The police shooting of a man who tried to enter a Jacksonville elementary school wielding an ax in October 2022 has been ruled justifiable, according to the State Attorney’s Office. Eric Hurley, 37, was shot multiple times by a Duval County School Police officer after he confronted Hurley when heContinue Reading
The 2023 Florida Sports Hall of Fame (FSHF) class of 2023 was celebrated and enshrined recently with two signature events to commemorate their sports acumen on and off the field. To kick-off the celebrations, the Jacksonville Jaguars hosted a ‘Party with the Stars ‘evening soiree inside TIAA Bank Field GallagherContinue Reading
The Mayo Clinic collaborated with Northeast Florida’s Sisters Network for the 15th annual ‘Sisters Network Northeast Florida’s Breast Health Symposium.’ The local chapter is an affiliate of the national ‘Sisters Network., Inc. a a non profit dedicated to address the breast health needs of African American women. Held at theContinue Reading
The second annual ‘Whiskey, Wine & Wildlife,’ (WWW) event combined crafted spirits, beverages and food tastings from local culinary chefs. Included on the agenda was the jazz brunch and showcase of sea turtles to alligators! This year’s festival helped raise approximately $17k for Vilano Beach Main Street and approximately $2k forContinue Reading
In a heartwarming surprise event at Ridgeview High School on Wednesday, News4JAX presented Master Chief Petty Officer (MCPO) Sha’Reff Rashad with the prestigious title of Hyundai Hometown Hero. The unsuspecting MCPO, renowned for his dedication to his country and community, was further delighted when he was informed that he wouldContinue Reading
In this episode of First Coast Gems, we take you to 5 Points Farm to give you an inside look into how aeroponic farming works and why it might be a great option for you and your family. Thurman Picarelli and Chloe Mallinson, both in charge of social media managementContinue Reading
Thousands flocked to historic Springfield Preservation and Revitalization (SPAR) for the annual Porchfest showcase of the areas historic homes while celebrating the arts. Each year the event connects neighbors, families, friends and business owners for a day of engagement and urban renewal to eat, meet and greet via food trucks,Continue Reading
Haraka “Nikki” Carswell received the Sallye B. Mathis Community Service Award shown with NAACP Executive Leadership team member. The Jacksonville Branch of the National Association for the Advancement Colored People (NAACP) recently hosted its 58th Annual Freedom Fund Luncheon and Awards Ceremony, celebrating its first in-person gathering since the pandemic.Continue Reading
The Electric Vehicle Research Pilot will analyze electric vehicle charging trends to help prepare Northeast Florida’s electricity infrastructure for the new expected load from EVs. JACKSONVILLE [Oct. 2023] – Optiwatt, a San Francisco-based home energy analytics platform, announced a partnership with local utility JEA and the national Electric Power ResearchContinue Reading
As the clouds clear this morning, mostly sunny skies will prevail into the afternoon with warmer temperatures that may be record breaking in the low to mid 80s tomorrow. Our normal temperature is 74F in Jacksonville and the record temperature for Nov 10th is 84 set back in 2002. OvernightContinue Reading
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