Fenerbahce president detained in Istanbul drug investigation after positive narcotics test
Read full article: Fenerbahce president detained in Istanbul drug investigation after positive narcotics testThe president of Turkish sports club Fenerbahce has been taken into custody in Istanbul as part of a drug investigation involving entertainment and media figures.
2 recent crashes that sent 3 Flagler County deputies to the hospital spark warning about distracted driving
Read full article: 2 recent crashes that sent 3 Flagler County deputies to the hospital spark warning about distracted drivingAfter a pair of crashes that sent three deputies to the hospital this month, the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office is urging drivers to avoid distractions and pay attention on the roadways, particularly over the holidays.
Teen suspect in stepsister's cruise ship death says he doesn't remember anything, documents say
Read full article: Teen suspect in stepsister's cruise ship death says he doesn't remember anything, documents sayA 16-year-old boy being investigated in the death of his stepsister on a Carnival cruise ship last month has no recollection of the incident.
Judge blocks Trump effort to strip security clearance from attorney who represented whistleblowers
Read full article: Judge blocks Trump effort to strip security clearance from attorney who represented whistleblowersA federal judge is halting the enforcement of a March presidential memorandum that revoked the security clearance of a prominent Washington attorney.
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Suspect in national guard shooting faces new federal charges that allow death penalty discussions
Read full article: Suspect in national guard shooting faces new federal charges that allow death penalty discussionsA man accused of shooting two National Guard troops near the White House is charged in a complaint with federal firearms charges over the ambush on November 26 that fatally wounded one of the West Virginia National Guard members and seriously injured the second.
Crews dig into Pennsylvania nursing home rubble to see if a gas leak caused deadly blast
Read full article: Crews dig into Pennsylvania nursing home rubble to see if a gas leak caused deadly blastCrews are using construction equipment to clear the rubble of a Pennsylvania nursing home after an explosion killed two people and hospitalized 20 others.
A blast in Gaza wounds a soldier and Israel accuses Hamas of ceasefire violation
Read full article: A blast in Gaza wounds a soldier and Israel accuses Hamas of ceasefire violationAn explosive device has detonated in Gaza and wounded one Israeli soldier, prompting Israel to accuse Hamas of violating the U.S.-brokered ceasefire.
Important advice for safety and protection while last-minute holiday shopping and after returning home
Read full article: Important advice for safety and protection while last-minute holiday shopping and after returning homeWhile in the rush, you want to keep yourself and your newly purchased items safe from people who might be looking to ruin your holiday experience.
US unemployment claims fall again last week, remain at historically healthy level
Read full article: US unemployment claims fall again last week, remain at historically healthy levelThe number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell last week and remain at historically healthy levels despite some signs that the labor market is weakening.
How a fast-moving $50 cash relief program buoyed needy families when SNAP payments were paused
Read full article: How a fast-moving $50 cash relief program buoyed needy families when SNAP payments were pausedGiveDirectly got $50 gift cards out to SNAP recipients during last month’s shutdown through a new approach to cash assistance.
Thousands flock to Bethlehem to revive Christmas spirit after 2 years of war in Gaza
Read full article: Thousands flock to Bethlehem to revive Christmas spirit after 2 years of war in GazaThousands of people have flocked to Bethlehem's Manger Square on Christmas Eve, after two years of subdued Christmas celebrations because of the war in Gaza.
Motorcyclist, 32, thrown from bike, dies after hitting debris on US 1 south in Flagler County: FHP
Read full article: Motorcyclist, 32, thrown from bike, dies after hitting debris on US 1 south in Flagler County: FHPA 32-year-old motorcyclist was thrown from his bike and died early Wednesday morning on U.S. 1 south of Belle Terre Boulevard in Flagler County, the Florida Highway Patrol said.
EU warns of possible action after the US bars 5 Europeans accused of censorship
Read full article: EU warns of possible action after the US bars 5 Europeans accused of censorshipFrance, Germany, the European Union and the United Kingdom are hitting out at a U.S. decision to impose travel bans on five Europeans the Trump administration accuses of pressuring tech firms to censor or suppress American views.
Zelenskyy says he's open to creating demilitarized zone in Ukraine's industrial heartland
Read full article: Zelenskyy says he's open to creating demilitarized zone in Ukraine's industrial heartlandUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he would be willing to withdraw troops from the country’s eastern industrial heartland as part of a plan to end Russia’s war, if Moscow also pulls back and the area becomes a demilitarized zone monitored by international forces.
Explosion in Moscow kills 3 people. Official says Ukrainian intelligence was behind it
Read full article: Explosion in Moscow kills 3 people. Official says Ukrainian intelligence was behind itRussian investigators say that an explosion in Moscow has killed three people, including two police officers.
Turkey recovers black boxes from jet crash that killed top Libyan military officials
Read full article: Turkey recovers black boxes from jet crash that killed top Libyan military officialsSearch teams in Turkey have recovered the cockpit voice and flight data recorders from a jet crash that killed eight people, including Libya’s military chief.
Powerful holiday storm lashes Southern California and brings flash floods, mudslides
Read full article: Powerful holiday storm lashes Southern California and brings flash floods, mudslidesHeavy rain and gusty winds from a powerful winter storm system are bringing flash floods and mudslides to parts of Southern California.
Powerball’s $1.7B jackpot could make Christmas Eve unforgettable for a lucky winner
Read full article: Powerball’s $1.7B jackpot could make Christmas Eve unforgettable for a lucky winnerThe Powerball jackpot now stands at an estimated $1.7 billion and is one of the largest lottery prizes in U.S. history.
Defense team in Jared Bridegan murder case wants ‘crucial’ witness to answer written questions before testifying
Read full article: Defense team in Jared Bridegan murder case wants ‘crucial’ witness to answer written questions before testifyingThere has been a major development in the high-profile Jared Bridegan murder-for-hire case.
More than a third of states sue HHS over a move that could curtail youth gender-affirming care
Read full article: More than a third of states sue HHS over a move that could curtail youth gender-affirming careNineteen states and the District of Columbia have sued the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, its Secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and its inspector general over a declaration that could complicate access to gender-affirming care for young people.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs seeks immediate release from prison in appeals argument
Read full article: Sean 'Diddy' Combs seeks immediate release from prison in appeals argumentLawyers for hip-hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs are asking a federal appeals court in New York to order his immediate release from prison.
Union accuses East Coast Hockey League of unfair labor practices, announces strike that could affect Jacksonville Icemen
Read full article: Union accuses East Coast Hockey League of unfair labor practices, announces strike that could affect Jacksonville IcemenThe Professional Hockey Players’ Association (PHPA) announced a strike to start on Friday, and that could impact the Jacksonville Icemen.
Iran and US reaffirm commitment to diplomacy at UN, but gap on a nuclear deal remains wide
Read full article: Iran and US reaffirm commitment to diplomacy at UN, but gap on a nuclear deal remains wideIran and the United States have reaffirmed their commitments to diplomacy at a contentious meeting of the U.N. Security Council.
Bolivia lifts restrictions on satellite companies like Starlink to upgrade its internet connectivity
Read full article: Bolivia lifts restrictions on satellite companies like Starlink to upgrade its internet connectivityBolivia’s new government has issued a decree that will allow global satellite internet companies such as Starlink or Kuiper to provide internet access across the Andean nation as it tries to upgrade its technology and speed up its notoriously slow connectivity rates.
Trump's newly appointed envoy to Greenland says US not looking to 'conquer' the Danish territory
Read full article: Trump's newly appointed envoy to Greenland says US not looking to 'conquer' the Danish territoryPresident Donald Trump’s newly appointed envoy to Greenland says the Republican administration is looking to begin a conversation with residents of the semi-autonomous Danish territory about the best way forward for the strategically important island.
‘We could have gave up’: Playoff-bound Jags, successful season gives hope to longtime fans excited for what’s next
Read full article: ‘We could have gave up’: Playoff-bound Jags, successful season gives hope to longtime fans excited for what’s nextThe Jacksonville Jaguars headed to the playoffs for the first time since 2022, and the excitement spread across the city after the team clinched their postseason spot following the San Francisco 49ers’ victory over the Indianapolis Colts on Monday night.
Trump administration moves to overhaul how H-1B visas are granted, ending lottery system
Read full article: Trump administration moves to overhaul how H-1B visas are granted, ending lottery systemThe Department of Homeland Security is replacing its lottery system for H-1B visas with a new approach prioritizing skilled, higher-paid foreign workers.
US bars five Europeans it says pressured tech firms to censor American viewpoints online
Read full article: US bars five Europeans it says pressured tech firms to censor American viewpoints onlineThe State Department is barring five Europeans it accuses of leading efforts to pressure U.S. tech firms to censor or suppress American viewpoints.
Pope disappointed over approval of assisted suicide legislation in his home state of Illinois
Read full article: Pope disappointed over approval of assisted suicide legislation in his home state of IllinoisPope Leo XIV says he's “very disappointed” that his home state of Illinois has approved medically assisted suicide.
Venezuela seeks to criminalize oil tanker seizures as Trump puts pressure on Maduro
Read full article: Venezuela seeks to criminalize oil tanker seizures as Trump puts pressure on MaduroVenezuela's National Assembly has approved a measure criminalizing activities that hinder navigation and commerce, like the seizure of oil tankers.
Trump order halts offshore wind projects for at least 90 days
Read full article: Trump order halts offshore wind projects for at least 90 daysA stop-work order by the Trump administration directs offshore wind developers to “suspend all ongoing activities” related to five large-scale projects under construction along the East Coast “for the next 90 days for reasons of national security.”.
Jacksonville residents push for suspect to ‘come forward’ after dog found tied to tree, shot to death
Read full article: Jacksonville residents push for suspect to ‘come forward’ after dog found tied to tree, shot to deathPublic outrage and concern continued to mount as investigators continued to search for the person or people who tied a dog to a tree and shot it to death.
Supreme Court keeps Trump’s National Guard deployment blocked in the Chicago area, for now
Read full article: Supreme Court keeps Trump’s National Guard deployment blocked in the Chicago area, for nowThe Supreme Court has refused to allow the Trump administration to deploy National Guard troops in the Chicago area to support its immigration crackdown.
City orders 48-hour repairs at Westside apartments after residents go 4 days without water
Read full article: City orders 48-hour repairs at Westside apartments after residents go 4 days without waterIt’s almost Christmas, and residents of Grassy Pond Apartments on California Avenue are still dealing with a bit of a mess.
Voluminous new Epstein document release includes multiple Trump mentions, but little revelatory news
Read full article: Voluminous new Epstein document release includes multiple Trump mentions, but little revelatory newsThe U.S. Justice Department has released tens of thousands more documents related to Jeffrey Epstein, a tranche that included multiple mentions of President Donald Trump but added little new revelatory information to the long-anticipated public file on the disgraced late financier.
Libya's military chief and 7 others are killed in a plane crash after takeoff from Turkey
Read full article: Libya's military chief and 7 others are killed in a plane crash after takeoff from TurkeyA private jet carrying Libya’s military chief and four other military officers has crashed after takeoff from Turkey’s capital, Ankara, killing all on board.
Lanes reopen after crash causes backups for drivers entering and exiting Fernandina Beach
Read full article: Lanes reopen after crash causes backups for drivers entering and exiting Fernandina BeachEmergency crews were on the scene of a crash with injuries on South 8th Street in Fernandina Beach Tuesday afternoon.
Fishermen help JSO officers rescue Frenchie stranded on island in Ribault River
Read full article: Fishermen help JSO officers rescue Frenchie stranded on island in Ribault RiverThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said it took teamwork on land and water to save a soaked and shivering French bulldog last week when it got stuck on a small island in the Ribault River.
Timothée Chalamet wants to be great. ‘Marty Supreme’ might get him there
Read full article: Timothée Chalamet wants to be great. ‘Marty Supreme’ might get him thereSince his breakthrough performance in 2017’s “Call Me By Your Name,” Timothée Chalamet has been on an ever-ascending path that seemed to reach a culmination when he declared that he’s “in pursuit of greatness” while accepting the best actor award from the Screen Actors Guild for his performance as Bob Dylan in “A Complete Unknown.