Jacksonville’s summer solstice brings 90s heat, storm risks: Meteorologist Katie Garner’s forecast
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Jacksonville is officially welcoming the first day of summer, and if you’ve felt like it’s already been here for weeks, you’re not alone. Meteorologist Katie Garner, as seen on News4JAX’s Weather Authority, confirmed that today marks the summer solstice—our longest day of the year. Sunrise is at...
Overdose deaths down in St. Johns, Putnam, and Flagler Counties so far this year,...
ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. – Recent data shows a significant drop in overdose deaths in Northeast Florida. Dr. Wendolyn Sneed, the medical examiner for St. Johns, Putnam, and Flagler counties, said all three counties have experienced a decline in overdose deaths so far this year. Dr. Sneed noted that...
Longtime tradition, Miss Delta Teen Pageant, returns to Jacksonville Sunday
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A longtime tradition in Jacksonville is happening in Jacksonville Sunday night. The 43rd Miss Delta Teen Pageant is not your typical pageant. It is a way to give mentorship to teenagers to help them thrive beyond the pageant stage. The pageant is Sunday night at 6...
Jacksonville Forecast, Sunny Skies with Afternoon Showers as Heat Index Tops 100 Degrees
As Jacksonville braces for a series of warm, potentially wet days ahead, the National Weather Service (NWS) is providing locals with detailed forecasts to plan their week. NWS Jacksonville reports a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms kicking in after 2 p.m. today, alongside what promises to be a mostly...
Kaboom! Yipe! How to protect your dog from freaking out over Fourth of July...
On July 4 , Americans will celebrate their 249th Independence Day. It is a day of patriotism and pride, American flags, hot dogs and hamburgers, beer, and fireworks. For your dog, it may be the most terrifying night of the year as deafening cracks and massive booms transform your neighborhood into a brilliantly...
How This Quaint Burger Spot Won Locals’ Hearts in Jacksonville, FL
In Jacksonville’s Riverside neighborhood, a small burger joint has transformed from humble food truck beginnings into the city’s most beloved burger destination. 🍔. Carolina Jax delivers exceptional smash burgers that have earned national recognition and countless local awards. This family-owned spot has mastered...
Mixed-Use Renovation Begins at Century-Old Industrial Site in Jacksonville
A 100-year-old industrial warehouse space in Springfield is ready to be redesigned into a mixed-use space. The development came after Price Real Estate Services, LLC, recently acquired the century-old Duval Laundry site. In its fourth generation, the Jacksonville-based, family‑owned boutique firm has already begun...
Sailors aboard Mayport-based USS Winston Churchill deploy to aid U.S. military forces in Europe
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Some local families just watched the first-ever deployment of their sailors aboard Naval Station Mayport’s USS Winston Churchill. “Once you see your loved ones leave, the tears start flowing, emotions start going crazy,” said Cheyenne Ross, whose husband was just deployed for the first time in...
Family fears block party shooting victim was retaliation for testifying in another case
The 66-year-old woman shot and killed while harmlessly sitting in a chair on the sidewalk during a block party had recently filed a witness tampering and vandalism report and testified in a case that led to a life sentence, court records show. Cassandra “Shawty” Elizabeth Brown was shot in the head during the June 13...
FIRST ALERT WEATHER: Hot afternoon with inland showers/storms
Highs today in the lower to mid 90s inland and upper 80s to near 90 degrees along the coast.
