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Jaguars LB Foyesade Oluokun claims a spot in ESPN's top 10 ranking
He may not be the centre of attention before or after games, but Foyesade Oluokun may be one of the most valuable players in his position. The Jacksonville Jaguars know it, and it looks like executives and coaches agree, based on an ESPN poll. The 28-year-old St. Louis native signed...
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.
Jaguars turn official release of throwback uniforms into celebration
This year is the 30th anniversary of the Jacksonville Jaguars becoming an NFL franchise, and they're celebrating accordingly. They announced the return of their throwback uniforms earlier this year, and they've now officially released them. The Jags announced the throwbacks with a video of cornerback Tyson Campbell and safety Andre...
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.
Commentary: Project 2025 would reverse progress on climate change
Project 2025, the brainchild of the Heritage Foundation, a conservative think-tank, is a plan for a sprawling, multifaceted effort to reshape the United States. If implemented, it will fundamentally change the country. Its plan for climate change is nothing short of cataclysmic. Project 2025’s response to climate change as outlined...
JJ Grey & Mofro ready to play at Big Top
JJ Grey & Mofro is set to take the Big Top Chautauqua stage July 25, bringing with him his southern rock sound. Whether playing at a dive bar in Jacksonville, Florida, a sold out show in an arena, or a music festival, Grey enjoys telling his personal stories via song. He said he is looking forward to playing under a tent like Big Top’s, saying it brings him a feeling of being at a circus or a carnival.
City Budget: The Squeeze Begins
The great debate about funding the Fernandina Beach 2024-2025 budget is about to begin at its usual starting point: there won't be enough money to pay for everything the city needs. City commissioners will meet July 30 to set the millage rate that city property owners will be assessed to...
More than a dozen flights canceled at JIA after global IT outage
A worldwide outage Friday morning at a global IT provider has canceled flights and caused dozens of delays at Jacksonville International Airport, as airlines found their computer systems down. At least 16 flights have been canceled at JIA, according to FlightAware. At least 36 flights are delayed in Jacksonville as...
Jacksonville Jaguars sue imprisoned ex-employee over multimillion-dollar theft from team
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Jacksonville Jaguars have filed a lawsuit against a former employee who is serving prison time after pleading guilty to stealing $22 million from the NFL team's virtual credit card program. The lawsuit, filed Thursday in Duval County Circuit Court, seeks more than $66 million...
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