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Long-awaited widening begins on Old Middleburg Road
It’s about time, says Bo Cooner, as traffic buzzes by his subdivision off Old Middleburg Road. Twenty-four years ago, the Better Jacksonville Plan set aside money to widen the two-lane road to four lanes from 103rd Street to Argyle Forest Boulevard — but the work remained a line on a project list.
Jaguars unveil 'Prowler' throwback uniforms, set to debut in Week 5 game vs. Colts
The Jacksonville Jaguars are dusting off a beloved look to celebrate their 30th season of football in Duval County. The Jags unveiled their "prowler" throwbacks on Thursday, fulfilling a persistent fan request to revive a classic uniform from a bygone (and perhaps, returning) era. The kits feature plenty of unique attributes, including a custom type font, black-and-gold trimmed numbers and the prowling Jaguar logo from that era. Most importantly, they remind Jags fans of the good times of old.
Jaguars sue Amit Patel, who stole $22 million from the team for gambling
On the surface, the Jaguars are trying to get blood from a stone. At a deeper level, they might be setting up a far more lucrative play. Via Xuan Thai of ESPN.com, the Jaguars have sued Amit Patel for $22.2 million that he embezzled, largely to support a gambling habit. The relevant principal of Florida law permits the Jaguars to recover treble damages, pushing the suit to $66.6 billion.
County sheriffs combine for community meet and greet in Nocatee
A combined event was held by members of the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office and the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office where members of law enforcement were able to meet residents of the Nocatee community. The event was scheduled to take place in the parking lot near the Nocatee Splash...
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...
Weather Impact Alert issued Saturday for widespread storms between 2-7 pm
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The First Coast News Most Accurate Weather Team™️ is issuing a Weather Impact Alert Day for Saturday, July 20, from noon to 7 p.m. for thunderstorms. IMPACT: Daily sea breeze storms will erupt again heading into the weekend. But that will combine with a...
Meet Lady and Todd: 2 orphaned dogs hoping for happy ‘tails’ and a new home
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Meet Lady and Todd, two pups who tragically lost their owner a few days ago and are in desperate need of a new home, ideally together. The dogs were sadly in the home with their deceased owner for 5-7 days before being rescued, and are hoping for a new leash on life.
Rhode Island man sentenced to 2 years for making false bomb threat on plane that diverted to Jacksonville
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A Rhode Island man who got into an argument with his travel companion and caused the flight to divert in Jacksonville after making a false bomb threat in December 2023 was sentenced to two years in federal prison Thursday. According to court documents, Evan Sims, 41,...
Man’s body pulled from Pottsburg Creek near Beach Boulevard
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A man’s body was pulled from the water Tuesday night at a boat ramp off Beach Boulevard, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said. Officers were called around 8 p.m. to a Pottsburg Creek boat ramp off Beach Boulevard, and the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department also responded.
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...
Silencing the Sounds: Breakthrough treatment for those who suffer from tinnitus
Imagine hearing a ringing in your ears all the time. The noise can be so loud it can be debilitating. It’s called tinnitus and more than 50 million Americans are living with it right now. No one knows why it happens but a new drug-free, FDA-approved device is helping...
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 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.
Bills throwback uniforms: Ranking the best jerseys for a potential throwback
Inspired by the Jacksonville Jaguars' recent reveal, we've decided to rank the Buffalo Bills' past uniforms based on how badly we want to see them as throwbacks. Though no Lombardi Trophies are on display in the lobby of the team’s Orchard Park headquarters, the Buffalo Bills have a proud history that encompasses six decades, several professional leagues, and generations’ worth of memories. The franchise is one of the NFL’s most passionately supported, the love the Western New York community has shown the franchise and its players over the past 65 years being matched by few fanbases in all of professional sports.
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.
3 potential Jaguars trade candidates entering 2024 training camp
The Jacksonville Jaguars ended the 2023 season as poorly as an NFL team could. An 8-3 start that saw them seize control of the AFC South was upended by a disastrous 1-6 finish. But the Jaguars are entering the 2024 campaign with an optimistic outlook. They added plenty of help through the draft with the […] The post 3 potential Jaguars trade candidates entering 2024 training camp appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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