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Florida gas prices spike during Independence Day weekend
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Experts anticipated the 4th of July holiday week to set records for the number of people traveling. They also said the demand for more gasoline has caused prices to spike, especially here in Florida. “I was baffled. I miss paying what I used to pay,” Panama City local Colton Shadoan […]
FHP officials express safety concerns for pedestrians ahead of holiday weekend
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Just last week, two separate incidents involving pedestrians and a bicyclist left people injured. Florida Highway Patrol State Troopers are reminding everyone to practice safety when operating any kind of transportation. While thousands will visit our shorelines for the 4th of July weekend, it’s the streets that officials are worried […]
S.A.F.E. program helping Florida law enforcement battle illegal fentanyl activity
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — It’s a drug significantly impacting communities across Northwest Florida. “What can I say about fentanyl? It’s probably the worst drug I’ve seen in 30, 40 years,” Escambia County Sheriff Chip Simmons said. But the S.A.F.E. program, State Assistance for Fentanyl Eradication, is helping law enforcement fight back. “We asked for […]
Trump presses Judge Cannon to take up immunity question in classified documents case in Florida
Attorneys for former President Trump are now seeking to use the Supreme Court’s presidential immunity decision to help him in his criminal case in Florida over mishandling of classified documents.
I Am the Prize offers $1K scholarships for seniors who lost parent to gun violence
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – I Am the Prize, a local nonprofit organization, has offered $1,000 in scholarships to support students impacted by gun violence. I Am the Prize founder Tia Coleman created the scholarship to assist young students who faced similar experiences she faced and to give back to her community.
‘It’s disgusting:’ Over 1,000 pounds of trash picked up in Jacksonville Beach ‘5th of July’ cleanup
The Fourth of July has come and gone, but not without leaving a mess on Jacksonville’s beaches. One hundred and fifteen volunteers picked up more than 1,000 pounds of trash on Jacksonville Beach Friday morning after the 4th of July festivities.
River City Plus: WJXT team member launches 13th film at LOL Film Festival
The LOL Film Festival, known for its eclectic mix of indie films and celebrated for its platform for emerging and established filmmakers alike, is set to host the premiere of Keith Brandt’s 13th film. A multi-talented filmmaker, Keith Brandt wears many hats as a director, writer, editor, and actor. His latest project promises to be a significant milestone in his illustrious career.
Community input sought for Met Park design concepts
The Metropolitan Park Revitalization design team shares three conceptual designs — the Tailgate Plaza, the Weave and the Quilt at a June 25 open house. The design team behind the Metropolitan Park Revitalization project has launched an online survey to gather community feedback on a trio of conceptual designs it shared at a June 25 open house.
#AskJAXTDY l Will Jacksonville’s new morgue have a crematorium?
Editors Note: This post appears under a partnership between News4JAX & Jacksonville Today. Never miss an answer. Sign up for the free Jacksonville Today newsletter. Q: Jacksonville Today reader Seber N. has a question about whether a certain service will be offered in the city’s new medical examiner’s office, now under construction off Golfair Boulevard and North Davis Street.
FIVE JAGUARS NAMED WGCA ALL-AMERICAN SCHOLARS FOR 2023-2024
CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. - Five members of the IU Indianapolis women's golf team were recently named to the 2023-2024 Women's Golf Coaches Association (WGCA) All-American Scholar Team. In all, 1,497 student-athletes from 412 collegiate programs were recognized. In order to be selected, individuals must have an overall cumulative grade point average of 3.50 or better and have played 50 percent of the team's regularly scheduled rounds during the season. Below are the five Jaguars who earned the award for this past season. Shelby Busker - 26 rounds, 76.19 average / Biomedical Engineering (3.84 GPA) Nerea Lancho - 21 rounds, 79.00...
Florida gas prices rose from last week: See how much here
State gas prices rose for the second consecutive week and reached an average of $3.31 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, up from last week's price of $3.29 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The average fuel price in state has fallen about 5 cents since last month. According to the EIA, gas prices across the state in the last year have been as low as $2.81 on Dec. 18, 2023, and as...
Florida trucker crams 15 migrants into cab of semi
EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) – A Florida trucker allegedly crammed 15 unauthorized migrants in the cab of his semi to sneak them past a U.S. Border Patrol checkpoint in New Mexico. Border agents on Tuesday night arrested Raimundo Gomez as he became nervous during questioning at the Interstate 10 checkpoint west of Las Cruces, […]
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