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St. Augustine prepares for more high tide flooding in wake of Hurricane Milton
Read full article: St. Augustine prepares for more high tide flooding in wake of Hurricane MiltonAreas of St. Augustine that are prone to flooding are expected to see high water again Friday afternoon during high tide around 3:30 p.m. after Hurricane Milton saturated the Matanzas River on Thursday.
‘I want to be here’: Southern St. Johns County residents defying evacuation orders ahead of Hurricane Milton
Read full article: ‘I want to be here’: Southern St. Johns County residents defying evacuation orders ahead of Hurricane MiltonIn Southern St. Johns County, many people are staying behind despite mandatory evacuation orders.
King Street bridge closed in St. Augustine due to rising waters; Flash Flood Warning issued for St. Johns
Read full article: King Street bridge closed in St. Augustine due to rising waters; Flash Flood Warning issued for St. JohnsA Flash Flood Warning was issued Wednesday morning in St. Johns County.
City looks to bolster security in Riverside amid reports of late-night partying, street racing
Read full article: City looks to bolster security in Riverside amid reports of late-night partying, street racingJacksonville’s Neighborhoods committee unanimously voted Monday to set aside $10,000 to boost security along King Street.
Popular restaurant in downtown St. Augustine announces closure after 29 years
Read full article: Popular restaurant in downtown St. Augustine announces closure after 29 yearsA1A Ale Works, located on King Street in a prominent spot right next to the Bridge of Lions, said on social media it plans to close on May 26.
Mysterious boat from 1800s uncovered by construction crews during downtown St. Augustine road project
Read full article: Mysterious boat from 1800s uncovered by construction crews during downtown St. Augustine road projectA maritime vessel believed to be from the 19th century was discovered recently as crews worked on a road project in downtown St. Augustine.
Section of 19th-century boat uncovered by construction crews during downtown St. Augustine road project
Read full article: Section of 19th-century boat uncovered by construction crews during downtown St. Augustine road projectA maritime vessel believed to be from the 19th century was discovered recently as crews worked on a road project in downtown St. Augustine.
JSO announces reward increase for murder investigations involving children
Read full article: JSO announces reward increase for murder investigations involving childrenThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office announced that a charitable donation by the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) Foundation has increased the rewards for two recent murder investigations involving children.
Jazzy’s Restaurant and Lounge in Riverside closes abruptly ‘mainly due to lawsuits’, co-owner said
Read full article: Jazzy’s Restaurant and Lounge in Riverside closes abruptly ‘mainly due to lawsuits’, co-owner saidA statement stated it was closing due to “circumstances beyond our control” and announced a new project called 904 Jazzys.
‘I can’t even believe it. I’m thankful’: Community packs Riverside restaurant on last day of business
Read full article: ‘I can’t even believe it. I’m thankful’: Community packs Riverside restaurant on last day of businessJudging by the crowd inside Southern Roots Filling Station Saturday morning, it would be hard for some to believe it was the last day the popular vegan restaurant would be open for business.
Bridge of Lions, other roads reopen after flooding in St. Augustine from nor’easter
Read full article: Bridge of Lions, other roads reopen after flooding in St. Augustine from nor’easterAs a nor’easter continued to pummel the coastlines of Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia on Saturday morning, the major king tide flooding in the St. Augustine area forced closures of several roads and shut down the Bridge of Lions for four hours.
Nor’easter conditions batter First Coast
Read full article: Nor’easter conditions batter First CoastParts of King Street, St. George Street, Avenida Menedez on the south end and almost all of Cordova Street flooded Saturday. “High tide brings it in, usually about two hours." The City of St. Augustine put out a notice on social media that Sunday’s high tide was at the same flood surge levels as Hurricane Dorian. ⚠️HIGH Rip Current Risk for Duval County beaches September 19 -21⚠️🌊Dangerous ocean conditions are expected to increase throughout the weekend. If you live in San Marco, you have a good chance of seeing similar conditions to this afternoon again during high tide through Monday.
Riverside shooting victim identified as Nassau County man
Read full article: Riverside shooting victim identified as Nassau County manJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Loved ones are reeling from the death of a man shot following a fight over the weekend in Jacksonville’s Riverside neighborhood. Hendrix, a West Nassau High School graduate, was shot after a fight broke out, his friends previously told News4Jax. “I’m not surprised that it happened in Riverside because crime can happy anywhere in the city,” Jordan said. One man got life in prison for that case, while a second man is serving a 20-year sentence. Former Jacksonville City Councilman Jim Love, who heads up the Park and King Street Area Association, has an office nearby.
1 shot, killed after fight during night out in Riverside, friends say
Read full article: 1 shot, killed after fight during night out in Riverside, friends sayJacksonville police say a person was found dead near the popular King Street bar and restaurant areaIf you need help with WJXT’s or WCWJ's FCC public inspection file, call (904) 393-9801.
1 shot, killed after fight during night out in Riverside, friends say
Read full article: 1 shot, killed after fight during night out in Riverside, friends sayJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – One person was found dead early Sunday morning after a shooting near the popular King Street bar and restaurant area in Riverside, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said. According to the Sheriff’s Office, off-duty officers were in the area of King and Forbes streets about 2 a.m. when they heard multiple gunshots. They said their friend was shot and killed after a fight during a night out. (WJXT)“It is surprising,” said Pope Wilson, who has lived in Riverside for 25 years and knows how packed the King Street area gets on the weekends. Anyone with information about the case is asked to call the Sheriff’s Office at 904-630-0500.