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Ben Frazier of Northside Coalition suggests ‘5 point plan’ to reduce Jacksonville gun violence
Read full article: Ben Frazier of Northside Coalition suggests ‘5 point plan’ to reduce Jacksonville gun violenceAs of Jan. 17, 11 homicides had been reported in Jacksonville for the year 2023 — and the president of the Northside Coalition, is urging city leaders to consider new ways to curb violent crime.
Groups in favor of removing Confederate statues holding rally Tuesday
Read full article: Groups in favor of removing Confederate statues holding rally TuesdayMultiple groups in Jacksonville are gearing up to hold a rally Tuesday to protest Confederate monuments that are still standing in Jacksonville.
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Mayor Curry wants to expand Cure Violence program to other neighborhoods
Read full article: Mayor Curry wants to expand Cure Violence program to other neighborhoodsOn Wednesday he addressed Cure Violence, a program he started last year. Now, Curry wants to expand Cure Violence to other neighborhoods. Curry said it suggests that the program is showing promise and that is one reason why he added $1.7 million to his budget for Cure Violence. “We are applying a Cure Violence Band-Aid to a massive and open hemorrhaging wound,” said Ben Frazier. “I think we have to examine how the money is being spent in Cure Violence.