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WEATHER ALERT

2 rip current statements in effect for Duval, Coastal, Inland and Nassau, Coastal, Inland Regions

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Jaguars set to take on the Los Angeles Rams in the London game

Read full article: Jaguars set to take on the Los Angeles Rams in the London game

Liam Coen and the Jaguars will head to London in Week 7 and face a team that he knows well — the Los Angeles Rams.

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18 hours ago

Mayor’s budget committee approves incentives for potential $400 million investment at Cecil Airport

Read full article: Mayor’s budget committee approves incentives for potential $400 million investment at Cecil Airport

The proposal involves a company currently searching for a location for its airplane manufacturing and production, with Jacksonville emerging as a contender.

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18 hours ago

FSU shooting suspect Phoenix Ikner released from hospital, facing multiple murder charges: Tallahassee Police Department

Read full article: FSU shooting suspect Phoenix Ikner released from hospital, facing multiple murder charges: Tallahassee Police Department

The Tallahassee Police Department announced on Monday that Phoenix Ikner, the suspect accused of killing two and injuring others during a shooting on Florida State University’s campus on April 17, has been released from the hospital.

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1 day ago

DeSantis highlights Florida’s leadership in immigration enforcement, calls for Highway Patrol pay raises

Read full article: DeSantis highlights Florida’s leadership in immigration enforcement, calls for Highway Patrol pay raises

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis will hold a news conference in Tampa Monday morning to discuss the state’s crackdown in illegal immigration.

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1 day ago

Local dentist discusses Florida’s decision to ban fluoride from public water supplies

Read full article: Local dentist discusses Florida’s decision to ban fluoride from public water supplies

Florida is set to become the second state in the country to ban fluoride from being added to public water supplies. The first was Utah.

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Florida gas prices fall below $3 a gallon, lowest daily average since December 2023: AAA

Read full article: Florida gas prices fall below $3 a gallon, lowest daily average since December 2023: AAA

Florida gas prices fell below $3 per gallon last week, according to a study by AAA. The state average dropped to $2.93 per gallon on Sunday. That’s the lowest daily average price since December 2023.

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Bobrovsky stops 23 shots, Panthers top Maple Leafs 2-0 in Game 4 to tie series

Read full article: Bobrovsky stops 23 shots, Panthers top Maple Leafs 2-0 in Game 4 to tie series

Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 23 shots for his fifth career playoff shutout, Carter Verhaeghe and Sam Bennett scored and the Florida Panthers beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 2-0 on Sunday night in Game 4 to even the Eastern Conference semifinal series.

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2 days ago

LIVE RADAR: Storms fade tonight before Sunday’s return

Read full article: LIVE RADAR: Storms fade tonight before Sunday’s return

Rain returns tonight then comes much more rain on Mother's Day.

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3 days ago

Marchand scores in OT, Panthers top Maple Leafs 5-4 to cut series deficit to 2-1

Read full article: Marchand scores in OT, Panthers top Maple Leafs 5-4 to cut series deficit to 2-1

Brad Marchand scored on a deflected shot at 15:27 of overtime and the Florida Panthers beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-4 on Friday night to cut their deficit in the Eastern Conference semifinal series to 2-1.

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3 days ago

‘Trenton’s Law’: Bill named after St. Johns County teen killed in crash increases penalties for repeat DUI offenders

Read full article: ‘Trenton’s Law’: Bill named after St. Johns County teen killed in crash increases penalties for repeat DUI offenders

A bill named after 18-year-old Creekside High grad Trenton Stewart, who was struck and killed by a reckless and impaired driver in 2023, is waiting for the signature of Gov. Ron DeSantis. "Trenton's Law" would increase penalties for repeat DUI offenders.

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Jacksonville woman wins $5M playing crossword scratch-off

Read full article: Jacksonville woman wins $5M playing crossword scratch-off

A 54-year-old Jacksonville woman claimed a $5 million top prize from the $5,000,000 CROSSWORD CASH Scratch-Off game at Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee.

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3 days ago

‘There needs to be consequences’: Gov. DeSantis responds to illegal gun registry investigation

Read full article: ‘There needs to be consequences’: Gov. DeSantis responds to illegal gun registry investigation

At a roundtable in Jacksonville, Governor Ron DeSantis said people need to be held accountable for the illegal gun registry kept by the city.

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3 days ago

TELL US: How do you feel about the possible elimination of property taxes in Florida?

Read full article: TELL US: How do you feel about the possible elimination of property taxes in Florida?

We want to hear from you: How do you feel about the possible elimination of property taxes in Florida?

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Getting back to business after the storm

Read full article: Getting back to business after the storm

Here’s what what every Florida business should consider heading into the hurricane season.

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‘Free & clear’: Florida homeowners, buyers being priced out of market because of property taxes, DeSantis says

Read full article: ‘Free & clear’: Florida homeowners, buyers being priced out of market because of property taxes, DeSantis says

Gov. Ron DeSantis is scheduled to hold a roundtable at 10 a.m. Friday in Jacksonville.

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Storms will end late for SE GA

Read full article: Storms will end late for SE GA

Mother's Day weekend

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Country star Dylan Scott talks full-circle moment ahead of ‘Country Till I Die Tour’ stop in St. Augustine

Read full article: Country star Dylan Scott talks full-circle moment ahead of ‘Country Till I Die Tour’ stop in St. Augustine

Country music fans, get ready: Dylan Scott is wrapping up his nationwide “Country Till I Die Tour” with a high-energy finale in Florida’s oldest city.

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Council member proposes new option for acquiring LaVilla building for UF graduate campus

Read full article: Council member proposes new option for acquiring LaVilla building for UF graduate campus

Another option is on the table for the city of Jacksonville’s prospective acquisition of the privately held Interline Brands Inc. building to provide for the University of Florida’s graduate campus in LaVilla.

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13-year-old battling cancer, honored by over 900 agencies, joins JSO family

Read full article: 13-year-old battling cancer, honored by over 900 agencies, joins JSO family

He’s been named an honorary officer for hundreds of law enforcement agencies across the country, and he just added Jacksonville to that list.

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Investigators subpoena documents, current, former city employees about illegal gun registry

Read full article: Investigators subpoena documents, current, former city employees about illegal gun registry

The State Attorney’s Office subpoenaed documents, nine current and former city employees about the illegal gun registry kept by the city of Jacksonville.

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Bethel Church mourns loss of Lady Estelle McKissick

Read full article: Bethel Church mourns loss of Lady Estelle McKissick

The Bethel Church, the oldest predominantly Black church in Florida, announced the passing of Lady Estelle McKissick. She was 97 years old.

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DeSantis says he plans to sign bill that would ban golf courses, hotels in Florida’s state parks

Read full article: DeSantis says he plans to sign bill that would ban golf courses, hotels in Florida’s state parks

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday indicated that he plans to sign a bill into law that would prohibit the building of golf courses and hotels in Florida’s state parks, according to the Tampa Bay Times.

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Florida's Dijon Johnson charged by police with possession of a gun, synthetic marijuana

Read full article: Florida's Dijon Johnson charged by police with possession of a gun, synthetic marijuana

Police have charged Florida cornerback Dijon Johnson with two felonies, including possession of a firearm, and misdemeanors after his arrest over the weekend while driving a car in Tampa.

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‘Professionally aggressive’: How traffic stops have become a key to an illegal immigration crackdown in St. Johns County

Read full article: ‘Professionally aggressive’: How traffic stops have become a key to an illegal immigration crackdown in St. Johns County

Amid the nation’s immigration crackdown, local law enforcement agencies across the country have increased their efforts to locate individuals living here illegally.

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Mayor Deegan cuts ribbon on city’s first entrepreneurship workforce development center

Read full article: Mayor Deegan cuts ribbon on city’s first entrepreneurship workforce development center

In honor of Small Business Week, Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan and city leaders will cut the ribbon on the city’s first Entrepreneurship Workforce Development Center on Wednesday.

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Gov. DeSantis continues to push for property tax cuts, may veto House sales tax plan

Read full article: Gov. DeSantis continues to push for property tax cuts, may veto House sales tax plan

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis will hold a roundtable discussion in Tampa Wednesday morning.

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Alligator attacks, kills woman canoeing with her husband on Lake Kissimmee in Florida

Read full article: Alligator attacks, kills woman canoeing with her husband on Lake Kissimmee in Florida

A woman canoeing with her husband Tuesday afternoon at Lake Kissimmee State Park was attacked and killed by an alligator, according to officials, News4JAX’s sister station WKMG in Orlando reported.

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Suspect accused of killing off-duty corrections officer at truck stop extradited to Florida, JSO says

Read full article: Suspect accused of killing off-duty corrections officer at truck stop extradited to Florida, JSO says

Nearly seven months after an off-duty corrections officer with the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office was shot and killed, the man suspected of pulling the trigger has been extradited to Florida following a lengthy stay in North Carolina, where he was arrested.

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‘They killed so many bears’: Animal advocate opposes proposed FWC bear hunt

Read full article: ‘They killed so many bears’: Animal advocate opposes proposed FWC bear hunt

Videos of a black bear

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FWC has proposed a three-week bear hunt in December. A local animal activist warns against a ‘trophy hunt’

Read full article: FWC has proposed a three-week bear hunt in December. A local animal activist warns against a ‘trophy hunt’

In response to what Florida officials have referred to as the state’s “most successful conservation efforts,” the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has begun creating proposals for a potential bear hunt later this year.

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Bicyclist killed, another in critical condition after car hits them in Columbia County

Read full article: Bicyclist killed, another in critical condition after car hits them in Columbia County

The Florida Highway Patrol said a bicyclist was killed and another was injured after a car hit them in Columbia County on Tuesday afternoon.

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State attorney pumps brakes on special investigating committee into Jacksonville firearm registry

Read full article: State attorney pumps brakes on special investigating committee into Jacksonville firearm registry

State Attorney Melissa Nelson has formally asked Jacksonville City Council President Randy White to hold off on creating a special investigating committee into the city’s firearm registry.

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Warm air and frontal boundaries combine to make the next week the wettest yet

Read full article: Warm air and frontal boundaries combine to make the next week the wettest yet

You would think rain was coming with plenty of clouds across the region. It is, just not today.

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Smoking, vaping now banned on Jacksonville Beach following unanimous council vote

Read full article: Smoking, vaping now banned on Jacksonville Beach following unanimous council vote

The ordinance, which went into effect immediately, prohibits the use of tobacco products such as cigarettes, cigars, and pipes, as well as electronic nicotine devices like e-cigarettes, vape pens, and other electronic smoking tools.

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A bear recently killed a man and his dog in Florida, but data shows physical black bear encounters are very rare

Read full article: A bear recently killed a man and his dog in Florida, but data shows physical black bear encounters are very rare

Recent activity in Florida is serving as a reminder of the state’s abundant wildlife while also providing an opportunity for residents to be reminded of safety protocols if they were to encounter animals such as black bears or coyotes.

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‘Forced medication’: Florida to become second state to ban fluoride in water supply

Read full article: ‘Forced medication’: Florida to become second state to ban fluoride in water supply

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday is holding a news conference in Miami.

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‘Forced medication’: Florida to become second state to ban fluoride in water supply

Read full article: ‘Forced medication’: Florida to become second state to ban fluoride in water supply

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday is holding a news conference in Miami.

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Florida raises basketball coach Todd Golden's salary to $6M annually after national title

Read full article: Florida raises basketball coach Todd Golden's salary to $6M annually after national title

Florida basketball coach Todd Golden has signed a contract extension that raises his annual salary to $6 million.

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License plate scanner helps Jacksonville police nab a man accused of lewd exhibition while following a minor

Read full article: License plate scanner helps Jacksonville police nab a man accused of lewd exhibition while following a minor

A license plate scanner and quick thinking by a Jacksonville teen and her mom helped police track down a man accused of a disturbing crime.

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City confirms firearm registry, hires outside counsel as City Council raises questions

Read full article: City confirms firearm registry, hires outside counsel as City Council raises questions

The Jacksonville City Council Rules Committee met Monday to address a growing controversy surrounding an alleged illegal firearm registry reportedly maintained by the city for nearly two years.

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Florida enacts stricter driver’s license rules for legal immigrants

Read full article: Florida enacts stricter driver’s license rules for legal immigrants

Legal immigrants in Florida will now need to renew their driver’s licenses annually, according to new guidance issued by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles.

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City Council Rules Committee discusses firearm registry policy

Read full article: City Council Rules Committee discusses firearm registry policy

Mayor Donna Deegan’s Office said that the firearm registry policy that’s being questioned by a councilmember was created before she took office.

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Democratic senators press Trump administration on how it will protect endangered species

Read full article: Democratic senators press Trump administration on how it will protect endangered species

Three Democratic U.S. senators are asking the Trump administration to explain how it analyzed a proposed rule to eliminate habitat protections for endangered and threatened species — and whether industry had a hand in drafting it.

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Crime and safety analyst explains how law enforcement handles people who may be experiencing mental health crisis

Read full article: Crime and safety analyst explains how law enforcement handles people who may be experiencing mental health crisis

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said one of its officers shot and killed a man Sunday morning after he attacked his girlfriend and a police officer’s vehicle before charging at a police officer.

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A legislative session like no other: Key issues that didn’t go in Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ favor

Read full article: A legislative session like no other: Key issues that didn’t go in Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ favor

For six years, Gov. Ron DeSantis had a firm grasp on Florida’s legislature. In his second-to-last legislative session, that is not the case.

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Settle in and get ready: An 'ultracompetitive' 2nd round of the NHL playoffs is here

Read full article: Settle in and get ready: An 'ultracompetitive' 2nd round of the NHL playoffs is here

The Dallas Stars emerged from a seven-game series against Colorado, and the Edmonton Oilers rallied from down 2-0 to eliminate Los Angeles and move on in the NHL playoffs.

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‘We tell the history of the six beaches area’: Beaches Museum brings local art, history to beloved community

Read full article: ‘We tell the history of the six beaches area’: Beaches Museum brings local art, history to beloved community

When turning the corner at Beach Boulevard and 3rd Street South, it’s hard to miss the sprawling, yellow-toned building with the beautiful veranda. The building’s exterior may differ from what some would expect for a museum, but the local treasures within are worth a visit.

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Florida lawmakers vote to turn off elementary, middle school students’ cell phones during school day

Read full article: Florida lawmakers vote to turn off elementary, middle school students’ cell phones during school day

Florida lawmakers late Friday approved barring students in elementary and middle schools from using cell phones during the school day — and testing the idea in high schools.

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JU Law’s first graduates make history with job success

Read full article: JU Law’s first graduates make history with job success

Jacksonville University College of Law marked a historic milestone as its inaugural class of 14 graduates, known as the “Fab 14,” prepares to enter the legal profession with a 100% job placement rate ahead of taking the bar exam.

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Department of Health confirms coyote responsible for Atlantic Beach attacks had rabies

Read full article: Department of Health confirms coyote responsible for Atlantic Beach attacks had rabies

The Department of Health confirmed to News4JAX on Friday that the coyote linked to a series of recent Atlantic Beach attacks did have rabies.

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After weeks of sun, the forecast calls for change

Read full article: After weeks of sun, the forecast calls for change

Showers return this weekend.

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Amid Cinco de Mayo celebrations, a tax on Mexican tomatoes looms

Read full article: Amid Cinco de Mayo celebrations, a tax on Mexican tomatoes looms

Guacamole has been spared from tariffs for now.

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A father’s arrest in his toddler’s accidental shooting death highlights the importance of gun safety practices

Read full article: A father’s arrest in his toddler’s accidental shooting death highlights the importance of gun safety practices

The father of a 2-year-old child who was accidentally shot on the Westside on Easter was arrested in connection with his son’s death. Now, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office has put out a message to raise awareness about gun safety.

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Florida GOP lawmakers create new hurdles for citizens’ initiative process

Read full article: Florida GOP lawmakers create new hurdles for citizens’ initiative process

Florida lawmakers have given final approval to creating new hurdles for getting citizen-driven initiatives on the ballot before voters.

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Florida residents can support K9s United by purchasing special license plates

Read full article: Florida residents can support K9s United by purchasing special license plates

Florida residents can help support the K9s United mission by purchasing the official plate. The plates were designed to raise awareness and critical funds for the organization.

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Florida Senate approves bill for medical malpractice lawsuits over family member deaths

Read full article: Florida Senate approves bill for medical malpractice lawsuits over family member deaths

The Florida Senate gave final approval to a bill that would open the door to some people pursuing medical-malpractice lawsuits over the deaths of family members on Thursday.

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Councilman claims the city has an ‘illegal firearm registry.’ Mayor’s office says ‘policy in question’ preceded Deegan

Read full article: Councilman claims the city has an ‘illegal firearm registry.’ Mayor’s office says ‘policy in question’ preceded Deegan

Mayor Donna Deegan’s Office said that the firearm registry policy that’s being questioned by a councilmember was created before she took office.

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Florida lawmakers unanimously pass bill to combat rising number of suicides among firefighters

Read full article: Florida lawmakers unanimously pass bill to combat rising number of suicides among firefighters

Burnout, trauma, and high stress are significant factors threatening the mental health of firefighters, and Florida lawmakers have unanimously passed a bill designed to combat the growing number of suicides among firefighters.

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Florida lawmakers remain at odds over budget, taking the week off

Read full article: Florida lawmakers remain at odds over budget, taking the week off

Florida lawmakers are still nowhere close to agreeing on a budget for the next fiscal year. That means the legislative session that was supposed to wrap up Friday will not end on time.

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When did Disney villains stop being so villainous? New show suggests they may just be misunderstood

Read full article: When did Disney villains stop being so villainous? New show suggests they may just be misunderstood

Cruella de Vil wanted to turn Dalmatian puppies into fur coats.

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‘It’s shameful’: Duval County parents react to Florida’s average teacher pay ranking last in the U.S.

Read full article: ‘It’s shameful’: Duval County parents react to Florida’s average teacher pay ranking last in the U.S.

Duval County School parents reacted to new data released on Tuesday showed that Florida’s average teacher pay is still ranked near the bottom of the nation.

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Coyote attacks spark rabies concerns in Atlantic Beach

Read full article: Coyote attacks spark rabies concerns in Atlantic Beach

The recent series of coyote attacks in Atlantic Beach put a spotlight on the potential for rabies and other diseases that can come from an animal bite.

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Sheriff Waters, child safety advocates highlight dangers of leaving children in hot cars, share prevention tips

Read full article: Sheriff Waters, child safety advocates highlight dangers of leaving children in hot cars, share prevention tips

Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters, local child safety advocates and other community members gathered on Thursday morning at a Jacksonville child care facility to mark National Heatstroke Prevention Day.

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DeSantis tasks committee with finding solution to property tax reform, potentially eliminating the tax entirely

Read full article: DeSantis tasks committee with finding solution to property tax reform, potentially eliminating the tax entirely

From sky-high property taxes to soaring insurance premiums, affordability is becoming a dealbreaker for people wanting to move to the Sunshine State, and it’s resulting in bold proposals from Gov. Ron DeSantis.

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As use of e-bikes, scooters increase, so does need for safety measures, study finds

Read full article: As use of e-bikes, scooters increase, so does need for safety measures, study finds

Electric bikes and scooters are becoming increasingly popular in densely populated areas around the country; however, their rise in usage coincides with an increased need for safety measures, according to a study published by the University of San Francisco.

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‘This one needed to go’: Atlantic Beach mayor hopes coyote’s death brings closure to series of reported attacks

Read full article: ‘This one needed to go’: Atlantic Beach mayor hopes coyote’s death brings closure to series of reported attacks

A coyote believed to be behind several recent attacks on residents and pets in Atlantic Beach has been found dead in a junkyard, police said Thursday.

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2 Jacksonville men charged for multiple armed robberies across Florida

Read full article: 2 Jacksonville men charged for multiple armed robberies across Florida

The Department of Justice said two Jacksonville men were charged for their alleged roles in a series of armed robberies across Florida.

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Ring camera captures officer firing at coyote in Atlantic Beach. Here’s what you need to know after multiple attacks

Read full article: Ring camera captures officer firing at coyote in Atlantic Beach. Here’s what you need to know after multiple attacks

Cathey said a coyote attacked him near Donald Dagley’s Workshop, a junkyard not far from Begonia Street where he works. A fellow worker was able to take a photograph of the coyote.

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ICE, Florida authorities make over 1,100 immigration-related arrests in a week during ‘Operation Tidal Wave’

Read full article: ICE, Florida authorities make over 1,100 immigration-related arrests in a week during ‘Operation Tidal Wave’

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials are in Florida with Gov. Ron DeSantis to praise a week long operation that netted 1,120 arrests of people they say were in the country illegally.

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‘We’ve had several beat up badly’: Florida union leader calls for more postal worker protections amid rise in attacks

Read full article: ‘We’ve had several beat up badly’: Florida union leader calls for more postal worker protections amid rise in attacks

Six days a week, United States Postal Service workers deliver bills, birthday cards, and packages, but lately, another element has followed them along their routes: The fear of being robbed.

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How Jacksonville’s CareerExpo is bridging the skills gap in Florida’s booming construction industry

Read full article: How Jacksonville’s CareerExpo is bridging the skills gap in Florida’s booming construction industry

With a growing demand for skilled workers across Florida, local students were able to get a hands-on look at what a future in the trades could look like.

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Florida’s average teacher pay ranks 50th in the nation; pay increases have failed to keep up with inflation: report

Read full article: Florida’s average teacher pay ranks 50th in the nation; pay increases have failed to keep up with inflation: report

New data released on Tuesday showed that Florida’s average teacher pay is still ranked near the bottom of the nation.

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Florida seeks to enforce a law making it a crime for people in the US illegally to enter the state

Read full article: Florida seeks to enforce a law making it a crime for people in the US illegally to enter the state

Florida officials are appealing an injunction that freezes a new state law making it a misdemeanor for people who came to the country illegally to enter Florida if they elude immigration authorities.

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‘He had a death grip’: Man says strange-acting coyote clamped onto his arm in Atlantic Beach attack

Read full article: ‘He had a death grip’: Man says strange-acting coyote clamped onto his arm in Atlantic Beach attack

Cathey said a coyote attacked him near Donald Dagley’s Workshop, a junkyard not far from Begonia Street where he works. A fellow worker was able to take a photograph of the coyote.

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Gov. DeSantis, first lady announce new pilot program to identify, train Hope Florida liaisons at select school districts

Read full article: Gov. DeSantis, first lady announce new pilot program to identify, train Hope Florida liaisons at select school districts

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis will hold a press conference in Fruitland Park on Wednesday.

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Lawmakers pass condo reform bill combining House, Senate versions

Read full article: Lawmakers pass condo reform bill combining House, Senate versions

The Florida House overwhelmingly approved a plan last week that aims, in part, to ease financial strains on condominium owners, setting up negotiations with the Senate before the scheduled end of the 2025 legislative session.

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Baking outside the box: The Golden Edge Sweets in Jacksonville goes nationwide with unique virtual bakery

Read full article: Baking outside the box: The Golden Edge Sweets in Jacksonville goes nationwide with unique virtual bakery

In this exciting segment, The Golden Edge Sweets is serving up more than just delicious cookies—they’re dishing out oversized, handcrafted treats made from scratch with bold, unforgettable flavors!

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Multiple reports of coyote attacking people in Atlantic Beach; residents asked to keep pets inside

Read full article: Multiple reports of coyote attacking people in Atlantic Beach; residents asked to keep pets inside

The City of Atlantic Beach is investigating multiple reports of coyote attacks in Atlantic Beach.

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Attorneys for family of man killed in FSU shooting call for ‘transparency’, say they feel ‘left in the dark’

Read full article: Attorneys for family of man killed in FSU shooting call for ‘transparency’, say they feel ‘left in the dark’

Attorneys for the family of one of the two men killed during the mass shooting at Florida State University will speak at a news conference on Wednesday morning outside the student union.

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From Grief to Hope: Families celebrate the life-saving impact of organ donation at HCA Memorial

Read full article: From Grief to Hope: Families celebrate the life-saving impact of organ donation at HCA Memorial

HCA Florida Memorial Hospital hosted a heartfelt tribute honoring organ donors, recipients, and families — all sharing powerful stories to raise awareness about the growing need for organ donation.

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Child care in the Capitol: As more women run for office, some are bringing their kids

Read full article: Child care in the Capitol: As more women run for office, some are bringing their kids

As more women and young people run for public office, they’re bringing more than fresh policy ideas to statehouses.

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Florida is poised to become 2nd state to ban fluoride from public water systems

Read full article: Florida is poised to become 2nd state to ban fluoride from public water systems

Florida is poised to become the second state to ban fluoride in public drinking water, over the concerns of dentists and public health advocates who say the mineral is a safe, effective way to protect people of all ages from developing cavities.

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She was resting in a hammock on the FSU campus when she first heard gunshots. Panic, confusion and pain followed

Read full article: She was resting in a hammock on the FSU campus when she first heard gunshots. Panic, confusion and pain followed

Laurel Day was one of hundreds of students who survived and witnessed the shooting that killed two people and injured six others on campus, near the student union.

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Florida Legislature reverses course, abandons plan to push back middle, high school start times; bill heads to DeSantis

Read full article: Florida Legislature reverses course, abandons plan to push back middle, high school start times; bill heads to DeSantis

The Florida House on Tuesday gave final approval to a bill that would back away from a requirement aimed at starting high-school classes later in the morning.

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Florida task force assigned to pick location of Black History museum says their process ‘should be respected’

Read full article: Florida task force assigned to pick location of Black History museum says their process ‘should be respected’

The future home of Florida’s first state-funded Black History museum is once again up for debate, even though a task force that met for nearly a year recommended St. Augustine as the location.

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Maine man accused of threatening to kill Florida family through Xbox messages, deputies say

Read full article: Maine man accused of threatening to kill Florida family through Xbox messages, deputies say

A 32-year-old man from Maine was arrested and accused of threatening to kill a Flagler County resident and their family through messages sent over the Xbox network, according to the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office.

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UF-led research reveals tomato disease spreading rapidly across continents

Read full article: UF-led research reveals tomato disease spreading rapidly across continents

Tomatoes represent a $1.9 billion annual crop, nationwide. They’re planted on 330,000 acres across 18 states, but diseases such as bacterial spot can ravage the popular crop.

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Proposed amendment would establish three Florida Black history museums instead of just one in St. Johns County

Read full article: Proposed amendment would establish three Florida Black history museums instead of just one in St. Johns County

A newly filed amendment in the Florida Legislature could reshape the state’s approach to honoring Black history.

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Florida Attorney General holds news conference about parental rights in Jacksonville

Read full article: Florida Attorney General holds news conference about parental rights in Jacksonville

Floria Attorney General James Uthmeier will hold a press conference at Jacksonville Classical Academy Tuesday morning.

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Florida House approves bill to shift ‘bed tax’ money from tourism marketing to property tax relief

Read full article: Florida House approves bill to shift ‘bed tax’ money from tourism marketing to property tax relief

The Florida House on Friday approved a $5.008 billion tax package after making a change to a controversial proposal about shifting money collected for tourism marketing.

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VIDEO: Gator-wrangling legend gets reptile off I-95

Read full article: VIDEO: Gator-wrangling legend gets reptile off I-95

Drivers on I-95 and I-295 Sunday were met by a strange sight— a barefoot man wrestling a giant alligator in the median.

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Immigration attorney says her clients are fearful after recent string of arrests across Florida

Read full article: Immigration attorney says her clients are fearful after recent string of arrests across Florida

A recent wave of hundreds of illegal immigrant arrests in Florida has one immigration attorney’s clients on edge as they legally navigate the citizenship process.

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NUMBER OF THE WEEK | #AskJAXTDY: Florida Lottery $ for schools

Read full article: NUMBER OF THE WEEK | #AskJAXTDY: Florida Lottery $ for schools

Jacksonville Today reader Mark L. wonders how much revenue from the Florida Lottery is supporting public education, like proponents promised it would.

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Retail theft suspects arrested at Orange Park Mall found with $16K worth of stolen sunglasses

Read full article: Retail theft suspects arrested at Orange Park Mall found with $16K worth of stolen sunglasses

Two men were arrested at Orange Park Mall for a series of robberies across Florida, according to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP).

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ICE in Florida: Over 750 illegal immigrants arrested during ‘Operation Tidal Wave’

Read full article: ICE in Florida: Over 750 illegal immigrants arrested during ‘Operation Tidal Wave’

Efforts in Florida to enforce President Donald Trump’s immigration policy recently reached new heights as Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced it arrested nearly 800 illegal immigrants as part of a “massive, multi-agency, immigration enforcement crackdown.”

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$4,600 in unpaid rent ballooned into a $35,000 bill for this Jacksonville woman. Why her attorneys claim that’s illegal

Read full article: $4,600 in unpaid rent ballooned into a $35,000 bill for this Jacksonville woman. Why her attorneys claim that’s illegal

Attorneys have filed a class action lawsuit against a Jacksonville-based property management company, alleging it charged tenants excessive and unlawful fees in violation of Florida’s consumer protection laws.

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St. Johns County woman wins $1 million playing Florida Lottery scratch-off

Read full article: St. Johns County woman wins $1 million playing Florida Lottery scratch-off

A 65-year-old St. Johns woman just got six-figures richer, according to the Florida Lottery.

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Bills moving through the Florida Legislature could benefit charter schools. Some say public schools will pay the price

Read full article: Bills moving through the Florida Legislature could benefit charter schools. Some say public schools will pay the price

Florida’s Republican-controlled Legislature is moving forward with a series of proposals that would help charter schools, while Democrats argue the measures would chip away at traditional public schools.

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Owner of the Orange Park Mall expected to sell its properties; big changes coming for Sears property

Read full article: Owner of the Orange Park Mall expected to sell its properties; big changes coming for Sears property

Orange Park Mall owner Washington Prime Group has, or is near, putting its entire portfolio of 50 shopping centers up for sale as it lays off employees at its corporate headquarters, Jacksonville Daily Record reported.

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Gov. DeSantis announces ‘record-breaking’ 2025 Gulf Red Snapper season, extends it to 126 days

Read full article: Gov. DeSantis announces ‘record-breaking’ 2025 Gulf Red Snapper season, extends it to 126 days

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced on Monday that this year’s Gulf Red Snapper season will be extended to 126 days, starting on Memorial Day weekend.

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