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jacksonville.com > story > news > 02/20/2026 > nasa-boeing-starliner-report-stuck > 88775241007

Isaacman blasts NASA for botched Starliner mission that launched in Florida

1+ hour, 21+ min ago  (767+ words) NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman blasted both Boeing and the space agency he now heads for the botched Starliner test mission that left two astronauts in space for months. Now, a new report released by NASA lambasts not just the technical…...

Palm Beach Post
jacksonville.com > story > weather > 02/20/2026 > florida-burn-bans-wildfires-water-shortage-orders-extreme-drought-ranks-worse-in-nation > 88764223007

Florida tops desert southwest as most drought-stricken state in U.S.

1+ hour, 32+ min ago  (988+ words) Florida has more extreme drought than the desert Southwest and tops the list as the most parched state in the nation with forecasts calling for more persistent dryness through at least March. Water managers have already issued enhanced restrictions in…...

Palm Beach Post
jacksonville.com > story > weather > 02/20/2026 > another-february-cold-front-could-bring-freezing-temps-florida-paralyze-iguanas > 88759683007

'Winter returning with vengeance' to Florida

2+ hour, 30+ min ago  (923+ words) Are you ready for more freezing temperatures in Florida? How about just plain cold? Iguana-dropping cold? It's coming and will probably be even more of a shock after experiencing temps well above normal this week that could threaten both record…...

The Florida Times-Union
jacksonville.com > story > news > 02/20/2026 > when-how-see-watch-planet-parade-planetary-alignment-which > 88743536007

6 planets to align for ‘planet parade.’ How to see rare astronomical event

4+ hour, 17+ min ago  (596+ words) Who's ready for a "planet parade? The last planetary alignment was in August 2025, when six planets aligned and four were bright enough to be seen without a telescope. Next week, Mercury, Venus, Neptune, Saturn, Uranus and Jupiter will align, but…...

jacksonville.com
jacksonville.com > story > news > 02/19/2026 > lunar-eclipse-when-florida-blood-moon-time-totality > 88763616007

Countdown clock to lunar eclipse in Florida. What time to see blood moon?

19+ hour, 20+ min ago  (325+ words) A total lunar eclipse is coming " and we're, ahem, over the moon about it. What is a lunar eclipse, and what does it look like? A'lunar eclipse'occurs when the sun, Earth, and moon align so that the moon passes into…...

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jacksonville.com > story > weather > severe > 02/19/2026 > jacksonville-forecast-drought-high-temps-in-the-80s-and-rainfall > 88738542007

Jacksonville weather swings drastically: High temps in 80s, lows in 30s

1+ day, 7+ hour ago  (119+ words) Nearly all of Florida is experiencing drought conditions due to below-normal rainfall, prompting a state of emergency. Record-high temperatures in the 80s and 90s are expected across the state through ... Bipolar weather patterns continue across Florida, with nearly 99 percent of the state…...

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jacksonville.com > story > weather > 02/18/2026 > florida-ranks-first-us-shark-attacks-2025-but-no-deaths > 88709509007

Florida ranks tops in U.S. for shark bites but another country is the deadliest

2+ day, 3+ hour ago  (786+ words) More shark bites were logged in the U.S. last year than anywhere else in the world with Florida ranking highest for unprovoked incidents, but Australia suffered the most fatal attacks, according to a report from the International Shark Attack File. The…...

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jacksonville.com > story > weather > 02/18/2026 > florida-weather-forecast-record-high-temperatures-cold-front-freezing > 88735649007

Florida temps wild ride: When record highs become frigid lows

2+ day, 3+ hour ago  (98+ words) Florida temperatures could swing from 90s into the 30s in less than a week depending on your location. It's not your imagination: It's getting warm out there, but get ready for a roller-coaster ride when it comes to Florida temps. Above-normal temperatures…...

jacksonville.com
jacksonville.com > story > weather > severe > 02/16/2026 > florida-wildfires-jacksonville-burn-bans-drought-updates > 88700829007

Burn bans and extreme droughts in Jacksonville. See forecast, hazards

4+ day, 11+ min ago  (77+ words) Over 130 wildfires are currently burning more than 18,000 acres across the state. See local impacts and drought updates. More than 8,500 acres have burned in Okeechobee County, and smoke from wildfires has forced closures along major highways and interstates across Florida. While…...

The Florida Times-Union
jacksonville.com > story > news > local > 02/13/2026 > wildfire-prevention-tips-drought-conditions > 88660044007

Jacksonville's wildfire risk is soaring amid drought. How to stay safe

6+ day, 17+ hour ago  (97+ words) Wildfire risk is high. Here's what to know about outdoor burning'The Florida Times-Union Jacksonville's wildfire risk is soaring amid drought. How to stay safe Jacksonville faces a higher than normal risk of wildfires because of the ongoing drought that could…...