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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,...
Jaguars coach Doug Pederson: ‘Good things are going to happen for us this season’
One day before the start of the Jacksonville Jaguars 2024 training camp, head coach Doug Pederson took a timeout June 18 to address members of the Jacksonville Bar Association. He focused on what it means to be a leader and how to win on the field and in life. “Trust...
NFL Skill Position Group Rankings: Jacksonville Jaguars Come in Ranked 20th
Will Trevor Lawrence prove to be worth his new massive contract from the Jacksonville Jaguars?. Just weeks removed from signing a historic five-year, $275 million extension, Trevor Lawrence is primed to lead the Jacksonville Jaguars to heights the franchise has never seen before. Despite losing Calvin Ridley to AFC South...
Jaguars' new throwback uniforms will debut the day Tom Coughlin inducted into Pride of the Jaguars
It's a big news day for Jacksonville Jaguars fans. Not only were the team's new throwback uniforms revealed on Thursday, but Tom Coughlin, the very first head coach the franchise ever had, will be inducted into the team's special Pride of the Jaguars during the upcoming season. And what's more,...
'It definitely ramps up:' Local Fire Rescue departments see an increase in heat-related illness call
With summer in full swing, our First Alert Weather team has seen some above-average temperatures making the hot days feel hotter. This summer has been two degrees above average for June and July, so far.
Northeast Florida unemployment rises to 3.6% in June
Jacksonville’s unemployment rate jumped higher in June, a normal seasonal trend as high school and college graduates enter the labor force and don’t immediately find jobs. The jobless rate for the Jacksonville metropolitan area of Baker, Clay, Duval, Nassau and St. Johns counties rose from 3% in May to 3.6% last month, the Florida Department of Commerce reported July 19.
Abortion rights groups scramble to challenge new financial impact statement for Amendment 4
Taxpayer-funded abortion, no parental consent, and unlicensed abortion doctors: Those are all possible outcomes if voters approve Amendment 4, at least according to a proposed financial impact statement that would appear alongside the measure on the ballot.
First Coast News unveils modern, innovative new studio design
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — It’s been three decades in the making for First Coast News On Your Side. The legacy NBC and ABC duopoly in Jacksonville launched its modern and innovative set designed by Florida-based Z Space Creative during the Thursday evening newscast. Key to the 1,250 square foot...
Council members discuss bill to protect neighborhood-specific zoning regulations
Legislation that would create criteria and a process to establish customized zoning regulations and make it more difficult for the Jacksonville City Council to override those regulations could be forthcoming after a July 18 meeting at City Hall. Council member Matt Carlucci called the meeting to discuss a bill he...
Starlink teases 8Gbps internet speeds powered by its mobile gateway tech
Elon Musk's satellite internet company SpaceX teased new internet speed results, flaunting that its space-powered internet can deliver jaw-dropping download speeds of 8Gbps in a remote location. Michael Nicolls, VP of Starlink Engineering, shared the speed test results on the social media platform X:. As per the screenshot, a download...
Drowning of autistic toddler highlights deeper issue of recurring incidents in Florida
ORLANDO, Fla. - A little boy, missing for hours, was found dead Thursday afternoon in a body of water at the Sheraton Vistana Resort. Investigators say three-year-old Rakim Akbari, who was autistic, wandered off from his family and drowned. His mother confirmed to FOX 35 News the family was visiting...
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