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The Duval County School Board is implementing enhanced security measures at local high school football games following two incidents that happened in the last two months. One week after a fight broke out at a Fletcher High School high school football against Sandalwood High School, students are still scared. “ItContinue Reading

Local members of the American Federation of Government Employees are calling on their elected officials in Washington to pass a budget so they can keep receiving their paychecks as the countdown begins for the government shutdown expected on Sunday. Going into the weekend, Jacksonville International Airport TSA Agent Fadwer CarmichealContinue Reading

The Glynn County Health Department will offer the updated Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine starting Monday for everyone 6 months and older. According to the county, starting Oct. 2, people 5 years old and older are welcome at any time during normal clinic hours. The vaccine for children 6 months to 4Continue Reading

The “Tridents” of Patrol Squadron (VP) 26 will return home to NAS Jacksonville on Saturday after a six-month deployment overseas. According to NAS Jacksonville, the Tridents’ incredible journey began back in April 2023 when they set off for Misawa, Japan. Their deployment supported 7th Fleet operations including anti-submarine warfare, intelligence,Continue Reading

A powerful political player in Jacksonville who took his own life in an Atlantic Beach parking lot last year was under investigation for a “bizarre and fraudulent scheme” involving the lure of Taylor Swift tickets at the time of his death, according to the State Attorney’s Office. Kent Stermon, 50,Continue Reading

I saw some peeks of blue, maybe you did too.  It’s a sign of things to come.  Becoming partly cloudy tonight as we dry out this weekend.  Breezy Saturday and Sunday with near seasonal temperatures. Now:  Mostly sunny skies becoming partly cloudy. Tonight:  Clearing continues.  Patchy fog, light NE wind.Continue Reading

NOAA’s full winter forecast comes out in November, but they have just released a preliminary outlook for what is expected which hinges much on the state of El Niño. The report keeps a 95% chance of El Niño lasting through winter months, leading to more rain events across our areaContinue Reading

Pop-up thunderstorms are common in our area, and given what happened to a 16-year-old in Putnam County earlier this week, we want to help you stay safe when there’s a storm. Out of all 50 states — Florida is considered the lightning capital of the world. It’s important you knowContinue Reading

The City of Jacksonville and Duval County consolidated into one government 55 years ago on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023.   A unique municipality was established here in Florida and one of only a few around the country. That consolidation followed a very dark period in this city’s history. There wereContinue Reading