Tropical Storm Helene’s Forecast and Path As it moved north along Mexico’s coast into the United States on Wednesday, Tropical Storm Helene was forecast to grow quickly in the Caribbean Sea, turn into a hurricane, and force inhabitants to evacuate, close schools, and declare emergencies in Florida and Georgia. The hurricane center stated that because […]
Technical Issues with Election Results Reporting in Florida Due to an unidentified issue with a vendor, several Florida counties had trouble releasing the results of the primary election to the public on Tuesday, according to state officials. During a press conference, Secretary of State Cord Byrd stated that counties who use VR Systems as a […]
Chili’s Grill & Bar Reopens at Jacksonville International Airport Following renovations and additions, the Chili’s Grill & Bar inside Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) has reopened for business. On Wednesday, the reopened Chili’s celebrated with a live mariachi band and ribbon-cutting. “It’s the ideal spot to grab a bite before your flight, with expanded seating, a […]
The former headquarters complex of JEA, which includes a 19-story tower with a rotating restaurant named The Embers atop it, is available for sale. Though The Embers have long since faded and the building no longer revolves, it does provide some excellent bird’s-eye views of the downtown area.The JEA emblem on the Church Street building […]
Introduction This story is about pursuing your aspirations and the determination required for success. Richard Clark, a retired US Air Force veteran and Jacksonville resident, graduated from William M. Raines High School in 1991 and served for 23 years. After retiring, he moved to Jacksonville and launched a modest jewelry business, selling products at local […]
According to stadium legislation that the City Council could pass on Tuesday, the Jaguars can play up to three home games in London during the 2027 season. EverBank Stadium will be closed to football games due to renovations. The Jaguars are also looking into Camping World Stadium in Orlando and Ben Hill Griffin Stadium at […]
On Friday, U.S. stocks closed out their most recent winning week as Nvidia’s stock began to calm after its spectacular supernova surge. The S&P 500 fell 0.2% but remained close to its all-time high achieved on Tuesday, capping its eighth winning week in a row. Nvidia has again dragged the market down, losing 3.2%. Since […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a contentious bill Friday that strengthens self-defense claims for people who kill bears on their property. DeSantis’ office announced Friday night that he has signed 14 measures from this year’s legislative session while vetoing three. The Bear Bill (HB 87) establishes stand-your-ground protection for anyone who shoots bears to protect themselves […]
Introduction People hoping to spend the weekend in Huguenot Memorial Park must make other plans. The park is now closed owing to road damage from high tides and other weather conditions. Signs warning that Huguenot Memorial Park was closed for maintenance were posted on Heckscher Drive, miles before the park entrance. Even at the park’s […]
Rising storm Surges in North Beach Could a seawall benefit a flood-prone hamlet north of St. Augustine? That’s what St. Johns County legislators and elected officials met to discuss Friday following a boat cruise. The issue area includes the North Beach and Vilano Beach communities, where storm surges have caused catastrophic flood damage to certain […]