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.
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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 racism monitor urges FIFA to remove match official over hand gesture on TV broadcast
Read full article: World Cup racism monitor urges FIFA to remove match official over hand gesture on TV broadcastFIFA’s discrimination monitor at the World Cup has called for a video review official to be removed for appearing to make a hand gesture resembling a white supremacist sign.
Iran and US reach an initial deal to end the war and open the Strait of Hormuz but challenges remain
Read full article: Iran and US reach an initial deal to end the war and open the Strait of Hormuz but challenges remainThe United States and Iran have reached an initial agreement that would extend their shaky ceasefire and lead to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
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.
How AAPI adults are being affected by Trump's immigration crackdown, according to a new poll
Read full article: How AAPI adults are being affected by Trump's immigration crackdown, according to a new pollA new AP-NORC/AAPI Data poll finds that most Asian American and Pacific Islander adults have experienced or witnessed some degree of upheaval because of the Trump administration’s heightened immigration policies.
'Ponies' merges comedy with a gritty spy story in TV dramedy
Read full article: 'Ponies' merges comedy with a gritty spy story in TV dramedyThe Peacock series “Ponies” starring Emilia Clarke and Haley Lu Richardson blends comedy and drama as widows of CIA operatives become intelligence assets in the 1970s Soviet Union.
Some anglers praise forward-facing sonar, others say high-tech fishing ruins a day at the lake
Read full article: Some anglers praise forward-facing sonar, others say high-tech fishing ruins a day at the lakeThe use of advanced sonar to catch fish has some anglers divided about the point of heading out onto the lake.
UK bans under-16s from using social media apps including TikTok and YouTube
Read full article: UK bans under-16s from using social media apps including TikTok and YouTubePrime Minister Keir Starmer said Britain will ban children under 16 from using social media apps like Snapchat, TikTok, and YouTube from early next year.
Trump arrives at G7 summit looking for momentum after announcing a deal to end the Iran war
Read full article: Trump arrives at G7 summit looking for momentum after announcing a deal to end the Iran warPresident Donald Trump has arrived in the French Alps for the Group of Seven summit after announcing an agreement to end the U.S. war with Iran.
Community gathers to remember Carson Farias, 14-year-old killed in Clay County e-bike crash
Read full article: Community gathers to remember Carson Farias, 14-year-old killed in Clay County e-bike crashDozens of students, parents, and neighbors gathered outside Lake Asbury Junior High School Sunday evening to remember Carson Farias, the 14-year-old boy killed while riding his electric dirt bike on Sandridge Road last Thursday night.
Stocks leap worldwide, and oil prices drop after the US and Iran reach a tentative deal on their war
Read full article: Stocks leap worldwide, and oil prices drop after the US and Iran reach a tentative deal on their warStock markets are rallying worldwide, and oil prices are easing after the United States and Iran reached a tentative deal to get the global flow of crude going again.
Scattered showers and storms persist through the new week
Read full article: Scattered showers and storms persist through the new weekThe heat and humidity will stick around on Monday as tropical moisture moves in from the south. It will be hot and humid with temperatures in the low to mid 90s. Factoring in the humidity and temperatures in the 90s, it will feel like it’s around 100 to 105 degrees.
Oil and gas supplies could take months to return to normal after Iran deal, energy experts say
Read full article: Oil and gas supplies could take months to return to normal after Iran deal, energy experts sayPakistan announced that the U.S. and Iran reached an agreement to end the war and open the Strait of Hormuz.
Skydiving plane crash investigations often reveal poor maintenance and weak safety oversight
Read full article: Skydiving plane crash investigations often reveal poor maintenance and weak safety oversightPoor maintenance is often a factor when skydiving planes crash, like one did in Missouri on Sunday, and the National Transportation Safety Board has said in past investigations that weak oversight of the industry can allow problems to go unnoticed.
The Latest: Trump celebrates his 80th birthday with Iran deal and UFC cage fight at the White House
Read full article: The Latest: Trump celebrates his 80th birthday with Iran deal and UFC cage fight at the White HousePresident Donald Trump has confirmed a deal to end the war with Iran and allow oil traffic to begin again through the Strait of Hormuz.
Tyra Banks sues Netflix over 'America's Next Top Model' documentary, alleging defamation
Read full article: Tyra Banks sues Netflix over 'America's Next Top Model' documentary, alleging defamationTyra Banks has filed a defamation lawsuit against Netflix and the directors of “Reality Check: Inside America's Next Top Model.”.
Puerto Rican Day Parade marches through Manhattan with pulsing music and vibrant colors
Read full article: Puerto Rican Day Parade marches through Manhattan with pulsing music and vibrant colorsNew Yorkers who weren’t partied out after the Knicks championship found another excuse to celebrate as the National Puerto Rican Day Parade marched through Manhattan with pulsing music and vibrant colors.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says US AI restrictions underscore risks of dependence
Read full article: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says US AI restrictions underscore risks of dependenceCanadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says countries must learn the lesson of diversification after AI giant Anthropic said it has taken its latest artificial intelligence models, known as Fable 5 and Mythos 5, offline to comply with a directive from the Trump administration to prevent their use by foreign nationals.
12 dead in crash of plane on skydiving outing in Missouri, authorities say
Read full article: 12 dead in crash of plane on skydiving outing in Missouri, authorities sayAuthorities say a pilot and 11 others were killed when a plane taking people on a skydiving outing in Missouri crashed in a field and caught fire.
‘We can’t use it’: Northside residents frustrated by recurring teen gatherings at community pool
Read full article: ‘We can’t use it’: Northside residents frustrated by recurring teen gatherings at community poolResidents in a Northside Jacksonville community say large gatherings of teens at their neighborhood pool and amenity center have become a recurring issue over the past month, leaving some homeowners frustrated and concerned about safety.
Disabled oil tanker received dozens of warnings before US opened fire, AP source says
Read full article: Disabled oil tanker received dozens of warnings before US opened fire, AP source saysThe tanker disabled by the American military while trying to run the U.S. blockade of Iran had dismissed nearly 60 verbal warnings as well as other shows of force before being fired upon.
Steven Spielberg's 'Disclosure Day' opens No. 1, while 'Obsession' sensation continues
Read full article: Steven Spielberg's 'Disclosure Day' opens No. 1, while 'Obsession' sensation continuesSteven Spielberg’s “Disclosure Day,” billed as his first popcorn movie in years, launched with $44 million in domestic theaters.
Justin Trudeau skipped Canada World Cup opener because girlfriend Katy Perry performed at US game
Read full article: Justin Trudeau skipped Canada World Cup opener because girlfriend Katy Perry performed at US gameFormer Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau attended the United States’ World Cup opener against Paraguay rather than his own nation’s game vs.
Helicopter with singer Oliver Tree on passenger list collides with another in Brazil, killing 6
Read full article: Helicopter with singer Oliver Tree on passenger list collides with another in Brazil, killing 6Two helicopters have collided over Rio de Janeiro, crashing in the city’s western zone and killing all six aboard.
Palestinian death toll in Gaza tops 73,000 as Israel launches strikes despite ceasefire
Read full article: Palestinian death toll in Gaza tops 73,000 as Israel launches strikes despite ceasefireGaza’s Health Ministry says the Palestinian death toll from the Israel-Hamas war has surpassed 73,000.
In Georgia, Senate hopeful Mike Collins celebrates being Trump's latest 'MAGA' pick in GOP primaries
Read full article: In Georgia, Senate hopeful Mike Collins celebrates being Trump's latest 'MAGA' pick in GOP primariesIn the closing stretch of Georgia’s Republican U.S. Senate runoff, Rep. Mike Collins is celebrating his 11th-hour endorsement from Donald Trump.
Georgia's vote-counting method will soon be banned. Lawmakers will try to find a fix this week
Read full article: Georgia's vote-counting method will soon be banned. Lawmakers will try to find a fix this weekGeorgia lawmakers are expected to try to clean up an election mess of their own making when they return to the Capitol this week for a special session.
16-year-old boy among 4 shot during pop-up party, JSO says
Read full article: 16-year-old boy among 4 shot during pop-up party, JSO saysFour 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.
