Ship Repair USA session to examine barge launch using floating dry dock
Marine Log’s Ship Repair USA conference, set for June 23-24 in Jacksonville, Fla., will include a session examining the execution of a barge launch using a floating dry dock. Titled “From Shop to Water: Executing a Barge Launch via Floating Dry Dock,” the presentation will be led by Marshall...
Motorcyclist dies after being struck by car at New Kings Road and Trout River...
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A motorcyclist died after a car struck them on New Kings Road and Trout River Boulevard on Tuesday, the Florida Highway Patrol said. Officials said a car turned left in front of the motorcyclist. The rider was taken to a hospital, where they died. FHP said...
Family-owned plumbing company says it’s owed $5K after restoring water at troubled Jacksonville apartments
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A local, family-owned plumbing company says it is still waiting to be paid thousands of dollars months after restoring water service to a troubled Westside apartment complex just days before Christmas. Totally Hooked Plumbing says it is owed about $5,000 for emergency repairs completed at Grassy...
Mark your calendar: First Fridays at Friendship Fountain
JaxParks, Jacksonville’s Parks and Recreation Department, keeps the community active and engaged with weekly programs and events throughout the month, from free fitness classes and art workshops to live music gatherings and major vendor showcases like First Fridays at Friendship Fountain. Follow them on social media at @jaxparkscoj for...
Ascension St. Vincent’s opens new Southside emergency room
Ascension St. Vincent’s stand-alone emergency room treated its first patient April 28, just before its scheduled 9 a.m. ribbon-cutting. A parent and child used the new 24/7 facility. The emergency room is at 12525 Beach Blvd. at northwest Kernan and Beach boulevards. It is affiliated with Ascension St. Vincent’s...
Jacksonville man accused of kidnapping child and stealing car
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A Jacksonville man is facing felony charges after detectives say he kidnapped a child under 13, stole a vehicle, and left the child unattended on a city street. According to his arrest report, the 44-year-old man was taken into custody Friday, April 24, after Jacksonville Sheriff’s...
Fletcher Middle student accused of ‘making serious threat of violence’ against school, possessing contraband
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A Fletcher Middle School student was arrested and accused of “making a serious threat of violence” against the school and possessing contraband, the principal said in a message to parents. Officials said the incident did not involve a weapon being brought or found on...
First Alert Weather: Increasing rain chances into weekend
A nice night with temps. dropping into the low 60s. Wednesday will be hot with highs around 90 degrees.
Wildfire threat remains high as incoming rain offers hope but not relief from drought
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Right now, we’re seeing fires burning in Brantley County and nearby parts of the Jacksonville area. I’m watching minute by minute as the situation changes—wind gusts aren’t very strong, but even the slightest breeze can make a big difference when it comes to wildfires.
Morning Oil Coffee Co. opens in Union Terminal Warehouse
Morning Oil Coffee Co., the new “coffee yard” in the Union Terminal Warehouse near Downtown Jacksonville, opened April 27. The shop at 700 E. Union St., owned by Phil Rogacki and Dennis Dumas, is intended as a place for construction workers and others in skilled trades to pick up a coffee, a quick breakfast sandwich or Danish and, eventually, buy lunch items for later...
