Activists rally in Tallahassee to call for changes in Florida prisons
Families, advocates and lawmakers will hold a news conference at 9 a.m. Thursday at the state capitol to call for changes inside Florida prisons. This comes as two bills aimed…
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Prosecutors fight to call 3 possible key witnesses in JEA trial
The defense for ex-JEA CEO Aaron Zahn and ex-CFO Ryan Wannemacher mentioned three figures the jury wouldn’t hear from. Now the prosecution wants to question them. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Federal…
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‘Enough is enough:’ Letter carries march through downtown Jacksonville to call attention to violence
Six Jacksonville letter carriers were attacked in 2023, according to the National Association of Letter Carriers. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Hundreds of letter carriers filled downtown Jacksonville Sunday. They weren’t carrying…
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Faith leaders call on Jacksonville sheriff to meet with them on crime, violence
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A local pastor and other faith leaders on Friday will formally call on Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters to meet with them over their concerns about violence and…
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JSO investigating ‘hoax’ call that prompted lockdown at First Coast High School
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Police are investigating who made the “hoax” call that prompted a lockdown at First Coast High School Monday afternoon, according to Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office and Duval County…
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Parents grieving loss of daughter killed in Jordan drone strike receive call from Pres. Biden
WAYCROSS, Ga. – The parents of Spc. Kennedy Sanders shared precious memories of her with News4JAX, and President Joe Biden called to offer his condolences after she was one of…
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Florida Democrats call on Gov. DeSantis to do more to address ‘affordable housing crisis’
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida lawmakers and Jacksonville-area residents are calling on Gov. Ron DeSantis to do more to address what economists call an “affordable housing crisis.” High demand and short…
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Democrats call for more inclusivity on key issues like, housing, healthcare ahead of Florida’s legislative session
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – While Florida lawmakers are getting ready to begin work in Tallahassee as the next legislative session gets underway on Tuesday, some are calling for all members to…
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Florida lawmakers call for extension of program they say could lower property insurance premiums over time
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Lawmakers in Tallahassee gathered for a special session Tuesday to discuss the extension of the “My Safe Florida Home Program,” which they say could lower property insurance…
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Live | Jared Bridegan’s ex-wife expected to plead not guilty in what prosecutors call murder-for-hire plot
Shanna Gardner faces the death penalty and is charged with murder. Prosecutors say she played a role in a plot to kill her ex-husband, Jared Bridegan, in 2022. …
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