4 shot after block party in Sherwood Forrest area; MAD DADS reminds people to ‘be proactive’
Read full article: 4 shot after block party in Sherwood Forrest area; MAD DADS reminds people to ‘be proactive’Four people, including a teenage boy, were shot in a dispute after a pop-up party in the Sherwood Forest neighborhood. Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office patrol units responded to the 9000 block of Norfolk Blvd on Saturday night at 9:15 in reference to a shooting and found one victim with a gunshot wound.
Teen accused of killing stepsister on Carnival Cruise taken into custody following adult charges
Read full article: Teen accused of killing stepsister on Carnival Cruise taken into custody following adult chargesA teenager charged with sexually assaulting and killing his 18-year-old stepsister on a Carnival Cruise ship has surrendered after a federal judge reversed his decision on pretrial release now that the teen is charged as an adult.
Duval County 2026 traffic fatalities reach 90 total; 24 pedestrians, 7 hit-and-runs: JSO
Read full article: Duval County 2026 traffic fatalities reach 90 total; 24 pedestrians, 7 hit-and-runs: JSOA woman who was found fatally struck by a car in the Hogan’s Creek neighborhood on Monday marks Duval County’s 90th traffic fatality, with 24 being pedestrians and seven being hit-and-runs, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
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‘Inhumane and unacceptable’: Sen. Bernie Sanders criticizes Jacksonville maritime company after worker death, layoffs
Read full article: ‘Inhumane and unacceptable’: Sen. Bernie Sanders criticizes Jacksonville maritime company after worker death, layoffsUnited States Senator Bernie Sanders is taking aim at a large maritime company in Jacksonville, accusing the company of “illegal union-busting” and unsafe work conditions.
Cybersecurity executives urge the Trump administration to ease restrictions on Anthropic AI models
Read full article: Cybersecurity executives urge the Trump administration to ease restrictions on Anthropic AI modelsA group of cybersecurity executives and experts is asking the Trump administration to lift its directive preventing the use of Anthropic’s latest artificial intelligence models by foreign nationals, saying the move could help U.S. adversaries more than it hurts them.
Cynthia Garris unopposed in St. Augustine mayor candidacy; will become city’s first Black mayor in December
Read full article: Cynthia Garris unopposed in St. Augustine mayor candidacy; will become city’s first Black mayor in DecemberCynthia Garris is set to become St. Augustine’s first Black mayor after no other candidates qualified for the position on Friday, the St. Johns County supervisor of elections said.
Challenger with same name as US Sen. Dan Sullivan is ineligible for Alaska ballot, official says
Read full article: Challenger with same name as US Sen. Dan Sullivan is ineligible for Alaska ballot, official saysA top Alaska elections official has ruled that a U.S. Senate candidate with the same name and party affiliation as incumbent Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan is ineligible to appear on the state’s August primary ballot.
8 people died in B-52 bomber crash at US Air Force base in Southern California, officials say
Read full article: 8 people died in B-52 bomber crash at US Air Force base in Southern California, officials sayThe U.S. Air Force says eight people aboard a B-52 bomber that crashed shortly after takeoff at a military base in Southern California’s Mojave Desert are dead.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom says Trump's Justice Department is investigating him and his wife
Read full article: California Gov. Gavin Newsom says Trump's Justice Department is investigating him and his wifeDemocratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom says the Justice Department is investigating him and his wife, accusing the Trump administration of targeting him for political purposes as he weighs a presidential bid.
‘The symbol of our city:’ Historic Kate’s Tree in Fernandina Beach damaged in storm
Read full article: ‘The symbol of our city:’ Historic Kate’s Tree in Fernandina Beach damaged in stormA massive live oak known locally as “Kate’s Tree” lost one of its huge limbs early Sunday, sending the branch crashing into a nearby home and prompting inspections from city arborists and conservationists.
Supreme Court will decide whether criminal cases must have 12 jurors, in Florida case
Read full article: Supreme Court will decide whether criminal cases must have 12 jurors, in Florida caseThe Supreme Court has agreed to decide whether states can use juries made up of only six people in criminal cases, instead of the usual 12.
Moody’s upgraded JEA’s electric bond ratings — but warned governance turmoil could drag them down
Read full article: Moody’s upgraded JEA’s electric bond ratings — but warned governance turmoil could drag them downJEA recently earned a key bond upgrade from Moody’s Ratings, which said the improvement was due to stronger finances and progress in the utility’s governance. But Moody’s report also included a warning. The ongoing turmoil at the city-owned utility could send the rating in the other direction.
Judge grants asylum to woman adopted by a US veteran from Iran after deportation threats
Read full article: Judge grants asylum to woman adopted by a US veteran from Iran after deportation threatsA federal immigration judge has granted asylum to a woman orphaned in Iran in the 1970s and adopted by an American war veteran, who immigration officials threatened earlier this year with deportation to the country with which the U.S. is now at war.
NOAA predicts a high chance of a very strong El Niño. So what does that mean for our tropical forecast?
Read full article: NOAA predicts a high chance of a very strong El Niño. So what does that mean for our tropical forecast?In the latest ENSO (El Niño Southern Oscillation) discussion issued by the Climate Prediction Center, El Niño conditions are currently present and are expected to strengthen into the upcoming Northern Hemisphere winter.
Interim US-Iran peace deal sparks anger among Israelis, who lash out at Netanyahu
Read full article: Interim US-Iran peace deal sparks anger among Israelis, who lash out at NetanyahuIsraelis from across the political spectrum are angry about the interim deal between the U.S. and Iran, calling it a disaster for Israel and directing their fury at one man: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Even with a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, it could take weeks or months for oil to fully flow
Read full article: Even with a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, it could take weeks or months for oil to fully flowThe tentative agreement to end the war in Iran and reopen the Strait of Hormuz would be good news for the global economy.
A rare first edition of 'Wuthering Heights' complete with spelling mistakes is up for auction
Read full article: A rare first edition of 'Wuthering Heights' complete with spelling mistakes is up for auctionA rare first-edition copy of Emily Brontë’s novel "Wuthering Heights" is up for auction for the first time in over a century.
Knicks' long-awaited championship brings 'camaraderie and craziness' to NYC. Fans hope it continues
Read full article: Knicks' long-awaited championship brings 'camaraderie and craziness' to NYC. Fans hope it continuesThe Knicks have ended their 53-year NBA championship drought, sparking citywide celebrations in New York.
Some of the 11 skydivers killed in Missouri plane crash were experienced jumpers
Read full article: Some of the 11 skydivers killed in Missouri plane crash were experienced jumpersSeveral of the skydivers who were killed when their plane crashed moments after taking off from a Missouri airfield were experienced jumpers.
Florida AG James Uthmeier sues TikTok alleging it deceives parents about safety, violates HB3
Read full article: Florida AG James Uthmeier sues TikTok alleging it deceives parents about safety, violates HB3Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier sued TikTok, alleging the popular social media platform violated state law by actively targeting and contracting with minors and deceiving parents about the app’s dangers.
Johnson & Johnson to invest more than $1 billion in Jacksonville, support 3,500 Jobs
Read full article: Johnson & Johnson to invest more than $1 billion in Jacksonville, support 3,500 JobsJohnson & Johnson said Monday it will invest more than $1 billion in Jacksonville, Florida, to expand U.S.-based manufacturing, packaging and distribution for its ACUVUE brand contact lenses.
JD Vance writes of journey to Catholicism in 'Communion,' his first book since 'Hillbilly Elegy'
Read full article: JD Vance writes of journey to Catholicism in 'Communion,' his first book since 'Hillbilly Elegy'Vice President JD Vance writes about his religious journey in a new book, "Communion: Finding My Way Back to Faith."
Work begins on Mayport Road to upgrade signals, lighting, sidewalks
Read full article: Work begins on Mayport Road to upgrade signals, lighting, sidewalksMilling and resurfacing work began Monday on Mayport Road between Atlantic Boulevard and Dutton Island Road, and on Atlantic Boulevard to Seventh Street the Florida Department of Transportation said.
Construction begins on seawall replacement project along SR A1A from Bridge of Lions to Charlotte Street
Read full article: Construction begins on seawall replacement project along SR A1A from Bridge of Lions to Charlotte StreetConstruction began Monday to replace the seawall along State Road A1A from the Bridge of Lions to Charlotte Street in historic downtown St. Augustine, the Florida Department of Transportation said.
From Jacksonville to Juilliard: Jahaan Sweet’s desire to collaborate earned him respect from music industry megastars
Read full article: From Jacksonville to Juilliard: Jahaan Sweet’s desire to collaborate earned him respect from music industry megastarsJahaan Sweet, a Grammy Award-winning producer and songwriter, went from Jacksonville to The Juilliard School with a purpose to collaborate that’s earned him respect from music industry megastars.
Lawmakers fight to stop the Trump administration's dismantling of a $386M ocean observatory project
Read full article: Lawmakers fight to stop the Trump administration's dismantling of a $386M ocean observatory projectLawmakers are demanding the National Science Foundation stop dismantling the Ocean Observatories Initiative, a $386 million ocean monitoring network being wound down under President Donald Trump's administration.
A diamond, a whale bone and lots of letters: What's inside the America 250 time capsule
Read full article: A diamond, a whale bone and lots of letters: What's inside the America 250 time capsuleA 900-pound time capsule marking the 250th anniversary of American independence has been sealed shut and shipped to Philadelphia, where it will be buried next month.
The UK is banning children's social media use. Here's what other countries are doing
Read full article: The UK is banning children's social media use. Here's what other countries are doingBritain plans to ban people under 16 from using social media apps like Snapchat, TikTok, and YouTube to protect them from harmful content.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in California’s special congressional primary
Read full article: AP Decision Notes: What to expect in California’s special congressional primaryBay Area voters previously represented by Democratic former congressman Eric Swalwell will narrow down a field of nearly a dozen candidates hoping to replace him in a special primary on Tuesday.
London court convicts 2 men of plot to torch property linked to UK prime minister
Read full article: London court convicts 2 men of plot to torch property linked to UK prime ministerTwo men were convicted of a plot last year to set fire to two houses and a car linked to British Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Oklahoma’s state primary
Read full article: AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Oklahoma’s state primaryOklahoma voters will select nominees for federal and state offices including U.S. senator and representative, governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general and both houses of the state Legislature in a state primary on Tuesday.
Foundations are emphasizing their community services to counter narratives of fraud and partisanship
Read full article: Foundations are emphasizing their community services to counter narratives of fraud and partisanshipA nationwide network of charitable foundations is encouraging its members to emphasize their positive contributions to American life.
Woman killed in hit-and-run in Hogan’s Creek found by passing patrol officer: JSO
Read full article: Woman killed in hit-and-run in Hogan’s Creek found by passing patrol officer: JSOA woman who died after police believe she was struck by a vehicle on West 8th Street in the Hogan’s Creek neighborhood was found lying in the road by a passing patrol officer, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
Congo reports large daily jump in Ebola cases a month after outbreak was declared
Read full article: Congo reports large daily jump in Ebola cases a month after outbreak was declaredCongolese authorities report a large daily increase in Ebola cases as the virus without a approved medicine or vaccine spreads rapidly.
Starbucks Korea to close stores early for mandatory history training after marketing row
Read full article: Starbucks Korea to close stores early for mandatory history training after marketing rowStarbucks’ South Korean operation said Monday it will close all of its stores nationwide early on June 22 for mandatory history and social sensitivity training.
Man stabbed during fight runs nearly a mile down Atlantic Boulevard for help, dies at hospital: JSO
Read full article: Man stabbed during fight runs nearly a mile down Atlantic Boulevard for help, dies at hospital: JSOA man found stabbed Monday morning in the lower abdomen on Atlantic Boulevard, west of 295, later died at the hospital, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
World Cup official says twitch caused gesture resembling supremacist sign; FIFA says no breach
Read full article: World Cup official says twitch caused gesture resembling supremacist sign; FIFA says no breachA World Cup video review official says his hand gesture resembling a white supremacist sign was caused by an involuntary twitch.
Initial deal to end US-Iran war moves toward formal signing despite lingering questions
Read full article: Initial deal to end US-Iran war moves toward formal signing despite lingering questionsAn initial agreement between the United States and Iran to extend their shaky ceasefire is inching toward a formal signing.
Hong Kong seeks input on its first 5-year plan in an echo of mainland China's playbook
Read full article: Hong Kong seeks input on its first 5-year plan in an echo of mainland China's playbookHong Kong has launched a public consultation for its first five-year plan in a politically symbolic step that brings it closer to mainland China’s development approach.
Prominent Cambodian opposition politician seeks Supreme Court reversal of incitement conviction
Read full article: Prominent Cambodian opposition politician seeks Supreme Court reversal of incitement convictionA prominent Cambodian opposition politician has appealed his conviction on incitement charges to the Supreme Court.
As Iran chases the World Cup, its US diaspora is divided between protesting and cheering
Read full article: As Iran chases the World Cup, its US diaspora is divided between protesting and cheeringIranian American demonstrators amassed outside Iran’s first World Cup match, waving the pre-revolutionary lion-and-sun flags banned inside the stadium and calling for change in Tehran.