Jessica Barreto
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Jacksonville Beach, FL, United States
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St. Johns County School District holding teacher job fair next month
St. Johns County needs teachers. → Read More
Jacksonville Starbucks closes for several hours as workers strike for wage increase
Workers say they are on strike over unfair labor practices. → Read More
Social security checks could increase as inflation creates hardship for seniors
Record-setting inflation is impacting our community and seniors on a fixed income are struggling. → Read More
Future 904 residents may not get area code
If you live in Duval, you know 904 is almost synonymous with Jacksonville. → Read More
House passes bill allowing cities to decide whether people can smoke at the beach
No more smoking on the beach? Many say, it’s about time. → Read More
Murder of Nassau County Deputy Josh Moyers: Attorneys need more time to gather evidence for trial
The judge excused McDowell from appearing in Thursday’s court hearing because he is being held in Duval County. → Read More
Starbucks location in Jacksonville joins nationwide unionization push
A local Starbucks location in Jacksonville is joining a nationwide push for unionization. → Read More
JAXPORT terminal getting upgrades to help bring in more products like cars
More consumer products could soon be moving through Jacksonville’s port, and even quicker than before. → Read More
Have you noticed a new roundabout in Arlington? Details on why it was built
The $4 million project sits right at the intersection of University Boulevard and Merrill Road. → Read More
$500,000 grant will help provide FSCJ veteran students a case manager
A new grant is helping our veterans succeed at the Florida State College at Jacksonville. → Read More
‘God’s grace put us right on top of him’: Jacksonville boat crew finds man lost at sea
The Coast Guard is crediting a local boat crew with rescuing a man lost at sea. It’s now leading a search for any other survivors who were on board the boat that capsized off the coast of Fort Pierce, Florida after it got caught in severe weather. → Read More
JFRD responding to suspicious house fire in the Biltmore neighborhood
JFRD is responding to a house fire along Old Kings Rd. in the Biltmore neighborhood. → Read More
Zac Brown Band announces concert at Daily’s Place, plus other headliners coming soon
Some headliners are coming to Jacksonville this year. → Read More
Neptune Beach COVID-19 testing site reaches capacity, will reopen Thursday morning
Telescope Health’s COVID-19 testing site in Neptune Beach has reached capacity for the remainder of the day on Wednesday. → Read More
Publix to offer paid parental leave to workers beginning in 2022
Beginning Jan. 1, 2022, the supermarket company that’s headquartered in Florida said it will offer paid parental leave for eligible full-and part-time workers within the first year after the birth or adoption of a child. → Read More
Jacksonville area sites see surge in demand for COVID-19 tests; here are resources to save you time
Now that we’re through our Christmas wish lists, we’re back to our to-do list, and getting a COVID-19 test has proven to be number one priority for a lot of people on Monday. → Read More
HOLIDAY SAFETY: Keep these items away from your pets to avoid a vet visit
As we all get ready to enjoy our holiday festivities with loved ones and family, it’s important to remember our pets are taking part in those too, and certain items that we enjoy could be especially harmful to them. → Read More
Airports brace for busy travel days ahead of holidays
TSA agents are getting ready to screen thousands of flyers here locally, and upwards of 30 million across the country between now and January 3. → Read More
Local realtor has helped 1,100 community heroes by donating 25% of commission
With the extra money she received thanks to Gonzalez and the Homes for Heroes program, first grade teacher Kristen Beasly feels prepared for the future. → Read More
‘Deadliest’ weeks on the road between Thanksgiving and New Year’s
We are in the midst of what traffic safety experts call the deadliest three weeks on the roads. Just this morning, a man died in a hit-and-run on Lone Star Road in Arlington. → Read More