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Experts address beachgoers’ concerns following shark bite in New Smyrna Beach on Fourth of July
JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. – It was a busy Friday at Jacksonville Beach as people soaked up the sun after the Fourth of July festivities, and with more people in the water, the higher the chances of a shark bite, according to experts. In New Smyrna Beach, a shark bit...
Sting Factor: Rating the Hylton Stubbs commitment to Miami
How much does the commitment Thursday by 4-star safety Hylton Stubbs of Jacksonville (Ga.) Mandarin to Miami over Florida sting for the Gators? The post Sting Factor: Rating the Hylton Stubbs commitment to Miami appeared first on On3.
Woman, baby and dog died, 2 others seriously injured in crash on Putnam County-Marion County line
Florida Highway Patrol and Putnam County firefighters said a woman, her baby and dog are dead and 2 other people are seriously injured in a crash on the Putnam County-Marion County line.
Worker at fireworks tent shot when he tried to stop robbery, police say
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A man in his 60s who was working at a fireworks tent near St. Augustine Road was shot late Thursday night when he tried to stop a robbery, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. Officers were called to a reported shooting at Dupont Avenue and...
Joe LeBlanc’s Florida District 22 All-Stars Little League Report – Wednesday, July 3
BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – The Florida District 22 All-Star Tournament for 2024 continued Wednesday night with the 10/11/12 Baseball Division at Merritt Island Little League’s Mitchell Ellington Park. On Field No. 2:. Indian River City LL (visitor) met Port St. John LL. For Indian River City, Aiden Koukos...
Florida Navy veteran asking people to be mindful of those with PTSD during July Fourth celebrations
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — As people around Northeast Florida get set to celebrate the Fourth of July, a Jacksonville Navy veteran wants people to be mindful of those struggling with PTSD. John Tappen said loud noises, like fireworks, still bring back past trauma from his deployment in the Navy. Tappen...
Graci McGillicuddy will be inducted into Florida Women's Hall of Fame
Graci McGillicuddy, co-founder of the All Star Children’s Foundation, has been selected to be a 2024 inductee into the Florida Women’s Hall of Fame, it was announced July 2. Each year, the governor selects three nominees from recommendations presented by the Florida Commission on the Status of Women,...
'Lean year' for city budget: over $431 million in draft proposal for capital projects
Mayor Donna Deegan’s team presented over $431 million in proposed capital projects for next year’s budget, which includes the city’s first year investment in a renovated EverBank Stadium but closes 179 projects previously listed. The city’s budget will not be as high as in recent years because...
Catching gum disease early saves teeth later
INDIANAPOLIS, In – Periodontal disease is a common and a growing issue. About 40% of adults ages 30 and over have some form of it. That number increases to 70% for people over age 65. Here are some of the symptoms to look for and why it’s so important to catch it early.
Soaring in 2024: How Jacksonville-area players fared in college softball season
The 2024 college softball season is complete, but not without plenty of highlights from Jacksonville-area players. In the circle or at the plate, locals delivered an impact in the now-finished season, including numerous conference awards and postseason visits. ...
A helping hometown hand: First Coast youth benefit from baseball, golf, fishing charities
There is no shortage of sports-related charities that have benefited First Coast residents in numerous ways over the last five decades. The Players Championship has donated more than $100 million to area organizations since it was first played in Ponte Vedra Beach in 1977 as the PGA Tour's marquee event. It has touched...
World War II Navy vet from Jacksonville becomes centenarian on 4th of July
A World War II veteran and current Jacksonville resident celebrated his 100th birthday on Fourth of July Thursday. Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5968 in Orange Park hosted a special celebration for Fred A. Long Jr., a 30-year highly decorated veteran of the U.S. Navy, according to Times-Union news partner First Coast News.
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