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Forecasters at Colorado State University continue to call for an above-average hurricane season in the Atlantic. The forecast update, which was issued Thursday, remains consistent with an earlier update in early July. No Changes to the Forecast The forecast remains at 18 named storms, nine hurricanes and four major hurricanes.Continue Reading

Step aside, Publix — there’s a new chicken tender sub in town! Daily’s just announced two new eats at its convenience stores throughout Northeast Florida. News4JAX attended an exclusive event on Friday to taste test the convenience store’s new Original and Buffalo Chicken Tender Subs, and its new BBQ BeefContinue Reading

Some comments from Mayor Donna Deegan on Thursday during her first of 14 community conversations had many people talking about the city’s stadium negotiations with the Jaguars. “Eighty percent of the people in Jacksonville say they don’t want to spend public money on the stadium, and 80% of the peopleContinue Reading

It was Kim’s picture of this flower that got my attention. It only opens at night, once and then dies. “I came out when my plant was blooming, I shouted at 10 o’clock and 12 o’clock and two o’clock because I couldn’t get enough of it,” says Owens. The plantContinue Reading

Jacksonville students will have an opportunity to get what they need for school thanks to a former college and NFL player. James Coleman won several ACC championships at Florida State and took his talents to the NFL. Saturday morning, he is hosting his annual school supply giveaway and will haveContinue Reading

A child was seriously injured Friday morning in a shooting in the Ribault area of Northwest Jacksonville. A large police presence could be seen on Ken Knight Drive East, north of Moncrief Road West, and the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office confirmed a shooting was reported in the area. Family members toldContinue Reading

Florida’s restrictions on instruction about sexual orientation and gender identity have “effectively banned” an Advanced Placement psychology course throughout the state, according to the organization that develops the college-level courses offered to high-school students. The College Board, which develops the courses, said in a press release Thursday that the stateContinue Reading

We had a break in the active weather pattern but rain is returning and some will be heavy. Morning showers are possible over southern Georgia but the rest of us won’t see much until the afternoon and evening. Rain chances rise to 80% after 3 pm. Storms will start justContinue Reading

Jacksonville Fire Rescue is responding to a car that went over the side of the Trout River Bridge Thursday night into the river. According to JFRD, the driver was rescued and taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. There are also power lines down in the area. This is developing.Continue Reading