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Diamond Tours Offers Florida Bus Tour Packages to St. Augustine, Amelia Island, and Jacksonville

Diamond Tours Offers Florida Bus Tour Packages to St. Augustine, Amelia Island, and Jacksonville

Diamond Tours Offers Florida Bus Tour Packages to St. Augustine, Amelia Island, and Jacksonville
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Jacksonville Neighborhood Faces Recurring Flood Threat as Ribault River Rises

Jacksonville Neighborhood Faces Recurring Flood Threat as Ribault River Rises

The Ribault River in Jacksonville, Florida, rose to the level of homes along Ken Knight Drive, with floodwaters entering yards and driveways. This event occurred as a Flood Watch and Coastal Flood Advisory were in effect for Duval County, with 1 to 3 inches of additional rain falling on already saturated ground. Residents, like Latasha Howard, expressed nervousness due to persistent rain causing roof leaks and concerns about water entering their homes. City Council member Ju'Coby Pittman advised residents to follow emergency advisories and prepare for potential temporary relocation. The area has a history of severe flooding during storms, including Hurricane Irma in 2017 and Hurricane Nicole in 2022, which led to residents being trapped and homes being inundated. The flooding is attributed to the Ribault River being a tidally influenced tributary where high tides prevent rainwater from draining into the St. Johns River, creating a hydrological trap.
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Apparent police shooting reported in Dunn Ave/Biscayne Blvd area

Apparent police shooting reported in Dunn Ave/Biscayne Blvd area

Police activity in the Dunn Avenue/East Pine Estates Road are near Biscayne Boulevard apparently is for a Jacksonville Sheriff's Office shooting.
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Jacksonville hospital gets $53 million for storm safety improvements

Jacksonville hospital gets $53 million for storm safety improvements

Ascension St. Vincent’s will use $53 million in FEMA funding and $17 million of its own to reinforce its Riverside hospital against storms.
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Textron Systems Awarded $230M Contract Modification for U.S. Navy Ship-to-Shore Connectors

Textron Systems Awarded $230M Contract Modification for U.S. Navy Ship-to-Shore Connectors

Textron Systems Corporation has been awarded a contract modification valued at $230 million by the U.S. Navy. This modification is for the production and delivery of two additional Ship-to-Shore Connector (SSC) craft. These SSCs are designed to enhance the Navy's amphibious operations by providing critical capabilities for moving personnel and material from offshore vessels to land. Textron Systems will manufacture these craft at its New Orleans, Louisiana shipyard. The SSCs are engineered to navigate various tides, terrains, and obstacles, enabling access to approximately 80% of the world's coastlines. To date, Textron Systems has already delivered 18 SSCs to the Navy, with 13 more currently in different stages of testing and production. The SSCs are capable of carrying a 74-ton payload and offer over 1,600 square feet of deck space, allowing for the transport of supplies, vehicles, including up to four Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicles (ARVs), and equipment.
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Jacksonville Transportation Authority Considers Reinstating Tolls Amidst $39 Million Budget Shortfall

Jacksonville Transportation Authority Considers Reinstating Tolls Amidst $39 Million Budget Shortfall

The Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) is exploring the possibility of reinstating tolls on local roads and bridges, a move that could affect thousands of drivers. This discussion arises as JTA faces a significant financial crisis, including an estimated $39 million budget shortfall. JTA Interim CEO Cleveland Ferguson III raised the idea during a meeting with Jacksonville City Council members, noting that the agency retains the legal authority to collect tolls. The proposal is not yet an approved plan but has initiated a public discussion about potential revenue sources. Jacksonville previously eliminated bridge tolls in 1989 after voters approved a half-cent sales tax. The current financial challenges have already led to workforce reductions, affecting nearly 200 employees, and service changes, including reduced routes and longer waiting times for public transportation riders.
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When, where will Hurricane Isaias hit land? See Jacksonville impacts

When, where will Hurricane Isaias hit land? See Jacksonville impacts

Latest on Isaias as of 11 a.m. NHC update. Jacksonville is not in the direct path but faces a Flood Watch and Coastal Flood Advisory.
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This weekend in Jacksonville: Concerts, cosplayers and a Callahan fair

This weekend in Jacksonville: Concerts, cosplayers and a Callahan fair

Folks in Jacksonville have some choices to make this weekend: Tedeschi Trucks Band or Phish? Home tour or a piano trio? Cotton candy or popcorn?
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Unique canteen-style Chinese restaurant opens in Baymeadows

Unique canteen-style Chinese restaurant opens in Baymeadows

A new Jacksonville restaurant offers traditional Chinese entrees plus dim sum served canteen-style at a new dining spot in Baymeadows.
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Medicare change could cost standalone proton therapy centers millions

Medicare change could cost standalone proton therapy centers millions

Proposed Medicare pricing changes could slash revenue for two Jacksonville proton therapy centers and limit patient access to care across the U.S.
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Jacksonville Sheriff's Office Warns of Significant Increase in Firearms Stolen from Vehicles

Jacksonville Sheriff's Office Warns of Significant Increase in Firearms Stolen from Vehicles

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO) has issued a public warning regarding a notable increase in firearms being stolen from vehicles across the city. So far this year, 388 firearms have been reported stolen from vehicles, marking an increase of 58 guns compared to the same period last year. The problem has become particularly acute in recent weeks, with 38 firearms reported stolen from vehicles within the past 21 days alone. JSO Public Information Officer Max Morel highlighted that many of these incidents involve unlocked vehicles where owners have left their firearms. Morel emphasized the importance of not leaving firearms unattended in vehicles, as they become easy targets for thieves. The JSO advises gun owners to take their firearms with them when leaving their vehicles or to secure them properly inside. They also recommend keeping detailed records of firearm information, including serial numbers and purchase documents, to aid in recovery efforts if a gun is stolen.
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Fat Tuesday delays Five Points opening as severe weather looms

Fat Tuesday delays Five Points opening as severe weather looms

Planning to visit the new Fat Tuesday in Five Points? The opening has been delayed.