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Target to lower prices on thousands of basic items as inflation sends customers scrounging for deals
Read full article: Target to lower prices on thousands of basic items as inflation sends customers scrounging for dealsTarget is cutting prices on thousands of consumer basics this summer, goods ranging from diapers to milk, with more Americans paying closer attention to their spending as inflation cuts into household budgets.
Jacksonville condo owners shocked after being told they need to pay $13,000 by summer to make repairs to complex
Read full article: Jacksonville condo owners shocked after being told they need to pay $13,000 by summer to make repairs to complexOwners at a Jacksonville condo complex are stressed because they were recently told they need to pay up to $13,000 for improvements by this summer.
Japan's Toyota announces initiative for all-solid state battery as part of electric vehicles plan
Read full article: Japan's Toyota announces initiative for all-solid state battery as part of electric vehicles planToyota says it plans to make an all solid-state battery as part of ambitious plans for battery electric vehicles, amid mounting criticism Japan’s top automaker needs to do more to fight climate change.
Jacksonville man pistol-whipped female McDonald’s employee, leading to exchange of gunfire, arrests: JSO
Read full article: Jacksonville man pistol-whipped female McDonald’s employee, leading to exchange of gunfire, arrests: JSOThe argument that sparked gunfire at a Jacksonville McDonald’s early Saturday morning started between Akeem Black, 30, and a woman who was working in the drive-thru at the University Boulevard restaurant, according to an arrest report.
Prosecutors slam Colorado trucker’s reduced prison sentence
Read full article: Prosecutors slam Colorado trucker’s reduced prison sentenceTwo Colorado prosecutors say Gov. Jared Polis’ reduction of a 110-year prison sentence to 10 years for a trucker convicted of killing four people in a fiery 2019 crash is hurting efforts to negotiate sentences in other cases.
Denver shootings suspect wrote books previewing attacks
Read full article: Denver shootings suspect wrote books previewing attacksA man accused of killing five people in a rampage in Denver is believed to have written fictional books self-published online that named some of his real-life victims and described similar attacks.
Suspect in Denver shootings wrote books previewing attacks
Read full article: Suspect in Denver shootings wrote books previewing attacksA man accused of killing five people in a rampage in Denver is believed to have written fictional books self-published online that named some of his real-life victims and described similar attacks.
‘Cardboard city’ setup by Jacksonville church simulates homelessness
Read full article: ‘Cardboard city’ setup by Jacksonville church simulates homelessnessA “cardboard city” was setup Friday night behind the Lakewood United Methodist Church as a way of kicking off National Hunger and Homeless Awareness Week.
Nippon Steel sues Japan business partner Toyota over patent
Read full article: Nippon Steel sues Japan business partner Toyota over patentNippon Steel Corp. is suing Toyota Motor Corp. over a patent for a technology used in electric motors in a rare case of legal wrangling between Japan’s top steelmaker and automaker over intellectual property.
Electrify America to double EV charging stations by 2025
Read full article: Electrify America to double EV charging stations by 2025Electrify America, an electric vehicle charging network funded with money paid by Volkswagen as punishment for its emissions cheating scandal, says it plans to more than double its number of charging stations throughout the United States and Canada.
Jacksonville families in path of Elsa tornado try to move on from mess
Read full article: Jacksonville families in path of Elsa tornado try to move on from messFamilies in Jacksonville’s Lakewood neighborhood were out Saturday working in their yards to clean up debris from a tornado spawned during Tropical Storm Elsa.
Toyota changes stand, halts donations to election objectors
Read full article: Toyota changes stand, halts donations to election objectorsToyota has reversed itself and says its political action committee will no longer contribute to the Republican legislators who voted against certifying Joe Biden’s presidential election win.
Baker fined for refusing to make transgender transition cake
Read full article: Baker fined for refusing to make transgender transition cakeA Denver judge says a baker who won a partial victory at the U.S. Supreme Court in 2018 for refusing to make a wedding cake for a same-sex couple violated Colorado's anti-discrimination law by refusing to make a birthday cake for a transgender woman.
BP to launch share buyback program after big profit spike
Read full article: BP to launch share buyback program after big profit spikeEnergy company BP says it will be returning around half a billion dollars to shareholders after “significantly” higher oil prices contributed to a big rise in profits and a reduction in debt levels.
6 Jacksonville-area bridges ranked ‘structurally deficient’ by ASCE
Read full article: 6 Jacksonville-area bridges ranked ‘structurally deficient’ by ASCEA study by American Society for Civil Engineers, an independent contracting group, gives Florida’s infrastructure an overall grade of C- in its 2021 report card.
Young woman shot in Lakewood, Jacksonville police say
Read full article: Young woman shot in Lakewood, Jacksonville police sayJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A young woman was shot Monday in the Lakewood neighborhood, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. Officers said they responded around 5 p.m. to Stetson Road, off St. Augustine Road, and found the young woman with a gunshot wound to the torso. Police said she was taken to an area hospital to be treated for non-life-threatening injuries. Investigators said they are looking for three men in an older model tan or off-white van. Detectives said the shooter was wearing a black face covering, white shirt, black pants and white shoes.
Florida state House District 16
Read full article: Florida state House District 16Have volunteered and worked on local, state and federal campaignsWhat do you see as the top three issues in this race? This job is about working directly with constituents to improve the quality of life in the district. State legislators should be open, honest and available to constituents and I intend to lead by example. The office will be located in the district and a resource for constituents. I will actively reach out to ALL constituents and provide a variety of avenues to leverage the natural talent of the district.
First Coast Pops quartet plays for Lakewood neighbors
Read full article: First Coast Pops quartet plays for Lakewood neighborsPublished: May 12, 2020, 8:38 am Updated: May 12, 2020, 1:31 pmJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Millions of events have been canceled because of COVID-19, including several local concerts. But some members from the First Coast Pops are keeping the music alive. A quartet decided to bring its talent to the Lakewood neighborhood. He tweeted out the video with the caption, “Getting a little culture as a quartet from the Jacksonville Symphony plays in front of my neighbor’s house.” But he later corrected himself and Tweeted that the quartet was with the First Coast Pops. Now that’s a treat!
Your guide to the 3 top spots in Jacksonville's Lakewood neighborhood
Read full article: Your guide to the 3 top spots in Jacksonville's Lakewood neighborhoodGet to know this Jacksonville neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a bakery to a Tex-Mex spot. Ya Ya Sweets BakeryPhoto: Ya Ya Sweets Bakery/YelpTopping the list is bakery Ya Ya Sweets Bakery, which offers desserts, cupcakes and more. Mojo Bar-B-Quephoto: carlos c./yelpNext up is Southern spot Mojo Bar-B-Que, which offers barbecue and more, situated at 1607 University Blvd. Tijuana FlatsPhoto: Tijuana Flats/YelpMexican and Tex-Mex spot Tijuana Flats is another top choice. This story was created automatically using local business data, then reviewed and augmented by an editor.
Family: Woman, 54, dies after being struck by car
Read full article: Family: Woman, 54, dies after being struck by carJACKSONVILLE, Fla. - A woman who police said was struck by a car in the Lakewood neighborhood died Wednesday afternoon, her family said. Family and friends said she was struck while crossing the street to get to a bus stop. Police said the woman was taken to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries. Robinson suffered a brain injury that put her in the intensive care unit, her brother told News4Jax. Robinson died about 2 p.m. Wednesday in the hospital, her daughter said.
Residents concerned about speeding along road in Lakewood
Read full article: Residents concerned about speeding along road in LakewoodBut people who live in the area and who know Robinson (pictured) said pedestrians are always at risk of being hit by speeding cars. Robinson's family and friends said she was trying to get to the bus stop. There are no lined crosswalks in the area and several people said speeding traffic has always been a problem. "All the time.The speed limit near the bus stop is 35 mph. Kierc said people who are speeding along that area of the road should seriously consider the people who are simply trying to get to this bus stop.
Two suspected carjackers are in serious condition at the hospital after a fiery crash
Read full article: Two suspected carjackers are in serious condition at the hospital after a fiery crashPolice say a group of men stole a man's car at gunpoint in the Lakewood area after a man arranged to meet someone to sell something.
Check out the 5 top spots in Jacksonville's Lakewood neighborhood
Read full article: Check out the 5 top spots in Jacksonville's Lakewood neighborhoodPink Salt RestaurantPhoto: pink salt restaurant/YelpTopping the list is breakfast and brunch spot Pink Salt Restaurant. Located at 6028 St. Augustine Road, it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting four stars out of 33 reviews on Yelp. An island-inspired breakfast and lunch spot, Pink Salt Restaurant offers dishes such as jerk chicken, curry goat, oxtail, escovitch, eggs any style, sandwiches and cold-pressed juices. Ya Ya Sweets Greek BakeryPhoto: rob c./YelpYa Ya Sweets Greek Bakery is another much-loved neighborhood go-to, with five stars out of 23 Yelp reviews. In addition to the expected baklava, Ya Ya Sweets Greek Bakery offers treats like Greek tsoureki bread, kouabiedes and amygdalota (almond) cookies and custom-made cakes, plus special items for Christmas and Easter.