Prospector Baseball Group has acquired the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp, the team announced on Tuesday.

The Gaudreau Family 5K Walk/Run has raised more than $500,000 to build an accessible playground at Archbishop Damiano School in southern New Jersey.

Former Florida State University President John Thrasher, who served in both chambers of the state legislature and was a prominent political figure in Florida, has died. He was 81.

In John Irving’s next book, the author is returning to St_ Cloud’s, Maine, and to the orphanage made famous in his acclaimed “The Cider House Rules.”.

A St. Johns County man was arrested by federal investigators on Tuesday and is accused of stealing nearly $700,000 from a Jacksonville construction company.

Florida's law preventing camping in public spaces without a permit is in effect, and some of those experiencing homelessness are considering leaving the state. However, they say it's easier to come into the River City than it is to leave.

John Savage says he checked on his grandparents in their bedroom as Hurricane Helene roared outside.

Along Mexico’s southern Pacific coast, floodwaters have begun to recede, leaving behind devastated towns and 17 dead, after John struck the coast once as a hurricane and again as tropical storm Desperate residents in the town of Coyuca de Benitez, about 35 miles west of Acapulco, are organizing teams of volunteers to go to outlying areas to burn the decomposing bodies of farm animals that drowned.

Grief over the deaths of John and Matthew Gaudreau filled the hockey community around the world from their hometown in New Jersey to Columbus and Calgary.

An elderly Jacksonville couple celebrated 77 years of love on Friday.

John Wood has been a caddie for more than 20 years and an on-course reporter for NBC for three years.

An Arlington Family Dollar is one of Jacksonvlle’s 48 stores closing its doors as the store’s parent company, Dollar Tree, prepares to shut down 1,000 stores nationwide.

Gabriel DeVoe was a college student home in Jacksonville for a visit a year ago when he was shot and killed in Arlington. There are still no arrests. News4JAX anchor and reporter Amanda DeVoe is Gabriel's cousin.

As more than 900 fires burn in a Canadian fire season that has periodically pushed dangerous smoke south into the U.S. and even far east to Europe, one province — British Columbia — relies on smokejumpers to help fight the blazes.

John Berylson, an American businessman and owner of English soccer team Millwall who was remembered for his enthusiasm for the game, has died.

Being Black in a predominantly white American neighborhood can present many challenges.

The Toronto Blue Jays have rewarded John Schneider for his strong performance as their interim manager.

CNN White House correspondent John Harwood says he’s exiting the news channel.

The Anaheim Ducks have signed John Klingberg to a one-year, $7 million contract.

A man missing from Jacksonville since May is dead, and his remains have been found, according to family.

Orioles CEO John Angelos says the team will remain in Baltimore — and that he and his parents have never contemplated otherwise.

President Joe Biden has named Pentagon press secretary John Kirby to be the new National Security Council coordinator for strategic communications.

John Madden has died at the age of 85.

A man who was wrongly convicted with boxer Rubin “Hurricane” Carter in a triple murder case has died.

Brothers Osborne have a message for fans at this year's CMA Awards: You're not alone and it gets better.

President Joe Biden is mourning his former Senate colleague, Virginia's John Warner.

Brian Walter says he took all precautions to protect his parents from the coronavirus.

The rainbow flag is flying proudly above the Bank of England in the heart of Londons financial district to commemorate legendary World War II codebreaker Alan Turing, the new face of Britains 50-pound note. The design of the bank note was unveiled before it is being formally issued to the public on June 23, Turing's birthday. The 50-pound note is the most valuable denomination in circulation but is little used during everyday transactions, especially during the coronavirus pandemic as digital payments increasingly replaced the use of cash. AdAmong his many accomplishments, Turing is most famous for the pivotal role he played in breaking Nazi Germany's Enigma code during World War II. During World War II, Turing worked at the secret Bletchley Park code-breaking center, where he helped crack Enigma by creating the “Turing bombe,” a forerunner of modern computers.

Brandi Carlile performs during the "In Memoriam" section of the 63rd Grammy Awards at the Los Angeles Convention Center, Tuesday, March 9, 2021. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)LOS ANGELES – Brandi Carlile paid tribute to John Prine, Bruno Mars celebrated Little Richard and Lionel Richie honored Kenny Rogers during an in memoriam segment on Sunday night's Grammy Awards that featured an especially long list of names after a year of the coronavirus pandemic. Earlier Sunday, Prine won two posthumous Grammys for best American roots song and best American roots performance, a year after receiving a lifetime achievement award at the Grammys. Carlile told The Associated Press that it didn't bother her to be performing without an audience at the pandemic-restricted Grammys because "this time I’m just performing for John Prine. Corea, who died of a rare form of cancer at age 79, won the trophy for best improvised jazz solo and best jazz instrumental album.

LANDOVER, MARYLAND - OCTOBER 11: John Wolford #9 of the Los Angeles Rams warms up before a game against the Washington Football Team at FedExField on October 11, 2020 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)Former Bishop Kenny star John Wolford is set to make his first NFL start on Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals. Wolford has never played a snap in the NFL, but his coaches and teammates are confident he can step up. In the final game of his high school career, Wolford rewrote the record books in a 74-73 loss to Clay. Current Bishop Kenny head football Coach Tim Krause was the Crusaders’ offensive coordinator then and said that Wolford just didn’t want to lose.

LOS ANGELES – The Elton John AIDS Foundation and TikTok are teaming up to raise awareness about the disease through a campaign and live event for World AIDS Day. The event will air on John’s TikTok channel featuring the singer and husband-filmmaker David Furnish along with performances by Sam Smith, Sam Fender and Rina Sawayama. The campaign is also expected to help educate TikTokers about the prevention and own sexual health. “We all need to care about HIV and end the discrimination around this disease,” John said in a statement. “There’s a great lineup for our TikTok Live to break down the myths around HIV, talk about safe sex and ensure that young people know how to protect themselves and others.”

FILE - A couple look at the "Lennon Wall" with a face mask attached to the image of John Lennon, in Prague, Czech Republic, on April 6, 2020. Like so many other events in the year of coronavirus, an annual tribute to John Lennon held in its adopted city of New York will go online. The five-hour event will be streamed for free on Lennon's birthday, October 9, starting at 7 p.m. Eastern time on the LennonTribute.org website. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)NEW YORK – Like many other events, an annual John Lennon tribute concert that takes place in his adopted city of New York on his Oct. 9 birthday has been forced online because of the coronavirus pandemic. Raiola and other friends began their informal tribute to Lennon in 1981, less than a year after the former Beatle was shot to death.

A Sheriff’s Office spokesperson said the agency is following all guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention at the jail. Nationwide, the number of prisoners who test positive for COVID-19 is 5.5 times higher than the general population, according to CNN. “My roommate tested positive for coronavirus and they moved him out of here. Duval County jail population Total number of inmates 2,162 Inmates positive for COVID-19 436 “Precautionary” inmates 1,292A source inside the jail tells the I-TEAM that inmates who test positive for coronavirus are being placed in fourth floor dormitories. In a statement, a spokesperson for the Sheriff’s Office acknowledged that those who test positive or show symptoms are being quarantined.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. The wife of singer-songwriter John Prine, who died from complications of COVID-19, urged lawmakers Tuesday to expand absentee voting so Tennesseans would not have to put their health at risk to exercise their right to vote. This is not nor should it be a partisan issue, said Whelan Prine, who spoke over a video livestream and did not attend in person. Shortly after Whelan Prine finished speaking, the Senate committee spiked an absentee ballot expansion proposal. The state has more than a dozen categories that qualify someone for an absentee ballot, from being sick to being 60 or older. The Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights Under Law and the Campaign Legal Center also have sued in federal court seeking absentee voting for all voters this year.

After undergoing an ultrasound on his left leg at Baptist Medical Center South, John Verderane and his wife, Darlene, popped into the hospitals coffee shop to plan next steps. The neurologist said John needed surgery right away and they were going to LifeFlight him to Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville. When Verderane was airlifted from Baptist South, his initial stroke score or level of impairment was extremely high. He had just started chemotherapy treatments at Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center when he suffered the DVT and stroke in mid-January. For more information on the state-certified Comprehensive Stroke Center at Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville, visit baptist.com/stroke.

A mural depicting rock and roll legend John Mellencamp is nearing completion in his hometown of Seymour, Indiana. - A mural depicting rock and roll legend John Mellencamp is nearing completion in his hometown of Seymour, Indiana. The mural is located on Second Street, on the side of This Old Guitar Music Store. The store's owner and high school classmate of Mellencamp, Larry McDonald, tells WLKY he worked since 2014 to make the mural a reality. Those close to the project say it has not been decided if Mellencamp will return to Seymour for its unveiling.

(CNN) - Veteran "Days of Our Lives" star John "Jack" Clarke has died, a representative for his daughter told CNN. Clarke died last Wednesday in California from complications of pneumonia, according to family representative Cheryl McLean. "John had previously suffered a stroke in 2007 and has had declining health in the last few years," McLean added. "Above all, family life was always most important to John and his wife Patty." Clarke also performed as a leading man in more than 75 plays at the Tenthouse Theater in Chicago, IL.

"John Krasinski here and it is October 20th, which means it's my 40th birthday," he explained with a big smile while surrounded by birthday balloons. And that is really, really too kind." So, if you forgot it was my birthday, don't worry about it." Don't worry I'm easy." Dont worry Im easy.

Chrissy Teigen is getting some sweet kisses from her adorable son, Miles, that is! The 33-year-old model and TV personality shared a sweet milestone on her Instagram account on Wednesday. 16 months, worth the wait, she captioned the sweet clip of baby Miles planting a sweet smooch on her from his high chair. Both Gwyneth Paltrow and Mindy Kaling reacted to the adorable video with a series of hearts. Back in June, Teigen shared a funny photo of Luna looking annoyed and Miles grinning, captioning it, Me and John.But not all of the outspoken stars social media posts are cute family pics.

John, his brother and girlfriend left from Mayport nine years ago, not knowing they would have to survive by rationing food and holding on to a cooler for three days. Copyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.

Beador, 55, and Janssen, 56, both California natives, met through a mutual friend earlier this year. "Whats great about John is that my friends have known him for 35 years, so we know hes a great person," Beador says. Both Beador and Janssen are divorced, with Beador finalizing her split from her husband of 18 years, David, just four months ago. "Hes just a really kind person, so they like him." Luckily for RHOC fans, Beador is sharing a lot on season 14 of the hit Bravo show, premiering Tuesday night.

Robbie, John and Toni have the details on this weekend's happenings. Copyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.

JAY-Z will not be performing at Woodstock 50. "John Fogerty knows where he will be for the anniversary weekend of Woodstock," the singer's team shared in a statement to the outlet. "John is going back to the original site where his name appears on a plaque commemorating that weekend," the statement continued. Back at the original site that he stepped foot on 50 years ago, nearly to the day!" RELATED CONTENT:Woodstock 50 Not Canceled After Court Rules Against Former FinanciersWoodstock 50 Is Proceeding With Planning & Production After Festival Financiers Pull OutMiley Cyrus, JAY-Z and More Performing at Woodstock 50: Here's Everyone Who's Playing

Snapshot via CNN(CNN) - Three friends with an extra ticket were heading to Tuesday's Boston Red Sox game, looking for someone to give it to. "After our friend had canceled on us, we were all thinking about who else we could take," Wetzonis told CNN. "Hey man, I have some money but I also have a spare ticket to the Sox game," Lugo remembers saying to John. "I was fairly loud during the game, yelling as if the Sox could hear my cheers despite us being back in the grandstands," Wetzonis says. "Maybe [the game] helped alleviate the stressors that come with being homeless for the few hours at the game," he said.

(CNN) - The legendary horse-racing broadcaster John McCririck, who was famed for his outlandish dress sense, has died at the age of 79, his family has announced. McCririck made his name as the face of British horse racing coverage, reporting from the betting ring for nearly three decades, first for ITV and then for Channel 4. "John's interest in horse racing and betting began at Harrow where he was the school bookie. Tony McCoy, a 20-time Champion Jockey, described him as "one of the most recognizable faces from the world of horse racing." "He was an unmistakable presence in racing, and one of the most impactful broadcasters of his generation," the racecourse wrote on Twitter.

John, 100, and Phyllis Cook, 102, tied the knot Wednesday after meeting at a Sylvania, Ohio, assisted living facility, according to WNWO. Both had been married before and lost their spouses, and never expected to find that type of connection again. "Well, we were just compatible in a whole lot of ways, found ourselves enjoying each other's company," added John. Asked what their favorite thing to do is, John coyly replied: "Well, I probably shouldn't talk about that." RELATED STORIES'DUI Bride' Fakes Wedding Day Rush After Being Pulled Over by CopsCouple Has Hospital 'Wedding' So 100-Year-Old Grandma Could Be ThereMan Finds 94-Year-Old Womans Wedding Ring Nearly 50 Years After She Lost It

Executive producers Sir Elton John and David Furnish attend the "Rocketman" UK premiere on May 20, 2019, in London, England. (CNN) - Elton John is slamming President Vladimir Putin for his remarks on LGBT issues after the recent censorship of the singer's biopic in Russia. "I am not trying to insult anyone because we have been condemned for our alleged homophobia," Putin said in the interview published Thursday. "Let everyone be happy, we have no problem with what," Putin told the outlet. In his statement Friday, John applauded government policies that allow LGBT people to legally marry.