Tens of thousands in Washington state could face evacuations as rain continues to pound the region
Read full article: Tens of thousands in Washington state could face evacuations as rain continues to pound the regionTens of thousands of residents in western Washington are facing potential evacuation orders as another round of heavy rain drops on the region.
World shares are mixed as Oracle's earnings revive AI worries, hitting technology shares
Read full article: World shares are mixed as Oracle's earnings revive AI worries, hitting technology sharesWorld shares are mixed after the U.S. stock market again approached its record high following the Federal Reserve’s cut in its main interest rate.
Without affirmative action, elite colleges are prioritizing economic diversity in admissions
Read full article: Without affirmative action, elite colleges are prioritizing economic diversity in admissionsSome of the nation’s most prestigious colleges have been enrolling record numbers of low-income students as campuses prioritize economic diversity in the wake of a ban on affirmative action.
Crypto mogul Do Kwon to be sentenced for misleading investors who lost billions in stablecoin crash
Read full article: Crypto mogul Do Kwon to be sentenced for misleading investors who lost billions in stablecoin crashCryptocurrency mogul Do Kwon is scheduled to be sentenced for misleading investors who lost billions when his company’s crypto ecosystem collapsed in 2022.
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What to know as trial nears for the Wisconsin judge accused of helping an immigrant dodge agents
Read full article: What to know as trial nears for the Wisconsin judge accused of helping an immigrant dodge agentsDefense attorneys and prosecutors are set to choose the jurors who will decide whether a Wisconsin judge accused of helping a Mexican immigrant dodge federal officers broke the law.
Australia demands social media giants report progress on account bans for children under 16
Read full article: Australia demands social media giants report progress on account bans for children under 16Australian authorities are demanding major social media platforms report on account deactivations since a ban on users under 16 became law.
Man accused in double shooting at Baldwin truck stop takes stand, claims self-defense led to deadly encounter
Read full article: Man accused in double shooting at Baldwin truck stop takes stand, claims self-defense led to deadly encounterA man accused of a deadly shooting at a Baldwin truck stop took the stand Wednesday in his own defense, claiming he acted in self-defense during what he described as an “attempted hijacking.”
1 dead, 1 injured after shooting at Westside parking lot with long history of noise complaints
Read full article: 1 dead, 1 injured after shooting at Westside parking lot with long history of noise complaintsOne man died and another was injured after a shooting Wednesday night at a Westside parking lot that has a long history of noise complaints, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
Man arrested after 40 dogs rescued from alleged dog-fighting operation in Union County
Read full article: Man arrested after 40 dogs rescued from alleged dog-fighting operation in Union CountyOver 40 dogs were rescued from an alleged dog-fighting operation spanning multiple properties in Union County, following a multi-agency investigation that led to at least one arrest.
VIDEO: St. Johns County deputies nab Bahamian fugitive after wild pursuit
Read full article: VIDEO: St. Johns County deputies nab Bahamian fugitive after wild pursuitA newly released video showed the moments a fugitive took off from a traffic stop, leading St. Johns County deputies on a high-speed chase before ditching the vehicle and starting a foot pursuit.
Congress would target China with new restrictions in massive defense bill
Read full article: Congress would target China with new restrictions in massive defense billThe Trump administration may have softened its language on China to maintain a truce in their trade war, but Congress is pushing for more restrictions on Beijing.
Prison officials tell judge ex-Abercrombie & Fitch CEO is competent to stand trial
Read full article: Prison officials tell judge ex-Abercrombie & Fitch CEO is competent to stand trialFederal prison officials say the former CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch is fit to stand trial on federal sex trafficking charges.
Blend of unusual weather conditions brings trillions of gallons in persistent rain to the Northwest
Read full article: Blend of unusual weather conditions brings trillions of gallons in persistent rain to the NorthwestA powerful atmospheric river has drenched Washington state with nearly 5 trillion gallons of rain over the past week.
Ocean warmed by climate change fed intense rainfall and deadly floods in Asia, study finds
Read full article: Ocean warmed by climate change fed intense rainfall and deadly floods in Asia, study findsOcean temperatures warmed by human-caused climate change fed the intense rainfall that triggered deadly floods and landslides across Asia in recent weeks, according to an analysis released Wednesday.
Trump's 'gold card' program goes live, offering US visas starting at $1 million per person
Read full article: Trump's 'gold card' program goes live, offering US visas starting at $1 million per personPresident Donald Trump has announced the long-awaited launch of a "gold card" program offering legal status and a pathway to U.S. citizenship.
Trump administration adds militarized zone in California along southern US border
Read full article: Trump administration adds militarized zone in California along southern US borderThe Trump administration is adding another militarized zone to the southern U.S. border to support border security operations — this time in California.
‘Abuse of power’: I-TEAM digs into internal JSO probe after woman says 2 officers tried to illegally evict her
Read full article: ‘Abuse of power’: I-TEAM digs into internal JSO probe after woman says 2 officers tried to illegally evict herA Jacksonville woman said she was terrified this summer when two officers with the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office overstepped their authority and tried to illegally evict her.
Former Bolivian President Arce arrested in corruption investigation a month after leaving office
Read full article: Former Bolivian President Arce arrested in corruption investigation a month after leaving officeBolivian law enforcement officials have arrested former President Luis Arce as part of a corruption investigation, opening an uncertain new chapter in Bolivia’s politics just a month after the inauguration of conservative President Rodrigo Paz ended 20 years of socialist rule.
US suicide rate fell in 2024 after hovering at high level
Read full article: US suicide rate fell in 2024 after hovering at high levelThe U.S. suicide rate has fallen after years of hovering at some of the highest levels ever reported, according to preliminary data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
RISE Doro developers not seeking $3M more from city council
Read full article: RISE Doro developers not seeking $3M more from city councilDevelopers of the RISE Doro apartment complex that went up in flames after construction was nearly completed are now seeking $3 million in additional funding through the city council.
‘This is our home’: Green Cove Springs residents successfully stop rezone for new housing development
Read full article: ‘This is our home’: Green Cove Springs residents successfully stop rezone for new housing developmentGreen Cove Springs residents rallied enough push back to motivate county commissioners to reject the rezoning of land to make way for a new residential development.
City of Jacksonville launches 2025 Get Covered Jax campaign to help residents without insurance get coverage
Read full article: City of Jacksonville launches 2025 Get Covered Jax campaign to help residents without insurance get coverageThe city of Jacksonville has launched its 2025 Get Covered Jax! campaign, which is designed to help Jacksonville residents without health insurance get covered.
Botulism outbreak sickens more than 50 babies and expands to all ByHeart products
Read full article: Botulism outbreak sickens more than 50 babies and expands to all ByHeart productsFederal health officials have expanded an outbreak of infant botulism tied to ByHeart baby formula to include any illnesses reported since the company began production in 2022.
News4JAX, Dogtopia on Beach Boulevard launch Santa Paws drive for local shelter animals
Read full article: News4JAX, Dogtopia on Beach Boulevard launch Santa Paws drive for local shelter animalsNews4JAX is inviting the community to help make the holidays a little brighter for local pets through its annual Santa Paws donation drive, happening Dec. 15–19.
Trump says the US has seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela
Read full article: Trump says the US has seized an oil tanker off the coast of VenezuelaPresident Donald Trump says the United States has seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela as tensions mount with the government of President Nicolás Maduro.
What the Federal Reserve rate cut means for you
Read full article: What the Federal Reserve rate cut means for youThe Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate by a quarter point Wednesday for the third time since September, bringing its key rate to about 3.6%, the lowest in nearly three years.
Appeals court rules New Jersey's medically assisted suicide law is for residents only
Read full article: Appeals court rules New Jersey's medically assisted suicide law is for residents onlyA federal appeals court has ruled that a New Jersey law that permits terminally ill people to seek life-ending drugs applies only to residents of the state and not those from beyond its borders.
Foreigners allowed to travel to the US without a visa could soon face new social media screening
Read full article: Foreigners allowed to travel to the US without a visa could soon face new social media screeningTravelers who are now able to come to the United States without a visa might soon need to provide social media, email, and family history details to the Department of Homeland Security.
‘Beat the final boss’: Raines Vikings seek redemption in State Championship rematch against Miami Northwestern
Read full article: ‘Beat the final boss’: Raines Vikings seek redemption in State Championship rematch against Miami NorthwesternThe Raines Vikings return to Miami seeking redemption in a state championship rematch against Northwestern. Players are intensely focused on avenging last year's loss and bringing the trophy back to Jacksonville.
First of 30 oil lease sales planned for Gulf of Mexico draws $300 million from companies
Read full article: First of 30 oil lease sales planned for Gulf of Mexico draws $300 million from companiesOil companies have offered $300 million for drilling rights in the Gulf of Mexico in the first offshore lease sale for the region since 2023.
MacKenzie Scott has given $26B to nonprofits since 2019. Here's what she supported in 2025
Read full article: MacKenzie Scott has given $26B to nonprofits since 2019. Here's what she supported in 2025The billionaire and author MacKenzie Scott revealed $7.1 billion in donations to nonprofits Tuesday, bringing her overall giving since 2019 to $26.3 billion.
Man stopped on side of I-295 near Pulaski Road dies after SUV collision
Read full article: Man stopped on side of I-295 near Pulaski Road dies after SUV collisionA fA man died in a crash on Interstate 295 at Pulaski Road, causing traffic backups on Wednesday afternoon, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Jake Heggie's new opera 'The Judgment of Paris' will mix mythology and an infamous wine competition
Read full article: Jake Heggie's new opera 'The Judgment of Paris' will mix mythology and an infamous wine competitionComposer Jake Heggie is set to premiere his opera “The Judgment of Paris,” inspired by the famous 1976 wine tasting where California wines triumphed over French selections.
Calibri font becomes the latest DEI target as Rubio orders return to Times New Roman
Read full article: Calibri font becomes the latest DEI target as Rubio orders return to Times New RomanSecretary of State Marco Rubio has ordered diplomatic correspondence to stop using the Calibri font and return to the more traditional Times New Roman.
Jacksonville mother, 2 children still looking for place to live after apartment fire
Read full article: Jacksonville mother, 2 children still looking for place to live after apartment fireSequenya “Queen” Akins and her two young children are still homeless after losing their apartment at the Desert Winds complex off Atlantic Boulevard to a fire.
Study finds humans were making fire 400,000 years ago, far earlier than once thought
Read full article: Study finds humans were making fire 400,000 years ago, far earlier than once thoughtArchaeologists in Britain say they have found the earliest known evidence of deliberate fire-making, dating to around 400,000 years ago.
Elon Musk says DOGE was only 'somewhat successful' and he wouldn't do it again
Read full article: Elon Musk says DOGE was only 'somewhat successful' and he wouldn't do it againMega billionaire Elon Musk said his efforts leading the Department of Government Efficiency were only “somewhat successful” and he would not do it over again.
How does frost form on cold nights?
Read full article: How does frost form on cold nights?Many of us woke up to another freeze and frost across our area this morning! The coldest spots generally were west of the metro where some areas reported temperatures in the 20s. What exactly is frost and how does it form?
