Florida News (Page 560)

Camden County High School’s marksmanship team made history as state and national champions. The team has only been active since 2019, so the win broke a record. For the cadets to reach these kinds of accolades so quickly is impressive. Watching them in action was even more astounding. Jordan deContinue Reading

Florida is halfway through hurricane season, and state leaders know it’s possible you might have used some of your hurricane supplies. Even without a major storm hitting the state so far, you might have needed to dip into your stash for other reasons. To help you with your mid-season resupplyContinue Reading

One man is dead and another is injured after a shooting at an apartment complex on University Boulevard, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. The apartment complex is located in the Sans Souci area. Officials said two men were shot and driven to the hospital by another individual. One ofContinue Reading

Two good Samaritans and two store clerks helped stop a man who was trying to steal a car at a Merrill Road gas station Thursday evening, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said. Police said a man went up to a woman who was standing at the pump of a gas stationContinue Reading

A man was stabbed Thursday night on Lane Avenue and died at a hospital after he was taken there by an acquaintance, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said. Officers were called to the area of Lane Avenue South, just north of I-10 in the Commonwealth area, because of a reported stabbingContinue Reading

After doing a number on the Dominican Republic, Tropical Storm Franklin is over the open waters of the Atlantic and is forecast to become a hurricane as early as tomorrow. It’s a slow moving storm, and the slower the storm, the more strength it obtains. As of this morning, it’s movingContinue Reading

National Dog Day, observed on Aug. 26, is a delightful celebration of our furry companions and a testament to their unwavering loyalty, love, and companionship. This day honors not only the joy and happiness dogs bring to our lives but also raises awareness about the importance of responsible pet ownershipContinue Reading

Three people were killed, and another person was injured in a crash on Merrill Road that happened around 9:40 p.m. on Thursday, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said. A family going west on Merrill Road in a small, 4-door coupe was hit on the passenger’s side of the car by anContinue Reading

The property where a liquor store was projected to open across from an elementary school in Northwest Jacksonville will be purchased by the City of Jacksonville, according to Mayor Donna Deegan, who made the announcement at one of her most anticipated community meetings. Plenty of residents in the area thatContinue Reading