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Trump is set to announce 'reciprocal' tariffs in a risky move that could reshape the economy
Read full article: Trump is set to announce 'reciprocal' tariffs in a risky move that could reshape the economyPresident Donald Trump is set to launch a barrage of so-called reciprocal tariffs on friend and foe alike.
With a nod to America's civil rights legacy, Sen. Cory Booker makes a mark of his own
Read full article: With a nod to America's civil rights legacy, Sen. Cory Booker makes a mark of his ownDemocratic Sen. Cory Booker broke the record for the longest floor speech in recorded Senate history when he bested Sen. Strom Thurmond's filibuster of the Civil Rights Act of 1957.
Neighborhood Crime Alert: Armed trio caught on camera trying to break into a woman’s Northside Jacksonville home
Read full article: Neighborhood Crime Alert: Armed trio caught on camera trying to break into a woman’s Northside Jacksonville homeThree burglars wearing masks and gloves while armed with guns, tried to break into a woman's home while she was asleep.
Stock market today: Asian shares mostly decline ahead of Trump's latest tariffs
Read full article: Stock market today: Asian shares mostly decline ahead of Trump's latest tariffsAsian shares are mostly falling, shaken by jitters over what President Donald Trump will announce about tariffs on his “Liberation Day” later in the global day.
Suspected US airstrikes in Yemen kill at least 4 people near Hodeida, Houthi rebels say
Read full article: Suspected US airstrikes in Yemen kill at least 4 people near Hodeida, Houthi rebels saySuspected U.S. airstrikes have battered rebel-controlled areas of Yemen, with the Houthis saying one strike killed at least four people near the Red Sea port city of Hodeida.
Man who set ex-girlfriend on fire at Golden Corral in 2016 gets life in prison
Read full article: Man who set ex-girlfriend on fire at Golden Corral in 2016 gets life in prisonThe ex-boyfriend of a woman burned alive at a Golden Corral restaurant in 2016 will spend the rest of his life behind bars for her horrendous murder.
Lawsuit claims Musk failed to make promised payments over 2024 petition signatures
Read full article: Lawsuit claims Musk failed to make promised payments over 2024 petition signaturesA federal lawsuit accuses billionaire Elon Musk and the political action committee he started of failing to pay a suburban Philadelphia man more than $20,000 for getting people to sign a petition in favor of free speech and gun rights.
Naval Academy removes nearly 400 books from library in new DEI purge ordered by Hegseth's office
Read full article: Naval Academy removes nearly 400 books from library in new DEI purge ordered by Hegseth's officeU.S. officials say the U.S. Naval Academy has removed nearly 400 books from its library after being told by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s office to review and get rid of books that promote diversity, equity and inclusion.
Anger against Trump is forecast to cost the US international visitors
Read full article: Anger against Trump is forecast to cost the US international visitorsAn influential travel forecasting company says anger over the Trump administration’s tariffs and rhetoric will likely cause international travel to the U.S. to fall even further than expected this year.
Dog of captain who lost boats in Lahaina wildfire barks with delight during whale encounter
Read full article: Dog of captain who lost boats in Lahaina wildfire barks with delight during whale encounterA Hawaii boat captain who rebuilt her whale-watching tour business after losing three boats in the deadly 2023 Lahaina wildfire captured iPhone footage her of golden retriever barking excitedly when a humpback swam near them over the weekend.
Paraguay recalls ambassador to Brazil and suspends dam talks over espionage revelations
Read full article: Paraguay recalls ambassador to Brazil and suspends dam talks over espionage revelationsParaguay says it's recalling its ambassador to Brazil a day after Brazilian authorities acknowledged that their country’s intelligence agency had spied on Paraguayan officials in 2022.
Most immigrants at risk of deportation from US are Christian, report finds
Read full article: Most immigrants at risk of deportation from US are Christian, report findsAs many as four in five immigrants at risk of deportation from the United States are Christian, according to a new report that calls on their fellow believers to consider the impact of aggressive deportation policies pursued under the Trump administration.
Unsolved violent crimes in Native American communities to get more attention with FBI surge
Read full article: Unsolved violent crimes in Native American communities to get more attention with FBI surgeThe FBI is sending extra agents, analysts and other personnel to field offices in 10 states over the next six months to help investigate unsolved violent crimes in Indian Country.
Trump administration pauses some family planning grants as it investigates compliance with laws
Read full article: Trump administration pauses some family planning grants as it investigates compliance with lawsThe Trump administration has paused some family planning grants as it investigates whether the providers are following federal laws.
Major international law firm reaches deal with White House, becoming the latest to do so
Read full article: Major international law firm reaches deal with White House, becoming the latest to do soAnother major international law firm has reached a deal with President Donald Trump to dedicate at least $100 million in free legal services to causes such as supporting veterans and combating antisemitism.
Jacksonville nonprofit accused of not paying homeless tenants’ rent for last 5 months
Read full article: Jacksonville nonprofit accused of not paying homeless tenants’ rent for last 5 monthsA local landlord is accusing a nonprofit that helps the homeless of paying her tenants’ rent late. Natalie Collier, a member of Opportunity Zone America LLC, which owns about 60 properties, is speaking out, saying she hasn’t received a rent payment from Changing Homelessness since October.
St. Johns County judge accused of putting out protected info about political opponent, an alleged sexual assault victim
Read full article: St. Johns County judge accused of putting out protected info about political opponent, an alleged sexual assault victimA sitting St. Johns County judge who was reprimanded by the Florida Supreme Court last year for misleading social media users during an election campaign is now facing new legal troubles after she and her husband were accused of disseminating protected information about an alleged sexual assault victim who was also her political opponent.
Meta's head of AI research stepping down
Read full article: Meta's head of AI research stepping downThe head of Meta’s artificial intelligence research division said she plans to step down, vacating a high-profile position at the parent company of Facebook and Instagram at a time of intense competition in the development of AI technology.
Institute of Peace headquarters transfer is a done deal even as lawsuit continues to unfold
Read full article: Institute of Peace headquarters transfer is a done deal even as lawsuit continues to unfoldThere is no answer yet on the lawsuit filed by Institute of Peace board members who were fired amid a remaking of the independent think tank.
Judge rejects Trump administration’s bid to move Mahmoud Khalil’s legal case to Louisiana
Read full article: Judge rejects Trump administration’s bid to move Mahmoud Khalil’s legal case to LouisianaA federal judge has rejected a Trump administration bid to move Mahmoud Khalil’s legal case to Louisiana.
Judge blocks firing of intelligence agency employees who worked on DEI programs
Read full article: Judge blocks firing of intelligence agency employees who worked on DEI programsA federal judge in Virginia has blocked the Trump administration's move to fire more than a dozen intelligence agency employees who worked on diversity, equity and inclusion programs.
Woman pleads guilty to accessory charge in connection with 2024 murder of JSO corrections officer
Read full article: Woman pleads guilty to accessory charge in connection with 2024 murder of JSO corrections officerA woman pleaded guilty to accessory after the fact on Tuesday in connection with the murder of an off-duty Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office corrections officer in October 2024.
DCPS votes to permanently remove challenged book about sexual abuse from high school shelves
Read full article: DCPS votes to permanently remove challenged book about sexual abuse from high school shelvesThe Duval County School Board (DCPS) will vote Tuesday on whether to return a challenged book to high school shelves.
Bill to change how Florida schools communicate with parents after employee arrest one step away from Senate vote
Read full article: Bill to change how Florida schools communicate with parents after employee arrest one step away from Senate voteA bill to change how Florida school districts communicate with parents after an employee misconduct issue or arrest is one step away from hitting the Senate floor for a final vote.
25% tariff on imported vehicles takes effect this week. Here’s what this means for consumers
Read full article: 25% tariff on imported vehicles takes effect this week. Here’s what this means for consumersA 25% tariff on imported passenger vehicles, light trucks, and some auto parts goes into effect this week, raising concerns for consumers.
Trump's 'Liberation Day' is unlikely to free businesses from uncertainty surrounding trade policy
Read full article: Trump's 'Liberation Day' is unlikely to free businesses from uncertainty surrounding trade policyPresident Donald Trump says his tariff announcements slated for Wednesday will amount to a “Liberation Day” for the United States.
‘Committed to standing with survivors’: City of Jacksonville officially declares April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Read full article: ‘Committed to standing with survivors’: City of Jacksonville officially declares April as Sexual Assault Awareness MonthAccording to the National Sexual Violence Resource Center, 81% of women and 43% of men reported experiencing some form of sexual harassment and/or assault in their lifetime. That’s why on Tuesday, the City of Jacksonville officially declared April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month and adopted the NSVRC’s theme, “Together we act, United we change.”
Social Security Administration probes origin of website portal outage
Read full article: Social Security Administration probes origin of website portal outageThe Social Security Administration says it is investigating the root cause of website outages that have affected the “my Social Security” portal where recipients access their benefits.
Melania Trump says courage is 'based in love' as she honors women from around the world for bravery
Read full article: Melania Trump says courage is 'based in love' as she honors women from around the world for braveryMelania Trump has recognized eight women with the 2025 International Women of Courage Award.
Speaker Johnson suffers a defeat in his push to block parents in the U.S. House from proxy voting
Read full article: Speaker Johnson suffers a defeat in his push to block parents in the U.S. House from proxy votingHouse Speaker Mike Johnson suffered a decisive defeat after he tried and failed to squash a proposal for new parents in Congress to able to vote by proxy, rather than in person, as they care for newborns.
Jacksonville Beach Police says it ‘stopped something really bad from happening’ during events last weekend
Read full article: Jacksonville Beach Police says it ‘stopped something really bad from happening’ during events last weekendJacksonville Beach Police Department Chief Gene Paul N. Smith said his agency “stopped something really bad from happening” during two events that brought hundreds to the Beaches.
Mexico's security chief quietly forms an elite force to take on the drug cartels
Read full article: Mexico's security chief quietly forms an elite force to take on the drug cartelsSix years ago Mexico’s president disbanded the country’s Federal Police and handed security responsibilities fully to the military.
Politics & Power: Mass deportations escalate along with the debate about growing civil rights violations
Read full article: Politics & Power: Mass deportations escalate along with the debate about growing civil rights violationsImmigration law expert Juan Carlos Gomez joins us on Politics & Power to look at the nation's growing immigration issue and how the Trump administration is handling it.
Last US soldier found dead after Lithuania training accident. 3 others identified
Read full article: Last US soldier found dead after Lithuania training accident. 3 others identifiedThe U.S. military says the final U.S. soldier who went missing in Lithuania has been found dead, ending a massive weeklong search for the four service members whose armored vehicle was pulled from a swampy training area.
First Lady Melania Trump speaks at International Women of Courage Awards
Read full article: First Lady Melania Trump speaks at International Women of Courage AwardsSecretary of State Marco Rubio and First Lady Melania Trump are hosting the annual International Women of Courage (IWOC) Awards ceremony at the Department of State.
Former Florida principal, teacher charged in house party that hosted over 100 juveniles with ‘access to alcohol’
Read full article: Former Florida principal, teacher charged in house party that hosted over 100 juveniles with ‘access to alcohol’The State Attorney’s Office for the 18th Judicial Circuit on Tuesday filed charges against two Brevard County educators related to a teenage house party in Cocoa Beach. Police said the January party was attended by more than 100 juveniles, many of whom had been drinking and had access to alcohol available in coolers at the home owned by Elizabeth Hill-Brodigan, the former principal at Roosevelt Elementary School.
Trump to hold a meeting on possible investors to buy TikTok with possible ban at stake
Read full article: Trump to hold a meeting on possible investors to buy TikTok with possible ban at stakePresident Donald Trump will hold a Wednesday meeting with aides about possible investors who could buy a stake in TikTok.
An ‘administrative error’ sent a Maryland man to an El Salvador prison, ICE says
Read full article: An ‘administrative error’ sent a Maryland man to an El Salvador prison, ICE saysPresident Donald Trump's administration has acknowledged mistakenly deporting a Maryland man with protected legal status to a notorious El Salvador prison.
At just 29, Jordan Bardella inherits the French far-right spotlight, whether he’s ready or not
Read full article: At just 29, Jordan Bardella inherits the French far-right spotlight, whether he’s ready or notHe wears his suits like armor, smiles like a pop star and has more than 2 million followers on TikTok.
Who is Cory Booker, the Democrat from New Jersey holding the Senate floor?
Read full article: Who is Cory Booker, the Democrat from New Jersey holding the Senate floor?The lawmaker who's been holding the Senate floor with a lengthy speech railing against President Donald Trump's Republican agenda is a New Jersey Democrat who once found common ground with the president during his first term.
Federal prosecutors to seek death penalty for Luigi Mangione in UnitedHealthcare CEO's killing
Read full article: Federal prosecutors to seek death penalty for Luigi Mangione in UnitedHealthcare CEO's killingU.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi says she has directed federal prosecutors to seek the death penalty against Luigi Mangione, the man accused of gunning down UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson outside a Manhattan hotel on Dec. 4.
Duval DOGE special committee meeting turns into $90 million question
Read full article: Duval DOGE special committee meeting turns into $90 million questionThe Jacksonville City Council’s Special Committee on Duval DOGE held the first of its six scheduled meetings on Tuesday afternoon, and a $90 million question quickly became the focal point.
Suspected original member of infamous ‘Miami Boys’ drug organization arrested in Nassau County
Read full article: Suspected original member of infamous ‘Miami Boys’ drug organization arrested in Nassau CountyThe Nassau County Sheriff’s Office said it arrested a man who is allegedly associated with the original drug trafficking organization known as “The Miami Boys,” on drug charges.
Cornell student protester facing deportation leaves the US on his 'own terms' after losing faith
Read full article: Cornell student protester facing deportation leaves the US on his 'own terms' after losing faithA Cornell University student facing deportation after his visa was revoked over campus activism said he decided to leave the United States.
Gov. DeSantis, first lady announce partnership of Hope Florida program with all 67 sheriff’s offices
Read full article: Gov. DeSantis, first lady announce partnership of Hope Florida program with all 67 sheriff’s officesFlorida Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis held a news conference in Tallahassee Tuesday morning to announce a new partnership between the Hope Florida program and all 67 sheriff’s offices across the state.
‘You shot the wrong person’: Opening statements begin for 1 of 2 men accused in 2020 murder of Jacksonville father
Read full article: ‘You shot the wrong person’: Opening statements begin for 1 of 2 men accused in 2020 murder of Jacksonville fatherThe trial for one of two men accused of murder in connection with the shooting death of a Jacksonville father in 2020 began on Tuesday morning.