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AFSCME pension deal could have big savings if other unions sign on
Jacksonville and city workers have reached a tentative deal on retirement reform. The Mayor’s Office says a deal struck with the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) is a big money saver if it’s a plan other general employee unions can agree on. There are meetings later ...
City conducts emergency drills ahead of hurricane season
The interim director of emergency management for Jacksonville says first coast residents should be thinking about recovery plans in case of natural disaster. The city is conducting hurricane drills this week. Capt. Billy Estep says it's about improving efficiency, especially for first-responders in a case of severe weather or any big ...
DCF: facility where toddler almost drowns was operating illegally
A two-year-old child is in critical condition after an accident in the care of an unlicensed day care. Jacksonville Police responded to the Kiddie Heaven day care center on Ireland Drive on the Westside Tuesday afternoon where a toddler had fallen in to the backyard pool and nearly drowned before ...
Man pleads guilty in Landing murder
A guilty plea for the Jacksonville man charged with a fatal stabbing outside the Landing late last year. Matthew Hinson was charged with second degree murder after stabbing a Bears fan the night before a Jags game. Police say the man was talking with Hinson's wife at the time. He ...
Child nearly drowns in pool on Jacksonville's Westside
Jacksonville Fire and Rescue say they responded to a call around 3pm Tuesday afternoon that a child fell into a pool on Jacksonville's Westside. Investigators say the child slipped into the pool and was transported to a hospital. According to JSO, they assisted JFRD in the 8300 block of Ireland Drive. The ...
75-year-old Jacksonville man found safe
A man missing since last Friday has been found safe. Gustavo Loli's son tells our partner Action News he is now recovering at the hospital. The son says the family rushed to the hospital to meet him. Loli vanished after he stepped out to feed the ducks. Authorities located him ...
Oklahoma fire chief updates WOKV on recovery
WOKV listener Heath Williams was able to get us in touch with his brother, an Oklahoma fire chief who’s part of the search, rescue and recovery effort in Moore. “We’ve got a lot of recovery to do,” says Chief Jared Williams. “Not only physical recovery but mental recovery as well.” ...
Local residents share tornado stories in wake of OK twister
As we continue to monitor the tornado damage out of Oklahoma we hear from local residents who have lived in the Oklahoma and some of the other states in the area known as tornado alley. "The damage that it can cause...sometimes you just can't even imagine it," says Orange Park ...
NE Florida stands ready to help Oklahoma relief
Efforts to rebuild in Oklahoma can barely even begin, but there is already a growing interest on the First Coast about how you can help those efforts. Northeast Florida Red Cross Director of Public Support Christian Smith tells us they’re resources are ready to be deployed when requested. In fact, ...
Mayor Brown moves forward with Learn2Earn program in spite of Governor Scott veto
Governor Rick Scott has cut funding for a local program, Learn2earn, which helps empower local at-risk highschool students. Mayor Alvin Brown says the program is vital because it teaches the power and importance of higher education. The program gives disadvantaged highschool sophomores and juniors a chance to live on campus and gain ...
Man arrested in crab boil shooting
The Jacksonville Sheriff's offfice arrested a man in connection with a shooting that happened Saturday around 10:30pm. Investigators say they were called out to the 15-hundred block of West 21st street where around 30-40 people were having a party. Police say two men got into an altercation that led to ...
Navy dolphins discover rare torpedo
There are dolphins in the Navy? Let’s get by that question with a resounding yes and move on. The find is an extremely rare torpedo called a Howell. The weapon is marked with USN No. 24 and dates back nearly 130 years. The fish was on the cutting edge of ...
Man dies during "Never Quit"
Jacksonville Beach Police say a 43 year old man from Texas has died while taking part in the “Never Quit” event at the beach on Sunday. Lifeguards pulled 43 year old Sydney Graham from the surf just off Jacksonville Beach around 11:40am Sunday. Graham was unconscious when taken out of ...
Local college students excited for tuition hike veto
The majority of students have left the University of North Florida's campus by now with the semester over but those who remain are excited to hear that Governor Scott will likely veto a proposed three percent tuition hike for state universities. "Sounds awesome!" says sophomore Daniel Gonzales. Gonzales says he ...
Jax homes gaining value and selling quicker
WOKV’s real estate expert tells us that Jacksonville’s home prices are on the rise, and homes are selling quicker. Paul Gruenther, a realtor with The Moves Brothers at Watson Realty Corp. in Jacksonville Beach, says inventories are becoming depleted, and there are a lot of active buyers who are qualified ...
Several Head Start facilities will reopen this week
16 Head Start facilities in Jacksonville that closed Friday will reopen this Wednesday. The Department of Children and Families says an agreement has been reached to re-open 16 Head Start facilities. We're told the move will help more than 1,500 children who are served by Head Start programs. Only eight ...
Car crashes near northside home, one passenger dead
While you were sleeping, a violent crash on Jacksonville's northside left one person dead. The car came to rest about 75 feet from a home. The crash happened at New Berlin and Dunn Creek Road just before Midnight. Our partner Action News reports a passenger died in the wreck. Three ...
Jacksonville group claims IRS targeting surpasses formal affiliation
As Congressional leaders continue to question just how far the IRS went in targeting conservative groups for added scrutiny, we’re learning the scope of those targets could be even wider- and that’s affecting groups here on the First Coast. American Journey Foundation, Inc. applied for 501(c)(3) status last September, and ...
JAX Chamber's new CEO says new jobs are priority
It’s all about bringing in jobs. That’s the key message from State Representative Daniel Davis, who’s now taking on a roll that put him in the position to bring that goal to reality. Davis has been named the new President and CEO of JAX Chamber effective July 1. It’s a ...
CONSUMER ALERT: How to keep your smartphone safe
It’s the “time bomb” sitting in your hands right now. Consumers of Androids, iPhones, and other devices are increasingly open to becoming victims of identity theft and may not realize just how vulnerable their smartphone can be. Hackers are using these devices to tap into bank accounts and collect personal ...
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