Florida News (Page 622)

It’s curtains for The Florida Theatre — temporarily. The historic venue is closed down for the next three months as it undergoes a massive renovation as part of a campaign looking ahead to the theater’s 100th anniversary. One worker says this is the most extensive work he has seen inContinue Reading

Get ready for magic! Unicorn World is coming to Jacksonville in August. The family-friendly event will be in Duval County on Saturday, Aug. 12 and Sunday, Aug. 13. Life-sized unicorns, a magical forest, and unicorn activities and rides will be set up at the Prime F. Osborn Convention Center. EveryoneContinue Reading

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is searching for a woman involved in a “suspicious Incident.” Officials are attempting to locate Ashley Almon who was last seen in the downtown Jacksonville area. Almon is believed to be in the company of Shedrick Almon III. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is trying to locateContinue Reading

The buzz is growing again as the Jaguars inch closer to pre-season. Following last season’s improbable playoff run, there are already sell-out practices that weren’t open to the public last year. Now, Jaguars fans have the opportunity to watch their favorite team practice for the upcoming season in July —Continue Reading

A Jacksonville man accused of raping his 16-year-old niece and killing her and her unborn child will be back in court Thursday. A judge is expected to decide at some point if past accusations against Jonathan Quiles and his criminal history can be referenced in his trial for the murderContinue Reading

It’s another hot day outside! Hydrate! Hydrate! Hydrate! Scattered showers and isolated storms, developing later in the afternoon and evening. 20-30 percent for SE GA, 30-40 percent for NE FL. Morning lows in the 70s to low 80s. Highs in the low-90s. Feels Like temperatures around 104-108 degrees. Looking ahead.Continue Reading

The budget proposal that Jacksonville mayor Donna Deegan will present to city council next week could include $429 million in city construction projects over the next year. Wednesday, News4JAX obtained a draft document outlining the capital improvement plan spending that will be in the proposed budget. The document spells outContinue Reading

Three ATMs were stolen out of hotels in Jacksonville Beach earlier this month, and the thefts happened just blocks apart. Now the Jacksonville Beach Police Department is hoping photos posted on social media will help them find those responsible. Police said the ATMs were stolen out of a Hampton Inn, aContinue Reading

Fentanyl is the most common cause of fatal drug overdoses in the U.S. and Jacksonville is not immune. A Jacksonville man who lost two close friends from suspected fentanyl overdoses last week shared insights on Wednesday into the lengths people will go to get high off the deadly drug, andContinue Reading