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Saturday was a day of celebration for author Brittany Jones after she officially launched her first book of a children’s book series. Jones hosted a special event at Malachi’s Ice Cream in Riverside to officially launch her first book of the series called “Mike The Friendly Firefighter.” In this series,Continue Reading

As the storm continues to push into our area, St. Johns County Officials are asking residents to remain safe and avoid coastal areas if possible. To try and keep everyone safe, the county closed beach driving to the public until Sunday due to tidal flooding. They’re also worried this stormContinue Reading

A 47-year-old man from Palm Coast has been found guilty of stalking and soliciting sex from a juvenile, according to the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office. Jerome Malerba was arrested in December 2022 after deputies were notified of inappropriate behavior involving him and a juvenile victim in November of that sameContinue Reading

A soggy Saturday night and Sunday morning on tap. Areas of light rainfall will continue to spread over northeast Florida and southeast Georgia tonight. Rain will progressively get heavier through the overnight hours with the thunderstorm threat increasing just before sunrise Sunday. Increasing wind through the night with the southeastContinue Reading

Thousands of people honored veterans who are laid to rest at the Jacksonville National Cemetery on Saturday morning at the Wreaths Across America event. Don Spann, a US Navy veteran attended the event to honor the wife of a dear friend and her son, who is laid to rest nextContinue Reading

A 22-year-old man from Jacksonville died Saturday afternoon after striking the guardrail on State Road 9B at Peyton Parkway in St. Johns County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. According to the FHP report, the motorcyclist was traveling southbound when his motorcycle traveled off the roadway as it was enteringContinue Reading

With 2024 just a few weeks away, and the Florida presidential primary coming up in March, Duval County voters will have more options for early voting in the upcoming election year. Tuesday night, the Jacksonville City Council approved an expanded slate of early voting locations, along with setting dates andContinue Reading

Family and friends said their last goodbyes to a Jacksonville mother and her 1-year-old son who were killed while on vacation in Tennessee in November. Anna Rodriguez and Jonathan, who was only 1 year old, were hit by a suspected drunk driver while walking in a popular tourist area inContinue Reading

Fernandina Beach City Manager Ty Ross resigned from his position Friday, according to city officials. Fernandina Beach City Manager Ty Ross, after due consideration, resigned from the City’s employ, effective Friday December 15, 2023. The City Commission has since appointed Deputy City Manager/Engineer Charles L. George, P.E., as interim, effectiveContinue Reading