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Organizations helping people experiencing homelessness react to Florida public sleeping ban
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Two community organizations are hoping the new outdoor sleeping ban will make sure all people experiencing homelessness are taken care of. Glenda McCollors McLendon is with the Chef Harvey Foundation. It’s a place she says people who are experiencing homelessness will soon be able to go to get help.
Florida man arrested for Jan. 6 riot, latest of over 120 insurrection arrests in state
Another Florida man has been arrested in connection with the Jan 6. insurrection at the U.S. Capitol in 2021, one of at least 127 Floridians out of nearly 1,500 people charged across the U.S., according to USA TODAY data. Garth Nathaniel Walton, 32, has been charged with felony offenses of...
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.
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...
Junior angler reels in 53-pound kingfish, wins Greater Jacksonville Kingfish Junior Angler Tournament
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Kids took center stage at Sister’s Creek Marina Wednesday during the Greater Jacksonville Kingfish Junior Angler Tournament. Over 200 boats were competing and hoping to reel in the largest kingfish of the day. Parker Hensch was on the second boat that docked Wednesday. His fish...
All lanes reopen on Buckman Bridge after ‘law enforcement investigation’
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Two lanes of I-295 going Northbound over the Buckman Bridge were closed Thursday, July 18 from 9 a.m. to noon for a law enforcement investigation, the Florida Department of Transportation said Thursday. The lanes reopened and traffic cleared around 2 p.m. Florida Highway Patrol said it...
2 men wanted accused of stealing over $700K from more than 600 churches
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) is asking for the public’s help finding two wanted men. FDLE arrested 37-year-old Marius “Viorel” Dumitru and 30-year-old Marius Dumitru in 2021 in Operation Thou Shall Not Steal. They were released by the court post-arrest and absconded before trial. They...
Stay Safe on the Water: FWC Encourages Awareness and Divers-Down Flag Compliance
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) urges boaters and divers to prioritize safety this summer in and around Sebastian. Maintaining a watchful eye for your surroundings (360-degree awareness) and following all divers-down flag regulations are key to a worry-free experience. Divers and dive vessels rely on readily identifiable...
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