Florida News (Page 346)

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is investigating what led to the shooting death of a man at a Westside mobile park on Thursday. JSO said around 1 p.m. a man in his 40s was found suffering from at least one gunshot wound at the Three Seasons Mobile Home Village on CollinsContinue Reading

Clearing skies and much colder temperatures are on the way. This round of the winter chill will continue through the start of the New Year then turning cool and damp. These conditions sound great for a cozy fire, but if this is the first time you are using the fireplaceContinue Reading

Police across the country are on high alert for New Year’s Eve celebrations amid heightened tensions in the Middle East and an increased terror alert. New York City’s mayor said there will be extra security for the ball drop in Times Square. And closer to home in Jacksonville, leaders areContinue Reading

All the leaves ARE brown and the skies are GRAY!  Those Laurel Canyon hippies could paint a weather picture with their words.  Grab an umbrella if you are going for a walk on this winter’s day.  Scattered showers will continue through around sunset followed by clearing skies and colder temperatures. Continue Reading

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Florida attracts a lot of visitors each winter, and not all are human. Ocearch is tracking several sharks off the coast of Northeast Florida. Right now, a 1,400-pound great white shark is swimming about 50 miles off the coast. It’s a 13-foot-long adult male named Breton. MORE: OCEARCH finishes latestContinue Reading

Charles Scriven, the first Black officer in Jacksonville to advance to the level of chief, died on Christmas Day, his family said. The Jacksonville Brotherhood of Police Officers shared its condolences on Tuesday. “We are saddened to hear of the passing of retired Chief Charles Scriven. He made such aContinue Reading

Because of the low temperatures forecast for Friday and Saturday, the City Rescue Mission is increasing its overnight capacity for those who need shelter. CRM is also extending its hours, allowing those who need shelter to remain in the mission until the temperature warms above 40 degrees. “We will notContinue Reading

Happy Happy almost New Year! EVERY New Year’s Eve, I make myself fill out the PROUST Questionnaire. I learned about this when I was living in Manhattan for the first time almost 14 years ago, and I went to the Public Library! I bought the PROUST Questionnaire in the giftContinue Reading