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Florida Blue to open Sanitas Medical Center in Crossroads Square
A third Florida Blue Sanitas Medical Center has been identified for Jacksonville, this one in the Crossroads Square shopping center in Southwest Jacksonville. The first opened Jan. 2 in the Regency area of Arlington. The next two in Crossroads Square and in the St. Johns Square II shopping center are scheduled to open in early 2025, said Aleizha Batson, Florida Blue senior regional communications lead for North Florida.
Local Governments Spending Millions on Homeless Problem, But Taxpayers Not Happy
As local governments start laying out proposed budgets for the upcoming year, millions of dollars will be spent on the homeless problems many Florida communities are dealing with. Last year, Jacksonville Democratic Mayor Donna Deegan and the local city council approved $3.1 million to address the city’s homeless problem. This...
Jacksonville Fairgrounds locations could become new UF campus after move to Westside
Millions of dollars proposed in Mayor Donna Deegan’s budget guarantees the Jacksonville Fairgrounds will move to the westside, but what will take its place is still up in the air.
The trend continues- hot temperatures, with heavy rain for some this afternoon
This morning, you’re starting out with a gorgeous sunrise, and temperatures in the 70′s. As we ease into this afternoon, we amp up the feels like temperatures into the triple digits, with rain for some moving through the area. Much of the area will see rain, and some...
Florida Man Convicted in Murder of Jacksonville Radio Host
Bursey Armstrong has been convicted of second-degree murder in the deaths of Jacksonville radio personality Tasheka Young and her unborn child. The Florida State Attorney’s office says they seek two life sentences for Armstrong. In July 2022, Young, known as “Tysheeks” to listeners at Cox Media Group’s Power 106.1...
Construction underway on Georgia's largest Buc-ee's, opening slated for summer 2025
The wait won't be much longer on Georgia getting a new Buc-ee's. Construction has started on the Brunswick location on Georgia 99 at the I-95 exit. It's being built by J. Raymond Construction out of Florida. Media coordinator Crissy Gonzales said via email that the Buc-ee's has a tentative opening date of June 2, 2025. However, that date is subject to change.
Waffle House files more plans to build at Touchton and Southside near Tinseltown
The city is reviewing civil engineering plans for Waffle House to develop a site in South Jacksonville along Touchton Road, between Copeland’s of New Orleans and the Deerwood Lake Commons shopping center anchored by Publix Super Markets Inc. Waffle House Inc. of Norcross, Georgia, and civil engineer Contineo Group...
St. Johns County has 25 uncontested races this election season
ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. — St. Johns County has more voters than it’s ever had because of its booming population, but there are a number of races this election season that are already decided. Like other counties across the state, it’s gearing up for the August 20th primary....
‘Fighting for her life:’ JSO searching for driver who hit a teen and drove off in far west Duval
Tonight, police are searching for the driver who hit a teenager and drove off. Now, a Lake City family is pleading for answers, as 19-year-old Brookelynn Rose fights for her life.
Who is Diane Evans? RNC 'everyday Americans' include Florida real estate agent, Trumpette
Speakers at the 2024 Republican National Convention have included governors, senators, members of Congress and celebrities. But each night the RNC also has included what it has called "Everyday Americans" to tell their stories of how they were hurt by the Biden administration or helped or inspired by former President Donald Trump. Thursday...
‘Crash and burn:’ The epidemic of uninsured drivers affecting your Florida car insurance
Uninsured drivers on Florida and Jacksonville’s roadways are affecting your car insurance premiums and leaving those who sometimes only have the state minimum requirements for insurance, paying thousands of dollars out of pocket for the damages in a crash, according to an Action News Jax investigation.
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