Florida News (Page 558)

Jacksonville City council members will discuss a tax at tonight’s meeting that would go to help the homeless. The tax would come from food and beverages sold at restaurants and hotels. The CEO of Changing Homelessness, Dawn Gilman, told News4JAX last month that the model for this funding comes fromContinue Reading

A parking garage at Ascension St. Vincent’s Riverside on King Street partially collapsed Tuesday afternoon, damaging multiple cars. WATCH LIVE: Press play above to watch Sky4 aerials live from the scene Firefighters were conducting search and rescue efforts in the garage to see if anyone was trapped in the structure.Continue Reading

The Glynn County Police Department is investigating a drive-by shooting that left a man injured on Monday night. Officials responded to a report of a gunshot at approximately 9 p.m. on Sept. 11 at a residence located on 15 Magnolia Street. As they were en route to the scene, policeContinue Reading

Jacksonville University just announced a major renovation project that will bring a brand-new pool and other amenities to its campus. According to the university, the Jacksonville University Amenity Center will provide a “beautiful oasis” that will include a brand-new pool for casual swimming, cardio exercise and training. The new amenityContinue Reading

Florida Fin Fest is back and better than ever! The free two-day ocean conservation, education, and music festival will take place this weekend, Sept. 15 and Sept. 16, at the Seawalk Pavilion in Jacksonville Beach. A VIP Experience will be offered for those seeking an all-inclusive two-day food, beverage, andContinue Reading

A St. Johns County couple whose son was killed in a drunk driving crash are working to make sure he is never forgotten. They’re hosting a golf tournament and sharing a strong message about the dangers of drinking and driving. Cathleen and Winslow Wheeler say they still grieve their son,Continue Reading

Columbia County was one of the areas of Northeast Florida hit hardest by Hurricane Idalia, which left more than 26,000 customers without power late last month. Because of the ongoing recovery efforts, Columbia County will open a Disaster Recovery Center on Wednesday in the former Lake City Reporter Building atContinue Reading

Gov. Brian Kemp declared a state of emergency because of a 40-year-high inflation and suspended the gas tax, beginning at midnight Wednesday. The break at the pump for Georgia drivers will remain in place for one month, ending on Oct. 12. Suspending the tax on fuel will save drivers 31.2Continue Reading

A 37-year-old Baker County man died Monday afternoon when his van veered into the oncoming lanes on State Road 121 in Union County and side-swiped a semi, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Troopers said the van was headed south on SR 121 and the tractor-trailer was headed north. AccordingContinue Reading