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‘It stings every single day’: Mother who lost son to gun violence urges people to have a safe 4th of July
Read full article: ‘It stings every single day’: Mother who lost son to gun violence urges people to have a safe 4th of JulyThe Fourth of July is a time for celebration, fun, and fireworks for most people, but for one mother, it’s one more holiday spent without her baby boy.
LIVE: ATF hosts Inaugural Gun Violence Survivors’ Summit
Read full article: LIVE: ATF hosts Inaugural Gun Violence Survivors’ SummitThe Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) will host the Inaugural Gun Violence Survivors’ Summit to “honor and include participation from gun violence victims and survivors from across the country.”
Do you think requiring background checks for gun shows, online purchases would curb gun violence?
Read full article: Do you think requiring background checks for gun shows, online purchases would curb gun violence?When you go to a gun show or peruse online gun stores to make a purchase, you will soon be required to undergo a background check.
‘The graveyard is filling up every day’: Bishop takes aim at curbing gun violence with new program
Read full article: ‘The graveyard is filling up every day’: Bishop takes aim at curbing gun violence with new programMore than 100 people have been murdered in Jacksonville this year and hundreds more have been injured in shootings.
See how technology is linking guns used in crimes, helping investigators solve cases
Read full article: See how technology is linking guns used in crimes, helping investigators solve casesNIBIN, short for National Integrated Ballistic Information Network, is being used across the country. There are some limitations, but the evidence shows it's working.
City leaders push back after Jacksonville sheriff accuses some of having selective outrage when it comes to gun violence
Read full article: City leaders push back after Jacksonville sheriff accuses some of having selective outrage when it comes to gun violenceJacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters came out with strong statements during a news conference on Wednesday in the wake of a surge of shootings and child deaths. The sheriff asked where the leaders were and accused some of having selective outrage.
Mayor Deegan in Washington with President Biden, VP Harris for launch new office of gun violence prevention
Read full article: Mayor Deegan in Washington with President Biden, VP Harris for launch new office of gun violence preventionJacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan will be traveling to Washington on Friday to meet with President Joe Biden to discuss gun violence.
‘We had enough of the gun violence’: Jacksonville mom’s walk for unity, solidarity of community
Read full article: ‘We had enough of the gun violence’: Jacksonville mom’s walk for unity, solidarity of communityJacksonville moms fighting against gun violence came together Friday for Gun Violence Awareness Day.
‘It could be your child’: 5 mothers voice grief of losing child to gun violence
Read full article: ‘It could be your child’: 5 mothers voice grief of losing child to gun violenceA local organization called “Silent Women Speaking” has brought mothers together who have lost a child to gun violence. Several moms from the organization sat down with News4JAX to talk about how their lives will never be the same.
Advocacy group supports those affected by gun violence at vigil for ‘National Gun Violence Survivors Week’
Read full article: Advocacy group supports those affected by gun violence at vigil for ‘National Gun Violence Survivors Week’One anti-gun violence group came together to show support for those affected by gun violence and to bring awareness to the growing problem in Jacksonville for National Gun Violence Survivors Week.
The clock is ticking for police in deadly drive-by shooting that took 13-year-old’s life, injured driver
Read full article: The clock is ticking for police in deadly drive-by shooting that took 13-year-old’s life, injured driverSomeone is responsible for a drive-by shooting that killed 13-year-old Prince Holland. Criminal attorney Lee Lockett says every day that passes without information - the community grows sadder and sometimes – quieter.
Prince Holland, 13, is the 11th child to die from gun violence this year in Jacksonville
Read full article: Prince Holland, 13, is the 11th child to die from gun violence this year in JacksonvilleThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s office is working nonstop to figure out who killed a 13-year-old during a drive-by shooting Saturday night.
Family seeks answers after Jacksonville father, community advocate with Cure Violence killed
Read full article: Family seeks answers after Jacksonville father, community advocate with Cure Violence killedQuma's family said they call the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office weekly as part of a tireless search for answers.
Experts question effectiveness, legality of new social media gun law in New York
Read full article: Experts question effectiveness, legality of new social media gun law in New YorkLegislation signed by New York Gov. Kathy Hochul requires applicants to provide a list of social media accounts that they’ve maintained over the last three years, so officials can verify their “character and conduct.”
Sen. Scott defends vote against bipartisan gun bill after signing similar policy as Florida’s governor
Read full article: Sen. Scott defends vote against bipartisan gun bill after signing similar policy as Florida’s governorThe first major legislation on gun safety sailed through congress and was sent to President Joe Biden on the day marking one month since the deadly mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas.
Mothers who’ve lost children to gun violence make a plea to state and local leaders
Read full article: Mothers who’ve lost children to gun violence make a plea to state and local leadersMothers living in Northwest Jacksonville who are fed up with gun violence took to the steps of City Hall on Tuesday.
Friends and family of murder victim, Adrian Gainer, walk for him and other victims of gun violence
Read full article: Friends and family of murder victim, Adrian Gainer, walk for him and other victims of gun violenceLoved ones celebrate the life of a Jacksonville teen whose life was taken by gun violence.
Man shot, hospitalized after double hit-and-run crashes in Northwest Jacksonville, police say
Read full article: Man shot, hospitalized after double hit-and-run crashes in Northwest Jacksonville, police sayA man is in the hospital with life-threatening injuries after two hit-and-run crashes Sunday night on the northwest side of Jacksonville, according to the Jacksonville Sheriffs Office.
Unity in the Community: Saturday’s event raises awareness about gun violence, murder in Jacksonville
Read full article: Unity in the Community: Saturday’s event raises awareness about gun violence, murder in JacksonvilleThe event is free to attend and will feature live music, vendors, a BBQ cookoff, a skateboard clinic, and food trucks.
Jax By Jax Literary Arts Festival | River City Live
Read full article: Jax By Jax Literary Arts Festival | River City LiveThe Jax by Jax Literary Festival returns to an in person setting after last year’s virtual presentations. The event focuses on writers of all genres presenting poems, stories and more on this year’s theme Gun Violence. The event expands some to include a dramatic reading of event founder Tim Gilmore’s play “Repossessions: Mass Shooting in Baymeadows” on Friday night. Workshops begin at 10am Saturday at Jessie Ball Dupont Center. As well as literary art, attendees can take in the visual creations of local artist Overstreet Ducasse inside the Corner Gallery curated by Shawanna Brooks. Rance spoke with Tim and current co-coordinator Brad Kuhn about this weekend’s event.
Advocates, loved ones remember victims of gun violence in Jacksonville, nationwide
Read full article: Advocates, loved ones remember victims of gun violence in Jacksonville, nationwideStarting Friday and going through the weekend, members of the gun control activist group Moms Demand Action will honor those impacted by gun violence.
Event aims to restore peace in community, honor lives lost to gun violence
Read full article: Event aims to restore peace in community, honor lives lost to gun violenceJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – An event took place Saturday that aimed to help restore peace in the community while honoring lives lost to gun violence. Families of Maurice Hobbs and DJ Broadus helped organize and attended the gathering. She said it’s important to come together to realize everyone in the community has a responsibility to bring peace to their neighborhoods. “There should be a murder charge, not a tampering with evidence charge,” Dominic Broadus said. Dominic Broadus is asking supporters to come to sentencing in Baker County that starts at 9 a.m. Monday.
Violent crime persists in Jacksonville despite coronavirus pandemic
Read full article: Violent crime persists in Jacksonville despite coronavirus pandemicJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Violent crime continues in Jacksonville amid the coronavirus pandemic. That’s why Jo-Lee Manning, executive director of the Justice Coalition, said she’s not surprised by the violent crime numbers. The Justice Coalition, a nonprofit organization, helps families impacted by crime by offering moral support and helping them navigate the court system. “So you’re just another person on the end of the phone.”The Justice Coalition is not the only anti-violence group dealing with this challenge. To learn more about the Justice Coalition, or to donate, click here.
Gun safety bill stalls in Florida Legislature
Read full article: Gun safety bill stalls in Florida LegislatureIt would also strengthen laws governing gun storage and introduce new requirements for private sales. “We need four Republican votes would be my guess in the Senate to pass a bill and it would shock me if we don’t have four Republican votes for common sense gun safety,” Lee said last month. And as session reached its midpoint, Senate President Bill Galvano signaled the measure still had many obstacles to overcome. “Anytime a bill’s sponsor is pessimistic about passage of a massive gun control bill it’s a good thing," former NRA President Marion Hammer said. We continue to watch, we continue to work and we continue to fight.”Even if the bill were to pass the Senate, convincing the House and the Governor would likely be a daunting task.