River City Beats presents The Jonas Lorence Band
Growing up aboard a sailboat amidst Floridaโs coastal beauty, Jonas Lorenceโs heart remains tethered to the Sunshine State despite his relocation to Texas. Fondly recalling Florida as a cherished second home, Jonas Lorence Band has left its musical mark across the state, with vibrant performances echoing through iconic locales like St. Augustine and Fernandina Beach. From salty sea breezes to the lively rhythms of Funky Little Beach Town, the essence of Florida permeates Jonas Lorenceโs musical journey, reflecting the vibrant spirit of the Sunshine State.
Trust Index: Presidential candidate Nikki Haley said Florida has highest cost of living in the country. Is it true?
It was a wide-ranging debate where the candidates touched on various topics including foreign policy, abortion, and aid to Ukraine, but two statements raised some eyebrows and made News4JAX run them through the Trust Index.
Historically Black fraternity drops Florida for convention because of DeSantis policies
The oldest historically Black collegiate fraternity in the U.S. says it is relocating a planned convention in two years from Florida because of what it described as Gov. Ron DeSantisโ administrationโs โharmful, racist and insensitiveโ policies towards African Americans.
Catastrophe losses double at Travelers as insurance industry and more regions absorb severe weather
Travelers, considered a bellwether for the insurance industry due to its size, said catastrophe losses doubled in its most recent quarter and the company swung to a loss as severe wind and hail storms in a number of regions led to rising coverage claims.
Frigid weather doesnโt stop Santas surfing off Florida coast
For the surfing Santas off Floridaโs central coast, the Atlantic Ocean felt more like the North Pole than the Sunshine State as temperatures plunged to around freezing, while freeze warnings were in place for at least half of the state.
Landlords try to stop rent control initiative in Florida
Ballots havenโt even been printed yet, but already a group of landlords, apartment managers and real estate agents in Florida are trying to stop voters from deciding on a measure that would implement rent control for a year in the theme park hub that has been one of the fastest-growing metro areas in the U.S. The Florida Apartment Association and the Florida Association of Realtors last week sued Orange County, Florida in an attempt to halt a ballot initiative aimed at limiting how much...
Connecticut governor invites Florida businesses to move to his state โthat supports rights of womenโ
As the battle continues in Florida over a 15-week abortion ban that was slated to take effect Friday but is being blocked by a state judge, an open letter went out to Florida businesses from the governor of Connecticut.
Duval County leads state in number of schools considered โhigh-priorityโ
Duval County has more struggling schools than any other district in the Sunshine State, according to a Florida Department of Education report. The same report outlines the subject areas in which there exists a critical shortage of certified teachers, with English as the category projected to be in the direst need in the upcoming school year.
Federal Reserve warns of brewing US housing bubble
Economists with the Federal Reserve issued an unsettling warning to millions of potential homebuyers, cautioning that the real estate market is showing signs of a brewing U.S. housing bubble. A local real estate agent who News4JAX spoke with says the bubble wonโt burst like it did in the 2008 recession, especially in growing cities like Jacksonville -- which instead might continue to see a home and rent affordability crisis.
Gov. DeSantis proposes $5K signing bonus to attract cops to Florida, including unvaccinated ones
Gov. Ron DeSantis told Fox News on Sunday he is hoping the Florida Legislature will pass legislation granting a $5,000 bonus to police officers who may be unvaccinated and want to relocate to the Sunshine State.