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St. Johns County man arrested for allegedly trafficking large amount of narcotics, police report
During the search, detectives discovered over 16 grams of crack cocaine, more than 78 grams of MDMA, over 75 grams of powder cocaine, over 101 grams of marijuana, a handgun, digital scales, and jeweler’s baggies.
Florida seeks direction from Hillsborough’s school tax referendum battle
The big story: Hillsborough County school district officials say they were caught off guard when county commissioners denied the district’s effort to hold a property tax referendum in November. It surprised observers across the state, too. The expectation was that commissioners would pass through the ballot initiative, as is...
TIMELINE: Afternoon showers, storms expected along I-4 in Florida on Monday
ORLANDO, Fla. - A hot, humid, and hazy Monday is underway in Central Florida. This afternoon, highs will be a few degrees above normal region wide, topping out around the mid 90s for inland areas and low 90s along the coast. Some isolated to scattered afternoon showers and storms are...
Girl's death sparks concerns about other Florida facilities run by TrueCore
The Florida Department of Juvenile Justice removed TrueCore from a five-year, $31.5 million contract after a girl died at Lake Academy. Some call for contractors to be removed from other facilities.
More widespread thunderstorms during this week
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Sunday evening storms developed with a few downpours. Ward Lake, on the east side of Bradenton, picked up a half inch (0.53″), the east side of Sarasota almost a half inch (0.43″) and 0.75″ in east Venice. We’ll see more widespread afternoon and evening storms to start the week.
Georgia to invest $1.5B in transportation infrastructure
On Thursday, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp said the state’s historic $1.5 billion investment in transportation infrastructure would serve as a down payment on future investments. The funding will pay for transportation projects reviewed by the State Transportation Board, and will more than double funding from the state to cities and counties for local transportation infrastructure. […] The post Georgia to invest $1.5B in transportation infrastructure appeared first on Transportation Today.
More than 20 streets flood in Savannah on Saturday, leaving abandoned vehicles
Savannah experienced heavy rainfall on Saturday, leading to streets flooding and abandoned vehicles throughout the city. Between 7 a.m. yesterday and 7 a.m. today, Coffee Bluff experienced 3.51 inches of rain ― the highest rain total of any area in Savannah during that time period, according to an email sent from Jonathan Lamb, meteorologist for the National Weather Service (NWS) Charleston Office.
Another 600 Delta flights cancelled, more expected
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – Delta is continuing its operational recovery Saturday following an outside vendor technology issue that prompted the airline to pause flying for several hours on Friday. As of 10 a.m. on Saturday, more than 600 Delta and Delta Connection flights were canceled, mostly in the morning and early afternoon. According to the […]
'Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil' Musical Premieres in Chicago, Echoing Savannah's Mystique and Diversity
It's only fitting that "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil," a tale steeped in Southern charm and decadence, makes its musical debut 30 years after the original book's publishing. According to a review by GPB, the Goodman Theatre in Chicago has managed to encapsulate the essence of Savannah, complete with cicada soundscapes and gothic angel statues known from the region's famous Bonaventure Cemetery.
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