Jacksonville North Estates Community News

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...

After The Storm: Dos and Don'ts

Ken Amaro

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Rick Warming's tree service is cleaning up a mess at Bob Maloney's Southside home. Warming has a warning about 'Storm Chasers' -- that's what they're called by the Better Business Bureau. They are the guys who show up at your front door right after a storm. "These guys are coming out in cars and trucks with no signs on them will do a little bit of the job and grab a check...

Mayor: About 20,000 residents without power

Bill Bortzfield

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - In an 8:30 a.m. Monday update Mayor Alvin Brown said more than 50 JEA crews are out working to restore power around Jacksonville. Residents can dial 665-6000 to report outages, and Mayor Brown urged residents to call 911 if they see downed power lines. The mayor said about 20,000 residents were without power in Jacksonville Monday morning. He also said the Wonderwood and...

Duval, Baker, Clay, Nassau, Putnam, St. Johns schools scheduled to be open today

FirstCoastNews Web Staff

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Students throughout the First Coast will return to school today. Baker, Duval, Clay, Nassau, Putnam and St. Johns County schools will be in session, unless conditions worsen throughout the day. Calls to Bradford, Columbia, and Union County school districts have not been returned.

No major incidents with bird strikes at JIA

Erich Spivey

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- It can be a scary and dangerous situation - a bird striking an aircraft. Sometimes it happens on takeoff, of just off the ground, when a bird might go into an engine. "If an aircraft is in danger, our police department would augment our plan and would come out and would take lethal measures if needed," said Christopher Styles of the Jacksonville International Airport....

Courthouse users worried by its delayed opening

Ken Amaro

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Weeks before moving from Bay Street, the clerk of courts advised anyone doing business on May 29 at the new courthouse to arrive at least an hour early. But the grand opening will not happen on Tuesday, May 29 and those who use the courthouse daily are concerned. Derrick Spencer, president of Off the Chain Bail Bonds, has been sending his clients...

Storm system brings potential for dangerous weather to Florida over the Holiday weekend

My Community

FLORIDA -- The Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) reminds Florida’s residents and visitors to remain aware of current weather situations this holiday weekend, as a storm system may bring heavy rainfall across much of the Sunshine State. Potential flooding conditions will affect Southeast Florida through this evening. This threat could shift northward to portions of the Northern...

Timucuan Preserve and UNF recognized for Public Archaeology Program

My Community

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The National Park Service, Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve and the University of North Florida, Department of Anthropology were honored by the Jacksonville Historic Preservation Commission (JHPC) for their cooperative Public Archaeology program hosted in the summer of 2011. As a part of National Preservation Month celebrations, the annual JHPC awards recognize...

If You Are Coming Downtown During Memorial Day Weekend...

Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office

Updated on Thursday, May 24, 2012 at 1:20 p.m.JACKSONVILLE, FL (May 24, 2012) - The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office is committed to providing the most current information that residents and out of town visitors will need to enjoy the events occurring in downtown Jacksonville during Memorial Day Weekend including the Jacksonville Jazz Festival and the U.S Men's National Soccer Team vs. Scotland game.