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Brown University to see half a billion in federal funding halted by Trump administration
Read full article: Brown University to see half a billion in federal funding halted by Trump administrationA White House official says the Trump administration is planning to halt more than half a billion dollars in contracts and grants awarded to Brown University.
Trump administration fires staff of program that helps low-income households pay for heat
Read full article: Trump administration fires staff of program that helps low-income households pay for heatThe Trump administration has laid off the entire staff of a $4.1 billion program that helps low-income households nationwide pay for heat.
Republicans moving ahead with Trump's 'big' bill of tax breaks and spending cuts amid tariff uproar
Read full article: Republicans moving ahead with Trump's 'big' bill of tax breaks and spending cuts amid tariff uproarAfter a long wait, the Senate is launching action on President Donald Trump’s ”“big, beautiful bill” of tax breaks and spending cuts.
A look at Laura Loomer, longtime Trump ally criticized for racist posts and Sept. 11 conspiracies
Read full article: A look at Laura Loomer, longtime Trump ally criticized for racist posts and Sept. 11 conspiraciesLaura Loomer, a right-wing personality known for her incendiary social media presence, appeared to have President Donald Trump's ear again.
States sue to block Trump's election order, saying it violates the Constitution
Read full article: States sue to block Trump's election order, saying it violates the ConstitutionDemocratic officials in 19 states are suing over President Donald Trump’s attempt to reshape elections across the U.S., calling it an unconstitutional invasion of states’ clear authority to run their own elections.
Trump says things are 'going very well' after worst stock market drop in years over tariffs
Read full article: Trump says things are 'going very well' after worst stock market drop in years over tariffsPresident Donald Trump is sounding an upbeat note about his tariffs even as the stock market reacted by falling more than 1,600 points.
Federal judge rules action against NEA unnecessary after it backed off bans on gender ideology
Read full article: Federal judge rules action against NEA unnecessary after it backed off bans on gender ideologyA federal judge has denied a motion to block the National Endowment for the Arts from barring funds to artists whose projects promote gender ideology, saying the agency no longer was doing that.
No more cheap skirts: Trump ends tax exemption for low-value Chinese imports
Read full article: No more cheap skirts: Trump ends tax exemption for low-value Chinese importsA notice to customers dazzled by the low-priced products on Chinese shopping apps: the days of getting trendy clothing, tools and gag gifts that cost less than lunch delivered to your door in 10 days are probably numbered.
What to know about the severe storms and flash flooding hitting parts of the US
Read full article: What to know about the severe storms and flash flooding hitting parts of the USAt least seven people have been killed in a wide swath of violent storms and tornadoes that hit the South and Midwest.
Federal judge says she will temporarily block billions in health funding cuts to states
Read full article: Federal judge says she will temporarily block billions in health funding cuts to statesA federal judge in Rhode Island says she'll temporarily block the Trump administration from cutting billions in federal public health dollars.
Georgia communities brace for impact of President Donald Trump’s new tariffs on local ports
Read full article: Georgia communities brace for impact of President Donald Trump’s new tariffs on local portsJust 24 hours after President Donald Trump announced new tariffs on foreign imports, including a 25% tariff on foreign cars and auto parts, communities that rely heavily on ports are preparing for potential long-term economic effects.
‘Here to just enforce the laws’: JSO hopes to put minds at ease over fingerprint scanners’ function, use
Read full article: ‘Here to just enforce the laws’: JSO hopes to put minds at ease over fingerprint scanners’ function, useFollowing Mayor Donna Deegan’s announcement Wednesday saying she won’t sign nor veto the city’s immigration bill, the new law set to take effect opens the door for the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office to get more fingerprint scanners.
Author, former University of Florida basketball player Patric Young talks his journey and where he is now
Read full article: Author, former University of Florida basketball player Patric Young talks his journey and where he is nowBeyond numbers and statistics, sports have a way of bringing people together and really showcasing some of the most inspiring stories filled with hope and resilience.
Tom Cruise opens CinemaCon speech with moment of silence for Val Kilmer
Read full article: Tom Cruise opens CinemaCon speech with moment of silence for Val KilmerTom Cruise opened his highly anticipated CinemaCon appearance on Thursday with a moving tribute to his “Top Gun” co-star, Val Kilmer.
Transgender student's arrest for violating Florida bathroom law is thought to be a first
Read full article: Transgender student's arrest for violating Florida bathroom law is thought to be a firstA transgender college student declared “I am here to break the law” before entering a women’s restroom at the Florida State Capitol in Tallahassee and being handcuffed by police.
South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol removed from office over ill-fated declaration of martial law
Read full article: South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol removed from office over ill-fated declaration of martial lawSouth Korea’s Constitutional Court removed impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol from office on Friday, four months after he threw South Korean politics into turmoil by declaring martial law and sending troops to parliament in an ill-fated effort to break through legislative gridlock.
Jacksonville native, Battlehawks player Chris Payton-Jones wears custom cleats honoring 7-year-old Breon Allen
Read full article: Jacksonville native, Battlehawks player Chris Payton-Jones wears custom cleats honoring 7-year-old Breon AllenJacksonville native and UFL Battlehawks player Chris Payton-Jones decided to wear custom cleats in honor of 7-year-old Breon Allen Jr., who was killed in a shooting in January.
What to know about the Trump tariffs upending global trade and markets
Read full article: What to know about the Trump tariffs upending global trade and marketsThe trade war President Donald Trump promised has begun, threatening the world economy and straining the United States’ longstanding alliances in Europe and Asia.
JSO seeking information in 2023 triple murder at Southside apartment complex
Read full article: JSO seeking information in 2023 triple murder at Southside apartment complexThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is seeking information in a 2023 triple murder at a Southside apartment complex that left a 3-year-old dead.
Yale fires legal scholar amid review of possible ties to 'sham charity' for designated terror group
Read full article: Yale fires legal scholar amid review of possible ties to 'sham charity' for designated terror groupYale Law School has fired a scholar it says refused to appear in person to answer questions about her possible ties to organizations deemed to support terrorism.
This Week in Jacksonville - Business Edition: Jumbo Shrimp owner talks game-changing season, affordable fun
Read full article: This Week in Jacksonville - Business Edition: Jumbo Shrimp owner talks game-changing season, affordable funThis Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition host Kent Justice caught up with Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp owner Ken Babby.
Demand for viral 'torpedo' baseball bats has sent a Pennsylvania factory into overdrive
Read full article: Demand for viral 'torpedo' baseball bats has sent a Pennsylvania factory into overdriveTorpedo bats drew attention over the weekend when the New York Yankees hit a team-record nine homers in one game.
Pence will get the Profile in Courage Award from JFK Library Foundation for his actions on Jan. 6
Read full article: Pence will get the Profile in Courage Award from JFK Library Foundation for his actions on Jan. 6Former Vice President Mike Pence will receive the John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award for his refusal to go along with President Donald Trump’s efforts to remain in office after losing the 2020 election.
Pentagon watchdog to review Hegseth’s use of Signal app to convey plans for Houthi strike
Read full article: Pentagon watchdog to review Hegseth’s use of Signal app to convey plans for Houthi strikeThe Pentagon’s acting inspector general has announced that he will review Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s use of the Signal messaging app to convey plans for a military strike against Houthi militants in Yemen.
Democrats take hope in flipping a county in a ruby red corner of the Florida Panhandle
Read full article: Democrats take hope in flipping a county in a ruby red corner of the Florida PanhandleWhen the results for Tuesday's special election in Florida came in, Democrat Gay Valimont had fallen short of winning a congressional seat that few thought she had a chance to claim.
Trump's tariffs aren't strictly reciprocal. Here's how he calculated them
Read full article: Trump's tariffs aren't strictly reciprocal. Here's how he calculated themPresident Donald Trump promised tariffs that would raise U.S. import taxes high enough to mirror what others assess as trade penalties on American goods.
When heavy rainfall threatens flooding, you can protect yourself. Here's how
Read full article: When heavy rainfall threatens flooding, you can protect yourself. Here's howExtreme weather is dangerous weather, and that’s particularly true for the heavy rainfall events that experts say are becoming more frequent with climate change.
JSO to host 2025 Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics to raise money for athletes
Read full article: JSO to host 2025 Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics to raise money for athletesThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office will host the 2025 local Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics on Friday at 10 a.m.
Proposal for multifamily units in Arlington withdrawn after community voices opposition
Read full article: Proposal for multifamily units in Arlington withdrawn after community voices oppositionThe city of Jacksonville is considering a plan to build townhouses, duplexes and other multi-family homes to address the “missing middle” in the housing market. But not everyone is on board.
Slovaks rally to protest against legislation that critics say is harmful to NGOs
Read full article: Slovaks rally to protest against legislation that critics say is harmful to NGOsThousands of people have marched through Slovakia’s capital before a planned rally in front of parliament to condemn draft legislation that critics consider detrimental for many nongovernmental organizations.
Mexico celebrates dodging latest US tariffs but feels the effects of global economic uncertainty
Read full article: Mexico celebrates dodging latest US tariffs but feels the effects of global economic uncertaintyMexico is celebrating having dodged the latest round of tariffs from the White House taking aim at dozens of U.S. trading partners around the world.
3 Atlantic storm names from 2024 retired after leaving wake of devastation
Read full article: 3 Atlantic storm names from 2024 retired after leaving wake of devastationThe World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has officially retired the names Beryl, Helene, and Milton due to their destruction during the 2024 hurricane season.
Owner of Angie’s Subs opens doors of offshoot restaurant in Atlantic Beach with a few changes
Read full article: Owner of Angie’s Subs opens doors of offshoot restaurant in Atlantic Beach with a few changesAngie’s opened Thursday at 299 Atlantic Blvd. in Atlantic Beach, the Jacksonville Daily Record reported.
The US is negotiating a minerals deal with conflict-hit Congo, a Trump official says
Read full article: The US is negotiating a minerals deal with conflict-hit Congo, a Trump official saysA Trump administration official says the United States is talking with conflict-plagued Congo about developing its mineral resources under a deal that the Congolese president has said could help make his country safer.
Fear that Trump tariffs will spark recession wipes out more than $2 trillion in value from US stocks
Read full article: Fear that Trump tariffs will spark recession wipes out more than $2 trillion in value from US stocksU.S. companies had trillions of dollars in value wiped out Thursday after President Donald Trump slapped sweeping tariffs on foreign imports.
Trump’s tariff push is a race against time, and potential voter backlash
Read full article: Trump’s tariff push is a race against time, and potential voter backlashPresident Donald Trump’s expansive new tariff regime reverses a decades-long global trend of lower trade barriers that will likely raise prices for U.S. consumers and threatens to sharply slow the economy this year.
Jacksonville food truck owners push back against proposed legislation targeting gas station setups
Read full article: Jacksonville food truck owners push back against proposed legislation targeting gas station setupsFood truck owners expressed strong opposition to a proposed legislation that would make it illegal for food trucks to operate at gas stations in Jacksonville.
Special committee on Duval DOGE introduces webpage for community engagement
Read full article: Special committee on Duval DOGE introduces webpage for community engagementThe Special Committee on Duval DOGE, led by Jacksonville City Council Member Ron Salem, has launched a webpage to enhance transparency and public engagement. The site provides details on the committee’s objectives, meeting schedules, and related documents.
Seasonal hurricane forecast predicts extremely active season
Read full article: Seasonal hurricane forecast predicts extremely active seasonThe 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.
K-12 schools must sign certification against DEI to receive federal money, administration says
Read full article: K-12 schools must sign certification against DEI to receive federal money, administration saysAs a condition for receiving federal money, the Trump administration is ordering K-12 schools to they're following federal civil rights laws and ending any discriminatory diversity, equity and inclusion practices.
Man arrested in Nassau County following 7-hour search accused of stabbing 53-year-old 9 times
Read full article: Man arrested in Nassau County following 7-hour search accused of stabbing 53-year-old 9 timesThe Nassau County Sheriff’s Office said it found the man it was looking for after an incident on Robinhood Drive in Fernandina Beach.
Stellantis temporarily halts production at 2 plants in Canada, Mexico as auto tariffs take effect
Read full article: Stellantis temporarily halts production at 2 plants in Canada, Mexico as auto tariffs take effectAutomaker Stellantis is temporarily halting production at a plant in Canada and a plant in Mexico shortly after President Donald Trump announced a 25% tariff on imported vehicles.
2nd Chance Job Fair in Jacksonville for veterans re-entering workforce, formerly incarcerated
Read full article: 2nd Chance Job Fair in Jacksonville for veterans re-entering workforce, formerly incarceratedThe 2nd Chance Job Fair will be held in Jacksonville for veterans re-entering the workforce, former incarcerated individuals, and people with gaps in their employment history.
Average US rate on a 30-year mortgage dips to 6.64% for the second drop in 2 weeks
Read full article: Average US rate on a 30-year mortgage dips to 6.64% for the second drop in 2 weeksThe average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. edged lower for the second week in a row, a modest but welcome boost for prospective home shoppers in the midst of the spring homebuying season.
Zac Posen’s GapStudio Collection 01 redefines Gap style with bold tailoring and elegant denim
Read full article: Zac Posen’s GapStudio Collection 01 redefines Gap style with bold tailoring and elegant denimZac Posen reflects on his journey to revitalize the Gap brand with his first collection for the high-end GapStudio.
A Florida bill could change how child abuse investigations are handled. A Jacksonville mom is behind the push
Read full article: A Florida bill could change how child abuse investigations are handled. A Jacksonville mom is behind the pushA new Florida bill, filed in January by Florida State Senator Barbara Sharief, aims to decrease the number of families who are separated due to wrongful child abuse allegations.
‘Plant love’: Brunswick native unveils mural to address shootings that killed teens weeks apart and other violence
Read full article: ‘Plant love’: Brunswick native unveils mural to address shootings that killed teens weeks apart and other violenceAn artist returned home to Brunswick and unveiled a mural to address the shootings that killed three teens weeks apart.
Trump fires NSC officials a day after far-right activist raises concerns to him about staff loyalty
Read full article: Trump fires NSC officials a day after far-right activist raises concerns to him about staff loyaltyPresident Donald Trump said that he’s fired “some” White House National Security Council officials.
Ascension St. Vincent’s offers free medical clinic Saturday outside Regency Square Mall
Read full article: Ascension St. Vincent’s offers free medical clinic Saturday outside Regency Square MallAscension St. Vincent’s is inviting the community out to the Regency Square Mall on Saturday from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. for a free medical clinic.
Top senator criticizes Pentagon 'mid-level' leaders on troop level plan in Europe
Read full article: Top senator criticizes Pentagon 'mid-level' leaders on troop level plan in EuropeThe chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee criticized Pentagon “mid-level” leadership for what he says is a misguided plan to reduce the number of U.S. troops based in Europe.