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‘It stings every single day’: Mother who lost son to gun violence urges people to have a safe 4th of July
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Fourth of July is a time for celebration, fun and fireworks for most people, but for one mother, it’s one more holiday spent without her baby boy. Rhonda Phillips talked about how losing her son to gun violence has affected her life. “It stings...
In the fight against Alzheimer's 'This medicine gave me my life back,' Jacksonville woman says
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — It's a disease that robs an individual of memory, but there's a new weapon in the fight against Alzheimer's. On Tuesday the Food and Drug Administration approved a second drug for patients to slow the effects of Alzheimer's disease. Kisunla is not a cure, but clinical...
Fourth of July getting started in Jacksonville Beach
Worker at fireworks tent shot when he tried to stop robbery, police say
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A man in his 60s who was working at a fireworks tent near St. Augustine Road was shot late Thursday night when he tried to stop a robbery, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. Officers were called to a reported shooting at Dupont Avenue and...
‘Have fun and be safe’: Jacksonville Beach lifeguards ensure safety with increased staffing on Fourth of July
JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. – Jacksonville Beach Ocean Rescue is taking extra steps to ensure people stay safe on the Fourth of July holiday and throughout the weekend. Ocean Rescue told News4JAX that the size of the waves at Jacksonville Beach was much bigger than what they’re used to for the holiday. As of Thursday at 4 p.m., there had been two water rescues, according to Ocean Rescue.
Jon Kinesis Delivers Exciting Performance and Talks About the Myth Nightclub Expansion [Interview]
We spoke with DJ Jon Kinesis, owner of Myth Nightclub, following his triumphant set at the Christian Martin show. Jon revealed details on the plans for expanding Myth and provided insight on the growing downtown nightlife experience. He also gave us an update on his improving health condition. Read the interview below:
Chris Kovacs named COO at HCA Memorial Hospital
HCA Florida Memorial Hospital named Chris Kovacs as its new chief operating officer. He will relocate from another HCA hospital, Memorial Satilla Health in Waycross, Georgia, and will begin his new role in Jacksonville on Aug. 1. “Chris has an extensive operational and leadership background that pairs well with our...
Historic Springfield hosts 17th annual ‘Throwback Baseball Game’ on Fourth of July
Baseball players from two sides of the Historic Springfield Community picked up their bats and gloves at Klutho Park on July 4 to see who could claim bragging rights in America’s pastime.
Rotary Club of Ponte Vedra Beach installs new president
The Rotary Club of Ponte Vedra Beach installed its new president, Beverly Flanagan, at the club’s final meeting of the 2023-24 year, held June 27 at Marsh Landing Country Club. More than 15 of the club’s past presidents were in attendance to participate in the passing of the gavel...
World War II Navy vet from Jacksonville becomes centenarian on 4th of July
A World War II veteran and current Jacksonville resident celebrated his 100th birthday on Fourth of July Thursday. Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5968 in Orange Park hosted a special celebration for Fred A. Long Jr., a 30-year highly decorated veteran of the U.S. Navy, according to Times-Union news partner First Coast News.
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