By Lucius Gantt – God is a Black woman. I don’t know that as a spiritual fact, but in my mind, Black women are at least the closest thing to the creator. I say God is a Black woman because the Black woman was the very first woman on planetContinue Reading
by Andrew Pantazi – September 2, 2023 – A state judge struck down North Florida’s congressional districts Saturday, rebuffing Gov. Ron DeSantis’ open defiance of anti-gerrymandering protections, finding the governor’s map illegally reduced Black voters’ electoral power. DeSantis had wagered the state’s Fair Districts Amendment against the U.S. Constitution, arguing mandatory protectionsContinue Reading
A 63-year-old man died Monday morning after he walked across I-75 in Marion County and was struck by two tractor-trailers, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The FHP report said the man was crossing from the west paved shoulder to the east side of the highway when he stepped inContinue Reading
A woman’s body was found Monday morning inside a pickup truck on King Street north of McCoy Creek Boulevard, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said. The body was found just after 7 a.m. in the parking lot of a business after two people called 911, said Sgt. Mark Lessard with theContinue Reading
The Flager County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a 1-year-old girl was shot and killed Sunday night. The shooting may have been accidental, the sheriff said. The sheriff’s office said it responded to “a frantic 911 call” reporting the shooting in Palm Coast just before midnight. When deputies arrived, theyContinue Reading
A Palatka man had to be airlifted to a hospital Sunday evening after his ATV overturned and landed on him during a crash, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Troopers said the crash was reported off West Pinellas Street, north of Rutland Avenue around 5:30 p.m. Sunday. A 28-year-old manContinue Reading
A new report shows five local bridges are among the most traveled and structurally deficient bridges in Florida. Two are along local interstates. The bridge on Ortega Creek on 103rd Street is considered structurally deficient. Three of the other bridges are in Duval County and one is in St. JohnsContinue Reading
Monday is 904 Day in honor of 9-0-4 — the predominant area code used in Northeast Florida. Because 904 Day coincides with Labor Day this year, local leaders are encouraging people to shop and participate in activities in the area. Guided bike ride tours through several neighborhoods is one wayContinue Reading
Waking up to temperatures in the upper 60s and low 70s. Calm conditions and clear skies with patchy fog possible this morning. Mostly sunny skies early then turning partly cloudy as the sea breeze picks up. Afternoon highs in the upper 80s to low 90s. Wind ENE 5-15 mph. LookingContinue Reading
Sept. 4 in Jacksonville is known as 904 Day, a day named after our area code (904, of course) that really makes you want to scream “DUUUVAL!” Area code 904 is the telephone area code in use for most of the First Coast (northeast) region of the state of Florida,Continue Reading
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