A Gainesville boy and his family are raising money to get him a service dog that can potentially save his life. Asher is 3 years old and has a rare disorder that has led to autism and daily seizures. A service dog would warn Asher’s parents when he is having seizures. AccordingContinue Reading
It is a much calmer morning across the area, with just a few showers in far western areas. The threat for rain and storms will increase later today, with the best chance for activity along and south of the I-10 corridor. Highs for today will be in the low 90s.Continue Reading
The Justice Department announced today that Smart Pharmacy, Inc., SP2, LLC, and owner Gregory Balotin have agreed to pay at least $7.4 million to resolve lawsuits filed in Jacksonville, Florida, alleging they violated the False Claims Act by adding the antipsychotic drug aripiprazole to topical compounded pain creams to boostContinue Reading
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, along with the State Attorney’s Office, continue the investigation into the officer involved shooting that occurred on Sunday, April 30, 2023, in the 5900 block of Fort Caroline Road. Aligning with Sheriff Waters’ continuing commitment to openness and transparency, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is releasing theContinue Reading
On May 17, 2023, Mayor Lenny Curry joined the Public Works Department, Haskell, and A&E Engineering for a groundbreaking ceremony in San Marco. “This LaSalle Street Pump station will be an important tool to address chronic flooding in the San Marco community and protect these citizens and their property,” saidContinue Reading
On May 25, 2023, a missing 6-week-old was found safe thanks to the collaboration between the Jacksonville Fire & Rescue Department (JFRD) and Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO). “Since the beginning, my administration has invested heavily in our first responders, ensuring they have the tools, resources, and support to keep ourContinue Reading
This Memorial Day weekend The City of Jacksonville Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services (PRCS) will open 20 community pools beginning on Saturday, May 27th. Cecil Aquatics is open year-round. Outdoor pools will be open Saturday, May 27, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday, May 28, from 2 p.m. toContinue Reading
The extraordinary story of two of Duval’s most iconic school communities will soon be showcased in a new documentary film thanks to a partnership between Duval County Public Schools and LiT TV Network. Raines and Ribault high schools are the subject of the upcoming film, Legacies of Success on the Northside: The Raines andContinue Reading
Dr. Dana Kriznar, a former principal who led two different Duval schools from a “C” to an “A” grade, has been named as the next superintendent for Duval County Public Schools. Dr. Kriznar will serve in the superintendent’s role for an interim period not to exceed six months. During thisContinue Reading
by Dwight Brown film critic for DwightBrownInk.com and NNPA News Wire – White men who can’t dunk and the Black men who chide them was a fresh, chuckle-worthy idea back in the day. In today’s world, not so much. When b-ballers Wesley Snipes and Woody Harrelson trashed talked each other inContinue Reading