Florida banks’ deposit costs nearly tripled last quarter
2023-06-14
Tampa Bay bankers say rising deposit costs could squeeze profits in the near term.Continue Reading
Police release sketch in hopes of identifying skeletal remains
2023-06-14
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The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office released two sketches Wednesday in hopes of identifying the skeletal remains found in a wooded area. The remains of a white male were found on August 9, 2022 in the 6400 block of Barnes Road. Through skeletal and dental x-rays, a composite sketch was completed. TheContinue Reading
New law would force city council members to comply with investigations
2023-06-14
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A Special Investigatory Committee on JEA matters is proposing new legislation designed to force city council members to comply with investigations. This was after City Council President Terrance Freeman reopened the committee to investigate Council Member LeAnna Cumber’s connections to the canceled sale of JEA. “Yeah, that we bring toContinue Reading
JSO arrests man accused in 2018 murder
2023-06-14
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The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office along with U.S. Marshals on Tuesday arrested a man accused in a 2018 murder on the city’s Westside. According to JSO, John Dawsey, 34, was found shot on a sidewalk in the Woodstock neighborhood on Dec. 23 and died at the hospital. Witnesses told police several suspects ranContinue Reading
Clint Dempsey says the US Soccer Federation is taking too long to hire a coach
2023-06-14
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Clint Dempsey thinks the U.S. Soccer Federation hurt the men’s national team by delaying its decision on a coach leading up to the 2026 World Cup. Gregg Berhalter’s contract expired Dec. 31 and the USSF appointed Anthony Hudson as interim coach while it investigated a decades-old domestic violence allegation againstContinue Reading
Jewell Loyd steps into more prominent role with rebuilding Seattle Storm
2023-06-14
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Amid her lengthy jersey retirement speech last weekend, Sue Bird took a moment to talk about the future of the only franchise she played for in her WNBA career. And how that franchise — the Seattle Storm — is now in the hands of Jewell Loyd. “To see your gameContinue Reading
Women-founded FeRRUM Athletic Company opens in Mandarin
2023-06-14
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FeRRUM Athletic Company recently opened an 8,000-square-foot, studio-style gym and has added staff.Continue Reading
St. Johns Cultural Council gets $50K grant from African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund
2023-06-14
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The Council will use the grant money for development of a new St. Johns County African American Heritage Trail, as well as activities and performances next year at various locations.Continue Reading
Deegan announces executive team, addresses stadium
2023-06-14
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A high-profile journalist and a bunch of familiar City Hall faces make up Mayor-elect Donna Deegan’s first staff hires.Continue Reading
Jax Melanin Market adds new features to Juneteenth celebration
2023-06-14
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Live music, food trucks and more than 225 vendors will be part of the Jax Melanin Market Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday.Continue Reading