The builder of the parking garage at Ascension St. Vincent’s Riverside hospital that partially collapsed on Tuesday said it stands by its work on the garage and plans to assist in the investigation into what happened. “Batson-Cook has not worked on this project since 2007 and, as Jacksonville Fire andContinue Reading
The woman who was the top choice of Mayor Donna Deegan, has pulled her name out of the running for the city’s general counsel position. Former councilwoman Randy DeFoor’s nomination had been put on hold because of concern over a state rule that does not allow former city council membersContinue Reading
If there was one prevailing thought among patients at Ascension St. Vincent’s Riverside on Wednesday following the partial collapse of a parking garage on the campus — it was caution. Many people who spoke with News4JAX said they are avoiding the parking garages altogether. On Tuesday, the top floor ofContinue Reading
It was a Random Jax of Kindness we just had to share. A woman named Rika reached out to News4JAX after she witnessed an act of kindness that reminded her to appreciate the small things. On Friday, Rika said she passed a man who was standing in the median ofContinue Reading
A woman who was accused of driving under the influence in a fatal 2020 crash on the Westside pleaded guilty and was sentenced on Tuesday to five years in prison. Ashley McLean was also sentenced to five years probation following her prison sentence. In August of 2020, McLean rear-ended aContinue Reading
NNPA NEWSWIRE — By Lauren Victoria Burke, NNPA Newswire Contributor – The 2023 NFL Draft marked the first time in NFL history Black men were selected in the top three positions for quarterback. The position was once seen as a white male-dominated one until players such as Michael Vick andContinue Reading
NNPA NEWSWIRE — BlackPress of America – By Kamm Howard, Executive Director Reparations United – Leaders within the Democratic Party in the last Congress demonstrated their political will for a reparations commission. 217 confirmed yes votes in the House and half of the Senate Committee chairs, along with the Senate Leader, andContinue Reading
They’re baccckkkk! 👻🎃😈 13th Floor Halloween Haunted House will bring its gut-wrenching thrills to Jacksonville on select evenings starting Saturday, Sept. 16 through Nov. 4. The highly anticipated annual event – located at 9230 Arlington Expressway—features a major update with four new attraction themes, food trucks and a full bar.Continue Reading
A few strong storms will be possible along the sea breeze from I-95 to Highway 301 through this evening. A few could reach the I-295 and areas of Duval county. Rough surf with increasing waves and Rip Current Risks through Saturday at all beaches Now: Currently quiet on Exact Track 4D. Continue Reading
Tuesday was our last chance of 90 degree heat possibly for the year. That’s a big statement given the record extreme heat this summer, but the odds of hot conditions are fading as Autumn begins next weekend. Last year September brought the final stretch of 90 degree heat in JacksonvilleContinue Reading
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