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1 week ago | news4jax.com | Kent Justice |Marco Monge

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A Navy veteran and NASA astronaut reflected on the importance of the Space Coast to Florida’s economy and the future of space exploration. This Week In Jacksonville: Business EditionWinston Scott’s journey to the stars began in the Navy, where he spent 27 years honing his skills as a pilot. After being selected by NASA, he flew on two space shuttle missions, Endeavour and Columbia. One of his specialties was spacewalks.

3 weeks ago | news4jax.com | Tiffany Salameh |Marco Monge

Published: June 4, 2025 at 2:26 PMJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A study by a real estate company said U.S. home sellers are sitting on nearly $700 billion worth of listings. Jacksonville ranks fifth in the nation as a buyer’s market. RELATED: Florida among nation’s leaders in home price reductions as market continues to turn in buyers’ favor: reportThe study done by Redfin is based on an analysis of listings going back to 2012. Redfin said that dollar amount is up 20% from a year ago and is the highest ever.

4 weeks ago | news4jax.com | Aleesia Hatcher |Marco Monge

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Planning a wedding these days can feel like navigating a maze, especially with prices on the rise due to tariffs and supply chain issues. RELATED: Tips for planning a wedding at a time of new tariffsTanya Hendricks is a wedding planner who also manages the Old Spanish Quarter venue. She said it’s not just flowers and food, rental companies are feeling the pressure too. Many rental items, like charger plates and specialty linens, are imported.

1 month ago | news4jax.com | Aleesia Hatcher |Marco Monge

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Hard work doesn’t always get immediate recognition, but for one local athlete, it showed up unexpectedly in his backyard. RELATED: ‘Who am I sitting next to?’ Unsuspecting fan gets seated next to Travis Hunter on flight home from DenverIsaiah Johnson, a freshman football player at Christ’s Church Academy in Mandarin, was in the middle of his daily routine, consisting of lineman drills in his backyard. But this day wasn’t like the others. This time, Johnson had a few guests.

1 month ago | news4jax.com | Aleesia Hatcher |Marco Monge |Francine Frazier

Published: May 27, 2025 at 11:26 AMJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A freshman football player at Christ’s Church Academy in Mandarin got an unexpected visitor during his at-home workout -- and the moment has gone viral. Isaiah Johnson was practicing in his backyard, using a chair, when Jaguars first-round draft pick Travis Hunter walked up behind him. After doing a drill move and maneuvering around the chair, Johnson turned around to see the Heisman Trophy winner strolling up.