Jessica Clark
Anchor and Southern Bureau Chief at First Coast News WTLV/WJXX Jacksonville, FL
First Coast News 7 pm Anchor, Southern Bureau Chief in St. Augustine
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2 weeks ago |
buff.ly | Jessica Clark
Independent retailers face being put out of business by an epidemic of shoplifting, violence and rogue traders selling illegal cigarettes and vapes. Shocking figures show 96 per cent of small shop owners said rising retail crime combined with Labour's tax hikes and high energy costs have made it harder for their businesses to survive. A third of those surveyed by the Federation of Independent Retailers have noticed an increase in crime in their stores since the start of the year.
Florida Legislature gives green light for money to redesign International Golf Parkway exit off I-95
3 weeks ago |
firstcoastnews.com | Jessica Clark
ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. — One of the most hectic intersections in St. Johns County just got money for a revamp. The International Golf Parkway exit off I-95 has boomed with mega retailers, and as a result.. traffic jams. "IGP to me is the worst exit location," Kim Kendall told First Coast News last year, before she was elected to the Florida House of Representatives.
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3 weeks ago |
firstcoastnews.com | Jessica Clark
ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. — A statewide problem is getting some attention in St. Augustine. Derelict boats are getting removed from local waterways. "There’s one, I think within our sight right now," Mark Wagner of St. Augustine said as he launched his kayak into the Matanzas River Monday at the Doug Crane Park and Boat Ramp. He also owns a bigger boat. Abandoned boats left in the water are an issue for him and many other boaters. "It could be a very dangerous obstacle," Wagner said.
St. Augustine City Manager: 'We're going to be nimble' when it comes to managing of Nights of Lights
4 weeks ago |
firstcoastnews.com | Jessica Clark
ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. — Chairs were set up in a large circle Thursday afternoon in a meeting room at St. Augustine's City Hall. City leaders presented possible solutions they've created for improving traffic and parking during the next Nights of Lights. Business leaders sat in the chairs, listening and also giving their two cents about the holiday event. "I’ve been in tourism now for 15 years, and I’ve done every tour you can think of," Aaron Jockers said.
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1 month ago |
firstcoastnews.com | Jessica Clark
Local News The Florida legislature needs to first approve the budget. Author: Jessica Clark Published: 8:07 PM EDT May 27, 2025 Updated: 8:08 PM EDT May 27, 2025 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The status of this year's sales tax holiday for hurricane supplies is in limbo. That's because the legislature is three weeks behind in approving a budget. Doug Kreie is the General Manager at Hagan Ace Hardware in Mandarin.
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