Local News

Foreclosure-Fighting Agency Also Losing United Way Funds

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 19:57:20 -0500

One of Jacksonville's strongest fighters in the foreclosure crisis takes a major funding hit.

Jacksonville's Festival Costs

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 06:59:45 -0500

A big Independence Day weekend is planned for downtown Jacksonville.

United Way Cuts Funding to First Coast Agencies

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 06:18:30 -0500

The reality of a recession has become a one-two-punch for the United Way of Northeast Florida. As the need for basic services has skyrocketed in recent months, dollars to fund that need are dwindling.

Investigation of State Plane Use

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 20:25:04 -0500

Two candidates for Governor are being investigated by the state.

Child Dies in NW Jacksonville House Fire

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 20:15:49 -0500

A family from Jacksonville's northwest side is walking from crime scene tape, gasping with tears in their eyes, after one of their young children was unable to be saved from a house fire.

4th Of July Safety

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 18:46:48 -0500

4th of July safety means more than avoiding dangerous fireworks.

Jax Beach Braces For Big Influx on 4th

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:42:45 -0500

Jacksonville Beach is getting ready for a big crowd for their fireworks.

JFRD Warns About Fireworks

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:37:13 -0500

Fireworks might seem safe but they still pose a serious health risk.

Toddler Killed By Pet Python

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 06:10:38 -0500

A pet snake in Central Florida squeezes a two year old child to death.

The toddler was killed Wednesday by a burmese python.

Pedestrian Killed in Nassau Crash

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 06:02:43 -0500

No charges are expected against the driver of a truck that killed a pedestrian in Nassau County.

Beach Parking Free This Weekend

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 06:00:44 -0500

Parking will be free at the Jacksonville Beaches this holiday weekend.

First Coast Tea Party Plans Another Anti-Tax Rally

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 05:34:39 -0500

Three months after attracting a few thousand supporters to the Jacksonville Landing for a Tax Day Tea Party on April 15, the First Coast Tea Party organization is hoping to draw another large crowd for an Independence Day week "Freedom Rally."

Tax Collector Braces For A Busy Year

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 02:20:52 -0500

The man in charge of collecting your taxes braces for higher fees, and more people coming to his office.

DCF Office On Westside Closes

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 19:10:57 -0500

The Florida Department of Children and Families gets the boot from its Westside location.

New Tax Roll Shows $3.5-Billion Drop in Duval Property Values

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 16:02:45 -0500

The mayor strengthens his push for a tax rate increase with the release of new property value numbers.