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This Week in Jacksonville

This Week in Jacksonville reviews the top stories and political developments in Northeast Florida and host Kent Justice talks to newsmakers about the impact on our community.

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This Week in Jacksonville

HURRICANE NICOLE


Commission approves $500K design study for restoring St. Johns County beaches

Short-term pain, long-term gain. That’s what St Johns County is facing in beach restoration from last year’s storms, particularly hurricanes Ian and Nicole.

NTSB releases preliminary report on plane that went into surf in St. Johns County

The National Transportation Safety Board has released its preliminary report on the November crash of a small plane into the surf at Anastasia Island.

Hurricane Nicole FEMA support application deadline ends Monday

Monday is the last day to apply for assistance if you were affected by Hurricane Nicole.FEMA assistance applies only to select Florida counties. Only three counties in our area are eligible to apply: Flagler, St. Johns, and Putnam Counties.

Bull Creek Fish Camp restaurant to be torn down after suffering damages from hurricanes Ian and Nicole

The Bull Creek Fish Camp restaurant, which is part of Flagler County’s Bull Creek Campgrounds, will be torn down at the end of February, having suffered irreparable damages suffered from hurricanes Ian and Nicole.

DeSantis awards $100M for hurricane erosion recovery efforts

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has awarded $100 million for beach erosion projects and other restoration efforts in 16 coastal counties damaged by Hurricane Ian and Hurricane Nicole.

Thursday is last day to apply for FEMA support after Hurricane Ian

Thursday is the last day you can apply for FEMA disaster relief if you had property loss or damage from Hurricane Ian.

4 big local stories in 2022: Shark, storms, sheriffs & series of motions in high-profile case

News4JAX is taking a look back at some of the most unforgettable stories of 2022.

Cleaning up leftover debris from Hurricane Nicole begins in St. Johns County

Crews will begin cleaning up debris still left behind from Hurricane Nicole Monday morning. It comes more than a month after the storm hit Florida.

Tax breaks teed up for hurricane damage

Nearly 50,000 property owners forced from their homes for more than a month by Hurricane Ian or Hurricane Nicole could be eligible for tax relief under a bill that was being prepared Friday for a special legislative session next week.

Summer Haven residents meet with county leaders as erosion continues to threaten homes

Summer Haven residents met Tuesday evening with county leaders and coastal engineers to talk about the future of the area.

Florida beach's mystery debris uncovered by Hurricane Nicole likely shipwreck from 19th century

The Florida shipwreck debris was discovered a couple of weeks ago in Daytona Beach Shores after part of the beach was washed away during Hurricane Nicole.

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A mysterious structure has been discovered underneath the sand on a Florida beach

The object was discovered by beachgoers — and so far, no one knows what it is.

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Rising sea levels could swamp the US coastline by 2050, NASA predicts

Sea levels are expected to rise around the contiguous U.S. faster than previously thought, a new NASA study finds.

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Rising sea levels could swamp the US coastline by 2050, NASA predicts

Sea levels are expected to rise around the contiguous U.S. faster than previously thought, a new NASA study finds.

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Mysterious structure unearthed by erosion in Volusia County

Leaders in Volusia County are looking into a mystery.

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Shopping for a used car? Here are some tips to avoid buying a flood-damaged vehicle

Following hurricanes Ian and Nicole, the Federal Trade Commission is warning potential buyers of how to steer clear of a flood-damaged car.

Insurance pressures continue after Nicole

Despite pounding parts of the East Coast, Hurricane Nicole will not hit Florida’s insurance market as hard as Hurricane Ian.

Residents at Island Pointe Apartments left without power for 3 days after fire breaks out during Nicole

Some residents at the Island Point Apartments on Jacksonville’s northside are questioning when their power will be restored after a fire destroyed one of the buildings on Thursday.

Flagler County drone footage shows beachfront homes surrounded by sand following Nicole

The video shows how Nicole’s strong winds and flooding pushed a significant amount of sand into the streets, backyards and under homes.

Douglas Brinkley: Our planet needs another "Rachel Carson moment"

The historian says Carson, whose writings helped spur the environmental movement of the '60s, should be remembered by voters - and politicians - who need to understand climate change is the primary challenge of our own time.

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Flooded popular Clay County restaurant reopens for business after Nicole leaves surprising aftermath

A popular Clay County restaurant has reopened after experiencing flooding from Tropical Storm Nicole.

Early damage assessment in Volusia County tops $481 million from Hurricane Nicole

The initial damage assessment for Hurricane Nicole’s wrath in Volusia County is over $481 million, topping the $377 million mark set by Hurricane Ian, according to the Volusia County Property Appraiser.

Pro surfers drop in on Jacksonville Beach in wake of Nicole for Super Girl competition

The Super Girl Surf Pro competition at Jacksonville Beach went strong Saturday, despite some wondering if Hurricane Nicole would affect the contest schedule.

Skulls are emerging on a Florida beach after Hurricane Nicole. Officials think it could be a Native American burial ground

A Florida man and his friends found what appeared to be a Native American burial ground after Hurricane Nicole blew through Chastain Beach.

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Florida beachfront homes covered in sand following Hurricane Nicole

Coastal Florida homes were seen covered under several feet of sand in photos from officials following the destructive force of Hurricane Nicole last week.

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St. Johns County officials: Stay off storm-damaged beaches

As crews continue assessing damage in St. Johns County after Hurricane Nicole blew through the Sunshine State, emergency officials are asking visitors and residents to avoid the hard-hit areas of the beach.

Florida restaurant to be rebuilt after being severely damaged by Hurricane Nicole

Chases on the Beach in the town of New Smyrna Beach experienced significant damages during the storm. Now, General Manager Joe Ryan and his team are working to rebuild it.

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NASA: Moon rocket endured hurricane, set for 1st test flight

NASA says its moon rocket needs only minor repairs after enduring a hurricane and is on track for liftoff next week.

Flagler County estimates nearly $24M in damage due to Nicole

Flagler County on Friday — a day after Hurricane Nicole made landfall along Florida’s east coast — submitted an initial damage assessment report to the state in the amount of $23.7 million, according to a news release from the county.

PHOTOS: Hurricane Nicole leaves big mess for residents to clean up

While Nicole was only a Category 1 storm, it still did enough damage to leave residents with a big clean-up ahead.

Several Flagler County parks closed until further notice after Nicole

Several Flagler County Parks are closed until further notice because of flooding caused by Nicole.

Rains from Nicole douse eastern US from Georgia to Canada

Tropical Storm Nicole is now a depression dumping heavy rain in places from Georgia to southern Canada.

Tiffany Trump wedding at Mar-a-Lago? Nuptials loom for The Donald's youngest daughter ... or so they say

Why have the details of Tiffany Trump's (alleged) wedding at Mar-a-Lago been so scarce? Trump's youngest daughter is engaged to Michael Boulos

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‘Like a bomb has gone off:’ Volusia County faces disastrous beach erosion, more building collapses after Nicole

Several buildings have collapsed along the east coast of Florida due to Hurricane Nicole, which brought with it intense winds and waves.

Flooding saturates coastal areas of St. Augustine; damaged portion of A1A reopens

Hurricane Nicole significantly impacted coastal areas of St. Johns County on Thursday, and flooding was reported in many spots through the county and city of St. Augustine.

Nor’easter & Nicole bring near-record flooding, does a seiche hit downtown tonight?

The one-two punch of our nor’easter followed by Hurricane Nicole brought near-record flooding from the downtown areas of the St. Johns River east to the Coastal Beaches.

Significant storm surge flooding from Nicole

The streets of St. Augustine, Florida, are swallowed by storm surge and coastal flooding from Hurricane Nicole on Nov. 10. Storm chaser Reed Timmer reports a tornado watch in effect.

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Nicole Weakens To Tropical Storm Over East-Central Florida

Nicole will keep moving over Georgia and the Carolinas Thursday and Friday, dumping heavy rain across the region.

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Hurricane Nicole on verge of hitting Florida

The Category 1 hurricane is expected to reach Florida's east coast soon, the National hurricane Center says. Officials ordered evacuations that included Mar-a-Lago.

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Hurricane Nicole hits Florida's east coast and quickly weakens into tropical storm

It was a Category 1 hurricane when it crossed over land just south of Vero Beach, forecasters said. Officials had ordered evacuations that included Mar-a-Lago.

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Florida prepares for impact of Hurricane Nicole, major coastal flooding expected

Hurricane Nicole will make landfall in Florida on Thursday morning, bringing 75-mile-per-hour winds and the possibility of an extreme storm surge threatening South Carolina and Georgia.

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Hurricane Nicole is expected to make landfall on the Florida coast Wednesday

The storm is leaving the Bahamas and was about 75 miles from West Palm Beach, Florida as of Wednesday evening, the National Hurricane Center said.

npr.org

Florida braces for Hurricane Nicole, anticipating strong winds and flooding

Nicole strengthened into a storm Wednesday as it neared Florida's coast, prompting evacuation orders that included former President Trump's Mar-a-Lago club.

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Florida braces for Hurricane Nicole, a rare November storm

The storm strengthened into a hurricane on Wednesday after pounding the Bahamas, as U.S. officials ordered evacuations that included former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago club.

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WATCH: Live Florida beach cams as Hurricane Nicole slams into east coast

Nicole made landfall as a Category 1 hurricane.

Hurricane Nicole: A city-by-city look at what impacts Florida can expect | WeatherTiger forecast

Nicole is launching its amphibious assault on Florida, and dangerous surge, wind, and heavy rainfall will continue to overspread most of the state.

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County by county: How Nicole is impacting waste collection in Northeast Florida

Here’s what we know about how Nicole is impacting waste and recycling collection in Northeast Florida.

Here’s what we know about school closures for Nicole

As school districts opt to close ahead of the effects of Nicole, we'll keep you updated.

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