Heavy rain expected to soak Jacksonville: Major relief on the way for drought and...
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – I know a lot of you have been watching the skies and checking your lawns — we’re in a big rain deficit here in the Jacksonville area. Right now, some spots are 15 to 25 inches or more below where we should be for rainfall. If you’ve noticed brown grass or that persistent smoky smell, you’re not alone.
Shoot out at Southside apartment complex leave one hospitalized, another sought by JSO
The victim and another man were in an argument earlier in the day. The man left and later returned and opened fire on the victim.
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.
