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'Wheel of Fortune' announces decision on Vanna White's future on game show

Local News

Students to deliver cease and desist letter to Gov. Ron DeSantis in efforts to stop division, hate

On Friday, college students across Florida will deliver a cease and desist letter to Gov. Ron DeSantis, calling him and others to stop "spewing hateful rhetoric."
People

Gov. DeSantis addresses border policy, Donald Trump, Florida abortion laws at Iowa presidential campaign event

The governor made appearances at a coffee shop in Iowa, the 145th Annual Iowa Firefighters Association Convention and the Iowa State wresting club tailgate.
People

Gov. Ron DeSantis doubles down on anti-vaccine, anti-masking stance in Jacksonville press conference

The governor spoke at Culhane's Irish Pub and Restaurant on Jacksonville's Southside at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday.
People

Gov. Ron DeSantis doubles down on anti-vaccine, anti-masking stance in Jacksonville press conference

The governor spoke about how his administration responded to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 as well as focused on the FDA in which could approve a new booster shot.
Local News

Man removed from DeSantis' press conference, said governor's policies responsible for mass shooting

Before the man finished his statement or question, he was removed after DeSantis said, "I'm not going to let you accuse me of committing criminal activity."
People

Vanilla Ice buys two homes in St. Augustine

Sources tell First Coast News Vanilla Ice plans on keeping one home and "flip" the other as part of his television show; both are located on Rattlesnake Island.
Hurricane

President Biden gives update on recovery efforts after Hurricane Idalia

The President and First Lady Jill Biden met with FEMA officials in Live Oak after receiving a tour of the community heavily impacted by Idalia.
Politics

Al Ferraro withdraws nomination for director of neighborhoods for city of Jacksonville

The former city councilman was Mayor Deegan's top choice for the position as the city's charter requires the person to have a bachelor's degree that he doesn't have.
Life

Jimmy Buffett, 'Margaritaville' singer-songwriter, dead at 76

The song "Margaritaville" became a seaside standard and inspired generations of fans — known as Parrotheads — to celebrate easy living.
GMJ

Alton Yates risks death for science and civil rights

Retired U.S. Air Force Officer, Lieutenant Colonel Alton Yates put his life on the line over 65 times involved in early testing in 1950s at Holloman Air Force Base.
GMJ

Alton Yates risks death for science and civil rights

Retired U.S. Air Force Officer, Lieutenant Colonel Alton Yates put his life on the line over 65 times involved in early testing in 1950s at Holloman Air Force Base.