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Family members speak out following a domestic homicide in 900 block of Adel St.
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Savannah Police is investigating a domestic homicide after a 17-year-old girl was found dead. According to police, officers responded to the 900 block of Adel Street around 11:00 p.m. Saturday based on reports of a gunshot. Once on scene, police discovered 43-year-old Maurice Pollock suffering from...
Showers and thunderstorms likely late afternoon-evening
Savannah, Ga. (WJCL)- It will be dry this morning, but more showers and thunderstorms this afternoon-evening. There will be some heavy rain at times. Some areas will pick up over one inch of rain today. The severe threat is low but gusty winds are possible. It will be hot this...
City of Jacksonville to address Florida law that bans those who are homeless from sleeping on public property
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The City of Jacksonville is set to hold a news conference Monday outlining its plan to address a new Florida law. House Bill 1365 makes it illegal to sleep in public spaces and outlines the exact parameters of where people experiencing homelessness can stay. Mayor Donna...
St. Augustine Clerk’s Office to hold Passport Saturday event on August 3rd
The Recording Department will be open on August 3 to process first-time passports, renewals for passports issued over 15 years ago, passports for minors under 16, and replacements for lost, stolen, or damaged passports.
Jacksonville Special Committee on the Community Benefits Agreement announces upcoming meeting dates
The committee will review the Community Benefits Agreement, initially proposed in legislation 2024-904-E, which was previously struck from the legislation to allow City Council review as part of the annual budget process.
Glass blowing ignites creativity at summer camp
This summer, Jacksonville Country Day School's (JCDS) campers experienced the fiery art of glass blowing, thanks to a special visit by Jacksonville Burnt Glassworks during the "Art Adventures" specialty camp, led by JCDS Art Specialist, Alli Flores. The local glass studio captivated young minds with a sizzling demonstration, showcasing their skills as molten glass transformed under their expert hands.
FBI and Offshore Power Systems Buildings Could Be Redeveloped into Housing in Jacksonville, FL
A developer has submitted plans to replace former FBI and Offshore Power Systems buildings with a mixed-income housing complex. Plans call the project “the 7820 Arlington Residential Development,” although it’s uncertain whether this will be the community’s official name. Baker Design Build hopes to move forward with the construction of about 800 apartments, with 285 in the first three buildings.
Northeast FL Surf Report #1 Sunday 6:40 AM 07.21.2024
Northside Cam Jacksonville Beach Pier Center View Cam Jacksonville Beach Pier. View Our Latest Video Update [YouTube] Subscribe / Get Notified. View Our Live Jacksonville Beach Pier Cam [Northside]. View Our Live Jacksonville Beach Pier Cam [Southside]. Public Safety Announcement. In the modern era, our surf breaks can be very...
Unemployment claims in Georgia increased last week
Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Georgia rose last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday. New jobless claims, a proxy for layoffs, increased to 7,805 in the week ending July 13, up from 4,953 the week before, the Labor Department said. U.S. unemployment...
Sunday’s rounds of rain will start later in the afternoon
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The bulk of Sunday’s showers and storms will come along later in the afternoon along with the high heat. Heavy downpours and gusty winds are likely with the stronger storms developing along the sea breeze convergence. Heat indices are expected at/or around 107, staying under...
Gene Frenette: Jacksonville's first Olympic medalist, Ned Gourdin, had long, hard road to glory
The Olympic connection to the Jacksonville area goes back longer than most people think, and that tradition is becoming more defined as time marches on. Among the 13 Olympic medalists who have brought home a combined 33 gold, silver or bronze medals, perhaps none should hold a greater place of reverence – despite the stunning anonymity in his own hometown – than the man who first accomplished the feat 100 years ago at the Summer Games in Paris.
Northeast FL Surf Report #2 Sunday 11:30 AM 07.21.2024
Northside Cam Jacksonville Beach Pier Center View Cam Jacksonville Beach Pier. View Our Latest Video Update [YouTube] Subscribe / Get Notified. View Our Live Jacksonville Beach Pier Cam [Northside]. View Our Live Jacksonville Beach Pier Cam [Southside]. Public Safety Announcement. In the modern era, our surf breaks can be very...
Savannah State University Presidential Search Committee holds first meeting
The Savannah State University Presidential Search Committee met for the first time on Thursday, July 18 on the SSU campus to establish goals, timelines, procedures and more as the group began the process for finding a full-time President to lead the historically Black university. University System of Georgia (USG) Chancellor Sonny Perdue was in attendance, as was a representative from AGB Search, a firm hired to bring in applicants for the committee to consider before they settle on a group of three to five finalists.
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