Florida News (Page 322)

Homelessness is a growing problem in Florida. With one of the largest populations of unhoused residents in the nation, second only to California, the state saw an increase last year of nearly 5,000 in the number of those without homes. For additional perspective, the United States Department of Housing andContinue Reading

Jacksonville’s City Council will meet Wednesday night after canceling Tuesday night’s meeting because of the weather. Public hearings are planned on three big talkers. Riverwalk drinking One would allow drinking alcohol along the downtown Riverwalk. If approved, people could drink and hang out along the North and South banks ofContinue Reading

The Bartram Park area saw some of the worst damage from strong winds Tuesday that knocked down trees and damaged fences and properties, particularly in the Greenbrier subdivision. There was also extensive damage to properties in Neptune Beach, and at least one large tree toppled on Losco Road in Mandarin.Continue Reading

Florida lawmakers will be pushing this session to keep children younger than 16 years old off social media. Bills are being considered in the House and Senate that would require social media companies to verify a user’s age. Lawmakers say something needs to be done to combat what they sayContinue Reading

With the severe weather behind us, we’ll see plenty of sunshine today. The cold air dropped in overnight behind the cold front, and along with breezy conditions, temperatures will start in the 40s. Highs Wednesday will stay in the upper 50s under clear skies. Tonight: Temperatures will continue to fallContinue Reading

One man was killed and another was injured during a fight late Tuesday night in the Golden Glades area off Hodges Boulevard, police said. Officers were called to Macapa Road, which is north of Beach Boulevard, around 11:15 p.m. and found one man with non-life-threatening injuries. He was taken toContinue Reading

Residents in the Greenbrier at Bartram Park subdivision are cleaning up what was left behind after heavy winds and rain swept through the neighborhood, knocking down trees and light poles. Although it’s unclear if the damage was caused by a tornado or straight-lined winds, residents said they could hear theContinue Reading

The heavy rains and strong winds brought in by a storm that swept across Northeast Florida caused issues for travelers trying to fly in and out of the River City. At the Jacksonville International Airport, 24 of 40 departing flights were delayed Tuesday with three ultimately becoming canceled. Emma CargileContinue Reading

Several school districts throughout Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia announced temporary closures in an abundance of caution for the impending threat of severe weather that was forecast to bring strong winds and heavy rains on Tuesday. The following counties have confirmed normal school operations will continue on Wednesday, Jan. 10:Continue Reading