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New St. Johns River Report Shows Mixed Results, Points To Several Concerning Trends
Read full article: New St. Johns River Report Shows Mixed Results, Points To Several Concerning TrendsHear this story airing on WJCT News 89.9The 2020 State of the River Report points to some positive developments in the health of the St. Johns River, but also highlights several concerning trends. The 13th State of the Lower St. Johns River Report finds that contamination by metals, pesticides and industrial products and chemicals is a serious concern. Another concerning trend the report points to is increased salinity, despite recent storms that have added freshwater to the river system. The Army Corps of Engineers has also acknowledged that deepening the St. Johns River by 7 feet could lead to water levels increasing by several inches in the mainstream of the river during a 100-year storm surge. Wetland ecosystems along the St. Johns are being threatened by urban development, agriculture, pollution, run-off and invasive species — the number of which has risen to 90.
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WJCT shifting 89.9 FM to an all news/talk format
Read full article: WJCT shifting 89.9 FM to an all news/talk formatJACKSONVILLE, Fla. WJCT, the community-owned public broadcast organization, is shifting its converting its radio station 89.9 FM into an all news/talk format. The radio station will soon be known as WJCT News 89.9 as part of a shift that will add midday local newscasts to the stations programming along with 13 new national programs to its weekly schedule. The changes are set to begin on July 13. They come as the station, a news partner of News4Jax, aims to keep up with a growing audience across its radio, digital and app platforms. The growing need for sources of news and information that are deeply thoughtful, unfailing in the pursuit of truth and universally available has never been clearer than it is now, said David McGowan, President & CEO of WJCT.
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Demolition crews tear down site of Jacksonville Landing mass shooting
Read full article: Demolition crews tear down site of Jacksonville Landing mass shootingJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – As demolition crews continue to tear down The Jacksonville Landing, vivid memories remain in the minds of many of the frightening day a lone gunman opened fire during a video game tournament at Chicago Pizza. Sky 4 flew over the area on Thursday to see what remained of the shopping mall. On Aug. 26, 2018, the gunman opened fire during a Madden video game tournament. The shooter was among three people who died in the mass shooting, which left another 12 people injured. A demolition crew began to tear down The Landing in October.