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Bradford sheriff, former Jacksonville sheriff back Florida marijuana legalization amendment
Read full article: Bradford sheriff, former Jacksonville sheriff back Florida marijuana legalization amendmentAmendment 3, the ballot initiative that would legalize marijuana for adults in Florida, is getting support from some unexpected places.
After Jacksonville shootings, historically Black colleges address security concerns, remain vigilant
Read full article: After Jacksonville shootings, historically Black colleges address security concerns, remain vigilantThe white supremacist shooter who killed three Black residents over the weekend at a dollar store in Jacksonville, Florida, stopped beforehand at the state’s first historically Black college.
Former Jacksonville Sheriff Nat Glover says he will not late hate prevail in Jacksonville
Read full article: Former Jacksonville Sheriff Nat Glover says he will not late hate prevail in JacksonvilleFormer Jacksonville sheriff, Nat Glover, says he will not let cynicism take root despite the shooting in New Town this weekend and, like 63 years ago he still believes in a better world and that we can move forward.
First Black sheriff of Jacksonville pens autobiography to share his journey, inspire others
Read full article: First Black sheriff of Jacksonville pens autobiography to share his journey, inspire othersFormer Jacksonville Sheriff Nat Glover is a River City icon, a heroic character — and a man who once was in trouble with the law but got a second chance to tell his story.
Jacksonville’s first Black sheriff criticizes ads attacking mayoral candidate Deegan, says they are dividing city
Read full article: Jacksonville’s first Black sheriff criticizes ads attacking mayoral candidate Deegan, says they are dividing cityA new political ad has hit the airwaves and it’s drawing a lot of attention.
Tell us: How important is a sheriff’s endorsement to your vote for mayor?
Read full article: Tell us: How important is a sheriff’s endorsement to your vote for mayor?Former Sheriff Nat Glover has responded to attack ads in the race for mayor with his own ad. The TV ad is put out by the "Saving Our City PC."
Jacksonville sheriff takes it to the streets, goes door-to-door to show that he’s making his presence known
Read full article: Jacksonville sheriff takes it to the streets, goes door-to-door to show that he’s making his presence knownJacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters held his first community walk Saturday morning, and he had a clear message for Jacksonville residents. He wanted them to know that they will be seeing a lot more of him over the next four years.
Civil rights conference closes as leaders, youth reflect on where Jacksonville is 62 years after ‘Ax Handle Saturday’
Read full article: Civil rights conference closes as leaders, youth reflect on where Jacksonville is 62 years after ‘Ax Handle Saturday’Saturday marks 62 years since Ax Handle Saturday in Jacksonville when a mob of white men downtown chased and beat African Americans with ax handles and other weapons.
Fighting crime, building trust & transparency: Sheriff candidates pledge to make Jacksonville safer
Read full article: Fighting crime, building trust & transparency: Sheriff candidates pledge to make Jacksonville saferFive people who hope to become the next sheriff of Jacksonville met together Wednesday night and answered your questions about the biggest issues facing the city.
Edward Waters College carries over 150 years of influence and history
Read full article: Edward Waters College carries over 150 years of influence and historyEdward Waters College was founded in 1866 by members of the African Methodist Episcopal Church to educate freedmen. TV personality and now Edward Waters College professor Rahman Johnson is a notable EWC graduate. Less than 10 years later, it took on the name Edward Waters College with the support, once again, of the AME Church, named after the third bishop, Edward Waters. Eighty percent of the students at Edward Waters College are first-generation college students, so they’re establishing a new tradition. Even during a pandemic, Edward Waters College hit its highest enrollment in 15 years.
Jacksonville’s LaVilla area was once thriving haven filled with Black-owned businesses
Read full article: Jacksonville’s LaVilla area was once thriving haven filled with Black-owned businessesJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Jacksonville’s LaVilla neighborhood was once its own city, where African Americans flourished and prospered. The LaVilla neighborhood was his foundation, where he learned to play football and eventually earned a scholarship to attend college. LaVilla, at one point in the ’20s, had 600 Black-owned businesses,” historian Carol Alexander said. “I think the plan disappeared or somebody squashed the plan because we should be here by now, but we are constantly restarting and restarting and restarting,” Alexander said. “But I think now is the time that it will change, I do feel now is the time of change.”Jacksonville's LaVilla neighborhood was once its own city that boasted 600 Black-owned businesses.
Former Jacksonville City Council members to be sentenced Thursday
Read full article: Former Jacksonville City Council members to be sentenced ThursdayJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The long-delayed sentencing hearing for former Jacksonville City Council members Katrina Brown and Reggie Brown is expected to reach a conclusion Thursday. The jury found Katrina Brown guilty on all 37 counts and Reggie Brown guilty on 33 of 34 counts against him. A last few witnesses were called by attorneys for Katrina Brown and Reggie Brown, including Katrina Brown’s uncle, her pastor and Reggie Brown’s ex-wife. “We’re going to ask the city of Jacksonville to pray,” Reggie Brown told News4Jax while leaving court. We never had any conversation about doing anything wrong unethical or illegal,” Reggie Brown said.
Duval County school tax referendum; JEA referendum on ballot; Former Rep. Jason Altmire
Read full article: Duval County school tax referendum; JEA referendum on ballot; Former Rep. Jason AltmireJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – News4Jax political analyst Rick Mullaney of Jacksonville University’s Public Policy Institute hosts this edition of “This Week In Jacksonville." Former Sheriff Nat Glover of Duval Citizens for Better Schools discusses the sales tax referendum on Duval County ballots. City Councilman Michael Boylan breaks down the JEA referendum for Duval County voters. Former U.S. Rep. Jason Altmire talks about his new book, “Dead Center: How Political Polarization Divided America.”
City leaders push for sales tax to benefit crumbling Duval schools
Read full article: City leaders push for sales tax to benefit crumbling Duval schoolsJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Now that schools in Duval County have reopened for in-person learning, some city leaders say it’s time to shift the focus back to improving public schools in Jacksonville. Former Mayor John Delaney, former Jacksonville Sheriff Nat Glover and former Duval County School Board Chair Martha Barrett came together for a discussion Thursday about the proposed half-cent sales tax that would benefit crumbling schools. Photos were shared during a virtual forum of leaking roofs, torn-up floors and ceiling tiles inside schools that are nearly 100 years old. Duval County schools are the oldest in the state, with millions of dollars in backlog maintenance. According to the district, the tax will cost most families about $6 a month -- that’s $72 per year for a better learning environment for Duval County children.
This Week In Jacksonville: Former sheriff on reforming the Jacksonville Sheriffs Office; JIA prepares for RNC rush
Read full article: This Week In Jacksonville: Former sheriff on reforming the Jacksonville Sheriffs Office; JIA prepares for RNC rushNat Glover talks about changes he made as citys first black sheriff and reforms still needed, political fallout in the aftermath of the killing of George Floyd and the head the Jacksonville Airport Authority talk about gearing up to handle traffic for the Republican National Convention.
Former Jacksonville sheriff: ‘Notion of change is sometimes uncomfortable'
Read full article: Former Jacksonville sheriff: ‘Notion of change is sometimes uncomfortable'Nat Glover was 1st and only black sheriff elected in Florida during 20th century. If you need help with WJXT’s or WCWJ's FCC public inspection file, call (904) 393-9801.
Former Jacksonville sheriff: Notion of change is sometimes uncomfortable'
Read full article: Former Jacksonville sheriff: Notion of change is sometimes uncomfortable'JACKSONVILLE, Fla. Nat Glover is a pioneer in Jacksonville, and the citys former top cop was the first and only black sheriff elected in Florida during the 20th century. The former president of Edward Waters College told News4Jax Thursday that he has hope for the city when it comes to race relations and reforming police. The whole notion of change is sometimes uncomfortable for people, Glover said. During his time as Jacksonvilles sheriff, Glover acted on his vision of police reform needed at the time. He served as president of Edward Waters College from 2010 until retiring in 2018.