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Future is now: NFL owners will vote Tuesday on new stadium for Jaguars
Read full article: Future is now: NFL owners will vote Tuesday on new stadium for JaguarsThe “Stadium of the Future” faces its final challenge this week in Atlanta as NFL owners vote on Jacksonville’s $1.4 billion package for a new home for the Jaguars.
Florida Department of Health notifies those affected by hack, shares resources available
Read full article: Florida Department of Health notifies those affected by hack, shares resources availableThe Florida Department of Health is sending out notices to people whose personal information was stolen and released by hackers in June.
City, Jags agree to spend $1.25B on ‘Stadium of the Future;’ Orlando to host home games?
Read full article: City, Jags agree to spend $1.25B on ‘Stadium of the Future;’ Orlando to host home games?The Jaguars and the City of Jacksonville took the wraps off the most expensive investment in Jacksonville history on Tuesday, a 50-50 cost split on the $1.25 billion “Stadium of the Future” project that won’t include new taxes and will keep the team in town for the next generation.
Yungeen Ace arrested in Florida after officers find 7 guns, including rifle and Draco, inside SUV
Read full article: Yungeen Ace arrested in Florida after officers find 7 guns, including rifle and Draco, inside SUVA popular Jacksonville rapper was arrested Monday night in Jacksonville Beach and accused of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
Funeral director accused of giving families wrong ashes, abandoning mortuary, arrested in Orange County
Read full article: Funeral director accused of giving families wrong ashes, abandoning mortuary, arrested in Orange CountyThe Florida Department of Financial Services (DFS) said the on-site investigation at the Marion Graham Mortuaries in north Jacksonville is now complete, and investigators will be turning their findings to the State Attorney’s Office.
WWE wrestler Liv Morgan arrested during Florida traffic stop, faces marijuana possession charges
Read full article: WWE wrestler Liv Morgan arrested during Florida traffic stop, faces marijuana possession chargesGionna Daddio, better known as WWE wrestler “Liv Morgan” with over 2 million followers on Instagram, was arrested and accused of felony marijuana possession.
YouTuber MrBeast can’t use ‘Deez Nutz’ name to sell candy bars after Florida company sues
Read full article: YouTuber MrBeast can’t use ‘Deez Nutz’ name to sell candy bars after Florida company suesThe legal battle between a Jacksonville-based peanut company, Dee’s Nuts, and YouTube superstar Jimmy Donaldson has come to an end — and Dee’s Nuts got what it wanted.
Argument, mention of ‘bomb’ cause Orlando flight to make emergency landing
Read full article: Argument, mention of ‘bomb’ cause Orlando flight to make emergency landingA flight from Orlando on its way to Providence, Rhode Island was diverted to Jacksonville Tuesday due to a reported threat, according to the Jacksonville Aviation Authority (JAA).
Casey Anthony attorney Jose Baez hired in Florida murder-for-hire case
Read full article: Casey Anthony attorney Jose Baez hired in Florida murder-for-hire caseA Jacksonville Beach woman who is charged with orchestrating a murder-for-hire plot to kill her ex-husband hired a new high-profile defense attorney, according to a new court filing.
Mysterious boat from 1800s uncovered by construction crews during Florida road project
Read full article: Mysterious boat from 1800s uncovered by construction crews during Florida road projectA boat believed to be from the 19th century was discovered recently as crews worked on a road project in downtown St. Augustine this week.
Your Florida Daily: Parking garage collapses, mystery yellow line on I-95
Read full article: Your Florida Daily: Parking garage collapses, mystery yellow line on I-95Investigators in Jacksonville are working to figure out what caused part of a hospital parking garage to collapse that crushed more than 100 cars.
White supremacist groups could be planning weekend march somewhere in Florida, ADL warns
Read full article: White supremacist groups could be planning weekend march somewhere in Florida, ADL warnsThe Anti-Defamation League’s Center on Extremism issued a warning Friday as online chatter indicates antisemitic, white supremacist groups may be planning a march somewhere in Florida this weekend.
Coast Guard rescues missing Florida boater out at sea for more than a day
Read full article: Coast Guard rescues missing Florida boater out at sea for more than a dayA 25-year-old missing boater was rescued Saturday morning off the St. Augustine coast after being at sea for more than 24 hours, the United States Coast Guard said.
20-year-old Florida man poses as teen on app to rape 13-year-old girl, deputies say
Read full article: 20-year-old Florida man poses as teen on app to rape 13-year-old girl, deputies sayA 20-year-old Jacksonville man is accused of pretending to be a teenage boy on a social media app to rape a 13-year-old in Clay County, according to News 6 partner WJXT.
With World Golf Hall of Fame leaving, Florida county seeks new plan
Read full article: With World Golf Hall of Fame leaving, Florida county seeks new planBig changes are coming to an iconic part of St Johns County. After a quarter century along I-95, The World Golf Hall of Fame is leaving World Golf Village.
Jacksonville Jaguars promise ‘stadium of the future’ in new renovation plans
Read full article: Jacksonville Jaguars promise ‘stadium of the future’ in new renovation plansThe Jaguars’ stadium of the future is now more than just a talking point. The team unveiled plans for its vision for TIAA Bank Field in an online video presentation on Wednesday morning, according to our partners at WJXT in Jacksonville.
86-year-old Florida woman loses ear, receives stitches and undergoes leg surgery after being mauled by 2 dogs
Read full article: 86-year-old Florida woman loses ear, receives stitches and undergoes leg surgery after being mauled by 2 dogsAn 86-year-old woman is recovering in the hospital after being viciously attacked Friday by two dogs in her Hawthorne neighborhood.
Juveniles set off fireworks during movie at Florida theater
Read full article: Juveniles set off fireworks during movie at Florida theaterThree juveniles at a St. Augustine movie theater are accused of igniting fireworks Saturday, causing the theater to be evacuated, the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office said in a Facebook post.
Unearthing the past: Florida scientists find fossils of ancient elephants, sabretooth cats, rhinos
Read full article: Unearthing the past: Florida scientists find fossils of ancient elephants, sabretooth cats, rhinosFossil hunters in Florida are unearthing incredible finds, including prehistoric creatures such as rhinos, sabretooth cats and ancient relatives of elephants.
‘Bracing for turbulent times:’ Gov. DeSantis signs immigration bill during visit to Jacksonville
Read full article: ‘Bracing for turbulent times:’ Gov. DeSantis signs immigration bill during visit to JacksonvilleDuring a news conference in Jacksonville, Gov. Ron DeSantis said, “We’re bracing for some turbulent times ahead,” as he signed an immigration bill passed by the Florida Legislature during the recently ended session.
Vape pen on charger blamed for midair fire on flight to Orlando, emergency landing
Read full article: Vape pen on charger blamed for midair fire on flight to Orlando, emergency landingA Spirit Airlines flight that was travelling from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Orlando International Airport had to make an emergency landing Tuesday at Jacksonville International Airport.
13-year-old ‘just going home from football’ killed in drive-by shooting, Jacksonville sheriff says
Read full article: 13-year-old ‘just going home from football’ killed in drive-by shooting, Jacksonville sheriff saysA 13-year-old boy was killed in a drive-by shooting Saturday evening on Jacksonville’s Northside.
BBB: Scammers hungry to steal your information, money this holiday shopping season
Read full article: BBB: Scammers hungry to steal your information, money this holiday shopping seasonShopping for the perfect holiday gift is a tradition around this time of year, but it also means it’s hunting season for thieves and scammers.
Save a ton of money on cloud storage during this epic overstock event
Read full article: Save a ton of money on cloud storage during this epic overstock eventWork stress is awful enough, and running out of storage space when you desperately need to save essential pics, documents and more is the very last thing you need. No matter what kinds of things you download and save on your devices, there just never seems to be enough storage space, and buying some online can be quite costly.
Early Black Friday Drops are here and this electric knife is on sale for $55
Read full article: Early Black Friday Drops are here and this electric knife is on sale for $55Meal prep can be time-consuming and strenuous, especially if you’re cooking for a large group of people. The Mighty Carver Electric Knife will take your cutting game to a whole new level and get a few laughs along the way. It’s one of many exciting items featured in our early Black Friday drops collection!
3-year-old girl struck after wandering from disabled vehicle in Jacksonville, troopers say
Read full article: 3-year-old girl struck after wandering from disabled vehicle in Jacksonville, troopers sayA 3-year-old girl died after wandering from a disabled vehicle and being struck by a car, according to Florida Highway Patrol.
New poll shows Nikki Fried leading Charlie Crist, Val Demings ahead of Marco Rubio
Read full article: New poll shows Nikki Fried leading Charlie Crist, Val Demings ahead of Marco RubioWhen asked what they think is the most important problem facing Florida today, 43% of respondents said the cost of living was the most pressing issue.
2 die when gyrocopter crashes, catches fire in Clay County, sheriff says
Read full article: 2 die when gyrocopter crashes, catches fire in Clay County, sheriff saysTwo people died Saturday morning when an experimental helicopter known as a gyrocopter crashed and caught fire on private property off County Road 214 in the Melrose area of Clay County, Sheriff Michelle Cook said.
Teen leads troopers on high-speed chase after threatening Orlando police, FHP says
Read full article: Teen leads troopers on high-speed chase after threatening Orlando police, FHP saysA 16-year-old was arrested Wednesday after stealing a vehicle and leading deputies on a high-speed chase in St. Johns County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
VIDEO: Mama duck has babies at Florida hospital’s labor & delivery center
Read full article: VIDEO: Mama duck has babies at Florida hospital’s labor & delivery centerA mama duck found herself at the right place at the right time when she “delivered” her babies at the labor and delivery center of Baptist Medical Center’s Jacksonville Beach location this week.
Ships are sitting offshore containing items that we desperately need -- what can be done?
Read full article: Ships are sitting offshore containing items that we desperately need -- what can be done?If you’re in the Jacksonville, Florida area, you’ve likely seen the logjam of container ships sitting idly offshore. The vessels are packed with items destined for store shelves -- and they’re things business owners and consumers desperately need delivered.
School name change opponents place Confederate flags around district headquarters
Read full article: School name change opponents place Confederate flags around district headquartersDemonstrators gathered outside the Southbank headquarters of Duval County Public Schools Wednesday evening as the school board considers whether to rebrand nine schools with controversial names.
Governor announces $100 million for Hurricane Irma recovery
Read full article: Governor announces $100 million for Hurricane Irma recoveryRon DeSantis during a press conference in Key Largo. Ron DeSantis announced $100 million in investments for infrastructure and hardening projects to protect Florida communities against future hurricanes. DeSantis already announced Friday morning that he would be bringing Florida National Guard soldiers back from the Capitol. Last night, I ordered our Adjutant General to bring Florida National Guard soldiers home from the National Capital Region. — Ron DeSantis (@GovRonDeSantis) January 22, 2021This story will be updated with more details in the coming minutes.
Betty White says she’s ‘blessed with good health’ as 99th birthday approaches
Read full article: Betty White says she’s ‘blessed with good health’ as 99th birthday approachesAmerican actress and comedian Betty White will be turning 99 on Sunday, WJXT reports. | Fla. begins COVID vaccine appointment system]In an interview, White talked about her health and happiness. “I am blessed with good health,” she told People, “so turning 99 is no different than turning 98.”She told People it is a sense of humor that keeps her going. You can lie to others — not that I would — but you cannot lie to yourself,” White said. Betty White was born in 1922, in Oak Park, Illinois.
Driving Change: Lawmakers could make Florida ‘hands-free’ statewide
Read full article: Driving Change: Lawmakers could make Florida ‘hands-free’ statewideJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Could Florida soon be completely “hands-free” when it comes to drivers and their cellphones? House Bill 91, also called the Dori Slosberg Hands-free Driving Law, is named after Slosberg’s sister, who was killed in a car crash in 1996. [TRENDING: How to get vaccine in Florida | Will vaccine work on new strains? Another Florida law prohibits drivers from even handling a wireless device when they’re in a “designated school crossing, school zone or active work zone area.” Slosberg’s new bill would expand that to include driving at any time. Currently, there are 25 states that prohibit drivers from using phones while driving.
The best meteor shower of the year this weekend
Read full article: The best meteor shower of the year this weekendSpend some time under the stars Sunday to look for a dazzling display of shooting stars. The Geminid meteor shower will peak in one of the most reliable shows of the year, according to WJXT. The peak is expected to generate 120 meteors per hour flying 40 times faster than a speeding bullet. NASA says the best night to see the shower is Dec. 13-14, although fewer may be spotted before and after those dates. Lie flat on your back, put away your cell phone and look straight up to take in as much as you can of the 2020 Geminid meteor shower.
These Central Florida schools are closed due to Eta
Read full article: These Central Florida schools are closed due to EtaOCALA, Fla. – Several Central Florida school districts have canceled classes because of potential impacts from Tropical Storm Eta. The Sumter County School District said its schools will be closed Thursday but classes will resume Friday. UCF is monitoring Tropical Storm #Eta and its possible impacts in Central Florida, which could begin on Thursday morning. — UCF 😷 (@UCF) November 11, 2020Classes at the University of Florida were canceled Thursday and the campus will be closed, according to the university. UF Alert UF classes canceled, campus offices closed Thursday, Nov. 12 because of TS Eta.
15-year-old Florida driver crashes SUV into pool, deputies say
Read full article: 15-year-old Florida driver crashes SUV into pool, deputies sayFERNANDINA BEACH, Fla. – A 15-year-old was taken into custody Sunday after crashing an SUV into a swimming pool at a home on Eastwind Drive, according to the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office. The sheriff’s office said the crash happened shortly after 1 a.m. Sunday, News 6 partner WJXT reported. The 15-year-old driver, who does not have a license, tried to get away on foot, but a deputy and K-9 caught up with him and arrested him, the Sheriff’s Office said. [TRENDING: 2020 Voter Guide | What to expect if Trump wins | What to expect if Biden wins]Deputies said the SUV had two teenage passengers inside. No one was injured in the crash, deputies said, but two homeowners had damage from the crash.
Florida man, 67, hit girl in face with flagpole in spat over Trump, deputies say
Read full article: Florida man, 67, hit girl in face with flagpole in spat over Trump, deputies sayORANGE PARK, Fla. – A Florida man was arrested last week after striking a 12-year-old girl in the face with a flagpole during a small rally for President Donald Trump near an intersection, authorities said. Norbert Logsdon Jr., 67, of Orange Park, was charged Sept. 16 with child abuse without great bodily harm and later released on bail, the Florida Times-Union reported. The girl had been riding in a car with her mother, who exchanged taunts with Logsdon as they waited to turn into a nearby restaurant, officials said. A video that the mother posed on Facebook appears to show Logsdon approach the vehicle, stick the flagpole through an open car window and hit the girl. A deputy who later interviewed the girl noted redness on her face.
SeaWorld offers Florida teachers free admission for a year
Read full article: SeaWorld offers Florida teachers free admission for a yearAll rights reserved)SeaWorld is offering free admission to Florida certified teachers for the next year, the theme park announced Thursday, according to WJXT. The teaching community deserves our thanks now more than ever, SeaWorld said in a press release. Teachers can pre-register online using the ID.me process to receive the SeaWorld Florida Teacher Card eVoucher. The Teacher Card provides Florida teachers with unlimited admission to SeaWorld Orlando through Aug. 31, 2021. For more information on the teacher card, click here.
FSU will allow tailgating at football games this season
Read full article: FSU will allow tailgating at football games this seasonTailgating at Florida State football games will go on this season, reports News 6 sister station WJXT. The school released guidelines on tailgating Thursday morning and confirmed that it will permit fans to gather in the parking lot around Doak Campbell Stadium. We are glad to be able to offer tailgating to our fans for the 2020 home football season, and we realize that it is an important part of the game day experience for many ticket holders, said FSU athletic director David Coburn in a statement. On Wednesday, Alabama and Auburn both said they would not allow tailgating this season. Georgia announced ticket plans and stadium capacity on Wednesday, but athletic director Greg McGarity said a decision on tailgating would be made later.
Lawsuit filed against ‘Tiger King’ star Carole Baskin over millionaire husband’s disappearance
Read full article: Lawsuit filed against ‘Tiger King’ star Carole Baskin over millionaire husband’s disappearanceTAMPA, Fla. – There’s a new chapter for the “Tiger King” saga. Lewis is the missing millionaire who was married to Big Cat Rescue founder Carole Baskin, News 6 partner WJXT reports. Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister had already reopened the law enforcement investigation a few weeks after the Tiger King series debuted on Netflix. The Tiger King documentary extensively covers repeated accusations that Carole Baskin killed her then-husband and possibly fed him to her tigers. “But hopefully with all this help that we now have one day soon we and you, too, will know the truth and will all finally know happened to my dad.”
Woman who coughed on brain tumor patient at Florida Pier 1 store faces charges
Read full article: Woman who coughed on brain tumor patient at Florida Pier 1 store faces chargesWitnesses identified Hunter as a woman seen in a viral video berating store staff and coughing on another woman who filmed the incident. It took 30 seconds to end 15 minutes of aggressive... Posted by Heather Reed Sprague on Thursday, June 25, 2020While watching the woman, Sprague took out her phone and began recording. Hows that?The woman can then be seen coughing on Sprague before walking out of the store with her children in tow. Sprague, who described herself as a brain tumor patient, was wearing a mask at the time. She filed a police report four days after the incident, saying she had not been feeling well since it happened.
Next stimulus package will include another $1,200 payment, reports say
Read full article: Next stimulus package will include another $1,200 payment, reports sayORLANDO, Fla. Americans making less than $75,000 a year are poised to receive another $1,200 stimulus payment from the federal government, according to a report by The Hill. In the same report, it shows that Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin told reporters that the payout method would be the same as the previous stimulus package, according to News 6 sister station WJXT. The March bill provided a one-time $1,200 check to Americans who made less than $75,000 per year. CNBC reported Senate Leader Mitch McConnell said Thursday, the Senate will be releasing the full details on the second stimulus bill next week. Forbes reported more information on what could else could be in the stimulus package and troubling issues on the timeline to pass the next stimulus bill.
Mayor agrees Jacksonville is not ready to provide security for Republican National Convention
Read full article: Mayor agrees Jacksonville is not ready to provide security for Republican National ConventionJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Mayor Lenny Curry said Tuesday he was not surprised that Sheriff Mike Williams warned Monday that the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is not prepared to provide adequate security for the Republican National Convention. “He knows what he’s talking about clearly, so the position he takes is we are not prepared for this right now. Williams was absent from Tuesday’s news conference, and the question was posed to Undersheriff Pat Ivey: How many personnel will be needed to provide adequate security? But your security plan is set. For the security plan to be solid, you allot for those changes.
Bombshell announcement made after 3 accused in killing of Ahmaud Arbery plead not guilty
Read full article: Bombshell announcement made after 3 accused in killing of Ahmaud Arbery plead not guiltyBRUNSWICK, Ga. The three Glynn County men accused in the murder of 25-year-old Ahmaud Arbery appeared via video conference Friday at an arraignment hearing, pleading not guilty to all charges. Travis McMichael and his father, Gregory, are accused in the shooting of Arbery as he jogged through their neighborhood in late February. There are texts to support the DOJs investigation, Assistant District Attorney Jesse Evans said. Gough also argued a motion requesting that District Attorney Joyette Holmes be removed from the case, calling into question the way she was chosen. Arberys lawyers accuse the Brunswick district attorney and Waycross district attorney of trying to protect the McMichaels because they have ties to law enforcement.
Republican National Convention will test attendees daily for coronavirus
Read full article: Republican National Convention will test attendees daily for coronavirusJACKSONVILLE, Fla. Officials with the Republican National Convention will conduct daily coronavirus testing for those attending the event in August, according to a report from News 6s sister station WJXT. Erin Isaac, the spokeswoman for the host committee of the Jacksonville portion of the convention, said in an emailed memo on Monday that everyone attending the convention within the perimeter will be tested and temperature checked each day.Isaac didnt say how the committee will conduct testing. The exact schedule for the Jacksonville portion of the convention hasnt been publicized yet, but an earlier itinerary shows President Trump will give his acceptance speech at the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena on August 27, the last day of the convention. The Vystar arena can hold 15,000 people, but its possible a limit could be placed on the number people allowed inside. To keep up with the latest news on the pandemic, subscribe to News 6s coronavirus newsletter and go to ClickOrlando.com/coronavirus.
Re-Open Florida Task Force given sobering economic data
Read full article: Re-Open Florida Task Force given sobering economic dataNews 6 partner WJXT reports DeSantis opened Monday afternoon’s initial meeting of the Re-Open Florida Task Force saying he wanted to “get the economy back in a safe way.”The governor had announced the group would include elected officials, business, education, tourism and community leaders. You can listen in to the meeting that was streamed on The Florida Channel. Potential GDP scenariosChart from the Florida Chamber of Commerce (Florida Chamber of Commerce)SLIDES: Re-Open Florida documentsSouth Florida remains a hot spot for coronavirus, with Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties having 56% of the 26,660 total cases, according to the latest figures from the Florida Department of Health. The state has now tested nearly 268,000 people -- about 1.3% of Floridians -- and about 10% of those tested were positive. Working groups were assigned to each of the high, medium and low-risk industries, which may reopen on different schedules.
Sheriff: ‘We have found nothing’ in search for 2 Florida children
Read full article: Sheriff: ‘We have found nothing’ in search for 2 Florida childrenWilliams said the Sheriff’s Office was utilizing state and regional partners and “every resource we can get” to find the children. “We’ve got a heavy focus in the trailer park today, and, obviously, it’s extended into the wooded area,” Williams said. According to the Sheriff’s Office, the boy is said to be on the autism spectrum but will communicate with others. If you live in the area, search your property. pic.twitter.com/gSocgwTsC4 — Jax Sheriff's Office (@JSOPIO) December 16, 2019On Sunday night, JSO Public Information Officer Christian Hancock said the children could be anywhere in Florida or Southeast Georgia.
Attempts to rescue manatee stuck in tire foiled by pollution, other factors
Read full article: Attempts to rescue manatee stuck in tire foiled by pollution, other factorsVOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – Crews in Volusia County faced complicated conditions Tuesday while working to capture a manatee stuck in a tire at Blue Spring State Park, according to wildlife officials. The tire poses a risk to the manatee because “the animal is continuing to grow and the tire is not,” park ranger Michael Watkins said. A manatee is spotted Fernandina Beach with what appears to be a bicycle tire around its belly. FWC and SeaWorld spent hours trying to rescue a manatee that has a bike tire around its waist. “The SeaWorld Rescue team were sent out this morning to assist FWC with this rescue – the team was not successful in getting this manatee, but we will continue our efforts when requested again by FWC,” a SeaWorld Orlando spokesperson said.