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Riverfest 2024 draws hundreds of families on Memorial Day to commemorate fallen heroes
The day began with a flyover by the Dreamland Squadron and military vehicle displays. Later, the event included watermelon-eating contests and a rubber duck race in the spring run.
Police out in full force as thousands hit Jacksonville Beach to celebrate Memorial Day
JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. – Thousands of locals and tourists went to Jacksonville Beach to celebrate Memorial Day, and police were out in full force to ensure beachgoers stayed safe. Despite how crowded the beach may have seemed, some residents said it could’ve been worse. “It’s not as big...
Hundreds of people lay tokens, wreaths for fallen service members at Jacksonville National Cemetery
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – It was a somber day at Jacksonville’s National Cemetery as hundreds of people laid wreaths and said prayers for the brave service members who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our country. It’s especially emotional for Michael Jardine who was there visiting his brother. “Ronald...
Beautify Jax: City plans to clean up downtown, funnel homeless to shelters with fencing
Properties often transform into trash lots and hangouts, but as Action News Jax’s Dawn Lopez discovered, the city is working to clean up the problem, starting with keeping vandals out.
Florida boy surprised with trip to Disney World
The St. Augustine Mantanzas Chapter of the Punishers Motorcycle Club surprised Maverick, a young boy with a heart defect, and his mom with a trip to Walt Disney World. "We had one of the best days," his mom said. He was able to eat, buy, and ride anything he wanted. "I ate chocolate," he said.
Last year's deadly heat wave in metro Phoenix didn't discriminate
PHOENIX – Priscilla Orr, 75, was living in her old white Kia in a supermarket parking lot last summer after telling her family she lost her money and home to a romance scam. But the car broke down, and the air conditioner stopped working, leaving her vulnerable to the dangerous desert heat. Orr collapsed last July as she walked on the lot’s scalding asphalt, which registered 149 degrees Fahrenheit (65 C) as the air temperature topped the triple digits.
Dangerous, hot temperatures remain into the work week
Temperatures remain in the 90s for the holiday weekend. Sunday evening temperatures will drop into the mid-70s with a south wind between 5-10 miles per hour. There will be mostly clear skies tonight. Monday morning will begin pleasant in the low 70s, with light winds coming from the south and...
Palm Coast man killed in crash while fleeing St. Johns County Sheriff's deputies, FHP says
A 36-year-old Palm Coast man was killed Thursday when his SUV crashed after hitting spike strips as he fled from St. Johns County Sheriff's deputies during a chase that began in Flagler County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Flagler County Sheriff’s deputies were pursuing a suspect in an investigation related to sex crimes involving a minor victim, a St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson said. The suspect fled on U.S. 1 and Flagler County Sheriff’s deputies...
A day for shopping enthusiasts: St. Augustine Outlets celebrating National Outlet Shopping Day
The St. Augustine Premium Outlets is gearing up for National Outlet Shopping Day with hundreds of deals on the most sought-after brands, limited-time giveaways and unique center-wide experiences.
Top 10 home sales of week
Seller: Robert G. and Lynette L. Brown and the Brown Joint Revocable Living Trust. Buyer: Jennifer D. and Stephen C. Nelson Jr. Buyer: Jeffrey and Christine Ostrander Joint Revocable Trust. Seller: Robert H. and Sandra Hahnemann. DUVAL. $2,025,000. 2926 Scott Mill Lane, Jacksonville. Type: Single-family. Lot size: 1.12 acres. House...
Longtime Jacksonville journalist David Lamm dies at 78
Sad news out of Jacksonville, as longtime journalist David Lamm has passed away at 78. Lamm’s son confirmed the news on Facebook and the Florida Times-Union posted a retrospective of his career shortly after. Lamm started writing for the paper in 1977 before eventually leaving to focus on Jacksonville’s sports radio scene, of which he’s considered a pioneer. During his time with the Times-Union, Lamm was promoted to sports editor and became a fixture at the Masters, NASCAR races in Daytona, the annual Florida Gators vs. Georgia Bulldogs football game, and countless other annual sporting events held in the region to go along...
Proficient Auto Logistics born out of five transport companies
One of Jacksonville’s newest companies became its newest public company with a May 8 initial public offering and instantly became one of the largest companies in its field. Proficient Auto Logistics Inc., which ships automobiles from manufacturers to dealers, sold 14.333 million shares of stock at $15 each in its IPO and followed that up May 13 by acquiring five auto transport companies. Its stock trades under the ticker symbol “PAL.”
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