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Dozens of agencies rescue more than 20 missing children in historic Northeast Florida operation across 6 counties

Read full article: Dozens of agencies rescue more than 20 missing children in historic Northeast Florida operation across 6 counties

Nearly two dozen local children are now safe, thanks to a coalition of local, state and federal agencies joining forces in Northeast Florida for the first time.

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River City Plus: Discussing Postpartum realities and where to find support locally with MommyTu

Read full article: River City Plus: Discussing Postpartum realities and where to find support locally with MommyTu

Meet TaJonda Bradley, the Founder of MommyTu Postpartum and Beyond who is dedicated to advocating for healthy postpartum recovery and mental wellness in Jacksonville Florida.

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Fresh start: Formerly homeless and jailed, 8 Jacksonvillians now have jobs, housing, and hope

Read full article: Fresh start: Formerly homeless and jailed, 8 Jacksonvillians now have jobs, housing, and hope

It’s all about breaking the cycle and keeping people out of jail and cutting down on homelessness in Jacksonville — and saving taxpayers money at the same time. And a team of mental health and legal professionals believe they’re on the right track with a program that identifies and treats repeat offenders with severe mental illness and substance abuse problems.

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Man sentenced to 10 years in prison for fentanyl overdose death of 20-month-old, records show

Read full article: Man sentenced to 10 years in prison for fentanyl overdose death of 20-month-old, records show

A man wanted on a warrant after a 20-month-old girl died in December was arrested over the weekend, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office announced Monday.

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Wrongful death lawsuit filed after homicide resulting from fight at Jacksonville Dave & Buster’s

Read full article: Wrongful death lawsuit filed after homicide resulting from fight at Jacksonville Dave & Buster’s

The family of Thony Roy, who Jacksonville police in January said got into a fight with a co-worker of the Southside Dave and Buster’s, has filed a wrongful death lawsuit, seeking in excess of $50,000 in damages.

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Proposed legislation renews old issue: Could JEA be sold?

Read full article: Proposed legislation renews old issue: Could JEA be sold?

The new JEA building is up and running, but the question of if the electric company is going to be sold still looms.

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WATCH: Florida 4th-graders react to battle over school libraries, media centers

Read full article: WATCH: Florida 4th-graders react to battle over school libraries, media centers

Nearly one year ago, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a new law placing strict new rules on what books and media can be made available to public school students.

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NAACP Florida chapters recommend travel advisory amid DeSantis policies

Read full article: NAACP Florida chapters recommend travel advisory amid DeSantis policies

At its statewide conference in Orlando, member organizations of the Florida NAACP voted unanimously to recommend that the national NAACP board issue a nationwide travel advisory against moving or visiting the Sunshine State.

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Teen arrested after fatally shooting man, fleeing in U-Haul truck, JSO says

Read full article: Teen arrested after fatally shooting man, fleeing in U-Haul truck, JSO says

An arrest was made in a Tuesday afternoon shooting that caused a man to die from his life-threatening injuries, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office announced Thursday.

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Duval County school police arrest music teacher accused of lewd conduct involving student

Read full article: Duval County school police arrest music teacher accused of lewd conduct involving student

The Duval County School Police Department on Wednesday arrested a longtime music teacher at Douglas Anderson School of the Arts accused of lewd conduct involving a student, district officials said.

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Jacksonville firefighters respond to tank fire at Talleyrand Avenue asphalt plant

Read full article: Jacksonville firefighters respond to tank fire at Talleyrand Avenue asphalt plant

Firefighters were called Wednesday morning to a fire in a tank at an asphalt plant on Talleyrand Avenue, the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department said.

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Man suffers life-threatening injuries in San Jose shooting, Jacksonville police say

Read full article: Man suffers life-threatening injuries in San Jose shooting, Jacksonville police say

A man was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after being shot Tuesday afternoon in San Jose, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said.

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Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office to welcome its 1st female homicide sergeant

Read full article: Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office to welcome its 1st female homicide sergeant

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office this weekend will welcome its first female homicide sergeant.

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Man found shot to death in Arlington parking lot, JSO says

Read full article: Man found shot to death in Arlington parking lot, JSO says

A man was found shot to death Wednesday morning in an Arlington parking lot, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said.

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AP source: Jaguars bringing back special teams ace Wingard

Read full article: AP source: Jaguars bringing back special teams ace Wingard

A person familiar with negotiations says backup safety Andrew Wingard has agreed to return to Jacksonville on a three-year, $9.6 million contract.

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Jacksonville Jewish, LGBTQ+, FBI leaders react to spike in hate crime reports

Read full article: Jacksonville Jewish, LGBTQ+, FBI leaders react to spike in hate crime reports

Hate crimes reported in America are showing an alarming rise again, according to a revised report from the FBI documenting 2021 cases.

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After husky puppies make a mischievous escape, Jacksonville police officers come to the rescue

Read full article: After husky puppies make a mischievous escape, Jacksonville police officers come to the rescue

It appears a group of husky puppies was enjoying the cold temperatures so much on Tuesday that they just had to escape their home and explore the outdoors.

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Do you pay your JEA bill in person? There will be some changes when the utility moves to its new headquarters

Read full article: Do you pay your JEA bill in person? There will be some changes when the utility moves to its new headquarters

In less than a month, JEA is moving to its new downtown headquarters. That will mean some changes for customers who are used to paying their bills in person. JEA is going high-tech with kiosks and apps for your phone to make that happen.

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Police notice pattern of guns, drugs, gang members at Jacksonville-area vacation rentals

Read full article: Police notice pattern of guns, drugs, gang members at Jacksonville-area vacation rentals

Police say they’re noticing a pattern of guns, drugs and gang members at Jacksonville-area vacation rentals.

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As Duval County election workers check vote-by-mail ballots with problems, new technology is helping

Read full article: As Duval County election workers check vote-by-mail ballots with problems, new technology is helping

Early voting is underway in the first election for Jacksonville’s mayor and other local offices.

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Supervisor of Duval schools’ library, media review process resigns from role

Read full article: Supervisor of Duval schools’ library, media review process resigns from role

The head of Duval County Public Schools’ instructional materials and media services submitted her letter of resignation from the leadership role, according to documents obtained by News4JAX.

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How signing your loved one up for a database could help rescuers find them if they go missing

Read full article: How signing your loved one up for a database could help rescuers find them if they go missing

A new database to register people at risk for going missing is now live in Jacksonville.

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Man arrested on warrant after fentanyl overdose death of 20-month-old, Jacksonville police say

Read full article: Man arrested on warrant after fentanyl overdose death of 20-month-old, Jacksonville police say

A man wanted on a warrant after a 20-month-old girl died in December was arrested over the weekend, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office announced Monday.

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NFL reinstates Jaguars WR Ridley after gambling suspension

Read full article: NFL reinstates Jaguars WR Ridley after gambling suspension

The NFL reinstated suspended receiver Calvin Ridley and cleared the way for him to join his new team in Jacksonville.

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Traffic

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Emerson Street at Interstate 95 was closed Monday afternoon due to structural damage, police said.

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Court corrects error that could have released man guilty of shooting, paralyzing former Jaguars player years early

Read full article: Court corrects error that could have released man guilty of shooting, paralyzing former Jaguars player years early

A man who was convicted of shooting a former Jacksonville Jaguars player could’ve been released from prison too soon after his sentence was modified from life to 27 years.

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2 organizations offer children books banned at schools

Read full article: 2 organizations offer children books banned at schools

Two organizations worked together to provide books to children that are banned at schools in Florida and Duval County.

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JSO: Police service dog gets out of fenced area, bites 3 people; K-9 stabbed during incident

Read full article: JSO: Police service dog gets out of fenced area, bites 3 people; K-9 stabbed during incident

A police service dog got out of a fenced area and bit three people, and during the incident Saturday, the K-9 was stabbed, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said.

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Family, friends gather for vigil to remember 20-year-old killed in Arlington double shooting

Read full article: Family, friends gather for vigil to remember 20-year-old killed in Arlington double shooting

The father of Kamiyah Mobley, a baby whose kidnapping from a Jacksonville hospital right after birth in 1998 made national headlines, said his family is facing another tragedy.

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Viral sensation Savannah Bananas entertain fans in Jacksonville

Read full article: Viral sensation Savannah Bananas entertain fans in Jacksonville

The Savannah Bananas are in Jacksonville this weekend, playing two rounds of their viral brand of Banana Ball.

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Father of Kamiyah Mobley says youngest son killed in Arlington double shooting

Read full article: Father of Kamiyah Mobley says youngest son killed in Arlington double shooting

The father of Kamiyah Mobley, a baby whose kidnapping from a Jacksonville hospital right after birth in 1998 made national headlines, said his family is facing another tragedy.

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Nab tickets to see the Savannah Bananas in Jacksonville this weekend? Here’s what you need to know

Read full article: Nab tickets to see the Savannah Bananas in Jacksonville this weekend? Here’s what you need to know

The Savannah Bananas are in Jacksonville, this weekend, playing two rounds of its viral brand of Banana Ball.

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17-year-old Ribault High student facing charges connected to deadly double shooting in Arlington: arrest report

Read full article: 17-year-old Ribault High student facing charges connected to deadly double shooting in Arlington: arrest report

A 17-year-old Ribault High School student is facing multiple charges in connection with a deadly double shooting Wednesday morning in Arlington, according to an arrest report from the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

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Man resentenced to 27 years in prison in 2008 shooting of Jaguars player, could be released in less than 15 years

Read full article: Man resentenced to 27 years in prison in 2008 shooting of Jaguars player, could be released in less than 15 years

A man was quietly resentenced last year to 27 years in prison in the 2008 shooting that left a Jacksonville Jaguars player paralyzed and could be released in less than 15 years.

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UPDATE: DCPS retracts info on curriculum review committee, citing ‘premature email’

Read full article: UPDATE: DCPS retracts info on curriculum review committee, citing ‘premature email’

The Duval County Public Schools committee, tasked with reviewing and reconsidering teaching materials, instructional media and library books, is taking shape, according to an email from the district’s Supervisor of Instructional Materials and Media Services, Michelle Dibias.

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Jacksonville hazmat firefighter reveals how to minimize battery fire risk

Read full article: Jacksonville hazmat firefighter reveals how to minimize battery fire risk

It was a scary scenario for travelers on board a Spirit Airlines flight on Wednesday as crew members and passengers used fire extinguishers to put out a small fire in an overhead bin.

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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis visits Northeast Florida to promote new book

Read full article: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis visits Northeast Florida to promote new book

Gov. Ron DeSantis was in Northeast Florida on Thursday, promoting his new book, “The Courage to be Free: Florida’s Blueprint for America’s Revival.”

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Arrest made, warrant issued after fentanyl overdose death of 20-month-old, Jacksonville police say

Read full article: Arrest made, warrant issued after fentanyl overdose death of 20-month-old, Jacksonville police say

A woman was arrested and a man is wanted on a warrant after a 20-month-old girl died in December, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office announced Thursday.

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Man killed, 2 others hurt in crash involving semi, box truck on I-95 near Race Track Road: FHP

Read full article: Man killed, 2 others hurt in crash involving semi, box truck on I-95 near Race Track Road: FHP

A person was killed and two others were injured in a crash Thursday morning in Jacksonville on Interstate 95, the Florida Highway Patrol said.

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‘I was flabbergasted’: Jacksonville homeowner says she learned her house was listed for rent after someone came to look at it

Read full article: ‘I was flabbergasted’: Jacksonville homeowner says she learned her house was listed for rent after someone came to look at it

A Jacksonville woman says her home was listed for rent on several websites without her consent in February.

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What to know before hiring a mover

Read full article: What to know before hiring a mover

The News4JAX I-TEAM is digging deeper into damages caused by moving companies, and what we learned may surprise you.

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I-TEAM looks back at crashes that have sent cars off the Buckman Bridge

Read full article: I-TEAM looks back at crashes that have sent cars off the Buckman Bridge

The News4JAX I-TEAM took a look back at crashes that sent vehicles off the Buckman Bridge.

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How to increase your chances of surviving if your vehicle goes into the water

Read full article: How to increase your chances of surviving if your vehicle goes into the water

A 61-year-old man died early Tuesday morning after his pickup truck went off the Buckman Bridge and into the St. Johns River, authorities said.

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I-TEAM: Local contractor accused of taking money and not finishing the job

Read full article: I-TEAM: Local contractor accused of taking money and not finishing the job

Local contractor and owner of North Florida Leisure, James Couturier, owes tens of thousands of dollars to several Jacksonville homeowners who said they either paid him for screened patios that were not finished, or he didn’t start the work.

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Hometown staple Cotten’s Bar-B-Que closing after 37 years

Read full article: Hometown staple Cotten’s Bar-B-Que closing after 37 years

One of Jacksonville’s most beloved BBQ joints, Cotten’s Bar-B-Que, is shutting its doors Tuesday after 37 years in business.

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JEA board approves rate changes

Read full article: JEA board approves rate changes

JEA bills could be going up again, but it might be a more modest increase than expected. The increase may be offset by a reduction on another part of your bill.

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FHP: 61-year-old man dead after pickup truck hit by Road Ranger goes over side of Buckman Bridge

Read full article: FHP: 61-year-old man dead after pickup truck hit by Road Ranger goes over side of Buckman Bridge

A 61-year-old Jacksonville man is dead after his pickup truck was hit by a Road Ranger early Tuesday morning and then went off the Buckman Bridge, according to Florida Highway Patrol.

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UNF poll reveals what Jacksonville voters care most about

Read full article: UNF poll reveals what Jacksonville voters care most about

Early voting begins in less than a week, and according to a new University of North Florida poll, 22% of registered voters still do not know who they will vote for in Jacksonville’s mayoral election.

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Railway bridge maintenance work causing delays for boaters

Read full article: Railway bridge maintenance work causing delays for boaters

Railway safety is a major concern following the Feb. 3 train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.

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Bodycam video shows Jacksonville police searching pond after car crashes during pursuit

Read full article: Bodycam video shows Jacksonville police searching pond after car crashes during pursuit

News4JAX has obtained police-worn body camera video of the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office’s desperate search after a car fleeing officers crashed into a retention pond nearly a year ago.

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Duval County Supervisor of Elections Office tests voting equipment ahead of city election

Read full article: Duval County Supervisor of Elections Office tests voting equipment ahead of city election

The Duval County Supervisor of Elections Office on Friday tested voting equipment ahead of the city election next month to make sure the machines are working and counting votes correctly.

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JEA council committee looking into mayoral candidate Cumber would like to hear from FBI

Read full article: JEA council committee looking into mayoral candidate Cumber would like to hear from FBI

Council members held a meeting Thursday.

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Residents of 2 Jacksonville neighborhoods pushing back against planned developments

Read full article: Residents of 2 Jacksonville neighborhoods pushing back against planned developments

Residents of two Jacksonville neighborhoods are pushing back against development projects that they say would create far more danger for vehicle and foot traffic.

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Jaguars season ticket holders seeing increase in prices

Read full article: Jaguars season ticket holders seeing increase in prices

Jaguars season ticket holders are sounding off about what some describe as steep price increases.

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How a Jacksonville mental health program is keeping people arrested dozens of times out of jail & hospitals

Read full article: How a Jacksonville mental health program is keeping people arrested dozens of times out of jail & hospitals

It’s all about breaking the cycle and keeping people out of jail and cutting down on homelessness in Jacksonville — and saving taxpayers money at the same time. And a team of mental health and legal professionals believe they’re on the right track with a program that identifies and treats repeat offenders with severe mental illness and substance abuse problems.

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Alligator safety discussed during FWC meeting in Jacksonville

Read full article: Alligator safety discussed during FWC meeting in Jacksonville

Alligator safety is the focus of a statewide meeting being held this week in Jacksonville.

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JSO: Man shot during attempted robbery at Arlington apartment complex

Read full article: JSO: Man shot during attempted robbery at Arlington apartment complex

A man was shot Tuesday morning during an attempted robbery at the Cimarron Apartments on Arlington River Drive, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said.

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Southside company using artificial intelligence to make railways safer

Read full article: Southside company using artificial intelligence to make railways safer

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg sent a letter Sunday to the CEO of Norfolk Southern, warning that the freight rail company must “demonstrate unequivocal support for the people” of East Palestine, Ohio, and surrounding areas after a fiery train derailment led to the release of chemicals and residents expressing concerns about their health.

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Lawsuit alleges JU let track coach’s ‘malicious’ behavior go unchecked for years

Read full article: Lawsuit alleges JU let track coach’s ‘malicious’ behavior go unchecked for years

The parents of a Jacksonville University student who died by suicide are suing the school and its former track and cross country coach, alleging the school did not support their daughter academically and ignored complaints about how the coach treated runners.

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7 men looking to exchange money for sex arrested on Valentine’s Day, Jacksonville police say

Read full article: 7 men looking to exchange money for sex arrested on Valentine’s Day, Jacksonville police say

A police operation led to the arrests of seven men accused of looking to exchange money for sex on Valentine’s Day.

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Man gets life in prison in 2016 witness killing at Jacksonville apartment complex

Read full article: Man gets life in prison in 2016 witness killing at Jacksonville apartment complex

A man will spend the rest of his life behind bars after pleading guilty in the 2016 killing of a witness that was ordered from jail, State Attorney Melissa Nelson announced Friday.

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Georgia nuclear plant again delayed at cost of $200M more

Read full article: Georgia nuclear plant again delayed at cost of $200M more

Georgia Power Co. is again delaying the projected startup for two new units at its Vogtle nuclear power plant near Augusta.

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Facing high rent in Florida? Experts say vacation rentals could be part of the problem

Read full article: Facing high rent in Florida? Experts say vacation rentals could be part of the problem

The News4JAX I-TEAM found that short-term vacation rentals are helping to drive up traditional rents in Northeast Florida, and it's not just in tourist hot spots.

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Jacksonville woman buys scratch-off lottery ticket at Avondale store, wins $1M prize

Read full article: Jacksonville woman buys scratch-off lottery ticket at Avondale store, wins $1M prize

A Jacksonville woman turned $50 into a $1 million prize when she bought a scratch-off lottery ticket, the Florida Lottery announced Thursday.

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‘I just miss him’: Mother wants justice in deadly shooting of her son near Youngerman Circle hotel

Read full article: ‘I just miss him’: Mother wants justice in deadly shooting of her son near Youngerman Circle hotel

A mother is in disbelief that her eldest son is gone.

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Monitoring schools threats continues to be a priority for law enforcement

Read full article: Monitoring schools threats continues to be a priority for law enforcement

Tuesday marks five years since 17 people were killed at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida.

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Jacksonville man wins $1M prize playing scratch-off lottery game

Read full article: Jacksonville man wins $1M prize playing scratch-off lottery game

A 31-year-old Jacksonville man turned $50 into a $1 million prize when he bought a scratch-off lottery ticket, the Florida Lottery announced Monday.

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Man charged in murder of Jared Bridegan pleads not guilty

Read full article: Man charged in murder of Jared Bridegan pleads not guilty

The man arrested in connection with the death of Jared Bridegan appeared in Duval County court Monday morning for his arraignment.

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Jacksonville churches come together for ‘Stand Up Against the Violence’ rally

Read full article: Jacksonville churches come together for ‘Stand Up Against the Violence’ rally

Community leaders are coming together this weekend to say “enough is enough.”

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Conspiracy that led to Jaren Bridegan’s murder began just over a month before targeted ambush shooting in Jax Beach: court records

Read full article: Conspiracy that led to Jaren Bridegan’s murder began just over a month before targeted ambush shooting in Jax Beach: court records

The state attorney’s office filed the formal charges against the man arrested in connection with the shooting death last year of a father of four in Jacksonville Beach, Duval County court records show.

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I-TEAM: Jacksonville man accused of using 3D printer to make guns, selling homemade weapons pleads not guilty

Read full article: I-TEAM: Jacksonville man accused of using 3D printer to make guns, selling homemade weapons pleads not guilty

A Jacksonville man accused of using a 3D printer to make machine guns and other firearms from his home pleaded not guilty Friday to multiple federal charges.

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Jacksonville collection event to allow residents to safely dispose of hazardous household, electronic waste

Read full article: Jacksonville collection event to allow residents to safely dispose of hazardous household, electronic waste

The city of Jacksonville is offering residents opportunities to properly dispose of household hazardous waste and electronic waste.

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Renters’ Rights: What to do if you have mold where you live

Read full article: Renters’ Rights: What to do if you have mold where you live

The News4JAX I-TEAM is helping you better understand renters' rights. The most common complaints we receive into the I-TEAM are about mold and maintenance problems.

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I-TEAM: Jacksonville man accused of using 3D printer to make machine guns, other firearms from his home

Read full article: I-TEAM: Jacksonville man accused of using 3D printer to make machine guns, other firearms from his home

A Jacksonville man is accused of using a 3D printer to make machine guns and other firearms from his home.

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Renters’ Rights: What to do if you have mold where you live

Read full article: Renters’ Rights: What to do if you have mold where you live

The News4JAX I-TEAM is helping you better understand renters' rights. The most common complaints we receive into the I-TEAM are about mold and maintenance problems.

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‘My heart is bleeding’: Jacksonville residents with ties to Turkey, Syria devastated as earthquake death toll rises

Read full article: ‘My heart is bleeding’: Jacksonville residents with ties to Turkey, Syria devastated as earthquake death toll rises

The death toll along the Turkish-Syrian border continues to climb as tens of thousands of rescuers scramble to save those in the rubble.

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As DCPS scrambles to review media centers, charter schools remain exempt

Read full article: As DCPS scrambles to review media centers, charter schools remain exempt

Duval County school administrators, media specialists and librarians are “erring on the side of caution” as they work to comply with a new state law restricting certain topics in school libraries and classroom book collections.

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Grandmother of man fatally shot by Jacksonville police: ‘They didn’t have to kill him’

Read full article: Grandmother of man fatally shot by Jacksonville police: ‘They didn’t have to kill him’

The family of a man killed in a police shooting in Jacksonville spoke publicly Wednesday, the day after the body camera footage was released.

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Local students meet with lawmakers in Tallahassee

Read full article: Local students meet with lawmakers in Tallahassee

Three local high school students traveled to Tallahassee Wednesday morning to take their message of prevention directly to lawmakers.

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Man charged with manslaughter in overdose death

Read full article: Man charged with manslaughter in overdose death

A man awaiting trial on drug charges, including trafficking in fentanyl, is now also charged with manslaughter in an overdose death, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

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‘We want this to be the beginning of our story’: Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence writes letter to Jacksonville

Read full article: ‘We want this to be the beginning of our story’: Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence writes letter to Jacksonville

Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence wrote a letter to the city of Jacksonville, thanking fans for all of their support throughout the team’s storybook season.

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JSO releases bodycam footage from night officer was grazed by bullet, man was fatally shot by police

Read full article: JSO releases bodycam footage from night officer was grazed by bullet, man was fatally shot by police

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday released body-worn camera footage from an evening last month when officers said a man fired a shot that grazed an officer’s face and police returned fire, killing the man.

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Could mental health professionals have responded to JSO standoff that turned deadly?

Read full article: Could mental health professionals have responded to JSO standoff that turned deadly?

An hourslong standoff Thursday on Jacksonville’s Northside ended with police shooting and killing a man.

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FHP: Driver sparks pursuit in Jacksonville, fires at trooper

Read full article: FHP: Driver sparks pursuit in Jacksonville, fires at trooper

A driver was taken into custody Thursday morning after leading a trooper on a pursuit and firing shots at the trooper, the Florida Highway Patrol said.

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Viral vision: Sight of 1,000 people restored in YouTube megastar’s video featuring Jacksonville eye surgeon

Read full article: Viral vision: Sight of 1,000 people restored in YouTube megastar’s video featuring Jacksonville eye surgeon

A video from YouTuber MrBeast with the headline “1,000 Blind People See For The First Time” has garnered more than 72 million views in only three days, and a large part of the video involves ophthalmologist and surgeon Dr. Jeffrey Levenson and his team who operate in Jacksonville.

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Charge against Dave & Buster’s employee upgraded to manslaughter after co-worker dies following fight: JSO

Read full article: Charge against Dave & Buster’s employee upgraded to manslaughter after co-worker dies following fight: JSO

A charge of aggravated battery was upgraded to manslaughter against a Dave & Buster’s employee who was arrested following a fight last month that resulted in a co-worker’s death, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said Wednesday.

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Sheriff: Man who robbed 10 convenience stores in 3 days captured in Operation Déjà Vu

Read full article: Sheriff: Man who robbed 10 convenience stores in 3 days captured in Operation Déjà Vu

Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters gave an update Wednesday afternoon on developments in an ongoing robbery investigation.

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2 Bishop Snyder baseball players charged with making threats toward African American teammate

Read full article: 2 Bishop Snyder baseball players charged with making threats toward African American teammate

Two Bishop John J. Snyder High School baseball players were arrested Monday in connection with threats made toward their African American teammate, according to reports from the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

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Woman recounts waking up in hospital, learning her mother, unborn twins didn’t survive street racing crash

Read full article: Woman recounts waking up in hospital, learning her mother, unborn twins didn’t survive street racing crash

More than a year after a deadly crash that police say was the result of street racing, one of the survivors who was an innocent victim shared her story with News4JAX.

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Parents react to empty classroom, library shelves as DCPS continues book review

Read full article: Parents react to empty classroom, library shelves as DCPS continues book review

Parents have been surprised to find their schools’ bookshelves empty during the review process as districts across the state perform a mass review of all classroom libraries and media centers.

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Defense makes late ‘heat of passion’ argument before mistrial declared in case of 16-year-old’s killing

Read full article: Defense makes late ‘heat of passion’ argument before mistrial declared in case of 16-year-old’s killing

After almost five hours of deliberation, a jury couldn’t reach a verdict in the trial for Shaetavia Cooper.

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Family adamant others involved in ‘mass conspiracy’ to murder Jared Bridegan in Jacksonville Beach

Read full article: Family adamant others involved in ‘mass conspiracy’ to murder Jared Bridegan in Jacksonville Beach

The widow and brother of a father of four killed last year in what police believe was a targeted ambush shooting in Jacksonville Beach opened up Thursday to the News4JAX I-TEAM about the arrest in the case and the questions still left in the investigation.

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New plan expected for old River City Brewing Company site

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A plan for new apartments and a restaurant at the site of the old River City Brewing Company on Jacksonville’s Southbank has been delayed even though the old landmark restaurant was torn down.

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Man charged in ambush murder of Jared Bridegan to be arraigned exactly 1 year after shooting

Read full article: Man charged in ambush murder of Jared Bridegan to be arraigned exactly 1 year after shooting

The 61-year-old man arrested in connection with the targeted ambush shooting of a father of four in Jacksonville Beach last year will be arraigned on the charges Feb. 16 -- a year to the day that Jared Bridegan was gunned down with his toddler daughter in the back seat of his SUV.

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Head of main Florida power company retiring amid controversy

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The leader of Florida’s primary electric company, which has been embroiled in controversy over allegations that it backed sham election candidates and spied on a journalist, will be stepping down next month, it was announced Wednesday.

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Political observers weigh in on Jacksonville City Council’s vote to ban projecting unwanted messages on property

Read full article: Political observers weigh in on Jacksonville City Council’s vote to ban projecting unwanted messages on property

The Jacksonville City Council has come together to fight antisemitic messages projected on buildings in the city.

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Commentary: Hey Trent, sorry for the red clown noses thing and that we ever doubted you

Read full article: Commentary: Hey Trent, sorry for the red clown noses thing and that we ever doubted you

The difference from one year to the next is remarkable for the Jaguars, and no one exemplifies that more than general manager Trent Baalke.

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DCPS errs ‘on the side of caution’ in clearing schools of content condemned by DeSantis administration

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Duval County Public Schools is performing a mass review of all classroom libraries and media centers throughout the district after the Florida Department of Education handed down directives parallel to new state law.

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Doug Pederson named finalist for NFL Coach of the Year honor

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The honors for Jaguars coach Doug Pederson continue to roll in.

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Suspect arrested in ambush murder of Jared Bridegan in Jacksonville Beach ‘did not act alone,’ state attorney says

Read full article: Suspect arrested in ambush murder of Jared Bridegan in Jacksonville Beach ‘did not act alone,’ state attorney says

Nearly a year after a father of four was gunned down in what police believe was a targeted ambush shooting in Jacksonville Beach, police and the state attorney’s office announced an arrest in the case Wednesday.

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