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Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office investigates death of unidentified man found in swimming pool
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO) Homicide Unit is investigating the death of an unidentified adult male who was discovered overnight in a swimming pool in the 5700 block of Wiltshire Street.
Florida high school football Week 1: What are the best individual recruiting matchups?
A loaded slate of high school football games in Week One also means several of the top recruits in the nation will be action during the weekend. The Broward County National High School Football Showcase includes several of the nation's top recruits, including Bishop Gorman five-star senior wide receiver Derek Meadows (LSU commit)...
DEP confirms obscure foundation is dropping plans for golf courses at Jonathan Dickinson
A mysterious foundation called Tuskegee Dunes, whose Florida lobbyists include a former secretary of the Department of Environmental Protection, says it is behind the controversial proposed golf courses at Jonathan Dickinson State Park — and that it is now pulling the plug on the plan. A spokeswoman for the Florida Department of...
Amendment 3: Will pot legalization spark a stoned driving epidemic in Florida?
As Florida voters consider legalizing marijuana in November, opponents are painting a scary picture of what might happen: an epidemic of stoned driving that will make the state’s roads more dangerous and deadly. But the research from other states that have legalized pot isn’t conclusive, and backers of Amendment...
Feeling like triple digits across Central Florida while we watch a tropical wave
ORLANDO, Fla. – It’ll stay dry through Sunday morning, with temperatures warming up quickly. Afternoon highs are expected to reach the middle 90s in Orlando and the upper 80s and lower 90s along the coast. With the high humidity, heat index values are expected to be between 105-107 degrees. Stay hydrated!
Florida Big Bend Region Prepares for Afternoon Showers and Intense Heat
Tallahassee, FL – Scattered afternoon thunderstorms are expected today across Tallahassee and the broader Florida Big Bend region. Residents should prepare for typical late summer heat, with temperatures forecasted to reach the low 90s. The National Weather Service has advised using sunscreen and heading indoors if thunder approaches. According...
National Dog Day: Insiders Photo & Video Contest Official Rules
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – National Dog Day: Insiders Photo & Video Contest Official Rules. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED. General. By submitting an entry to the National Dog Day: Insiders Photo & Video Contest (“Contest”), brought to you by WJXT...
Scattered to isolated storms continue Sunday as flooding remains a concern
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The stalled front will continue to cause localized flooding throughout Sunday, but the shower activity will start to diminish. Winds will be a bit blustery in the 15 mph range with gusts up to 20 mph. Afternoon showers and possible thunderstorms will flare up with the heat of the day staying mostly south of the Florida/Georgia border.
Miami is banking on immigrants to help with the city's imminent teacher shortage
A critical shortage will be affecting students across the state of Florida soon, according to a recent study by Florida Tax Watch which uncovered that school administrators have been scrambling to find enough qualified teachers for the 2024-25 school year. A lot of it, unsurprisingly, has to do with wages....
Why Florida Democrats should be optimistic — and why they should be pessimistic
The November general election field is set, and Florida Democrats are getting excited. A bunch of Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis’ endorsed school board candidates face-planted Tuesday. The presidential candidacy of Kamala Harris has given Democrats a shot of much-needed energy and enthusiasm at the top of the 2024 ticket. Social media is awash in clips of the Obamas throwing out Donald Trump disses at the Democratic National Convention.
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