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FIRST ALERT WEATHER: Afternoon storms continue
Highs today will be in the lower 90s inland and upper 80s along the coast.
Local News
Boil Water Advisory lifted for Rivertown JEA customers
JEA customers in Rivertown are no longer under a Boil Water Advisory. It was issued Monday morning after equipment failed at the water treatment facility,
Buresh Blog: 90-degree days in Jacksonville...Jax photo contest...Back to school-weather experiments
Buresh Blog: All Weather, All the Time
St. Johns County high school teacher arrested for lewd behavior at local beach
Chris Ford, a teacher at Bartram Trail High School, is accused of touching himself inappropriately in front of young girls at the beach.
24th motorcyclist killed in Jacksonville this year as grieving mother speaks out
A crash on the Southside Connector Tuesday resulted in the 24th motorcyclist death of the year in Duval County. Tina Allred's son, Taylor, also died while riding less than one week earlier.
Police investigating after woman found dead in Atlantic Beach home
Homicide and crime scene units responded to a home on Sailfish Drive in Atlantic Beach around 2:40 PM Tuesday after a neighbor found a woman dead.
Palatka steps back from organizing Blue Crab Festival after two decades; Local BBQ spot may step in
Following recent criticism over high prices and fewer attractions at the Blue Crab Festival, Palatka city leaders are now looking to local organizers for a fresh approach.
Teen accused of killing parents in Middleburg asks 911 dispatcher to pray for him
Action News Jax is learning new details from the 911 calls released from the night that Clay County deputies say 14-year-old Trevor Lee killed his parents.
Georgia mother searching for answers after missing son found dead in Clay County
While in Jacksonville on vacation, 24-year-old Nicholas Anderson disappeared and was later found dead in the St. Johns River. His mother worries dating app meetups could have had something to do with it.
DCPS quietly pulling books from school library shelves without formal challenges from parents
Duval County Public Schools is pulling some books from library shelves without formal challenges from parents. Literary freedom groups argue the “shadow review” process cuts parents out of the conversation.
20-year-old motorcyclist dies in Southside Connector crash
The Florida Highway Patrol reported that the man lost control of the motorcycle, and was flung from the bike and into the southbound inside shoulder of the roadway.
Magic Beach Motel to be demolished later this year, St. Johns County says
St. Johns County said Tuesday afternoon that it will issue a demolition permit for the Magic Beach Motel, located at 50 Vilano Road, in accordance with state law.
First Alert Weather: Wet week continues with some sun mixed in
Some low pressure development is expected near Jacksonville by Friday, causing a threat of rip currents at the beaches.
City of Jax launches new data tracking website for city leaders, businesses and residents
The State of Jax website allows users to compare outcomes on data points like life expectancy, food stamp dependence rates or education level for example, by neighborhood, zip code or council district. Mayor Deegan argues that by having solid data to analyze and track over time, policy decisions can be made more effectively.
St. Johns County transparency page will show status of projects being worked on
A new transparency page on St. Johns County’s website explains projects, its budget, the locations, and offers photos and videos of the work being done.
Emergency preparedness conference for people with disabilities happening Friday in Jacksonville
CIL Jacksonville and Disabled Services for the City of Jacksonville are hosting an emergency preparedness conference to help people with disabilities stay safe during emergencies.
St. Johns County commissioners unanimously adopted a new e-bike safety resolution
New safety guidelines aim to protect kids on e-bikes in St. Johns County after a rise in serious crashes.
Sporting JAX to host open practice for youth soccer fans
Sporting JAX is inviting local youth soccer players and their families to an exclusive open practice.
UPDATE: Emergency crews responding to two crashes, 1 deadly
Jacksonville emergency crews are working two crashes around the noon hour Tuesday.
Pedestrian hit by pickup truck, dies on Highway 17 in Putnam County
The 59-year-old Crescent City man was hit while walking on U.S. Highway 17 at about 5 a.m. Tuesday.
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