Beaches Community News

Teen killed riding motorcycle in wooded area

Mike Lyons

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Police say a young man in his mid to late teens is dead after his motorcycle collided with a Jeep. The accident occured in a wooded area that is popular for mudding north of Beach Blvd near Kernan Blvd. The land is near Fire Station 50 on the southside. The accident happened between 730 and 8 Friday evening. Police say traffic homicide investigators continue to...

Dryer air on the way

Tim Deegan

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- For the next few hours a few isolated t-storms may form and head to the east. Overall dryer,less humid air is on the way. Over the weekend plan on milder mornings and hot, but less humid afternoons with very little in the way of t-storms. T-storms will return again by Wedneday.

What to do in Jacksonville this weekend

FirstCoastNews Web Staff

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Events on the First Coast were washed out last weekend because of Tropical Storm Beryl, so this weekend it's time to get out and enjoy the sunshine! First Coast News' Amanda Zitzman takes you on the town in the video above. A complete list of events is below. SATURDAY June 2, 2012 HALE & HEARTY 7K: Saturday, June 2 8:00 a.m. at Riverside Arts Market, the Health...

Art Gathers All

Sunisha Designs

I can’t think of anything in life that is not touched by art. Whether it’s an objects color, a building’s design or a movement in fabric…it is all art.

Florida Times-Union: Survey says residents use ferry most

Claire Simms

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- A new survey shows that locals make up most of the traffic on the Mayport Ferry. According to our news partner, the Florida Times-Union, the Department of Transportation released a ridership study for the ferry late Wednesday. MORE: Mayport Ferry's future dealt another blow The survey found that 46 percent of people using the ferry were headed to a recreational destination...

Paralyzed surfers taking to the waves this weekend

FirstCoastNews Web Staff

JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. -- This Saturday over 50 paralyzed surfers will ride waves when the Life Rolls on Foundation comes to town. The Life Rolls on Foundation will bring the Will Surf Again program to the Lifeguard Station at Jacksonville Beach Saturday. Quadriplegics and paraplegics will be able to surf despite paralysis. Brooks Rehabilitation will serve as the event host. Alice Krauss...

Matchy-Match

Sunisha Designs

Of course, only someone like my girl Saloni can find an ice cream that matches her outfit. A perfectly swirled cup to match her pink t-shirt and teal shorts. Oh to be six and sweet! (The auto-cropping feature on this site cropped out her smile!)

Community First Credit Union Funds Improvements at Catty Shack Sanctuary

JACKSONVILLE, FLA. – Tiger cubs and local children will reap the benefits of a new grant awarded as part of Community First Credit Union’s Investing In You contest.The Catty Shack Ranch Wildlife Sanctuary, a nonprofit agency dedicated to big cat rescue, won a $1,000 grant from Community First Credit Union to fund a new cabin and platforms for its five tiger cubs. Catty Shack Ranch is the second...

Tropical Storm Beryl doesn't washout holiday shopping

Roger Weeder

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Tropical Storm Beryl put a damper on outdoor holiday events, but did not produce a washout for businesses that make Memorial Day a big event. Marc Rigazio oversees 19 Mattress One stores on the First Coast and admitted he was nervous going into Monday as Memorial Day a big day for mattress sales. "Usually when it's a little overcast or rainy it brings out the...

License-free saltwater, freshwater fishing fun coming next week

My Community

The first week of June is National Fishing and Boating Week. This year, start and end the week’s festivities by taking advantage of one of Florida’s license-free fishing days. Saltwater recreational anglers can fish without a license on June 2 and freshwater recreational fishers on June 9. There couldn’t be a better time to get out on the water and try your hand at some of Florida’s fine...