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JSO asks for help to identify suspects in murder of man found shot in Englewood
Read full article: JSO asks for help to identify suspects in murder of man found shot in EnglewoodThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is asking for the community’s help to identify the suspects in the murder of a man who was found fatally shot inside a car in May in the Englewood area.
Florida digs out of mountains of sand swept in by back-to-back hurricanes
Read full article: Florida digs out of mountains of sand swept in by back-to-back hurricanesResidents of Florida's Gulf Coast are digging out from mountains of sand after Hurricanes Helene and Milton clobbered them with back-to-back hits in less than two weeks.
Average rate on a 30-year mortgage falls to 6.73%, lowest level since early February
Read full article: Average rate on a 30-year mortgage falls to 6.73%, lowest level since early FebruaryThe average rate on a 30-year mortgage fell this week to its lowest level since early February, easing borrowing costs for prospective homebuyers facing record-high home prices.
High school football ‘24: A look at team schedules for the upcoming season
Read full article: High school football ‘24: A look at team schedules for the upcoming seasonHigh school football season in Florida begins in less than a month. News4JAX has you covered. Here are the team-by-team schedules for schools in the North Florida coverage region.
Man found fatally shot after crashing car in Englewood, police say
Read full article: Man found fatally shot after crashing car in Englewood, police sayA man was found shot inside a vehicle Sunday night after officers responded to a report of a crash on Putnam Avenue in the Englewood area, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office.
Retail sales were unchanged in April from March as inflation and interest rates curb spending
Read full article: Retail sales were unchanged in April from March as inflation and interest rates curb spendingAmericans unexpectedly paused their spending in April from March as inflation continued to sting and elevated interest rates made taking on debt more burdensome.
Walmart lays off hundreds of employees and requires others to relocate
Read full article: Walmart lays off hundreds of employees and requires others to relocateWalmart on Tuesday announced layoffs affecting several hundred jobs at the retail giant's campus offices and said it will be requiring most remote workers and personnel in its Dallas, Atlanta and Toronto offices to relocate to office hubs in Bentonville, Arkansas; Hoboken, New Jersey; and the San Francisco Bay Area.
Man shot in head, stomach while sitting inside parked car in Englewood neighborhood; suspect caught: JSO
Read full article: Man shot in head, stomach while sitting inside parked car in Englewood neighborhood; suspect caught: JSOA man in his 40s was taken to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries following a Thursday afternoon shooting in the Englewood neighborhood, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
News4JAX boys soccer Super 6: Atlantic Coast moves into rankings ahead of Gateway final
Read full article: News4JAX boys soccer Super 6: Atlantic Coast moves into rankings ahead of Gateway finalThe News4JAX Super 6 boys soccer rankings will be published every Friday during the regular season — except during Christmas week. Records are through Jan. 11 games.
News4JAX boys soccer Super 6: Stanton moves into final rankings of 2023
Read full article: News4JAX boys soccer Super 6: Stanton moves into final rankings of 2023The News4JAX Super 6 boys soccer rankings will be published every Friday during the regular season — except during Christmas week. Records are through Dec. 21 games.
News4JAX boys soccer Super 6: Bartram Trail moves up, Mandarin solidifies top spot
Read full article: News4JAX boys soccer Super 6: Bartram Trail moves up, Mandarin solidifies top spotThe News4JAX Super 6 boys soccer rankings will be published every Friday during the regular season — except during Christmas week. Records are through Dec. 14 games.
News4JAX boys soccer Super 6: Creekside jumps up, Sandalwood moves into rankings
Read full article: News4JAX boys soccer Super 6: Creekside jumps up, Sandalwood moves into rankingsThe News4JAX Super 6 boys soccer rankings will be published every Friday during the regular season — except during Christmas week. Records are through Dec. 7 games.
US automakers' sales rose sharply over the summer, despite high prices and interest rates
Read full article: US automakers' sales rose sharply over the summer, despite high prices and interest ratesAutomakers posted big increases in new vehicle sales during the summer, despite high prices, rising interest rates and even a limited strike against Detroit companies.
Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run on Philips in Englewood area: JSO
Read full article: Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run on Philips in Englewood area: JSOA man died late Tuesday night after he was hit by a car on Philips Highway, south of Emerson Street in the Englewood area, the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office said.
Gas prices are rising (again). The heat and supply cuts impact what you pay at the pump, experts say
Read full article: Gas prices are rising (again). The heat and supply cuts impact what you pay at the pump, experts sayU.S. gas prices are continuing to rise — giving drivers across the country another headache at the pump.
High school football team schedules for the 2023 season
Read full article: High school football team schedules for the 2023 seasonThe high school football season begins next month. Here are team-by-team schedules for the 2023 season. Some teams have not finalized schedules. They will be updated as they are finalized.
Strong demand drives US new vehicle sales higher in the first half of the year
Read full article: Strong demand drives US new vehicle sales higher in the first half of the yearDemand for new SUVs, trucks and cars in the U.S. picked up steam in the second quarter, but the stronger sales kept prices high for consumers.
US economic growth last quarter is revised up sharply to a 2% annual rate
Read full article: US economic growth last quarter is revised up sharply to a 2% annual rateShowing surprising resilience in the face of higher interest rates, the U.S. economy grew at a 2% annual pace from January through March as consumers spent at the fastest pace in nearly two years.
‘A dream come true’ for new Englewood football coach and alum Kevin Johnson
Read full article: ‘A dream come true’ for new Englewood football coach and alum Kevin JohnsonKevin Johnson grew up within walking distance of Englewood High School and later starred for the Rams. Now, he's taking over as the head football coach.
News4JAX Super 6 boys soccer: Oakleaf barrels into rankings after district title
Read full article: News4JAX Super 6 boys soccer: Oakleaf barrels into rankings after district titleThe News4JAX boys soccer Super 6 rankings will be published each Friday during the regular season. Records are through Feb. 2 games.
Atlantic Coast, Keystone Heights, Menendez hire head football coaches
Read full article: Atlantic Coast, Keystone Heights, Menendez hire head football coachesIt’s been a busy week in on the high school football head coaching circuit with Atlantic Coast, Keystone Heights and Menendez filling their vacancies.
News4JAX Super 6 boys soccer: Mandarin solidifies spot at No. 1; Ponte Vedra moves up
Read full article: News4JAX Super 6 boys soccer: Mandarin solidifies spot at No. 1; Ponte Vedra moves upThe News4JAX boys soccer Super 6 rankings will be published each Friday during the regular season. Records are through Jan. 5 games.
News4JAX Super 6 boys soccer: Top-ranked Mandarin rolls into 2023 unbeaten
Read full article: News4JAX Super 6 boys soccer: Top-ranked Mandarin rolls into 2023 unbeatenThe News4JAX boys soccer Super 6 rankings will be published each Friday during the regular season with the exception of a break the week of Christmas.
News4JAX Super 6 boys soccer rankings: Unbeaten Mandarin entrenched at No. 1
Read full article: News4JAX Super 6 boys soccer rankings: Unbeaten Mandarin entrenched at No. 1The News4JAX boys soccer Super 6 rankings will be published each Friday during the regular season. Records are through Dec. 15 games.
Man found shot multiple times dies in Englewood at Jacksonville hospital
Read full article: Man found shot multiple times dies in Englewood at Jacksonville hospitalDetectives with the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office are investigating after a man was shot to death Thursday night in the Englewood neighborhood.
High school football ‘22: Results from Friday night and looking ahead to Week 8
Read full article: High school football ‘22: Results from Friday night and looking ahead to Week 8Seven weeks of the high school football season are nearly in the books — the Northwest Classic is up on Saturday — and things are coming more and more into focus.
High school football ‘22: Friday night’s Week 2 scoreboard and a look ahead
Read full article: High school football ‘22: Friday night’s Week 2 scoreboard and a look aheadWeek 2 of the high school football season is in the books. Take a look at Friday night's scoreboard, our television coverage and next week's schedule.
Florida woman grabbed by multiple gators after falling in pond dies, reports say
Read full article: Florida woman grabbed by multiple gators after falling in pond dies, reports sayAn elderly woman died Friday in Englewood near Sarasota after falling into a pond and being grabbed by two gators, according to Sarasota’s sheriff officials.
Police investigating deadly Englewood shooting after woman said she shot man who tried to enter her home
Read full article: Police investigating deadly Englewood shooting after woman said she shot man who tried to enter her homeA woman shot and killed a man on Sunday after she says he tried to get into her home in the Englewood neighborhood, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
1 hurt after car crashes into Beach Boulevard store, JFRD says
Read full article: 1 hurt after car crashes into Beach Boulevard store, JFRD saysOne person was hospitalized after a car crashed into a store in the Englewood neighborhood early Monday morning, the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department said.
I-TEAM: Residents say drivers are turning this area of Jacksonville into a weekend racetrack
Read full article: I-TEAM: Residents say drivers are turning this area of Jacksonville into a weekend racetrackThe News4JAX I-TEAM is receiving more complaints about speeding drivers in a specific section of town.
Firefighters use 500K+ gallons of water to extinguish flames at Jacksonville recycling center
Read full article: Firefighters use 500K+ gallons of water to extinguish flames at Jacksonville recycling centerBoth directions of Philips Highway, from Reba Ave to University Blvd, are closed due to a structure fire at Jacksonville Metal Recycling Center.
US auto sales slump, stalled by car computer chip shortage
Read full article: US auto sales slump, stalled by car computer chip shortageU.S. new vehicle sales tumbled about 26% in September as a global shortage of computer chips worsened, shuttering factories and limiting the selection on dealer lots.
GM says production starts on replacement batteries for Bolts
Read full article: GM says production starts on replacement batteries for BoltsGeneral Motors says production has resumed on battery modules that are used in recalled Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicles, and customers under a recall notice could start getting replacement parts by mid-October.
Jacksonville cold case detectives asking for tips in 2013 killing of Englewood man
Read full article: Jacksonville cold case detectives asking for tips in 2013 killing of Englewood manRobert “Bob” Levey, 83, was found dead on June 25, 2013, inside his Englewood home, which police said was set on fire. Eight years later, no arrests have been made.
Police investigating Englewood apartment shooting
Read full article: Police investigating Englewood apartment shootingJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A victim was found with gunshot wounds to the arm and leg, at the Harold House Apartments in Englewood, early Monday morning. Police arrived at the apartment complex shortly before 2:00 a.m. Detectives believe an unknown suspect shot fired shots into the apartment through an exterior window. Several other people were inside at the time of the shooting, including multiple children. Detectives are canvassing the apartment area, searching for surveillance video and witnesses.
High School 9:12 Baseball Classic returns next month with 12 teams
Read full article: High School 9:12 Baseball Classic returns next month with 12 teamsJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The High School 9:12 Baseball Classic is back to lead area teams into the 2021 season. The Baseball Classic is one of three marquee competition events that High School 9:12 has put on annually. High School 9:12 is also seguing into lacrosse this spring with the first Rivalry on the River, a 16-team event featuring both boys and girls teams. Ad“One of our goals with High School 9:12 Presented by The CSI Companies is to run and produce high level athletic events,” said Alan Verlander, CEO of High School 9:12. AdFleming/Snyder winner vs. Fletcher/Nease winner, 3:30 p.m.St. Johns/Baldwin winner vs. Ponte Vedra/Paxon winner, 7 p.m.
1 killed, 1 injured in single-car crash on the Southside
Read full article: 1 killed, 1 injured in single-car crash on the SouthsideJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Just after midnight Sunday, Jacksonville police responded to a single-car crash near the intersection of Kennedy Court and Vinton Road in the Englewood neighborhood. When officers arrived they found two people inside the vehicle. One occupant died at the scene, while the other was transported to a nearby hospital and is expected to survive. Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office Traffic Homicide Unit is currently investigating the incident. If you have any information on the fatal crash contact JSO by phone at 904-630-0500, email at jsocrimetips@jaxsheriff.org or CrimeStoppers at 866-845-TIPS.
Adults with developmental differences make Christmas magic
Read full article: Adults with developmental differences make Christmas magicThat is until you see the Christmas magic when all lit up. At Pine Castle, the students aged 22 and up receive hands-on life skills and work training so they can get a job and live independently to the best of their abilities. “When they’re here at Pine Castle, they learn interpersonal skills,” Whittington said. “We put a card in each kit with a picture of who packed that kit for you,” Whittington said. You see the joy in their eyes with the work that they’re doing.”Lighting up Christmas, one box at a time.
GM recalling nearly 69K Bolt electric cars due to fire risk
Read full article: GM recalling nearly 69K Bolt electric cars due to fire riskThe Chevrolet logo is displayed at a Chevrolet dealership Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Englewood, Colo. General Motors says it will recall nearly 69,000 Chevrolet Bolt electric cars worldwide because the batteries have caught fire in five of them. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)DETROIT – General Motors is recalling nearly 69,000 Chevrolet Bolt electric cars worldwide because the batteries have caught fire in five of them. U.S. safety regulators said the cars should be parked outdoors until the recall repairs have been made. The recall covers Bolts from the 2017 through 2019 model years, including nearly 51,000 in the U.S. GM said it understands owners could be upset about their cars not being fully functional, and it will address complaints on a case-by-case basis.
Eta Becomes An Extratropical Low
Read full article: Eta Becomes An Extratropical LowLocation 85 miles SE of Wilmington North Carolina Wind 45 mph Heading ENE at 21 mph Pressure 29.65 Coordinates 76.8W, 33.3NDiscussionAt 400 AM EST (0900 UTC), the center of Post-Tropical Cyclone Eta was located near latitude 33.3 North, longitude 76.8 West. The post-tropical cyclone is moving toward the east-northeast near 21 mph (33 km/h) and this motion is expected to continue with an increase in forward speed through Saturday. On the forecast track, Eta is expected to gradually pull away from the southeast U.S. Coast today. Eta could intensify a little as an non-tropical cyclone during the next day or so before it becomes absorbed by a larger non-tropical cyclone on Saturday or Saturday night. Tropics Models at 3:34 Friday Night, November 13thLand HazardsSURF: Swells generated by Eta will affect portions of the southeastern United States coast today.
NFL recommends some sideline players wear masks during games
Read full article: NFL recommends some sideline players wear masks during games(AP Photo/David Zalubowski)The NFL is recommending that players on the sidelines who are not participating in a game or about to go on the field wear protective masks. Although the NFL stopped short of mandating masks for all players not on the field, it “strongly encouraged” all active players in the bench area who are not about to enter the game to wear masks while standing on the sideline and/or sitting on the bench. While the NFL considers expanding the bench area further down the sideline, teams may consider reconfiguring or adding benches. There’s no change to the status of the game,” NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy told The Associated Press. “There have been 70-plus instances of a team having a player or players who test positive.
Broncos running backs coach tests positive for coronavirus
Read full article: Broncos running backs coach tests positive for coronavirusENGLEWOOD, Colo. – Denver Broncos running backs coach Curtis Modkins has tested positive for COVID-19 and won’t accompany the team on its trip to New England. “We will take all necessary precautions to ensure the safety of our team, opponents and community,” the team added. On Friday, the Broncos held running back Melvin Gordon out of practice because of what coach Vic Fangio said was an illness unrelated to the coronavirus. The Patriots canceled practice Friday and later placed center James Ferentz on the reserve/COVID-19 list. On Saturday, the Broncos announced they had elevated defensive lineman Sylvester Williams to the active roster along with running back Jeremy Cox and linebacker Josh Watson.
Broncos coach: virus outbreak shows who the 'whiners are'
Read full article: Broncos coach: virus outbreak shows who the 'whiners are'“Yeah, we compete like hell on Sundays to beat each other, but ultimately we’re all in this thing together,” Fangio said. The Broncos (1-3) were supposed to host the Chargers that week, and that game was moved up to Nov. 1, which was originally Denver’s bye. So, the Broncos will have had a 17-day break between games and won't get another break all season. The Patriots wouldn't be nearly as inconvenienced, simply having to flip-flop their bye week with their game against Denver. “What makes it harder for us compared to baseball is we can’t go and play doubleheaders and we can’t make a nine-inning game and seven-inning game,” Fangio said.
Week 6 high school football picks: Bartram, Fleming among county showdown winners
Read full article: Week 6 high school football picks: Bartram, Fleming among county showdown winnersN4J pick: Providence 33, St. Joseph 13. N4J pick: Baker County 33, Parker 12. N4J pick: Kenny 34, Orange Park 14. N4J pick: Trinity Christian 16, Snyder 14. N4J pick: Trinity 30, Mandarin 14.
High school football 2020: Bolles-Trinity headlines jam-packed Week 2
Read full article: High school football 2020: Bolles-Trinity headlines jam-packed Week 2JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The first full week of high school football is here. After a light slate of games last week, football cranks up in full force this week, with a full schedule and a load of marquee games to choose from. Bartram Trail at Creekside: One of the few rivalry games of the true opening week of games matches the Super 10 No. Bolles at Trinity Christian, 7:30 p.m.: This is usually the game to set your calendar by. GEORGIAFriday, Sept. 11Glynn Academy (1-0) at Camden County (0-1), 7:30 p.m.McIntosh County Academy (0-1) at Brunswick (0-1), 7:30 p.m.Richmond Hill (1-0) at Ware County (1-0), 7:30 p.m.Wayne County (1-0) at Pierce County (1-0), 7:30 p.m.OFF: Charlton County (1-0).
AP source: Broncos star Miller sustains serious ankle injury
Read full article: AP source: Broncos star Miller sustains serious ankle injuryENGLEWOOD, Colo. A person with knowledge of the situation tells The Associated Press the Denver Broncos fear star linebacker Von Miller suffered a season-ending ankle injury toward the end of practice Tuesday. The person, speaking on condition of anonymity because the team hadn't addressed Miller's injury, said the team was awaiting results of an MRI on Miller. The practice took place indoors because of a snowstorm that struck the Rocky Mountains after a series of upper-90s and 100-degree days. Miller appeared primed for a big season after adding several pounds of muscle in the offseason and rededicating himself. The Broncos open the season Monday night against Tennessee.
High school football 2020: Team-by-team schedules, results from around the area
Read full article: High school football 2020: Team-by-team schedules, results from around the areaJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – After a long delay to start the season due to a global pandemic, high school football season kicks off on Sept. 4 around Florida and Georgia. The COVID-19 pandemic has forced quite a few adjustments to schedules in 2020 and many teams have yet to finalize their schedules. Teams that don’t have opponents for a certain date or their schedules have not been provided are marked with a TBA. FLORIDAAll games start at 7 p.m. unless indicated. There will be no district champions declared in 2020, so district games are not identified.
NFL extends virtual offseason until June 26
Read full article: NFL extends virtual offseason until June 26(AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)The NFL has extended virtual offseason programs for teams through June 26, but no further. The remote programs have taken the place of on-site work, and some teams already have announced they are shutting those down. But on Thursday, the league said it will allow the virtual work for an additional 15 days. The first preseason game is scheduled for Aug. 6, with Dallas against Pittsburgh in the Hall of Fame game at Canton, Ohio. The NFL plans to open the regular season on time with Houston at Super Bowl champion Kansas City on Sept. 10.
2019 high school football: Week-by-week schedules, results
Read full article: 2019 high school football: Week-by-week schedules, resultsJACKSONVILLE, Fla. - The 2019 high school football season continues early November and beyond for some. Here are the schedules for each week of the regular season. All games at 7 p.m. unless indicated. District/region games schedule with *. Copyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.
Your guide to the 3 top spots in Jacksonville's Englewood neighborhood
Read full article: Your guide to the 3 top spots in Jacksonville's Englewood neighborhoodGet to know this Jacksonville neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a cafe to a pizza joint. Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in Englewood, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. West, it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting 4.5 stars out of 214 reviews on Yelp. Village Bread CafePhoto: elizabeth m./YelpNext up is deli, bakery and breakfast and brunch spot Village Bread Cafe, situated at 4073 Phillips Highway. This story was created automatically using local business data, then reviewed and augmented by an editor.
Man, 20, dies after shooting outside Englewood convenience store
Read full article: Man, 20, dies after shooting outside Englewood convenience storeJACKSONVILLE, Fla. - A man shot Friday night outside an Englewood convenience store has died, according to Jacksonville Sheriff's Office records. Grossman, with the Sheriff's Office, said police were sent about 6:45 p.m. Friday to the Welcome Food Store, a convenience store located near the intersection of Spring Glen and Kennerly roads. Grossman said a man with a gunshot wound was taken to a hospital to be treated for non-life-threatening injuries. Sheriff's Office records show the 20-year-old man later died. Anyone with information that can help police was asked to contact the Sheriff's Office by calling 904-630-0500 or emailing JSOCrimeTips@jaxsheriff.org.
Shooter sought by police after man shot outside Englewood convenience store
Read full article: Shooter sought by police after man shot outside Englewood convenience storeA man was wounded in a shooting outside an Englewood convenience store, and police are working to find the shooter, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office. Copyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.
Hundreds of dollars' worth of gaming cards stolen during store break-in
Read full article: Hundreds of dollars' worth of gaming cards stolen during store break-inJACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Someone smashed a hole through a wall to break into a mom and pop card shop in Englewood and swipe merchandise, the owner of Jacksonville Game Center said. The owner of the Jacksonville Game Center, which posted photos on its Facebook page of the damage, said the burglar was in his store around 5:30 a.m. for about three to four minutes. The owner said hundreds of dollars' worth of gaming cards were stolen and some of the security cameras were spray-painted. Hunan Wok's broken window has since been boarded up and the hole in the wall at Jacksonville Game Center has been patched up. According to the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office crime-mapping tool, there have been four burglaries, three acts of vandalism and four car break-ins reported in the last month within a half-mile radius of the Jacksonville Game Center.