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After primary win, Cammack to face underfunded Democrat challenger on Nov. 5
(The Center Square) — Incumbent U.S. Rep. Kat Cammack, R-Fla., won the Republican primary in the 3rd Congressional District this week and will be looking to keep her seat on Nov. 5. Cammack will be serving a third term if she is successful, representing Alachua, Baker, Bradford, Columbia, Dixie, Gilchrist, Hamilton, Levy, Suwannee and Union counties, along with large portions of Lafayette and Marion counties. According to preliminary results from...
1 injured in Hampton after car rear-ends semi-truck
STARKE, Fla. (WCJB) - Bradford County Fire Rescue (BCFR) firefighters responded to one person who was trapped inside a car after it crashed into the rear of a semi-truck in Hampton Friday evening. According to a social media post, around 5:30 p.m. BCFR officials arrived on scene near Hampton Lake...
City of Jacksonville files foreclosure lawsuit to force sale of Laura Street Trio
City of Jacksonville attorneys this week asked a Duval County circuit judge to order a foreclosure sale on the Laura Street Trio, the historic buildings in the heart of downtown that have been the center of city debate for years. Attorneys argue in the lawsuit that the developer failed to address code compliance...
Weather Impact Alert Day: Widespread showers on Saturday
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The First Coast's Most Accurate Weather Team is issuing a Weather Impact Alert for Saturday, Aug. 24 for widespread showers and localized flooding. A meso-low offshore continues to pump moisture onshore across our coastal counties including downtown Jacksonville. Overnight areas east of downtown to Jacksonville Beach saw an estimated four-to-seven inches of rainfall with locally higher amounts which resulted in localized flooding. As that slowly drains out today more rain is on its way especially through this afternoon and evening as instability associated with the meso-low remains in place.
Game of the Week: Raines proves its point with big win over Bolles
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – After coming to Raines from its biggest rival, Timothy Cole has embraced the Vikings culture and in turn been embraced by the school’s students and fans and definitely his new teammates. All that was even before Friday night. Cole, the ex-Ribault quarterback, was a key...
Mixed-income housing approach bringing revitalization to Eastside
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — One of Jacksonville's oldest neighborhoods is getting a facelift. While the Jacksonville City Council considers a multi-million dollar plan to revitalize the Eastside, a different organization is already doing work "Out East". LiftJax and the Historic Eastside Community Development Corporation are behind a mixed-income initiative, which...
River City Roundup returns: A Caribbean Carnival, Arboretum upgrades, 1950s relationship advice & more
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Hey everyone! It’s been too long since we’ve offered you a roundup of our favorite River City Live content from the week -- so we’ve got some bonuses for you today!. From a sneak peek at Saturday’s Caribbean Carnival to some 1950s relationship...
10 Football Storylines of 2024: Riverside Is Ready
There isn’t may teams in Northeast Florida that are a as ready on paper as Riverside high school. Ready from their record last year in which they won their district and advanced to the playoffs with a 9-3 record. Ready from a coaching stand-point, as head coach Antwan Nicholas has steadily increased his win totals each year after taking over for long time coach O.J Small. Finally, Riverside is ready from a player stand point, as the team returns several seniors. It’s a recipe that’s ready for them to eat.
JHS Teams Up With NBCUniversal Local for 10th Annual Clear The Shelters
The Jacksonville Humane Society (JHS) is teaming up with NBCUniversal Local for the 10th annual Clear The Shelters pet adoption campaign. From August 24 to September 10, 2024, all pet adoption fees at JHS are reduced to $25 or less. As part of the nationwide initiative, NBC and Telemundo stations...
New season of teen programming offered at MOCA Jax
MOCA Jacksonville, a cultural institute of the University of North Florida, announces a new season of programming for teens. Applications are now open for MOCA’s Emerging Artist Program and Teen Art Council. Through these programs, teens can gain a deeper understanding of art practices, earn volunteer hours and learn skills that will help prepare them for their next steps.
Raising the Bar with Christine Michel of Terrell Hogan Law
“Raising the Bar” is a riveting legal showcase where our host, Alan Pickert, shines a spotlight on remarkable legal minds making a difference in our community. Each episode unveils the inspiring stories of attorneys pushing boundaries, fighting for justice, and championing causes that uplift society. Get ready to be inspired as we elevate the voices of those who are truly raising the bar in the legal world. Today, Alan speaks with Christine Michel of Terrell Hogan Law.
Peterbrooke Chocolatier closes Downtown store
Find everything you need to make informed decisions this election season, plus so much more. Peterbrooke Chocolatier has permanently closed its Downtown store at 100 W. Bay St., Suite 2. The closure followed slow business, according to staff at another location and its Downtown neighbors. The Jacksonville-based franchise first opened...
Jacksonville Zoo gorilla who stole hearts as a foster mother has died; others ill
Bulera, a popular 35-year-old female western lowland gorilla at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens, has died from a highly contagious bacterial illness that is also affecting other gorillas at the zoo. Most of the zoo's current population of 10 gorillas have shown symptoms of shigella and "are at different stages of treatment and...
Memorial, soil collection ceremony to be held for Dollar General victims 1 year after racist attack
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – At the Dollar General on Kings Road in Jacksonville’s Grand Park neighborhood, three makeshift memorials still stand adjacent to the road in front of the store paying tribute to the three victims of the racist attack. Other memorials are still present across the street at...
FHP: Keystone Heights man dies in single-vehicle Union County crash
UNION COUNTY, Fla. — A 32-year-old Clay County man was killed in a Friday morning crash in Union County, Florida Highway Patrol said. Troopers said a pickup truck driven by a Keystone Heights man was traveling south on State Road 121 near Southwest 79th Way. It left the roadway to the left and entered the east shoulder where it collided with a culvert and a tree, the crash report stated.
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