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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

AC/DC’s original drummer, Collin Burgess, died at 77 years old, according to a Facebook post shared by the band Friday night. There is still no information on Burgess’ cause of death.Continue Reading

All south beach gates in St. Johns County are temporarily closed due to tidal flooding, according to county officials. Officials said an update will be made once conditions improve. All south beach gates are temporarily closed due to tidal flooding. An update will be made once conditions improve. — SJCContinue Reading

Light shower activity is moving into Nassau and Duval County this morning but none of this is expected to be severe throughout the morning. Temperatures across the area are in the low to mid 50s, a cool start. SATURDAY SEVERE: Later on, showers and thunderstorms will increase over the viewingContinue Reading

It was business as usual Friday night in St. Augustine as thousands of people were out enjoying Nights of Lights. The festivities were in full swing despite a Nor’easter forecasted to impact Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia this weekend. Usually, when a big storm hits the area, a section ofContinue Reading