Jax Ready Fest takes place this weekend: What you need to know
Read full article: Jax Ready Fest takes place this weekend: What you need to knowAs we head into hurricane season, getting prepared is more important than ever and this weekend, Jacksonville families can do it all in one place: Jax Ready Fest
Northeast Florida counties ramp up cold-weather preparations with shelters, warnings
Read full article: Northeast Florida counties ramp up cold-weather preparations with shelters, warningsCounties across northeast Florida are stepping up preparations as the National Weather Service forecasts overnight temperatures at or below freezing Sunday through Tuesday, officials said.
Jacksonville expands cold weather center services as temperatures drop to possible record lows this weekend
Read full article: Jacksonville expands cold weather center services as temperatures drop to possible record lows this weekendAs temperatures continue to plummet, Jacksonville officials have extended operating hours at The Legends Center to provide overnight shelter for those seeking warmth, while local shelters prepare for increased demand.
City of Jacksonville monitors Tropical Storm Imelda; no evacuations planned
Read full article: City of Jacksonville monitors Tropical Storm Imelda; no evacuations plannedThe City of Jacksonville Emergency Preparedness Division is taking precautions and closely monitoring Tropical Depression Nine, which is expected to strengthen over the next few days.
Damaging weekend storms, tornadoes caught many by surprise; residents left picking up the pieces
Read full article: Damaging weekend storms, tornadoes caught many by surprise; residents left picking up the piecesAlthough weekend storms were expected, the arrival of two tornadoes amid the storms caught many by surprise.
Jacksonville senior center works to keep residents with heater issues warm as temperatures drop
Read full article: Jacksonville senior center works to keep residents with heater issues warm as temperatures dropAs dangerously cold temperatures are expected to move in later Tuesday night and several warming centers throughout the city have opened, one Jacksonville woman was dealing with issues with her heat
City to use JTA buses, libraries to help residents stay cool amid extreme temperatures
Read full article: City to use JTA buses, libraries to help residents stay cool amid extreme temperaturesJacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan on Monday is set to announce plans to help keep city residents cool when extreme temperatures hit.
Mayor, city leaders give hurricane prep updates before season starts Thursday
Read full article: Mayor, city leaders give hurricane prep updates before season starts ThursdayMayor Lenny Curry gathered stakeholders from city leadership on Wednesday to give updates on hurricane preparedness before the start of hurricane season.
City’s emergency operations chief resigns, citing ‘ongoing false narratives’
Read full article: City’s emergency operations chief resigns, citing ‘ongoing false narratives’Less than a month before the start of hurricane season, the head of Jacksonville’s emergency operations division has resigned from his post amid an internal investigation into what he calls “unfounded allegations.”
