Florida News (Page 565)

The winning ticket in Tuesday’s $1.58 billion Mega Millions drawing was sold at the Publix at 630 Atlantic Boulevard in Neptune Beach. The drawing ends a stretch of lottery futility that had stretched for nearly four months.The winning numbers drawn were: 13 19 20 32 33 and the yellow ball:Continue Reading

Honoring the late Jacksonville civil rights icon and journalist Ben Frazier. On Tuesday night, Frazier’s daughter along with members of the Northside Coalition gathered in City Hall as council members presented a resolution to Frazier’s family. Frazier died last month after a battle with cancer. He was the president ofContinue Reading

The parents of a local boater who survived for over 30 hours in the ocean are overjoyed to have their son home after not being sure if they would ever see him again. “We truly do feel blessed and I truly believe that Charlie has a greater purpose on earthContinue Reading

It was a heartfelt show of remembrance for a Broadway star who’s originally from Jacksonville. Clifton Oliver, who graduated from Douglas Anderson School of the Arts, died last week at the age of 47. On Tuesday, Broadway in New York City dimmed its lights to honor him. The family ofContinue Reading

The I-TEAM is learning new details about a woman who died at the Duval County Jail Monday. Rebecca “Becky” Faircloth was 62-years-old. On Thursday, she was sentenced to ten years in prison for attempted murder, having a gun as a convicted felon and tampering with evidence. According to JSO, itContinue Reading

One of the biggest concerns in Jacksonville is housing, or the lack of it. The News4JAX I-TEAM has been showing you many of the concerns surrounding public housing over the years. Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan has created a task force to come up with changes that could help renters, homeownersContinue Reading

AP Psychology courses, which contain brief references to sexuality and gender identity, will not be taught in Duval or Clay County schools, but administrators say they have other options. The course has been a source of controversy because it contains references to LGBTQ+ issues which could be prohibited from beingContinue Reading

Duval County Public Schools is looking at shifting start times for elementary, middle and high school students starting in 2026. Parents don’t need to worry about any changes happening now, but there is an opportunity to be a part of the conversation. This is all happening because of a newContinue Reading

Another inmate has died in the Duval County Jail from what JSO says is an apparent medical episode. Rebecca Faircloth, 62, was arrested in 2021. She was sentenced Friday to ten years in prison for attempted murder and firearms charges. She died in jail Monday. This comes weeks after JSOContinue Reading