Florida News (Page 347)

As Jacksonville celebrates the new year, some are now questioning why instead of fireworks, gunfire rang out in one Westside neighborhood. A woman said a bullet came through her window and almost hit her and a friend. They were inside watching the fireworks on TV when a bullet all ofContinue Reading

Two house fires overnight were sparked after used fireworks were left in trash cans near the homes, according to the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department. A third fire that was reported just before 2 a.m. on Monday at The Element at River Pointe apartments on Harts Road left one personContinue Reading

After taking time to consider testimony from a Dec. 22 mental competency hearing, Judge R. Lee Smith found an 18-year-old from Guatemala not competent for prosecution in the death of a St. Johns County deputy. Smith ordered Vergilio Aguilar-Mendez to be given treatment while in custody. In their argument thatContinue Reading

Identity theft is becoming the most common theft in the country with almost half of Americans affected, according to Debt.com. Americans are buying and paying more bills online than ever before, which is helping scammers who are looking to steal your identity. “I think more and more people become comfortableContinue Reading

Many people vow to exercise more and eat healthier in 2024, but are you looking at your mental health too? From tragedies in our community to war across the world, bad news can take a toll on us. We’re all human and human suffering isn’t easy to watch. Psychologists sayContinue Reading

Carolina Panthers linebacker Marquis Haynes, a sixth-year pro who grew up in Jacksonville, was carted off the field in the third quarter with a concussion in Sunday’s game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. He was taken to a hospital for further testing and did not fly home with the team. NBCContinue Reading

Duval County Public Schools will host two “School Showcase Saturdays” as parents begin enrolling students in kindergarten, magnet, VPK and other programs. Enrollment season for the district begins Monday with some important dates to remember: Kindergarten enrollment opens Jan. 1.Visit the DCPS Enrollment Webpage for easy instructions.Applications for Magnet, Special Transfer Option,Continue Reading

Deck The Chairs organizers said despite multiple days impacted by weather, the free holiday display event drew record crowds for its 11th season in Jacksonville Beach. More than 58 lifeguard chairs were decorated by small businesses and nonprofits, including 18 chairs decorated by local middle and high school art programs,Continue Reading

Hundreds of Northeast Florida residents embraced the (relative) cold Monday morning for the annual Jan. 1 “polar plunge” in Jacksonville Beach. It felt like 44 degrees at the beaches this morning, and the water temperature was about 59 degrees — which took the “polar” out of the plunge a bit,Continue Reading