2 of 4 defendants have settled lawsuits from the 2020 cargo ship fire at Blount Island
Horizon Terminal Services and SSA Atlantic, LLC, have reached settlements with the firefighters suing them over injuries they suffered in a 2020 cargo ship fire. That leaves Hoegh Autoliners and…
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Shipwreck Island Waterpark at Adventure Landing opens on March 15
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Adventure Landing’s showcase attraction, Shipwreck Island Waterpark, will open for the 2024 season on March 15 for Spring Break. The waterpark will be open daily through March…
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Rhode Island man pleads guilty to making a false bomb threat that diverted plane to Jacksonville
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Rhode Island man who got into an argument with his travel companion and caused the flight to divert in Jacksonville pleaded guilty in federal court to…
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Fleming Island woman killed in rear-end crash on US 17
CLAY COUNTY, Fla. – A 28-year-old woman from Fleming Island died Sunday morning following a crash on U.S. 17 in Clay County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. FHP said…
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Neighbors against boat storage facility on Anastasia Island
The developer hosted a public meeting to discuss the proposal with neighbors. The 10-acre site is near three neighborhoods and a bird sanctuary. ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. — Neighbors on Anastasia…
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Whitey’s Fish Camp in Fleming Island, Fla. up for sale
Billy Ham, co-owner of Whitey’s Fish Camp, told the Florida Times-Union that the fish camp is on the market due to preparation for retirement. FLEMING ISLAND, Fla. — Spanning six…
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Fleming Island man arrested, accused of destruction of property during Jan. 6 attack on Capitol
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Marcus Smith, a 47-year-old man from Fleming Island, was arrested Friday by the FBI and accused of being involved in the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol riot….
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Recipe for soup featured in Amelia Island Restaurant Week
Amelia Island Restaurant Week will feature 25 participating restaurants. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The 16th Amelia Island Restaurant Week begins on Friday January 19th and First Coast News got a sneak…
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Whale spotted off of Ameillia Island
NASSAU COUNTY, FLORIDA, Fla. — Aerial survey teams spotted a cataloged whale with a newborn calf on New Year’s Eve offshore of Amelia Island, according to the Florida Fish &…
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25 Amelia Island restaurants preparing to serve up delicious cuisine during 10-day culinary showcase
AMELIA ISLAND, Fla. – Restaurants on Amelia Island are gearing up for the upcoming Restaurant Week celebration. On Tuesday, 25 restaurants announced the divine cuisine chefs were crafting for the…
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