Mark Collins

2 weeks ago | news4jax.com | Mark Collins

GAINESVILLE, FLA – Have you ever wondered what might be living beneath the streets where the rain pours and the drains gurgle to life? It turns out a hidden ecosystem lies beneath the grid of streets in at least one north Florida city. Thanks to research at the University of Florida, we now know that the state’s stormwater sewers aren’t just channels for runoff — they’re wildlife thoroughfares teeming with unexpected life.

2 weeks ago | news4jax.com | Mark Collins

Published: April 7, 2025 at 11:08 AMJACKSONVILLE, FLA – Tornado Watch Issued for Parts of North Florida and Georgia ⚠️ A Tornado Watch is in effect until 6:00 PM EDT for the following areas:Southern and Southeast GeorgiaA few tornadoes are possible this afternoon. Damaging wind gusts up to 70 mph could occur in some of the stronger storms. This isn’t a tornado warning yet, but conditions are favorable for storms that could produce tornadoes and strong winds.

3 weeks ago | news4jax.com | Mark Collins

Published: April 3, 2025 at 1:32 PMSign up for our NewslettersPublished: April 3, 2025 at 1:32 PMThe World Meteorological Organization (WMO) Hurricane Committee has officially retired the names Beryl, Helene, and Milton from the Atlantic basin name list and John from the eastern Pacific list. The decision reflects the immense death and destruction these storms left in their wake during the 2024 hurricane season.

3 weeks ago | news4jax.com | Mark Collins

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Colorado State University (CSU) has released its initial forecast for the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, predicting an above-average season with nine hurricanes. A total of 17 named storms are predicted, along with 4 major hurricanes. This forecast is primarily driven by the observation of above-average water temperatures in the subtropical eastern Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea.

3 weeks ago | news4jax.com | Mark Collins

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Our familiar sea breeze is about to pack an extra punch. As a heat wave builds early this week, the classic summertime wind will intensify, bringing gusty onshore flow that will be stronger the normal. RELATED: Early season heat wave set to scorchTypically, sea breezes around 12-16 mph develop in the afternoon due to the sharp contrast between land and ocean temperatures.