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St. Augustine woman who is a retired educator celebrates her 100th birthday
Read full article: St. Augustine woman who is a retired educator celebrates her 100th birthdayJohnnie Mae Van is a St. Augustine native who has degrees in Math, Chemistry and Spanish from Florida A&M University and Columbia University.
Man found dead in burned van outside home that caught fire in Sans Souci
Read full article: Man found dead in burned van outside home that caught fire in Sans SouciA man was found dead Thursday morning in a badly burned van that was parked in the driveway of a home that caught fire, according to Jacksonville Fire and Rescue.
In Vietnam, farmers reduce methane emissions by changing how they grow rice
Read full article: In Vietnam, farmers reduce methane emissions by changing how they grow riceVietnam aims to transform its rice sector, making it more resilient to climate change while also reducing its emissions of methane, a greenhouse gas far more potent than carbon dioxide.
Motorcyclist killed in crash on I-95 at Emerson Street
Read full article: Motorcyclist killed in crash on I-95 at Emerson StreetTwo people were rushed to a hospital after a crash Tuesday involving a motorcycle on northbound Interstate 95 near Emerson Street, according to the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department.
'Afghan:' Migrant graves in Turkey testify to border perils
Read full article: 'Afghan:' Migrant graves in Turkey testify to border perilsPlain concrete gravestones painted with a number and the word “Afghan” mark the final resting places of dozens of unidentified migrants who died trying to enter Turkey through the rugged border with Iran.
74-year-old pilot killed in plane crash north of Hilliard
Read full article: 74-year-old pilot killed in plane crash north of HilliardHILLIARD, Fla. – A pilot died when a single-engine, homebuilt plane crashed Monday afternoon in a wooded area near the Florida-Georgia border, authorities said. The FAA said the pilot was the only person aboard the plane, which was registered out of Palm Coast. While it’s too early to say wind played a factor in the crash, Booth said it can’t be ruled out. Booth said if the plane caught on fire after the crash, that’s a sign the plane was not out of fuel. NTSB is investigating the September 21, 2020 crash in Hilliard, FL, involving an RV-8 aircraft.