The 14-year-old killed one day into the New Year is someone his grandmother said she will always cherish. Micah Thomas was shot and killed in the Sherwood Forest neighborhood on New Year’s Day, marking the first homicide of the year, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. “My heart would dropContinue Reading
As the impending severe storm is expected to bring heavy winds and rains with the possibility of tornados, residents and business owners are doing what’s needed to protect their properties. Some neighborhoods in Northeast Florida are more susceptible to toppling trees, falling tree limbs and downed powerlines, which leads toContinue Reading
Federal officials are continuing their investigation into a horrifying emergency where an Alaska Airlines aircraft lost part of its fuselage minutes after takeoff. A local retired airline pilot acknowledged the big safety questions about Boeing’s latest aircraft. The Boeing 737 Max 9 is a relatively new aircraft with a listContinue Reading
Local businesses in Jacksonville were looking forward to an economic boost from what could have been a home playoff game after losing to the Titans. Some businesses made five times their normal revenue during last year’s game against the Los Angeles Chargers. There was not one glimmer of sunshine overContinue Reading
Ahead of Tuesday’s storm, local officials are bracing for the potential of downed trees, power outages and localized flooding. A Jacksonville city spokesperson said they’re not planning to activate the Emergency Operations Center, but they are monitoring the storm system and will issue reports as needed. In San Marco, mostContinue Reading
After a year of high expectations for the Jacksonville Jaguars, two superfans who have built man-caves dedicated to the home team expressed their disappointment after Sunday’s loss to the Titans that knocked the Jaguars out of the playoffs. The two men are Jon Ficther, who decorated his entire apartment tealContinue Reading
Building more affordable housing in St. Johns County is a top priority for 2024. Together, county officials and nonprofit groups are working toward solutions with efforts to incentivize workforce housing and income-restricted rental properties. On Monday, a community meeting is happening at the Classic Car Museum of St. Augustine. AContinue Reading
While Florida lawmakers are getting ready to begin work in Tallahassee as the next legislative session gets underway on Tuesday, some are calling for all members to come together and work as a government and not just for individual political parties. While this latest call is coming from Democratic groups,Continue Reading
Charges have been dropped against a former Jacksonville “Firefighter of the Year” who was arrested and accused of sexual battery in 2022. The trial for Vincent Harper was set to begin on Monday. Harper, 49, entered the public eye in 2019 after a horrific attack in an ambulance when heContinue Reading
Due to the threat of severe weather, all 12 Ware County Schools will be closed to staff and students on Tuesday, the school district announced on Monday. School districts in Glynn, Brantley and Camden counties also announced campuses will be closed due to the threat of severe weather, high winds,Continue Reading
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