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New city program launches to invest hundreds of thousands of dollars in Jacksonville artists
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A new program is aiming to help shape the economy and community in Jacksonville. The City of Jacksonville and Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville are launching a pilot program to invest in local artists who are helping create a quality of life in the city. “I...
Danger Will Robinson: Robots and sci-fi toys fill Sawgrass museum
A steel-jawed 1930s-era robot greets visitors to the Bilotta Collection in Sawgrass, Bakelite knobs surrounding a voltage meter in its chest. The robot rumbles about electronically with one tubular leg rising over tiny battery-powered metal robots underfoot. The German film prop is just one of a multitude of robots and...
Votes are in: Here are the best places to satisfy your ice cream cravings in the 904🍦
DUVAL COUNTY, Fla. – Ice cream is always a good idea — but it’s especially good on National Ice Cream Day!. Sunday, July 21 is National Ice Cream Day. Yes, a whole day to celebrate this delicious treat loved by many. We asked our community on Instagram...
Toddler and his two siblings were left home alone at nlght only for the 2-year-old child to walk 1/4 mile from home because their mom ‘was unexpectedly called in to work that night due to an emergency’
Jacksonville, FL – According to the police officials, the young mom, later identified as Llnda, was arrested and taken into custody after she reportedly left her toddler and his two older siblings home alone in the middle of the night. Prosecutors say the woman is now charged with child neglect. The responding officers discovered that the parent left her children, 2, 8 and 10-year-old, home alone in the middle of the night, so she could go to vvork. All 3 kids were taken from her care and placed into custody of their dad.
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.
Brian Harman hits wild shot on third hole at The Open
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - The defending Open champion and Savannah native Brian Harman didn’t have the tournament he was hoping for, but he did have one of the coolest shots of the tournament. Harman’s tee shot on the third hole at Royal Troon on Sunday looked good initially, but...
Join DWTSS Team Duvall/Schwertfeger at Dave & Buster's for a fundraising event to support Safe Haven
Ashley Duvall is excited to announce her participation in this year's Dancing with the Statesboro Stars. Partnered with Paul Schwertfeger, Ashley is stepping out of her comfort zone to support a cause close to her heart: domestic violence awareness. "While I may not be the best dancer, I believe in stepping out of my comfort zone to support causes that matter," Ashley says. "Domestic violence awareness is a cause close to my heart. Every donation or dollar earned from fundraising efforts counts as a vote for our team and brings us closer to winning the Mirror Ball Trophy." Join Ashley, Paul, and...
Lowcountry businesses impacted by the cyber outage
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Locally, those impacted by a nationwide cyber outage have either resolved their issues or are working to do so. The outage left crucial public services at a standstill. It all comes as the county’s tax commissioner announced the motor vehicle system is down. That means the...
Wayne County residents march in support of Noah Bush’s family, accountability
WAYNE COUNTY, Ga. (WSAV) – On Saturday, dozens Wayne County residents met at Cracker Williams Park in Jesup to start a march through Jesup. in support of the family of Noah Bush and accountability. “Well, today we are holding a protest and it’s an accountability protest. We want everybody that has played a part, from […]
Video of Hundreds of Gators Swarming in Georgia Swamp Is Making Everybody Uneasy
Hundreds of alligators swarmed Okefenokee Swamp in Fargo, Georgia last week and the video is making viewers uneasy. WSB-TV in Atlanta shared a video on Facebook on Thursday, July 18th shot by a boater trying to navigate his way through the gators, and you've got to see it to believe it. The video ...Continue reading
KidsABC celebrates Clinch Memorial Hospital’s Emergency Department as part of the Pediatric Emergency Care Project
HOMERVILLE — The Clinch Memorial Hospital Emergency Department was recognized for its commitment to strengthening pediatric emergency care in Clinch County during a July 20 ribbon-cutting ceremony. Clinch Memorial was celebrated for reaching key milestones as a participating hospital in the Kids Alliance for Better Care (KidsABC). The alliance, established in 2023, is a collaboration between Mercer University School of Medicine (MUSM), its Georgia Rural Health Innovation Center (GRHIC) and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta (Children’s).
Scam Alert: Fake Investigator Posing as Echols County Sheriff’s Office
The Echols County Sheriff’s Office has issued a warning about a scam involving a person impersonating an investigator from their office. This individual is calling citizens, asking for money, and using spoofed phone numbers to make it appear as though the calls are coming from the Sheriff’s Office.
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