San Marco 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...

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...

New Type of Hearing Implant Surgery Performed on Children at Wolfson Children’s Hospital

My Community

Jacksonville, Fla. -- When Orange Park resident Natasha Rich gave birth to twin boys, Benjamin and Sawyer, she and her husband Trent received unexpected news: Benjamin was born with microtia atresia, an underdevelopment of his right external ear. His left ear, while it appeared normal, also had atresia, a condition in which the child’s middle ear canal is underdeveloped or closed....

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.

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...

Teacher of the week: Tammy Gayle

Joy Purdy

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Your family is often your biggest support system, but would would guess an in-law would nominate our Teacher of the Week! Third grade teacher Tammy Gayle was overwhelmed when we told her who helped make her teacher of the week. It was her own daughter-in-law who often helps out in Gayle's classroom at Spring Park Elementary School, and says Gayle's free spirit and loving...

1st all saints antiques & garden party a success

My Community

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — All Saints Episcopal Church's 1st Annual Antiques & Garden Party was an outstanding community event — bringing together neighbors, friends, antique aficionados and culinary connoisseurs in a festive environment that helped raise much needed funds for the All Saints Care Center and community outreach missions.The three-day event began with a special Thursday night...

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.