Nassau County charity holds drive-thru food distribution for the first time
NASSAU COUNTY, Fla. – A Nassau County charity known for feeding hundreds of people a week expanded its reach for a special event on Saturday. Tucked away off US 17…
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Sunny, a little cool for this time of year
Was it a little too cool for Open Window Weather? For some space heaters may still be humming in the background since our highs under these sunny skies were shy…
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RISE president ‘broke down’ the first time he drove over Hart Bridge, saw his $60M complex destroyed by fire
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Greg Blais, president of the company that built RISE Doro, said in his 29 years in development, he’s never had a situation like what unfolded last month…
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Fla. colleges brace for time crunch due to delayed FAFSA roll-out
Higher education-bound students in Florida still don’t know how much money they’ll need to afford college. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — First Coast families are in limbo with their finances, not knowing…
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One week into RISE Doro apartment demolition, progress comes one small piece at a time
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Friday marks one week since crews began demolishing the RISE Doro apartment building after a devastating fire nearly two weeks ago. Demolition crews were already at working…
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Navy veteran recalls time serving on hospital ship
Navy veteran Kenneth Plummer joined the military in 1945 and joined the then Jacksonville Police Department in 1957. ORANGE PARK, Fla. — He left his home as a young boy…
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The cold is coming. It’s a great time to check on your neighbors.
It’s great to be back with you all after a beautiful week off with my family! I love spending time at home as we are very tight-knit! It was certainly…
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Veteran writes book about his time in the Navy.
Keith Green went from high school dropout to officer in the Navy, something he says he’s extremely proud of, so much so that it has influenced him to write a…
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Local Navy helicopter pilot meets son for first time after nearly 9-month deployment
NAS JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A Jacksonville-based helicopter squadron returned Sunday from a nearly nine-month deployment, and one of the pilots had an unforgettable moment. Aircrewman Toby Martinez met his infant…
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City, local organizations unite for joint Martin Luther King Jr. breakfast for first time in 5 years
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The 37th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Unity Breakfast will be held Friday at the Prime Osborn Convention Center as city and local organizations unite their events…
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