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‘Blink of an eye, it happened to me’: Jacksonville man nearly loses his hand after firework explodes
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A Jacksonville man warned others about the dangers of fireworks, one day after an explosion injured both of his hands, leaving one severely damaged. Zion Thomas was one of several people injured by fireworks on the Fourth of July. He spoke to News4JAX from his hospital bed in Gainesville.
This NFL coach uses golf to de-stress, but admits 'sometimes it's a dumb game'
Doug Pederson’s introduction to golf is a familiar story. Although Pederson and his brothers Craig and David were involved in almost every team sport, they’d frequently rise before dawn on Saturdays to walk a round with their father Gordy at the Riverside Golf Course in Ferndale, Wash. The...
GXO Logistics leasing 168,000-square-foot Building 2 in Perimeter West Industrial Park
The city is reviewing a permit application for GXO Logistics Supply Chain Inc. to make tenant improvements in the 168,000-square-foot Building 2 in Perimeter West Industrial Park in Northwest Jacksonville. GXO Logistics will take the space previously leased by Williams-Sonoma Inc. Samet Corp. of North Charleston, South Carolina, is the...
Top commercial sales of the week
1382 and 1385 Brookwood Forest Blvd., Jacksonville. 3507 Rio Grande Ave. and Loree Street, Jacksonville. Seller: Tri Star Semi Truck & Trailer Services LLC. Type: 16 rental homes in Crossroads Townhomes at Town Center. Parcel size: Not available. Building size: Not available. Buyer: Crossroads SFR Owner LLC. Seller: Lennar Homes...
New Jersey Man Flies to Florida for Life-Threatening Game Rival Attack
Edward Kang, 20, has been charged with attempted second-degree murder and armed burglary with a mask, according to Nassau County court records. He was arrested early Sunday morning. Journey from New Jersey to Florida. Kang flew from Newark, New Jersey, to Jacksonville, Florida, last Thursday after telling his mother that...
Former UNF player One Kashima tied for Florida Women's Stroke Play lead; Nancy Cox two back
Former University of North Florida player One Kashima birdied the 18th hole of the Aberdeen Golf and Country Club on Friday to tie Madison Morman of Palm Beach Gardens for the lead at 3-under 69 in the first round of the Florida State Golf Association Women's Stroke Play Championship. Kashima, who was the...
DITR Kenyon Gardner, ATH, Paxon School for Advanced Studies (Jacksonville, FL)
He’s the “do everything” man. Jack of all trades, master of all. Faster than a speeding bullet, unstoppable once his motor is running, and the motor takes no time at all to take off. Put simply, he is “The Jet”. I will go more in-depth...
Rivals Five-Star: How ACC programs were impacted
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The Rivals Five-Star is in the books and now it’s time to continue the analysis from the preeminent event of the offseason. Here are the five programs most impacted by the event within the ACC. THIS SERIES: SEC impact | Big Ten impact | Big 12...
Jaguars rookie projections: K Cam Little
The Jaguars exited the 2024 NFL draft with nine new contributors, bolstering their roster with potential after signing eight free agents between March and April in their offseason-long effort to reclaim postseason status this year. How impactful might Jacksonville’s rookie class be as the team chases a playoff spot?
‘Keep walking my path’: Drake Bell opens up about his career, life after documentary ahead of Jacksonville concert
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Singer and former Nickelodeon star, Drake Bell, will be performing in Jacksonville Saturday night at Kona Skate Park. He is preparing to drop his sixth album in October. Bell became popular —in part— from the hit show: “Drake and Josh.”. You may remember,...
Jehovah's Witnesses present 3-day convention this weekend
One of the largest organizers of global religious conventions will once again draw thousands to Jacksonville,In a world where bad news endlessly streams on social media, TV and radio, a three-day live event open to the public will deliver only good news! One of the largest convention organizations in the world returns to...
I Am the Prize offers $1K scholarships for seniors who lost parent to gun violence
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – I Am the Prize, a local nonprofit organization, has offered $1,000 in scholarships to support students impacted by gun violence. I Am the Prize founder Tia Coleman created the scholarship to assist young students who faced similar experiences she faced and to give back to her community.
‘It’s disgusting:’ Over 1,000 pounds of trash picked up in Jacksonville Beach ‘5th of July’ cleanup
The Fourth of July has come and gone, but not without leaving a mess on Jacksonville’s beaches. One hundred and fifteen volunteers picked up more than 1,000 pounds of trash on Jacksonville Beach Friday morning after the 4th of July festivities.
River City Plus: WJXT team member launches 13th film at LOL Film Festival
The LOL Film Festival, known for its eclectic mix of indie films and celebrated for its platform for emerging and established filmmakers alike, is set to host the premiere of Keith Brandt’s 13th film. A multi-talented filmmaker, Keith Brandt wears many hats as a director, writer, editor, and actor. His latest project promises to be a significant milestone in his illustrious career.
Community input sought for Met Park design concepts
The Metropolitan Park Revitalization design team shares three conceptual designs — the Tailgate Plaza, the Weave and the Quilt at a June 25 open house. The design team behind the Metropolitan Park Revitalization project has launched an online survey to gather community feedback on a trio of conceptual designs it shared at a June 25 open house.
'Prove your ability': Antonio Johnson still has a chip on his shoulder entering Year 2
Making the NFL is the dream of thousands of people across the world. If you’re lucky enough to make it and live out that dream, you have to prove yourself. And then prove yourself again. And again. That’s the reality of life for NFL players, and second-year safety Antonio...
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