Florida News (Page 502)

A boat believed to be from the 19th century was discovered recently as crews worked on a road project in downtown St. Augustine this week. According to the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), the timber section of the boat was found as crews worked on the King Street at StateContinue Reading

She’s arguably the greatest female wrestler of all time and she’ll argue she may be the greatest wrestler of all time period. As Becky Lynch has adopted the moniker of “The Man”, the Irish born performer has become one of the hottest wrestlers in the history of WWE. On thisContinue Reading

Scattered showers with storms developing today during the afternoon, turning to widespread rain late, 50-90%. Partly cloudy skies early then becoming cloudy by noon. Rain chances increase through the evening and overnight. Partly cloudy with patchy fog, lows in the 60s to low 70s. Afternoon highs in the 70s toContinue Reading

Jacksonville’s City Council voted unanimously Tuesday night to pass legislation against Florida PACE Funding Agency, which city leaders say is responsible for “predatory lending.” The Council went as far as declaring the program a public health, safety and welfare emergency in the city. Florida PACE Funding Agency produces long-term loansContinue Reading

A 61-year-old man was killed late Tuesday night when his car struck a tree on Decoy Road in Green Cove Springs, the Florida Highway Patrol said. Troopers said the yellow sedan was headed east on County Road 214 (Decoy Road) when the driver, who is from Green Cove Springs, ranContinue Reading

In a 16-1 vote, Jacksonville City Council showed its support for Israel by passing an emergency resolution Tuesday night, saying the city of Jacksonville mourns the loss of life and “unequivocally” stands with Israel as it defends itself. READ: City Council resolution in support of Israel The lone “No” voteContinue Reading

A fire Tuesday night at the Patriot Plaza Apartments on University Club Boulevard off Fort Caroline Road left eight units destroyed and two people injured, the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department said. JFRD spokesman Capt. Eric Prosswimmer said the two people who were injured were taken to a hospital. TheirContinue Reading

Google Maps, the trusty navigation app, has become a keepsake tool for over 154 million users worldwide. While it’s known for efficiently getting you from Point A to Point B, there’s a slew of additional features you might not be aware of. One neat function allows you to save yourContinue Reading

The Jewish Federation Foundation of Northeast Florida held an event Tuesday to stand in solidarity with Israel and fight for their right to exist. The community gathering at the Jacksonville Jewish Center comes four days after Hamas terrorists pulled off a brazen air and land attack in Southern Israel thatContinue Reading