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Construction underway on Georgia's largest Buc-ee's, opening slated for summer 2025
The wait won't be much longer on Georgia getting a new Buc-ee's. Construction has started on the Brunswick location on Georgia 99 at the I-95 exit. It's being built by J. Raymond Construction out of Florida. Media coordinator Crissy Gonzales said via email that the Buc-ee's has a tentative opening date of June 2, 2025. However, that date is subject to change.
The president of Florida’s only public historically Black university resigns after donation debacle
The president of Florida’s only public historically Black university is resigning amid backlash over the school’s apparent failure to properly vet a multi-million dollar donation from a dubious donor. Larry Robinson submitted his resignation last week and will leave Florida A&M University at a time when state officials...
‘Fighting for her life:’ JSO searching for driver who hit a teen and drove off in far west Duval
Tonight, police are searching for the driver who hit a teenager and drove off. Now, a Lake City family is pleading for answers, as 19-year-old Brookelynn Rose fights for her life.
'It definitely ramps up:' Local Fire Rescue departments see an increase in heat-related illness call
With summer in full swing, our First Alert Weather team has seen some above-average temperatures making the hot days feel hotter. This summer has been two degrees above average for June and July, so far.
Name games: Luke Balaskiewicz, Emmett Kuhlenkamp share Jacksonville Amateur lead at 4-under
Luke Balaskiewicz and Emmett Kuhlenkamp have something in common besides both being rising high school seniors with long surnames (for Scrabble fans, Balaskiewicz tops Kuhlenkamp 29-24 if proper names were allowed). They’re also in their first Jacksonville Amateur Championship and they never looked like nervous rookies in Thursday’s first round at the Jacksonville Golf...
Jacksonville, FL Supports a Robust Hotel Development Pipeline Despite Economic Uncertainty
While many U.S. markets have experienced a slowdown in hotel development amid rising construction costs, increasing financing costs, and general uncertainty, the greater Jacksonville market area has continued to support a robust hotel development pipeline. Factors contributing to this growth include ongoing infrastructure projects in the market, such as the JAXPORT dredging project and Interstate 295 expansion; the ongoing work of the Jacksonville Downtown Investment Authority (DIA) to broaden the city’s appeal as an international business destination; and the availability of land suitable for development.
Who is Diane Evans? RNC 'everyday Americans' include Florida real estate agent, Trumpette
Speakers at the 2024 Republican National Convention have included governors, senators, members of Congress and celebrities. But each night the RNC also has included what it has called "Everyday Americans" to tell their stories of how they were hurt by the Biden administration or helped or inspired by former President Donald Trump. Thursday...
‘Crash and burn:’ The epidemic of uninsured drivers affecting your Florida car insurance
Uninsured drivers on Florida and Jacksonville’s roadways are affecting your car insurance premiums and leaving those who sometimes only have the state minimum requirements for insurance, paying thousands of dollars out of pocket for the damages in a crash, according to an Action News Jax investigation.
Top commercial sales of the week
Seller: Jax Industrial Two Ltd. Type: 48 residential lots in Reverie at Silverleaf Phases 1 and 2. Buyer: State of Florida Internal Improvement Trust Fund. 258 Chaffee Road S. and Gurtler Road, Jacksonville. Type: Undeveloped residential, commercial and industrial. Parcel size: 44.23 acres. Buyer: Quicktrip Corp. Seller: Lugas LLC. DUVAL.
Jacksonville sheriff: 'Very, very fortunate' following police shooting of armed suspect
A Jacksonville sheriff's officer came face to face with an armed robbery suspect wanted for questioning in a murder and shot him as the man advanced on him, the Sheriff's Office said Wednesday night. “We are very, very fortunate tonight," Sheriff T.K. Waters said. "A police officer could have been killed. It wasn’t...
Roberto Alonso joins the Greater Florida Consortium of School Boards
Roberto Alonso was elected to the Greater Florida Consortium of School Boards. Alonso, of Miami Lakes, became secretary and treasurer of the organization, which chose him in June during its meeting in Tampa. Locally, Alonso represents District 4 of the Miami Dade County Public Schools Board. The GFCSB develops a...
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