Walmart to close all of its health centers, 6 local centers will be impacted
A big announcement from the largest retailer in the US -- all 51 Walmart Health centers are closing. The centers offered virtual health care services, primary and urgent care, labs, X-rays, behavioral health, and dental work in some locations. There are six Walmart Health Centers in our area.
Meet fire manipulating maven, Tokyo Moreno
In the North Florida area, numerous fire performers showcase their talents. However, emerging as Jacksonvilleโs pioneering fire and aerial entertainment ensemble targeting restaurants and bars, they boast unparalleled expertise in event elevation. Their mission is to imbue each occasion with an extraordinary essence, sparking wonder and delight among guests. With a unique understanding of experiential enhancement, they guarantee nothing short of spectacular events. Tokyo, lead entertainer and fire manipulator, brings her expertise in entertainment and high-octane theatrics to the 904, aiming to elevate the client experience in any venue.
Jacksonville NAACP invites community to town hall to discuss DCPS school closures plan, โclear up misinformationโ
The Jacksonville NAACP will host a town hall meeting on Tuesday at 6 p.m. at the Beaver Enterprise Center for community members to voice their concerns about the imminent school closures.
Trout River Food Park...one stop shop
The Trout River Food Park offers a one stop food shop experience for residents on the north side, but the invitation is open to all of Jacksonville.ย Some of the food trucks are permanent residents with the benefit of having power and water supplied by the park's owner, Robert.ย There are a variety of food options and special events held regularly.ย ย FB / IG:ย @troutriverfoodpark
DCPS interim superintendent apologizes for not removing Douglas Anderson teacher immediately after arrest
Just days after a former teacher at Douglas Anderson School of the Arts pleaded guilty to felony charges involving a student, the Duval County Schools Superintendent apologized for leaving another teacher in the classroom for weeks after he was arrested in Orlando.
River City Beats Presents: Bethany LaRoche
Bethany LaRoche is a Jacksonville native thatโs been playing music live in the area for more than 10 years. You can catch her playing all your favorite songs every weekend somewhere in the bold city. Sheโs most excited to have a brand new EP coming out this summer.
River City Plus: Get to know Harlem Globetrotter and Jacksonville Native Tyriek โShakeโ Railey
The Harlem Globetrotters are excited to bring the 2024 World Tour โ presented by Jersey Mikeโs Subs - to Jacksonville today Friday, April 26th at 7pm to the UNF Arena! For tickets, please visit harlemglobetrotters.com. You don't want to miss a night of fun! Support your locals Jacksonville!
Harlem Globetrotter Brings Jacksonville Native Tyriek โShakeโ Railey Home
The Harlem Globetrotters are excited to bring the 2024 World Tour โ presented by Jersey Mikeโs Subs - to Jacksonville today Friday, April 26th at 7pm to the UNF Arena! For tickets, please visit harlemglobetrotters.com. You don't want to miss a night of fun!
JEAโs Solar Concierge Program helps people decide if solar is right for them
JEA wants to encourage more customers to go solar. The utility company has a new Solar Concierge Program designed to help customers interested in rooftop solar make an informed decision. Advisors can help answer questions about the potential effects on your electric bill, project costs and recommend verified, local contractors.
San Pablo Road construction inches closer to completion but some residents remain uncertain about the improvements
The Jacksonville Transportation Authority provided San Pablo Road residents with an update Wednesday on a construction project that neighbors said has caused traffic nightmares and safety concerns.
Councilman โheartbroken and disappointedโ after vote passes to move forward with San Marco mixed-use storage facility
Plans to build a self-storage facility with affordable housing and retail space in San Marco are moving forward after the Jacksonville city council voted to bring the facility to the corner of Hendricks Avenue and Prudential Drive.
San Marco residents fighting against storage unit say โenough is enoughโ after vote passes
Plans to build a self-storage facility with affordable housing and retail space in San Marco are moving forward after the Jacksonville city council voted to bring the facility to the corner of Hendricks Avenue and Prudential Drive.
How much of the $1.4B Jaguars stadium renovations could taxpayers be on the hook for? We could learn soon
Negotiations between the city and the Jags are in their final stages, and while no one is saying how much of the expected $1.4 billion price tag the city could pick up, its likely to be much more than half.
โHate has no home in Jacksonvilleโ: City Council takes stand with anti-hate crime legislation
Members of the Jacksonville City Council stood in front of a memorial Monday for the three innocent lives that were taken after a hate crime to announce a solution to a broken communityโs demand for change.
Loved ones pay respects to JFRD engineer who โlost his life while serving this communityโ
Hundreds of firefighters, family members and friends gathered at the Prime Osborn Convention Center Monday to pay their final respects to Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department Engineer Heath OโShea who died in the line of duty on April 13.
Jacksonville man whose viral arrest video sparked outrage pleads guilty to misdemeanor resisting charge
A man whose arrest sparked outrage online and raised questions about the use of force policy at the Jacksonville Sheriffโs Office has pleaded guilty to one charge of resisting police without violence, a misdemeanor.
Results of the revised traffic study show a recommendation for a traffic signal in Oceanway community
The decision on the proposed Chick-fil-A development at the front of the North Creek subdivision was delayed for another month and a half after it was revealed that there was a revised version of the traffic study.
2 Douglas Anderson teachers who were removed from classroom were terminated last year, DCPS says
Duval County Public Schools confirmed that two teachers were terminated last June after being removed from the classroom, but a source told News4JAX it was not due to allegations of abuse that have plagued other teachers at the school in recent months.
JDR: Soccer group considers Regency Square Mall for new stadium; Costco proposes adding gas station at Town Center
The ownership group working to bring professional soccer to Jacksonville is considering the closed Sears site at the Regency Square Mall for development of a new stadium facility, according to News4JAX news partner the Jacksonville Daily Record.
Akonโyes, Akonโand partners to open โGoodfellas Pizza & Wingsโ in Jacksonville on Saturday
Akon, alongside his partners Charles Scantling, Charleston Blue Hughes, and Andre Johnson, announced the opening of Goodfellas Pizza & Wings in Jacksonville. The new pizza spot will be holding a soft opening in Jacksonvilleโs Norwood area on Saturday, April 20.
River City Beats presents Steven Cade
Steven Cade won the award for Best Country Christmas Pop Song for his original Christmas song โStill Find Christmasโ at the Holiday Music and Film Awards hosted at the Salem Center in Jacksonville, FL. This success, along with more recent releases like โAmazing Graceโ and โWhat Would Kenny Chesney Do,โ highlights his talent for creating enduring melodies.
20 applicants now under consideration to be next Duval school superintendent
A restarted search process has now led to 20 applications from individuals interested in being the next superintendent of Duval County Public Schools, after the board said an initial round last fall didnโt produce enough qualified applicants.