A 23-year-old driver was killed Sunday night when his pickup truck crossed into the oncoming lanes on Waldo Road and hit another pickup, the Florida Highway Patrol said. The crash was reported just before 6 p.m. on State Road 24 (Waldo Road), south of Northeast 55th Terrace, troopers said. FHPContinue Reading
According to the American Diabetes Association, 11.6% of Floridians have diabetes compared to the national average of 9.4%. And hundreds of thousands of people in Florida have diabetes and don’t know it. People diagnosed with diabetes have more than twice the average medical costs than people without the condition. WeContinue Reading
Jacksonville City Council is set to hold a joint meeting Monday morning with the Duval County School Board. On the agenda is a long list of topics, including literacy (Read USA) as well as school safety and an update on the superintendent search. You can watch the meeting live byContinue Reading
By: Lequita Brooks, LCSW, MSW/The Social Work Incubator – If you are on social media, you have seen thousands of pictures, posts, and reels of Homecoming at HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities). They are lit. Music, food, dancing, and pure joy in community with others that have at least oneContinue Reading
By Bobby R. Henry, Sr., A Message From The Publisher – www.thewestsidegazette.com Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9 ESV As we approach the celebration of VeteransContinue Reading
Today stays cloudy with increasing NE winds 25-30 mph. The day long 65° chill barely warms up from the morning due to the gray skies and wind. Tuesday showers increased to 40% with the consistent breezy onshore flow. A gulf low starts increasing rain Wednesday with the heaviest arriving Thursday.Continue Reading
Someone in a car opened fire Sunday night on two people at an Amoco gas station on Arlington Road, Jacksonville police said. According to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, officers responded around 11 p.m. Sunday to reports of a shooting on North Arlington Road. Before the officers arrived, two people tookContinue Reading
Nearly 35 years after a 3-year-old’s remains were found dumped in a rural area of Ware County, the “Baby Jane Doe” has her name back. Authorities say Kenyatta Odom died sometime in 1988 at the hands of her mother and stepfather. Her remains were found on Dec. 21, 1988, whenContinue Reading
Everyone is looking for ways to save these days, and with Thanksgiving around the corner, you might be asking yourself what’s more valuable to you: money in your pocket or time with your family. For those looking to save time (and money), we compared options for pre-made heat and serveContinue Reading
After their son’s friend was killed in a motorcycle crash, a local family has created a day to raise awareness on educating drivers about motorcycle safety and being aware of motorcyclists on the road. Brittainy Stalvey started National Motorcycle Awareness Day in honor of her son’s best friend, 19-year-old JadenContinue Reading
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