River City Plus: Know before you go Rockville 2024
After record-breaking attendance of over 170,000 music fans over four days in 2023, Welcome To Rockville returns to Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida to kick off the festival season bigger and better than ever May 9-12, 2024. Festival producer Danny Wimmer Presents is excited to announce the addition of a 5thย music stage and 50 additional bands, bringing the total music lineup to an impressive 150 bands for Welcome To Rockville 2024.
Tell Us: What do you think the punishment should be for the boaters who dumped trash into the ocean?
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is investigating an incident involving a group of boaters that was seen dumping trash into the ocean in South Florida over the weekend, according to WPLG.
No sign of protesters at UNF graduation ceremonies after students arrested on campus Thursday
As pro-Palestine protests continue on college campuses across the country, Friday is graduation day in Florida for students at the University of Florida, Florida State University and the University of North Florida.
TELL US: How do you feel about Floridaโs emergency rules in wake of the 6-week abortion ban?
One day after the controversial abortion ban called the Heartbeat Protection Act went into effect in Florida, the Agency Health Care Administration issued a set of emergency rules that apply to hospitals and abortion clinics.
New Florida law increases support for firefighters who are battling cancer
According to the Firefighter Cancer Support Network, firefighters have a 9% higher risk of being diagnosed with cancer and a 14% higher risk of dying from cancer compared to the general population in the United States.
New DCF dashboard shows 3,100+ people in Duval County have been treated for mental health emergencies this year
The Department of Children and Families has introduced a new dashboard that tracks The Baker Act to help get a better idea of how many people need mental health treatment in Florida.
Welcome to Rockville back for year
After record-breaking attendance of over 170,000 music fans over four days in 2023, Welcome To Rockville returns to Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida to kick off the festival season bigger and better than ever May 9-12, 2024. Festival producer Danny Wimmer Presents is excited to announce the addition of a 5thย music stage and 50 additional bands, bringing the total music lineup to an impressive 150 bands for Welcome To Rockville 2024.
Will the 6-week abortion ban drive young voters to the polls?
With the six-week abortion ban now in effect in Florida, younger voters are looking forward to heading to polls in November to make their voices heard on Amendment 4, which would either approve or deny the constitutional right to abortion.
Peaceful demonstrators take a stand outside Prime Osborn Center during vice presidentโs visit
With Vice President Kamala Harris visiting Jacksonville Wednesday, it was expected there would be big crowds of protesters. While there werenโt necessarily big crowds, there were still people who gathered outside the Prime Osborn Convention Center to take a stand on more than just abortion.
Former Florida State QB Marcus Outzen dies after battle with rare immune disorder
Former Florida State quarterback Marcus Outzen, who started in the first BCS national championship game against Tennessee in 1999, died on Tuesday in Tampa, according to Tallahassee Democrat and multiple media reports.
โI think itโs a travestyโ: UNF students left wondering whatโs next after DEI programs cut
The University of North Floridaโs Office of Diversity and Inclusion shut down to comply with state laws prohibiting state colleges from using public funds for diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
Trump and DeSantis meet to make peace and discuss fundraising for the former president's campaign
Former President Donald Trump met privately with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis over the weekend, marking a dรฉtente between the former rivals after a brutal primary contest marked by insults and bruised egos.
Steven Stamkos scores twice, Lightning avoid elimination with 6-3 victory over Panthers
Steven Stamkos scored his fourth and fifth goals of the series and the Tampa Bay Lightning avoided elimination with a 6-3 victory over the Florida Panthers in Game 4 of the first-round playoff matchup Saturday night.
Progressive customers in Florida should โkeep an eyeโ on mailbox as company drops home insurance policies, expert says
In the middle of whatโs being called a โproperty insurance crisisโ in Florida, several local homeowners said their policies are being dropped by Progressive, one of the biggest property insurance companies in the country.
This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition - Comcast RISE grant program provides opportunity for veteran businessowners
On This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition, weโre focused on Comcast RISE. Itโs described as a โmajor small business announcementโ in the news release and includes $500,000 in grants for Northeast Florida entrepreneurs.
Tell Us: Have you been dropped by Progressive property insurance? If so, how much more or less is your new policy?
As property insurance continues to be a hot topic of discussion for Floridians, thousands of Progressive customers are having to switch to a different insurance company after receiving a non-renewal notice from the company.
โHate has no home in Jacksonvilleโ: City Council takes stand with anti-hate crime legislation
Members of the Jacksonville City Council stood in front of a memorial Monday for the three innocent lives that were taken after a hate crime to announce a solution to a broken communityโs demand for change.
Akonโyes, Akonโand partners to open โGoodfellas Pizza & Wingsโ in Jacksonville on Saturday
Akon, alongside his partners Charles Scantling, Charleston Blue Hughes, and Andre Johnson, announced the opening of Goodfellas Pizza & Wings in Jacksonville. The new pizza spot will be holding a soft opening in Jacksonvilleโs Norwood area on Saturday, April 20.
Amid opposition, Gov. DeSantis signs bill that will allow volunteer chaplains in public schools
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday signed a measure that will authorize school districts to allow volunteer school chaplains to provide services to students, amid opposition from the American Civil Liberties Union.