Students show off skills at welding competition in Jacksonville; giving hope to industry that’s ‘starving for people’

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Hundreds of local high school students showed off their skills and talent as they went head-to-head for a welding competition in Jacksonville. The view outside the Tulsa…

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Jacksonville band discusses Usher’s impact on culture, music industry ahead of Super Bowl halftime show

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The highly anticipated Super Bowl halftime show featuring R&B Superstar Usher is sparking lots of excitement from a local band that covers the musician’s songs. News4JAX sat…

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A rocky year for tourism industry, but the numbers end on a positive note

St. Johns County collected 4 percent more bed taxes, year-over-year ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla — “This year’s been a little bit of a rollercoaster,” Troy Blevins said Wednesday. He works…

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Jacksonville film & TV industry celebrated achievements Thursday

Al McGuire, Tatum Matthews, and Hillary Warren were honored at the 22nd annual Jacksonville Film & Television Industry Reception. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The 22nd annual Jacksonville Film & Television Industry…

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Insurance industry says Southeast ‘dodged a bullet,’ only suffered $3 billion to $5 billion in insured losses

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Saying the insurance industry “dodged a bullet,” a reinsurance firm Thursday estimated that Hurricane Idalia caused $3 billion to $5 billion in insured losses. The firm, BMS,…

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