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NFL Fans React To Jaguars' Throwback Uniforms For 2024
The Jacksonville Jaguars unveiled "Prowler" throwback uniforms on Thursday. Trevor Lawrence was among the players to model the new uniforms, which feature the organization's inaugural logo. Safety Andre Cisco and cornerback Tyson Cambell starred alongside former Jaguars tackle Leon Searcy in a ...
Embezzled by ex-employee, Jaguars sue Amit Patel for $67 million, three times what team lost
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Jacksonville Jaguars are suing an embezzling former financial manager for $66.7 million — about three times the theft that landed ex-employee Amit Patel in federal prison this spring. The NFL team accused Patel of fraudulent misrepresentation, breach of fiduciary duty and civil theft in...
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...
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...
Jacksonville leaders creating plan for homeless ahead of statewide ban on public sleeping
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The City of Jacksonville is coming up with a plan to address where its homeless population will go, as a new state law is set to take effect in October that bans people from sleeping outside. Hundreds of unsheltered people will be impacted by this law.
‘River City Readers’ challenge surpasses goal of 1.5 million minutes read
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The year-long citywide challenge to improve literacy rates among school-aged children known as “River City Readers” has surpassed its goal of 1.5 million minutes read, according to Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan. Deegan kicked off the reading initiative in late January to challenge students to...
'Her baby girl was holding her mom's hand': Mother of Tasheka Young testifies what it was like finding daughter's body
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The trial of Bursey Armstrong, the man accused of killing Jacksonville radio personality Tasheka Young and her unborn child entered into the testimony phase Tuesday. The jury heard from a slew of witnesses and saw several crime scene photos with experts analyzing them. One of those...
Jaguars sue ex-employee convicted of stealing $22 million from them
Former Jacksonville Jaguars employee Amit Patel is currently serving a six-and-a-half-year sentence in federal prison. His former employer just added to his issues. The Jaguars are suing Patel, who pleaded guilty to stealing $22 million from them earlier this year, for $66.6 million in damages in Florida state court on Thursday, according to ESPN. The team is alleging fraudulent misrepresentation, breach of fiduciary duty and civil theft.
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...
Christin Eisenbeiss of University of North Florida earns fourth WGCA Scholars Team berth
Christin Eisenbeiss made it a clean sweep — in the classroom. The University of North Florida senior was named to the Women's Golf Coaches Association All-American Scholars Team for the fourth time, adding to her selection the last two years as the ASUN Player of the Year. ...
Woman shot multiple times while sitting in car
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A woman was shot at by two unknown attackers Tuesday night while sitting in her car on Emerson Street near Spring Glen Road. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office responded around 7:45 p.m. to the area after someone called and said a woman was being shot. Police...
‘Why in front of my house?’: East Arlington water main break leaves families without Wi-Fi and water
Things are beginning to get back to normal for some families in the Hickory Manor subdivision, after six hours without water on Wednesday. However, some are without cable and Wi-Fi services.
FDOT: Lanes closed on Buckman Bridge due to police investigation
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Lanes will be closed on the Buckman Bridge in Jacksonville for three hours Thursday, according to the Florida Department of Transportation. FDOT shared a news release with First Coast News Thursday morning, saying double lane closures will start at 9 a.m. and last until noon due to a "law enforcement investigation."
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