Taxi driver slain, 2 wounded in separate Jacksonville shootings ...
A taxi cab driver died after being shot in the Panama Park neighborhood, while in an apparently unrelated case two people suffered multiple gunshot wounds a short time later, as violence continued in Jacksonville following the slaying of 22-month-old Aiden Michael McClendon who police said fell victim to gang-related gunfire Friday. Police discovered Melvin Gene Wright, 62, whose last known address was in the 1900 block of Silver Street, inside a Yellow Cab that had crashed into a tree in the f..>> view originalJacksonville Arboretum is a hidden gem in the city
What was once a waste-management and water-treatment facility now houses a lush, forested retreat with 3 miles of trails and 13 unique ecosystems — the 120-acre urban woodland located in the middle of Arlington is now the Jacksonville Arboretum. The arboretum offers local explorers and tourists alike the opportunity to explore and enjoy nature in the heart of the city. The Jacksonville Arboretum houses the largest live oak in North Florida, which has been a staple of the property for more than ..>> view originalLaw & Order: Driver dies following medical issue, crash
Jacksonville police are investigating the death of a man who apparently suffered a medical issue causing him to crash a minivan containing his family early Sunday. The 35-year-old man was driving a Honda Odyssey van containing his wife and daughter about 8:47 a.m. on the ramp to Interstate 95 in the 10000 block of North Main Street when he suffered a medical problem. The vehicle veered into the guard rail. He died after being taken to UF Health Jacksonville, according to the Jacksonville Sherif..>> view originalSuper Bowl storylines to watch
SAN FRANCISCO – The all-time great quarterback potentially playing in his final game. The out-of-nowhere team looking to become only the third Super Bowl champion to finish with an 18-1 record. The polarizing passer looking to add a pro title to his already jam-packed resume that includes a college title and the Heisman Trophy. And the NFL’s best defense trying to continue what it did in last week’s AFC title game. When the Carolina Panthers and Denver Broncos touched down in nearby San Jose la..>> view originalCommunity leaders push to end violence in Jacksonville
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Community leaders are pushing for an end to violence in Jacksonville.Pastor John Guns of Operation Save Our Sons and Bishop Rudolph McKissick visited The Morning Show to talk about the recent surge of violence throughout the city."I think at the end of the day, what we’re seeing is the result of negligence and neglect in certain communities," Pastor Guns said. "At the end of the day even as we call the community together, we have to begin to talk seriously about what it mea..>> view originalGators women, lively SEC will bring sizzle to Jacksonville's arena
GAINESVILLE | If the SEC keeps playing the kind of women’s basketball games that Florida and 12th-ranked Kentucky engaged in on Sunday at the O’Connell Center, the conference tournament in Jacksonville next month could turn the Veterans Memorial Arena into a giant pressure cooker. The Gators led by as many as 12 points in the second half and turned back a Wildcats rally late in the game to topple UK 85-79 in front of a season-high crowd of 3,231 to watch a home Florida women’s game. UF (18-4, 6..>> view originalFit Life: Where we live impacts our health
If you are like most Americans, you have already broken your New Year’s resolution of becoming healthier. Research published in the Journal of Clinical Psychology reveals that only 8 percent of us actually achieve our New Year’s resolutions. Could we partly blame where we live because it fails to promote an active lifestyle? Research is suggesting this is a possibility. Recently, analysts at WalletHub ranked the 100 most-populated American cities on 24 key metrics to identify those cities that ..>> view originalAre city leaders doing enough to fight crime in Jacksonville?
Are city leaders doing enough to fight crime in Jacksonville? Brittany Dionne reports on First Coast News at 11 p.m. 1/31/2016 Brittany Dionne 8:42 AM. EST February 01, 2016 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- After several fatal shootings in recent weeks city leaders said they plan to use money and manpower to combat the growing crime problem in Jacksonville, however, is that enough? George Ashley's family said he was the glue that held them together. "He was a good man. He d..>> view originalHigh school softball 2016: Five players, teams to watch
High school softball season begins Monday. A look at five of the area’s top teams and five of the top players. Teams Atlantic Coast: The Stingrays went 24-6 last season and finished a game short of the state semifinals. The biggest change comes in the form of a brutal District 2-8A that includes four playoff teams from a year ago (First Coast, Fleming Island and Oakleaf). P Taylor Bauman (24-5, 200 Ks, 200 IP), 2B Nicole Grupp (.456) and OF/2B Rachel Turgeon (18 RBI) are three of the catalysts ..>> view originalOldest man on Georgia's Death Row getting clemency hearing
ATLANTA | The Georgia Board of Pardons and Paroles plans to consider a clemency request from the state's oldest death row inmate. The board plans to hold a hearing on the request from Brandon Astor Jones on Monday. The 72-year-old is scheduled for execution at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the state prison in Jackson. See also: Meet Duval County's Death Row inmates The parole board is the only entity in Georgia with the authority to commute a death sentence. Jones was convicted in the 1979 killing of Cobb ..>> view original
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