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A woman who was walking on I-95 southbound, north of Pecan Park Road, was hit and killed Monday night, the Florida Highway Patrol said. According to the report, the 67-year-old woman was walking in the southbound lanes of I-95 for unknown reasons when she was struck by a silver pick-upContinue Reading

Every day in the U.S. about 37 people die in crashes involving drunk drivers. That’s one person every 39 minutes. Memorial markers seen along roadsides serve as a reminder of how dangerous drinking and driving can be. Each one symbolizes a life lost. Alicia Gladden’s name is on one ofContinue Reading

A Monday night prayer vigil for the Jewish community at the University of Florida was brought to a halt when chaos erupted after police said a 911 call was misunderstood, which caused panic. According to the University of Florida Police Department, there was a candlelight vigil in the Turlington PlazaContinue Reading

Several dozen pro-Palestinian people gathered at the Duval County Courthouse Monday to support what they call a Palestinian revolution against Israel. “Free. Free. Palestine. Occupation is a crime. Free. Free. Palestine. Occupation is a crime” was chanted at the rally. Members of Hamas carried out a massive, coordinated attack onContinue Reading

Numerous people gathered at the University of North Florida Monday night to pray and stand in solidarity with Israel after a surprise attack from Hamas caused carnage in the Middle East. More than 900 Israelis have lost their lives in the attack that Rabbi Shmuli Novack said happened on whatContinue Reading

The Weather Authority is watching an area of low pressure in the southern Gulf of Mexico. The area of low pressure is expected to move into the north central Gulf on Wednesday with its associated warm front extending across northern Florida and southeast Georgia.  Waves of rain are expected to move eastContinue Reading

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is investigating a double shooting Monday on Jacksonville’s westside. The incident happened near Fouraker Road and Herlong Road. The Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department confirmed it transported two people — one with serious injuries, the other with critical injuries. This is a developing story.Continue Reading

The Duval County School Board will decide if it will rename the Riverside High School football stadium in a Monday school board meeting. The proposed name would change to the “Leon Barrett Stadium.” According to DCPS, Barrett has an over 65-year legacy with the school formerly known as Robert E.Continue Reading

The owners of a Westside mobile home park have four more days to explain to city inspectors why they’re charging some tenants thousands of dollars a month for water or they could face consequences. City Council members held a public meeting on Monday about Moore Enterprises which owns Three SeasonsContinue Reading