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State attorney says JEA board did not violate Florida’s Sunshine Law
Read full article: State attorney says JEA board did not violate Florida’s Sunshine LawJacksonville’s state attorney said there’s no evidence that members of the JEA violated Florida’s “Sunshine Law” with discussions surrounding the resignation and replacement of former CEO Jay Stowe.
Justin Allgaier wins 1st NASCAR Xfinity title, capping comeback by passing Hill and Custer late
Read full article: Justin Allgaier wins 1st NASCAR Xfinity title, capping comeback by passing Hill and Custer lateJustin Allgaier won his first NASCAR Xfinity season championship Saturday night at Phoenix Raceway, making a stunning comeback after falling a lap down midway through the race.
NASCAR trucks driver Ty Majeski fined $12,500 for missing media session to vote in Wisconsin
Read full article: NASCAR trucks driver Ty Majeski fined $12,500 for missing media session to vote in WisconsinNASCAR Truck Series championship contender Ty Majeski was fined $12,500 for missing his media session to go vote in his home state of Wisconsin on Election Day.
Avondale residents concerned with constant crashes urge drivers to slow down before someone is killed
Read full article: Avondale residents concerned with constant crashes urge drivers to slow down before someone is killedAvondale neighbors near the corner of Dancy Street and Roosevelt Boulevard are fed up with the amount of crashes that happen from drivers speeding and losing control.
Former BYU teammates Patrick Fishburn and Zach Blair lead Zurich Classic of New Orleans
Read full article: Former BYU teammates Patrick Fishburn and Zach Blair lead Zurich Classic of New OrleansFormer BYU teammates Patrick Fishburn and Zach Blair shot a 12-under 60 in better-ball play Saturday to take the third-round lead in the Zurich Classic of New Orleans, the PGA Tour’s only team event.
First Coast Gems: Historic neighborhood market & butcher shop turned deli
Read full article: First Coast Gems: Historic neighborhood market & butcher shop turned deliPinegrove Deli, a historic neighborhood market and butcher shop turned deli, has been a beloved family-owned and operated establishment in Avondale and Riverside for over 60 years.
‘It’s super frustrating’: Recent rash of auto thefts has Riverside neighbors worried
Read full article: ‘It’s super frustrating’: Recent rash of auto thefts has Riverside neighbors worriedA recent rash of auto thefts and burglaries has left many people in the Riverside, Five Points and Avondale neighborhoods wondering if they will be the next victims.
‘It’s so peaceful here’: Avondale neighbors are shocked after man was found dead on St. Johns Avenue
Read full article: ‘It’s so peaceful here’: Avondale neighbors are shocked after man was found dead on St. Johns AvenueA man is dead after a shooting in Jacksonville’s Avondale neighborhood. It happened Saturday on St. Johns Avenue near Montgomery Place.
Ryan Blaney fastest of NASCAR title contenders in lone practice ahead of championship
Read full article: Ryan Blaney fastest of NASCAR title contenders in lone practice ahead of championshipRyan Blaney was fastest of NASCAR’s championship contenders in the only practice session ahead of the title-deciding season finale at Phoenix Raceway.
Byron wins 2nd straight Cup race, beats Larson at Phoenix
Read full article: Byron wins 2nd straight Cup race, beats Larson at PhoenixWilliam Byron won his second straight NASCAR Cup Series race, taking advantage of a pair of late cautions to give Hendrick Motorsports a victory in overtime at Phoenix Raceway.
Jacksonville’s best happy hour: The Blue Fish Restaurant and Oyster Bar
Read full article: Jacksonville’s best happy hour: The Blue Fish Restaurant and Oyster BarThis year’s winner for Jacksonville’s best happy hour takes us to the Avondale neighborhood, where you’ll find The Blue Fish Restaurant and Oyster Bar.
Flooding concerns heightened for some Avondale residents as tropical system rolls toward Florida
Read full article: Flooding concerns heightened for some Avondale residents as tropical system rolls toward FloridaResidents in low-lying neighborhoods, like Avondale, keep an especially close eye on the tropics this time of year due to the threat of extreme flooding during a storm.
Neighborhood crime alert: Residents say security cameras caught suspected thief in Miramar, Avondale
Read full article: Neighborhood crime alert: Residents say security cameras caught suspected thief in Miramar, AvondaleResidents of Miramar and Avondale told News4JAX that their security cameras recorded what appears to be the same man breaking into homes in both neighborhoods.
Cantlay, Schauffele shatter 54-hole mark, take 5-shot lead
Read full article: Cantlay, Schauffele shatter 54-hole mark, take 5-shot leadPatrick Cantlay and Xander Schauffele played the back nine in 8-under 28 and shot a 12-under 60 in best-ball play Saturday to shatter the Zurich Classic three-round record at 29 under and stretch their lead to five strokes.
Cantlay, Schauffele maintain 1-shot lead in Zurich Classic
Read full article: Cantlay, Schauffele maintain 1-shot lead in Zurich ClassicPatrick Cantlay and Xander Schauffele shot a 4-under 68 in alternate-shot play Friday at windswept TPC of Louisiana to maintain a one-stroke lead in the Zurich Classic of New Orleans.
As Elsa moves closer, angst over flooding is high in some Duval County neighborhoods
Read full article: As Elsa moves closer, angst over flooding is high in some Duval County neighborhoodsConcern over flooding in some Duval County neighborhoods remained high as Elsa on Tuesday moved closer to Florida’s west coast.
Aussies Leishman and Smith win Zurich Classic in a playoff
Read full article: Aussies Leishman and Smith win Zurich Classic in a playoffCameron Smith and Marc Leishman outlasted Louis Oosthuizen and Charl Schwartzel to win the Zurich Classic in a playoff that capped a tight and tense final round Sunday.
Martin Truex Jr. wins NASCAR Cup race at Phoenix Raceway
Read full article: Martin Truex Jr. wins NASCAR Cup race at Phoenix RacewayAVONDALE, Ariz. – Joey Logano has won a few times at Phoenix Raceway and knows a good restart when he feels one. Truex blew past Logano on the final restart and pulled away for his first NASCAR Cup Series victory of the season and 28th overall. Logano — who led 143 laps — won the second stage after leading the final 35 laps during a long stretch of green-flag racing. But he couldn't hold back Truex, who won his ninth race with JGR. Hamlin was fast early in the race, leading for 31 laps until the competition caution midway through the first stage.
MLB has 0.3% positive COVID-19 rate during intake testing
Read full article: MLB has 0.3% positive COVID-19 rate during intake testing(AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)NEW YORK – Thirteen of 4,336 tests for COVID-19 were positive during intake for Major League Baseball's spring training, a rate of 0.3%The commissioner's office said Friday that nine positive samples involved players and four involved staff. After the intake screening, there were no new positives among 2,298 monitoring test samples. All players on 40-man rosters and players with minor league contracts invited to big league training camp are screened. In the final figures released last year, MLB said it had collected 172,740 samples and that 91 had been positive, or 0.05%. Fifty-seven of 91 positives have been players, and 21 of the 30 teams have had a person covered by the monitoring test positive.
AP source: MLB slightly deadening ball amid HR surge
Read full article: AP source: MLB slightly deadening ball amid HR surgeMajor League Baseball has slightly deadened its baseballs amid a years-long surge in home runs. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)NEW YORK – Major League Baseball has slightly deadened its baseballs amid a years-long surge in home runs. Five teams also plan to add humidors to their stadiums, raising the total to 10 of 30 MLB stadiums equipped with humidity-controlled storage spaces. The makeup of official Rawlings baseballs used in MLB games has come under scrutiny in recent years. In an effort to better center the ball, Rawlings has loosened the tension on the first of three wool windings within the ball.
Cactus League asks MLB to delay spring training due to COVID
Read full article: Cactus League asks MLB to delay spring training due to COVIDThe Cactus League and Arizona community leaders have asked Major League Baseball to delay the start of spring training due to coronavirus concerns just over three weeks before pitchers and catchers are supposed to report. The Cactus League made the request in a letter to Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred obtained by The Associated Press on Monday, Jan. 25, 2021. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)The Cactus League and Arizona community leaders have asked Major League Baseball to delay the start of spring training due to coronavirus concerns just over three weeks before pitchers and catchers are supposed to report. The Cactus League made the request in a letter to Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred obtained by The Associated Press on Monday. The Cactus League hosts 15 MLB clubs.
AP Exclusive: MLB suspends political donations after DC riot
Read full article: AP Exclusive: MLB suspends political donations after DC riotThe National Football League said it will reconsider its donations but did not commit to suspending them. “We are re-evaluating our political giving policies through the Gridiron PAC,” NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy told the AP in a statement Wednesday. Others, like MLB, have postponed political giving to both political parties altogether. The Office of The Commissioner of Major League Baseball Political Action Committee has donated $669,375 to Senate and House candidates since the 2016 election cycle, with 52.4% of that money going to Republican candidates, according to The Center for Responsive Politics. Since the 2016 election cycle, MLB has made contributions to two senators and nine representatives who were among those opposing certification of Biden's victory.
Elliott too fast for Hamlin, Logano, Keselowski
Read full article: Elliott too fast for Hamlin, Logano, KeselowskiBrad Keselowski (2) and Denny Hamlin (11) race side by side through Turn 4 during the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Phoenix Raceway, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Avondale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)AVONDALE, Ariz. – Denny Hamlin, Joey Logano and Brad Keselowski got a big head start on Chase Elliott. Hamlin, Logano and Keselowski never got the caution flag they needed to catch up, with Keselowski finishing second, Logano third and Hamlin fourth. “I would have liked to have one of those late-race yellows like we saw in the Truck race and the Xfinity race,” Keselowski said. Hamlin won the season-opening Daytona 500 and had seven victories this year — two behind leader Kevin Harvick. “As an organization we have got to get a little better, especially on the short tracks,” Hamlin said.
Elliott drives from back of the field to first NASCAR title
Read full article: Elliott drives from back of the field to first NASCAR titleThe Elliotts joined Lee and Richard Petty and Ned and Dale Jarrett as just the third father-son combination to win a NASCAR Cup title. Elliott passed Joey Logano with 42 laps remaining and pulled away in a race Elliott controlled even as the four title contenders ran 1-2-3-4 most of the afternoon. Elliott had charged through the field during the first stage to clump the four contenders in the winner-take-all season finale. Elliott's win at Martinsville last week not only locked him into the final four, but eliminated regular-season champion Harvick. On the cool-down lap, Johnson pulled up alongside Elliott and fist-bumped the new face of Hendrick, of Chevrolet and of NASCAR.
Jacksonville business owner wants everyone to feel welcome at her boutique
Read full article: Jacksonville business owner wants everyone to feel welcome at her boutiqueJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Bryanetta Humphrey, the owner of the Talk of the Town boutique in Avondale, says she can find the perfect outfit for anyone. Her boutique sells clothes among many other things“I believe I was born to own the Talk of the Town,” Humphrey said. But she admits being a Black business owner in a predominately white community is not easy. Because we’re a Black-owned business.”A year and a half after first opening the doors of the boutique, Humphrey started to feel more comfortable in her role as the face of the business. I paused long enough for her to wonder, ’Why did you hesitate?’ And she asked me, ’Why did you hesitate?’” Humphrey said.
Flooding on Jacksonville’s Westside raises questions about city’s response
Read full article: Flooding on Jacksonville’s Westside raises questions about city’s responseJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – After heavy rains pelted Jacksonville and caused some flash flooding across part of the Westside on Monday night, many are questioning the city’s response. People like Jim Williams have been complaining about major flooding since retention ponds were covered and replaced with pipes. The flooding issue is something that the Jacksonville City Council is working on. A resiliency committee has been meeting about the flooding problems and is scheduled to meet again on Wednesday. The Federal Emergency Management Agency is also working with the city to buy up flood-prone property.
Best local romantic dinner: The Casbah Café
Read full article: Best local romantic dinner: The Casbah CaféJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – It’s one of Jacksonville’s top Middle Eastern bistros, and the Casbah Café is also the JaxBest choice for best local romantic dinner! Located in Avondale, the Casbah is casual and quaint, and along with a long list of hookah flavors, the Café gives an authentic cultural experience. During your meal, you’ll likely witness some traditional Middle Eastern belly dancing among the lively crowd. On the menu, you’ll also find a variety of local and imported artisanal wine and beer! Head over to the Casbah’s website for a closer look.
Residents concerned thieves are targeting their cars
Read full article: Residents concerned thieves are targeting their carsJACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Residents in the Avondale, Fairfax and Riverside neighborhoods said Wednesday they're being targeted in the middle of night by people trying to break into cars. Barbara Hitell, a Fairfax resident, said she got surveillance footage of two men outside her home. "Two guys creeping across my front lawn, running over to my cars. Each of them walked up to one of the cars ... then they creep over the next house -- they were hitting every house on the street," Hitell said. She said her surveillance cameras have twice caught people targeting her cars within two weeks.