan to travel Thursday, leave early — it’s expected to be the busiest day this year to travel after Christmas. Drivers will likely see some serious traffic issues, which could include backups on I-95 as travelers return home from holiday vacations. A family driving to central Florida fromContinue Reading

Nearly two-thirds of those with Alzheimer’s disease in the United States are women. Now, new research from Cleveland Clinic may shed some light on why that is. According to Jessica Caldwell, a neuropsychologist for Cleveland Clinic, they found that certain sex differences could play a role. “This study was designedContinue Reading

Today will be cloudy and cooler with afternoon showers, 20-30 percent. Rain will continue throughout the day. This morning’s lows were in the 50s. Afternoon highs will round out in the low 60s. Clearing skies and cooler temperatures will move in overnight. Hazards: Minor flooding continues along the St. MarysContinue Reading

Wednesday closed the chapter on a years-long battle to remove a Confederate monument from Jacksonville’s Springfield Park — an action that was met with much praise and scrutiny with critics saying the monument was a symbol of oppression and supporters saying it was an important piece of history. Now, thatContinue Reading

A father and a mother were shot while driving with their small children on a Brunswick highway on Tuesday afternoon, the Glynn County Police Department said. According to police, the family of four was traveling north on Highway 17, near the area of the port. The man told police thatContinue Reading

A Clay County Sheriff’s Office deputy was charged with domestic battery as the result of an incident at his home early Tuesday morning. Deputy Matthew Powell got into a physical altercation with an unnamed woman, pushed her several times, and took a swing at her, leaving her with an armContinue Reading

Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan said it was no secret the Confederate monument in Springfield Park was going to come down at some point. She said on Wednesday she decided the time between Christmas and New Year’s Day was the best time to make it happen and follow through on oneContinue Reading