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US judge tosses Illinois' ban on semiautomatic weapons, governor pledges swift appeal
Read full article: US judge tosses Illinois' ban on semiautomatic weapons, governor pledges swift appealA federal judge has overturned Illinois’ ban on semiautomatic weapons, leaning on recent U.S. Supreme Court rulings that strictly interpret the Second Amendment right to keep and bear firearms.
LIVE: City celebrates grand opening of Emerald Station with ribbon-cutting ceremony
Read full article: LIVE: City celebrates grand opening of Emerald Station with ribbon-cutting ceremonyCity leaders will celebrate the grand opening of the Emerald Station with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday morning.
A Navy veteran went from making six figures to being homeless. A Jacksonville nonprofit helped him find a new home
Read full article: A Navy veteran went from making six figures to being homeless. A Jacksonville nonprofit helped him find a new homeA Navy veteran who went from making six figures to being homeless for nine years finally has a new home thanks to a Jacksonville nonprofit.
City council shoots down proposal to rename Confederate Street after late activist Ben Fraizer
Read full article: City council shoots down proposal to rename Confederate Street after late activist Ben FraizerThe city council voted down the proposal to rename a Springfield street to honor the late civil rights activist Ben Frazier.
For small cities across Alabama with Haitian populations, Springfield is a cautionary tale
Read full article: For small cities across Alabama with Haitian populations, Springfield is a cautionary taleMany small Alabama cities have been beset by the same polarizing debate that thrust Springfield, Ohio, into the spotlight after former president Donald Trump promoted debunked misinformation about Haitian migrants.
Haitian group in Springfield, Ohio, files citizen criminal charges against Trump and Vance
Read full article: Haitian group in Springfield, Ohio, files citizen criminal charges against Trump and VanceThe leader of a nonprofit representing the Haitian community has invoked a private-citizen right to file charges against former President Donald Trump and his running mate, JD Vance.
A news site that covers Haitian Americans is facing harassment over its post-debate coverage of Ohio
Read full article: A news site that covers Haitian Americans is facing harassment over its post-debate coverage of OhioJournalists at a news site that covers issues facing the Haitian community in the United States say they've been harassed and intimidated with racist messages for covering the false story about immigrants eating the pets of people in Springfield, Ohio.
Fire destroys Springfield home, damages neighbors’ 124-year-old house and their car
Read full article: Fire destroys Springfield home, damages neighbors’ 124-year-old house and their carA fire that destroyed a Springfield home under renovation overnight spread to the home next door, causing significant damage.
What to know about the threats in Springfield, Ohio, after false claims about Haitian immigrants
Read full article: What to know about the threats in Springfield, Ohio, after false claims about Haitian immigrantsA small Ohio city has been inundated with hoax bomb threats since last week’s presidential debate, when former President Donald Trump falsely accused members of Springfield’s Haitian community of abducting and eating cats and dogs.
Ohio state police to protect schools after furor over Haitian immigrants in Springfield
Read full article: Ohio state police to protect schools after furor over Haitian immigrants in SpringfieldOhio state police will help protect schools in a city that has endured dozens of violent threats in the wake of a national political furor over Haitian migrants.
Haitians in Ohio find solidarity at church after chaotic week of false pet-eating claims
Read full article: Haitians in Ohio find solidarity at church after chaotic week of false pet-eating claimsFor many Haitian immigrants, Sunday mornings in Springfield, Ohio, are spent joyfully worshipping God as they sing and pray in their native Creole.
Vance doesn't back away from false claims about migrants in Ohio even amid threats to the community
Read full article: Vance doesn't back away from false claims about migrants in Ohio even amid threats to the communityRepublican vice presidential candidate JD Vance isn't backing away from the false claims he and Donald Trump have been making that Haitians living in an Ohio community are abducting and eating pets.
Trump and Vance are still stoking fears of Haitian migrants, as Ohio community faces bomb threats
Read full article: Trump and Vance are still stoking fears of Haitian migrants, as Ohio community faces bomb threatsDonald Trump and his running mate continue to disparage Haitian migrants in an Ohio community, further fueling false claims the Republicans have promoted even as the city has seen bomb threats and school evacuations and local officials called for a cooling of the anti-immigrant rhetoric.
Father of Ohio boy asks Trump not to invoke his son's death in immigration debate
Read full article: Father of Ohio boy asks Trump not to invoke his son's death in immigration debateThe father of an Ohio boy killed last year when a Haitian immigrant driver hit a school bus is imploring Donald Trump and others to stop invoking his son's name in the debate about immigration.
Fact-checking key claims from the latest presidential debate
Read full article: Fact-checking key claims from the latest presidential debateBoth candidates made several controversial claims, which have been closely analyzed by the News4JAX Trust Index team. Here’s a breakdown of some of the major statements and how they hold up under scrutiny.
Biden signs order to establish 1908 Springfield race riot monument as he looks to burnish legacy
Read full article: Biden signs order to establish 1908 Springfield race riot monument as he looks to burnish legacyPresident Joe Biden has signed a proclamation to establish a national monument to commemorate the 1908 race riot in Springfield, Ill.
Biden to designate 1908 Springfield race riot site as national monument
Read full article: Biden to designate 1908 Springfield race riot site as national monumentPresident Joe Biden is expected to sign a proclamation designating a national monument in Springfield, Illinois, at the site of a 1908 race riot that later fueled the formation of the NAACP.
City council proposes renaming Confederate Street to honor late civil rights activist Ben Frazier
Read full article: City council proposes renaming Confederate Street to honor late civil rights activist Ben FrazierA push to change the name of a Springfield street to honor the late civil rights activist Ben Frazier will be discussed during a public hearing at Tuesday’s city council meeting.
Trucking company owner pleads guilty to charges related to crash that killed 7 bikers
Read full article: Trucking company owner pleads guilty to charges related to crash that killed 7 bikersAn owner of a now defunct trucking company has pleaded guilty to federal charges related to a deadly crash in New Hampshire that killed seven motorcyclists.
Silkie’s Chicken & Champagne Bar marks the ‘end of an era’ with closing announcement
Read full article: Silkie’s Chicken & Champagne Bar marks the ‘end of an era’ with closing announcementIf you’ve never had the fried chicken and biscuit experience at Silkie’s Chicken & Champagne Bar, unfortunately, you’re out of time.
45th Historic Springfield Home and Garden Tour
Read full article: 45th Historic Springfield Home and Garden TourThe neighbors in Historic Springfield are inviting the surrounding community to drop in and check out a select few homes as part of SPAR's Home and Garden Tour. People can walk, ride bikes or drive to see the diversity of the neighborhood and the design personalities of homeowners. The invitation includes people hanging around after the tour to experience the variety of businesses, restaurants and more that are building the neighborhood up to thrive even more. The tour is open from noon to 5 pm Saturday and Sunday. Find out more information at www.sparcouncil.org . Tickets are available at www.904tix.com .
Caitlin Clark's early play in WNBA will be her tryout for a roster spot on US Olympic women's team
Read full article: Caitlin Clark's early play in WNBA will be her tryout for a roster spot on US Olympic women's teamCaitlin Clark will have the start of her WNBA career to show the U.S. women’s basketball selection committee whether she deserves a spot on the Paris Olympic roster.
Driver of electric Ford SUV was using automated system before fatal Texas crash, investigators say
Read full article: Driver of electric Ford SUV was using automated system before fatal Texas crash, investigators sayFederal investigators say the driver of a Ford electric SUV involved in a February fatal crash in Texas was using the company’s partially automated driving system before the wreck.
JEA customers dealing with power outages for several days
Read full article: JEA customers dealing with power outages for several daysFor two mornings in a row, JEA customers in parts of Downtown, Springfield and the Eastside have experienced power outages. More than 2,000 customers have been affected. A JEA spokesperson says they are aware of the ongoing outages and are looking into it but there’s no word on what’s causing the outages.
Walmart to build or convert 150-plus stores in next 5 years. It hasn't opened new stores in 3 years
Read full article: Walmart to build or convert 150-plus stores in next 5 years. It hasn't opened new stores in 3 yearsWalmart plans to build or convert more than 150 U.S. stores in the next five years, while continuing to remodel existing stores.
Developer wants to turn vacant space into vibrant art center in North Springfield
Read full article: Developer wants to turn vacant space into vibrant art center in North SpringfieldDevelopers are calling the 8.3-acre property the “Phoenix Arts and Innovation District” in North Springfield which is located north of downtown and the Eastside.
JSO says it has solved the 1985 murder of a Jacksonville woman. The suspected killer died 3 years later
Read full article: JSO says it has solved the 1985 murder of a Jacksonville woman. The suspected killer died 3 years laterJSO said the man accused in her death, would face murder charges today, but he has been dead since 1988.
Hyperion Brewing Company closing doors after serving up brews in Springfield for nearly 7 years
Read full article: Hyperion Brewing Company closing doors after serving up brews in Springfield for nearly 7 yearsThe Hyperion Brewing Company will no longer be serving brews for the Springfield community after it officially closes its doors before April, the company announced in a Facebook post.
Historian: Springfield Park Confederate monument was put up to intimidate Black residents during Jim Crow era
Read full article: Historian: Springfield Park Confederate monument was put up to intimidate Black residents during Jim Crow eraIn 1915, the Florida Legislature paid for half of the $25,000 it cost to build the statue that sat in Springfield Park until Wednesday.
‘Donna Deegan is our Mayor, not our Monarch’: Councilman criticizes removal of Confederate monument in Springfield
Read full article: ‘Donna Deegan is our Mayor, not our Monarch’: Councilman criticizes removal of Confederate monument in SpringfieldJacksonville Councilman Nick Howland was critical of the city’s decision on Wednesday to remove a Confederate monument from a park in Springfield.
Decaying Pillsbury mill in Illinois that once churned flour into opportunity is now getting new life
Read full article: Decaying Pillsbury mill in Illinois that once churned flour into opportunity is now getting new lifePillsbury Mills was a groundbreaking, history-making flour mill in central Illinois for most of the 20th century.
NCAA athletes who've transferred multiple times can play through the spring semester, judge rules
Read full article: NCAA athletes who've transferred multiple times can play through the spring semester, judge rulesCollege athletes who have transferred multiple times but were denied the chance to compete can now play through the remainder of the academic year.
The Supreme Court refuses to block an Illinois law banning some high-power semiautomatic weapons
Read full article: The Supreme Court refuses to block an Illinois law banning some high-power semiautomatic weaponsThe Supreme Court has declined to put on hold a new Illinois law that would ban high-power semiautomatic weapons like the one used in the mass killing of seven people at a 2022 parade in a Chicago suburb.
Historic Springfield Holiday Home Tour offers a look inside Jacksonville’s most historic homes
Read full article: Historic Springfield Holiday Home Tour offers a look inside Jacksonville’s most historic homesIf you’ve ever just wanted to take a look inside some of Jacksonville’s most historic homes, now is your chance!
Prep star Cooper Flagg says his focus is on Maine shooting victims and college decision can wait
Read full article: Prep star Cooper Flagg says his focus is on Maine shooting victims and college decision can waitCooper Flagg, the consensus top player in the 2024 recruiting class, says his focus is on the tragedy of a mass shooting in his home state of Maine, an indication that an announcement on where he will play college basketball could be delayed.
Man accused of attempted murder after shooting 14-year-old who was of breaking into his car in Springfield: JSO
Read full article: Man accused of attempted murder after shooting 14-year-old who was of breaking into his car in Springfield: JSOAnthonio Cobb, 49, is facing one count of attempted murder after police said he shot a 14-year-old who he caught breaking into his car in Springfield last week.
ACT test scores for US students drop to new 30-year low
Read full article: ACT test scores for US students drop to new 30-year lowHigh school students’ scores on the ACT college admissions test have dropped to their lowest in more than three decades, showing a lack of student preparedness for college-level coursework, according to the nonprofit organization that administers the test.
14-year-old shot, several cars burglarized in Springfield Thursday morning
Read full article: 14-year-old shot, several cars burglarized in Springfield Thursday morningA 14-year-old was shot and several cars were burglarized on Walnut Street Thursday morning, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
Oregon launches legal psilocybin access amid high demand and hopes for improved mental health care
Read full article: Oregon launches legal psilocybin access amid high demand and hopes for improved mental health careOregon has taken an unprecedented step in offering psilocybin, also known as magic mushrooms, to the public.
Lemur on the loose! Video shows police chasing critter that escaped in Missouri
Read full article: Lemur on the loose! Video shows police chasing critter that escaped in MissouriPolice bodycam video from Springfield, Missouri, has filmed an unusual foot pursuit, as two officers tried to catch an escaped lemur.
Abandoned Springfield building partially collapses as Idalia blows through city
Read full article: Abandoned Springfield building partially collapses as Idalia blows through cityIn Jacksonville’s Springfield area just north of downtown, part of an abandoned building collapsed amid strong winds Wednesday afternoon and sent bricks and debris into Walnut Street.
Bronny James has a congenital heart defect that caused his cardiac arrest, a spokesperson says
Read full article: Bronny James has a congenital heart defect that caused his cardiac arrest, a spokesperson saysBronny James went into cardiac arrest during a basketball workout at the University of Southern California last month because of a congenital heart defect.
Illinois governor signs ban on firearms advertising allegedly marketed to kids and militants
Read full article: Illinois governor signs ban on firearms advertising allegedly marketed to kids and militantsIllinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has signed a law banning firearms advertising that officials determine produces a public safety threat or appeals to children, militants or others who might later use the weapons illegally.
Illinois Supreme Court upholds state's ban on semiautomatic weapons
Read full article: Illinois Supreme Court upholds state's ban on semiautomatic weaponsThe Illinois Supreme Court has upheld the state’s ban on the sale or possession of the type of semiautomatic weapons used in hundreds of mass killings nationally.
Illinois to ban advertising for guns allegedly marketed to kids and militants
Read full article: Illinois to ban advertising for guns allegedly marketed to kids and militantsIllinois will soon outlaw advertising for firearms that officials determine produce a public safety threat or appeals to children, militants or others who might later use the weapons illegally.
Illinois is first state to eliminate cash bail, a penalty affecting low-income communities most
Read full article: Illinois is first state to eliminate cash bail, a penalty affecting low-income communities mostIllinois became the first state in the nation to eliminate cash bail as a condition of pretrial release from jail on Tuesday.
Honoring America’s pastime in the present: Historic Springfield hosts ‘Throwback Baseball Game’ on Fourth of July
Read full article: Honoring America’s pastime in the present: Historic Springfield hosts ‘Throwback Baseball Game’ on Fourth of JulySpringfield Preservation and Revitalization Council hosts 16th old timers baseball game at Klutho Park. Springfield residents compete in the family friendly event, which residents say is one of the most popular community events of the year.
Haze, heat and storms are bringing danger and discomfort to many parts of the US
Read full article: Haze, heat and storms are bringing danger and discomfort to many parts of the USSmoky haze, hot weather and powerful storms brought dangerous and uncomfortable conditions to parts of the U.S. heading into a long July Fourth weekend that typically draws Americans to outdoor gatherings.
Maguire retains 1-shot lead in Women's PGA Championship with Jenny Shin second
Read full article: Maguire retains 1-shot lead in Women's PGA Championship with Jenny Shin secondLeona Maguire birdied the final hole for her eighth straight round in the 60s and took a one-shot lead over fast-closing Jenny Shin heading into the final round of the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship at Baltusrol.
Ireland's Leona Maguire keeps rolling with a 68, takes halfway lead at the KMPG Women's PGA
Read full article: Ireland's Leona Maguire keeps rolling with a 68, takes halfway lead at the KMPG Women's PGALeona Maguire of Ireland birdied four of her final six holes for a 3-under 68 and a one-shot lead over three players Friday at the halfway point of the KMPG Women’s PGA Championship at Baltusrol.
Lee-Anne Pace shoots 66 for the first-round lead in the KPMG Women's PGA
Read full article: Lee-Anne Pace shoots 66 for the first-round lead in the KPMG Women's PGALee-Anne Pace of South Africa made a two-putt birdie on the final hole in fading daylight for a 5-under 66 and the first-round lead Thursday in the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship at Baltusrol.
Owner of Springfield home that caught on fire had no idea what happened until News4JAX called him
Read full article: Owner of Springfield home that caught on fire had no idea what happened until News4JAX called himA newly released video from Jacksonville Fire and Rescue shows what a massive Springfield fire looked like just as firefighters arrived on the scene on Tuesday.
Safety board: Alabama derailed train lacked needed couplers
Read full article: Safety board: Alabama derailed train lacked needed couplersFederal investigators say a Norfolk Southern train that derailed in Alabama earlier this month lacked required alignment control couplers and a company inspection didn't identify their absence.
20 cars of Norfolk Southern cargo train derail in Ohio
Read full article: 20 cars of Norfolk Southern cargo train derail in OhioAbout 20 cars of a Norfolk Southern cargo train derailed near Springfield Saturday evening, the second derailment of the company’s trains in Ohio in a month, officials said.
Disney cuts Simpsons 'forced labor' episode in Hong Kong
Read full article: Disney cuts Simpsons 'forced labor' episode in Hong KongWalt Disney Co. has removed from its streaming service in Hong Kong an episode from its cartoon series The Simpsons that includes a reference to “forced labor camps” in China.
Correction: Illinois-Semiautomatic Weapons Ban-Lawsuit story
Read full article: Correction: Illinois-Semiautomatic Weapons Ban-Lawsuit storyIn a story published January 24, 2023, about a lawsuit against Illinois' ban on semiautomatic weapons, The Associated Press erroneously reported the location of Benton, Ill.
‘She was standing right there’: Springfield cat reportedly taken in November found by owner
Read full article: ‘She was standing right there’: Springfield cat reportedly taken in November found by ownerTwo months ago, a resident in the Springfield neighborhood recorded a man snatching a cat off his neighbor’s front porch, wrestling her to the ground and stuffing it into a tarp before walking away.
Illinois paramedics, ambulance company sued for man's death
Read full article: Illinois paramedics, ambulance company sued for man's deathAttorneys say the family of an Illinois man whose death prompted murder charges against two paramedics who strapped him facedown on a stretcher has filed a lawsuit against them and their employer.
Springfield Wells Fargo Bank teller alerts FHP trooper to robbery, suspect apprehended
Read full article: Springfield Wells Fargo Bank teller alerts FHP trooper to robbery, suspect apprehendedA suspected bank robber was taken into custody Friday afternoon at the Wells Fargo on North Main Street in Springfield, after a teller alerted a Florida Highway Patrol trooper, who was working in the building.
Man charged in connection to Springfield cat death pleads not guilty to animal cruelty charges
Read full article: Man charged in connection to Springfield cat death pleads not guilty to animal cruelty chargesA man who was arrested November in connection with the death of a cat in the Springfield neighborhood, pleaded not guilty to two counts of animal cruelty and a charge of petit theft, jail records showed Tuesday.
Man charged in connection to Springfield cat death faces additional animal cruelty charge
Read full article: Man charged in connection to Springfield cat death faces additional animal cruelty chargeA man who was arrested November in connection with the death of a cat in the Springfield neighborhood is now facing an additional count of animal cruelty, according to a Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office arrest report obtained Thursday by News4JAX.
10th Annual Let’s Move Jacksonville Field Day
Read full article: 10th Annual Let’s Move Jacksonville Field DayI’m A Star Foundation teens are preparing for their milestone 10th Let’s Move Jacksonville, a big field day embracing health, wellness and self-care. The event will take place Saturday, December 3, 2022, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Klutho Park, located at 204 West 3rd Street in downtown Springfield. TV anchors from all three local news stations are joining forces to host the event. Action News Jax’s Tenikka Hughes, First Coast News’ Chris Porter and WJXT River City Live’s Rance Adams will encourage the crowd to enjoy a variety of activities.
Man charged with animal cruelty in Springfield cat death, JSO says
Read full article: Man charged with animal cruelty in Springfield cat death, JSO saysA man is charged with animal cruelty in connection with the death of a cat in the Springfield neighborhood, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
Springfield neighbors continue looking for ‘callous’ man sought in disappearance of cats
Read full article: Springfield neighbors continue looking for ‘callous’ man sought in disappearance of catsPeople living in the Springfield neighborhood of Jacksonville say they are disturbed by reports of someone capturing cats in the area.
Person in life-threatening condition after fire in Springfield neighborhood
Read full article: Person in life-threatening condition after fire in Springfield neighborhoodThe Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department said one person was hospitalized for treatment of life-threatening injuries after a fire at a home Monday night in the Springfield neighborhood.
Pet owners in Springfield on edge after multiple family cats disappear, including 2 later found dead in dumpster
Read full article: Pet owners in Springfield on edge after multiple family cats disappear, including 2 later found dead in dumpsterPet owners in the Springfield area who were already on edge following the recent disappearance of multiple cats are even more on edge after an incident involving a family cat was caught on video.