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Mayor Deegan will give first take on Hurricane Milton at emergency briefing Monday
Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan and officials from other government agencies plan to have their first public briefing at 6:05 p.m. Monday about what they expect the city will experience from Hurricane Milton that is powering toward Florida as a category 5 hurricane. The briefing from the Duval County Emergency Preparedness Center will give...
Jacksonville homeowners still waiting for Helene storm debris to be collected as Milton eyes Florida
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — While Jacksonville residents prepare for incoming Hurricane Milton, some are still left with yard debris after the last storm, Hurricane Helene. Driving through Jacksonville's Riverside you’ll see piles of yard debris still waiting to be collected. A pile of yard debris has been sitting outside of Sandra Pauley’s house since Hurricane Helene.
OPINION | Jacksonville’s approach to state homeless law will lead to court battles
Death and taxes are usually held up as the avatars of inevitability, but right beside them are unintended consequences from Florida laws. Exhibit A: HB 1365 , affecting Jacksonville and other cities in this market, banning public camping and sleeping. Lawmakers approved it during this year’s legislative session and in effect since the first of this month.
Coast Guard Sets Port Conditions as Northern Florida Prepares for Tropical Storm Milton
The Coast Guard warns mariners to prepare as Tropical Storm Milton approaches, setting port condition Whiskey for Jacksonville, Fernandina, and Canaveral. Northern Florida Ports Brace for Impact of Tropical Storm Milton.
Jacksonville Fall RV Show rolls into Jacksonville Equestrian Center Oct. 3-6
More than 300 new and used RVs will be featured from dealers like Blue Compass RV, Campers Inn of Jacksonville, D&H Truck Emporium, and General RV Center. Over 25 vendors, including RV suppliers and campground owners, will have booths.
Murray Hill underpass is about to get lit
For several years, Texas artist Bill Fitzgibbons has been working toward what he had hoped would be an engaging and colorful artistic display that would literally highlight the Murray Hill gateway under Roosevelt Boulevard at Edgewood Avenue.
One month later: The Corner at Debs Store is welcomed with open arms, sees community impact
A month after reopening, the Corner at Debs Store has seen more foot traffic and community support than ever before. Debs Store was a fixture of the community for over 90 years before its closure, which also left Eastside in a food desert. “Generations of families came to the store not only for groceries...
Duval County begins mailing over 61,000 vote-by-mail ballots for November General Election
The Duval County Supervisor of Elections Office has commenced the mailing of 61,359 vote-by-mail ballots to voters who have requested them in preparation for the November 5th General Election.
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