4 dead from flesh-eating bacteria in Florida, including 1 in St. Johns County
A flesh-eating bacterium, Vibrio vulnificus, has killed one person in St. Johns County.
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Music teacher accused of molesting students on 2 different occasions, Jacksonville police say
Gregg Gafford, a 42-year-old former music teacher in Duval County, was arrested for lewd and lascivious molestation, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office announced Tuesday in a news release.
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St. Augustine Beach lightning survivor describes moment strike hit her family
Three people from the same family are recovering after being struck by lightning at the St. Augustine Beach Pier. The dad, who now jokingly goes by "Sparky," was placed in the ICU.
DCPS celebrates schools with record growth in performance
In a special showcase, the district highlighted area schools that doubled their letter grade. One of those was Annie R. Morgan Elementary, which was previously the lowest-performing elementary school in Florida.
‘It’s ChatGPT on wheels’: Jacksonville man creates AI-powered robot to ward off thieves
After Nimnicht Chevrolet was hit by thieves last year, dealership owners reached out to Veerakitti to learn more about his invention, a robot dubbed Guardian 1.
‘We don’t want to do it just to do it’: Camp Blanding ICE facility may take longer than planned
In a Monday afternoon press conference in Jacksonville, Governor Ron DeSantis shared that the state emergency management division was still in the process of selecting construction crews for the site.
Gov. DeSantis on hand to celebrate Duval County Public Schools’ first A grade in district history
In a visit to Jacksonville on Monday, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that Duval County Public Schools is celebrating a Grade A rating for the first time in history.
‘This is a legal mechanism’: St. Augustine files to seize homeowners’ land for flood wall
The City of St. Augustine filed a 30-page eminent domain lawsuit against two properties whose owners refuse to turn over their private properties.
Magic Beach Motel one step closer to preservation
The St. Johns County Cultural Resource Review Board unanimously denied the Magic Beach Motel’s alternative plan for demolition Monday, despite arguments from the owner's team.
New Florida law bans cell phone use, K-8, for entire school day
Starting in the 2025-2026 school year, a statewide ban will prohibit cell phone use in Florida elementary and middle schools.
