Edward Waters University celebrates growth as student enrollment reaches 20-year high
Edward Waters University announced that it now has more than 1200 enrolled students for the first time in 20 years.
Latest Headlines by Kiley Miller
Mosquito-borne illness advisory issued in Duval County after West Nile virus detected
An advisory was issued Wednesday after several local sentinel chickens tested positive for West Nile virus. A human infection was reported in Clay County in the week of August 10-16.
‘At a crossroad’: Lake City Humane Society to lose contracted funding from Columbia County
The Lake City Humane Society will not receive county funding following the end of its contract at the end of September. The decision by the county was prompted by the Humane Society’s new mission to maintain no-kill status.
Alleged drug house busted blocks away from Palatka elementary school, prompting short lockdown
The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office had James A. Long Elementary in Palatka placed on a modified lockdown for around ten minutes Thursday afternoon while it executed a warrant on a woman accused of running a drug house just blocks away.
Clerical error increases Clay County inmate’s bond by nearly $14K, potentially delaying release
A judge ordered one Clay County inmate's bond set at about $1500 for a petit theft charge, but an extra zero appeared to have been added in the system. The error may have wrongfully prevented her release.
City Rescue Mission transitional housing units damaged in storm, leaving several people displaced
The Jacksonville homeless shelter and resource organization City Rescue Mission is seeking help after it says three of its transitional housing units were severely damaged in a sudden storm.
Atlantic Beach sea turtle hatchlings are losing their way due to artificial light, per reports
Officials report that hatchlings in one area were again exposed to artificial light, causing them to travel away from the ocean. “This simple mistake can be the difference between life and death for them," said the City of Atlantic Beach.
‘Plea for help’: Animal Care & Protective Services is 100 dogs over capacity
The shelter announced a goal of getting 100 dogs adopted or in foster care by the end of the week.
Is your local animal shelter ‘no-kill’? What it means and how you can help
Clay County Animal Services was celebrated Tuesday night for maintaining its 'no-kill' status. Not every shelter in Northeast Florida meets that benchmark, but the community can help them get there.
Clay County leaders vote to deny utility tax increase despite budget shortfalls
In a meeting Tuesday night, the Board of County Commissioners in Clay County voted to shut down a proposed increase in utility taxes, instead hoping to find possible budget cuts in other places first.
