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How do you keep safe from lightning during Tampa Bay’s thunderstorms?
Thunderstorms roll through Tampa Bay during summer months like clockwork: Sometime usually between 4 and 7 p.m., dark clouds form, rain pours down, thunder claps — and lightning strikes. Florida sees millions of strikes a year. On Thursday evening, four teens were struck by lightning while standing under a...
WWII pilot from Jacksonville, 24, accounted for 79 years after being killed in Papua New Guinea
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) announced on Thursday that U.S. Army Air Forces 2nd Lt. Alfred J. Hamwey, 24, of Jacksonville, killed during World War II, was accounted for in May. Hamwey will be buried on Sept. 12 in Jacksonville. In January 1945, Hamwey was...
Attorneys for former JEA CEO Aaron Zahn push back against potential sentence of prison time
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Painting a picture of a family man, involved in his community, attorneys for former JEA CEO Aaron Zahn are asking a judge to not impose a multi-year prison sentence for his federal convictions of conspiracy and wire fraud, which they say has already taken an immense toll on Zahn and his family, with scrutiny and humiliation leading to a diagnosis of PTSD for the former utility head.
Jacksonville could demolish a Main Street bridge off-ramp to clear space for condo tower
Demolishing a Main Street bridge off-ramp is back on the table after a developer proposed building a downtown condominium tower that's designed to be the tallest building between Atlanta and Miami. The city of Jacksonville has had plans for years to tear down the off-ramp that lets northbound drivers make a straight shot...
UnitedHealth invests $25M in affordable housing
UnitedHealth Group will invest $25 million for housing for veterans experiencing homelessness and low and middle-income individuals. The grant will go to the Community Solutions Large Cities Housing Fund, a $135 million fund backed by Kaiser Permanente, Wells Fargo and other large donors. The fund directly acquires apartment units. Half of these units are reserved for individuals transitioning out of homelessness, including veterans, according to a July 24 news release.
Mayor Proud of Bold Moves and Opportunities Created in First Year
By Lynn Jones | Mayor Donna Deegan recently culminated her inaugural year in office by delivering her proposed budget for the First Coast. Reflecting back on the historic year, Mayor Deegan sat down with the Free Press’ Lynn Jones to discuss a few highlights. Her mayoral campaign was fueled...
Trevor Lawrence struggles to open Jaguars training camp (but fans shouldn't worry)
The Jacksonville Jaguars gave Trevor Lawrence a five-year, $275 million extension in the offseason because they believe he's their guy. Two days into training camp, they're yet to see a return, as the starting quarterback has struggled to get going. That said, it's extremely early not to hit the panic button.
Trevor Lawrence not playing like he's worth $275 million early in training camp
The Jacksonville Jaguars’ $275 million man hasn’t been sharp in the first two days of training camp. Before anyone panics about three interceptions on underthrown balls in the red zone and two other passes on Thursday that sailed high from quarterback Trevor Lawrence, the team has practiced in helmets and shorts both days...
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