Florida News (Page 618)

A group of volunteers spent the day cleaning up Hogan’s Creek. Dozens of people picked up trash, litter, and debris in an effort to keep Jacksonville clean. The age-old term “Don’t be a litterbug” is clearly out of date for some residents in Hogan’s Creek. Volunteers woke up bright andContinue Reading

Dozens of surfers who are dealing with physical limitations got the chance to hit the waves Saturday in Jacksonville Beach. With the help of Brooks Rehabilitation’s Adaptive Sports and Recreation program, people got on a surfboard and were able to enjoy the water, which is something they cannot do often.Continue Reading

Georgia will collect another $5 billion in surplus revenue after the just-concluded budget year, which could leave lawmakers and Gov. Brian Kemp with more than $10 billion in extra cash to spend, invest or give back to taxpayers. That’s about $1,000 for every Georgia resident. Final numbers for the 2023Continue Reading

It’s yet another warm start to the day, and it will remain toasty for the rest of Saturday. Scattered showers and storms will also power up during the afternoon hours with highs back in the mid 90s. The rain and storms will fade away late this evening, but another roundContinue Reading

Over 20 students with disabilities dedicated a little over an hour of their day to learning how to enhance their bike riding skills. Students at the North Florida School of Special Education learned how to ride on two-wheel bicycles using adaptive equipment that included a roller system. The group, IContinue Reading

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is looking for a man reported missing under suspicious circumstances in the Arlington neighborhood. Steven Keenan, 32, was reported missing by family members, who are concerned for his safety. Keenan is 6 foot 1 inches and weighs about 170 pounds. He has black hair with brownContinue Reading

The mother of a teen who disappeared and whose remains were found a year later in the woods in Northwest Jacksonville is still hoping for justice five years later. Corbin Johnson was reported missing after he disappeared after his job interview in 2018. One year later, his remains were foundContinue Reading

A Jacksonville family learned about the death of a loved one nine days after her body was found in a Northside smoke shop. The investigation began on July 5 when 38-year-old Jennifer Khoraizat was found dead. There was very little information about her death at the time of her discovery.Continue Reading

Mayor Donna Deegan will present her first 2023-2024 budget to the Jacksonville city council Monday. For the past two weeks, Deegan’s administration has been at work mapping out its $1.7 billion spending plan for the city despite much of the budget being mapped out by the previous administration under MayorContinue Reading