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A man accused of being responsible for a string of robberies across Jacksonville appeared before a judge Thursday morning and pleaded not guilty to four counts of robbery, car theft and aggravated fleeing from police. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said Robert Herrington, 42, was behind four robberies from Tuesday, Nov.Continue Reading

The house where four University of Idaho students were killed last year is being demolished Thursday, marking an emotional step for the victims’ families and a close-knit community that was shocked and devastated by the brutal stabbings. The owner of the rental home near the university campus in Moscow, Idaho, donated itContinue Reading

With a presidential election looming next year, it’s no surprise that the national economy is a common topic for many Americans. In Florida, the focus of the financial debate in 2023 hit close to home as state leaders weighed how to fix Florida’s dual crises of affordable housing and propertyContinue Reading

The TaxSlayer Gator Bowl kicks off at noon Friday, which means drivers should expect heavy delays in downtown Jacksonville and around EverBank Stadium. The 79th Gator Bowl will see Clemson face off against the University of Kentucky. Traffic is expected to be extremely heavy, so if you plan on going,Continue Reading

New regulations for snook in Florida waters and adjacent federal waters will go into effect beginning Jan. 1, 2024, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said. These regulation changes will: Establish nine snook management regionsEstablish closed seasons as well as bag and slot limits for each management region, whichContinue Reading

The Sheltering Tree will open its cold-weather shelter on Friday and Saturday nights at the Rock Transformation Center (formerly Church on the Rock) in Flagler County not only for those who are experiencing homelessness but for anyone who is without heat. The National Weather Service is predicting temperatures in theContinue Reading

If you plan to travel Thursday, leave early — it’s expected to be the busiest day this year to travel after Christmas. Drivers will likely see some serious traffic issues, which could include backups on I-95 as travelers return home from holiday vacations. A family driving to central Florida fromContinue Reading

Nearly two-thirds of those with Alzheimer’s disease in the United States are women. Now, new research from Cleveland Clinic may shed some light on why that is. According to Jessica Caldwell, a neuropsychologist for Cleveland Clinic, they found that certain sex differences could play a role. “This study was designedContinue Reading

Today will be cloudy and cooler with afternoon showers, 20-30 percent. Rain will continue throughout the day. This morning’s lows were in the 50s. Afternoon highs will round out in the low 60s. Clearing skies and cooler temperatures will move in overnight. Hazards: Minor flooding continues along the St. MarysContinue Reading