COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations rise; Breaking down spending plan for Jacksonville
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Medical experts and faith leaders are pleading with the public to get vaccinated against the coronavirus as cases rise and hospitals fill.
Pastor John Neman and Dr. Nancy Staats join this episode of “This Week in Jacksonville.”
Plus, we’re talking about the city of Jacksonville’s budget with Dr. Ron Salem. The council member helps break down the billion-dollar spending plan.
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