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The latest financial reports released this week revealed that inflation-fighting efforts have not slowed inflation as much as it should have. Now the big fear is that multiple interest rate hikes designed to fight inflation could potentially lead to a recession. It’s no secret that most Americans are concerned aboutContinue Reading

The heat index has been in the triple digits for the last few days. Your pets are feeling the heat as well. The Jacksonville Humane Society is sharing tips on keeping your pets safe and cool. Limited exercise on extra-hot days In Florida, many of us are undeterred by exercisingContinue Reading

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is searching for a missing woman in the Southside area. Rosemene Decius, 46, was last seen driving a 2018 blue BMW X3, with the Florida license plate reading ‘62B IBY.’ She was reported missing by her family. The report did not mention how long Decius hasContinue Reading

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is currently looking for two missing children on the Westside of Jacksonville. 11-year-old Angel Ja’Lahya Nixon and 9-year-old Kayden Marley Nixon were last seen on foot in the Normandy Boulevard and Chaffee Road area around 7:00 p.m. Friday evening. The two, who are siblings and liveContinue Reading

Guests came together Friday to witness the reveal of the Dr. Diana Greene Children’s Reading Place at the Jacksonville Public Library Main Campus on Laura Street. The community celebration commemorated the many milestones and successes of outgoing Duval County Public Schools superintendent Dr. Diana Greene, who retired at the endContinue Reading

Rounds of rain tonight have lead to plenty of puddles.  Slow-moving storms with locally heavy rainfall and the rumble of thunder will continue through around 11 p.m with showers fading after midnight.  Scattered showers with storms continue this weekend. Tonight:  Scattered showers and thunderstorms will come to an end aroundContinue Reading

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a 2-year-old boy who was brought to the hospital Friday with injuries that killed him. JSO said just before noon, the toddler was taken to a hospital by an individual whose name was not released. Living-saving measures were performed on theContinue Reading

An 18-month-old girl was found dead in a hot car overnight, after her parents left her to attend a Fourth of July party. It’s the tenth child to die after being left in a hot car in the country and the fifth child to die in Florida so far thisContinue Reading

A Jacksonville police officer died by suicide while on duty, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office announced Friday. JSO said the officer’s death has had a “ripple effect” on both the officer’s family and the Sheriff’s Office. The officer’s family was notified and the sheriff’s office sent its thoughts and prayers asContinue Reading