As a major hurricane, Idalia not only threatens the lives of Floridians but also the progress of Florida’s property insurance market that was already in crisis. Even though insurance experts said significant gains have been made since a special session to address skyrocketing premiums, they also said Hurricane Idalia couldContinue Reading
Local politicians are calling out Governor Ron DeSantis following the shooting that left three people dead, because they were Black. It’s difficult to connect one person’s actions to another person’s violence, but professors who collect hate crime data say there are examples of political rhetoric inflaming or resulting in tragediesContinue Reading
As the community continues to grieve after a racist shooting spree at a Jacksonville Dollar General Saturday, the 911 call the gunman’s father made that day is revealing new details about his son. The victims are 52-year-old Angela Carr, described as a loving mother who was at work as anContinue Reading
Hurricane Idalia continues to intensify in the Gulf, with a landfall likely in the Big Bend area early Wednesday. For this evening, scattered showers and storms will be possible, with a rain band possible late this evening. Temps this evening will be in the 70s. As Idalia moves closer, rainContinue Reading
NORTH BERGEN, NJ – The International Longshoremen’s Association is deeply saddened and troubled by the killing of three Blacks in Jacksonville, Florida this past Saturday. While the killings occurred at a Dollar General Store and is being investigated by federal authorities as a hate crime, reports indicate the gunman firstContinue Reading
If you plan to evacuate due to Hurricane Idalia, U-Haul is offering 30 days of free storage if you need to store any belongings. The company is offering self-storage and U-Box container usage at 54 facilities across Florida. “The National Hurricane Center is warning residents to prepare for strong stormContinue Reading
Hurricane Idalia is expected to make landfall Wednesday on Florida’s Gulf Coast as a Category 3 storm. The potential hazards for Southeast Georgia at this time may include sustained strong wind, downed trees, loss of power, and an increasing threat of tornadoes. Southeast Georgia could see high impacts from theContinue Reading
Former Jacksonville sheriff, Nat Glover, says he will not let cynicism take root despite the shooting in New Town this weekend and, like 63 years ago he still believes in a better world and that we can move forward. He was there that sweltering day in August 1960 in whatContinue Reading
JEA will hold a media briefing on Tuesday, August 29, 2023, after the JEA Board Meeting. Press the play button above to watch live.Continue Reading
By Tacuma Roeback, Managing Editor – via www.chicagodefender.com – Rage, sorrow, frustration and a yearning for emotional healing and support. Those are the sentiments of a Black Jacksonville community mourning a racist mass shooting within its boundaries on Saturday. “The tone is very somber. It’s somber and full of rage,”Continue Reading
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