The Duval County infant mortality rate is higher than the Florida rate. New legislation aims to change that
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville City Council is expected to vote Tuesday on an initiative that aims to improve local rates of infant mortality. The mortality rates are higher in…
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Neighbors demand change to intersection where 6 year old died
A traffic study determined the King Street and Volusia Street intersection deserves a traffic signal. ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. — A West Augustine family is mourning the loss of a…
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Jacksonville clergy holds meeting for national movement, change
Poverty, limited access to health care, and systemic racism are just some of the issues that pastors, church leaders, and community members are trying to address. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A…
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Florida is one of states most at-risk as financial costs of climate change climb
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Climate change is costing all of us more money as more extreme weather events hit the country, according to the National Climate Assessment. RELATED: Worsening warming is…
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Jacksonville residents say they are ‘getting less but spending more.’ Many hope inflation slowdown will change that
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – With inflation in the United States slowing down in October, many think this could be a sign that the Federal Reserve’s interest rate hikes are continuing to…
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Faith leaders, victim advocates want Jacksonville to change approach to violent crime
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – With more than a month left in the year, more than 100 murders have already been reported in Jacksonville — and more than half of those cases…
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Duval bus routes to change providers, effort to help delay
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Duval County School District is taking action to decrease bus delays that have plagued the district for years. Two bus companies are contracted with the district,…
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Time change brings an extra hour of sleep this weekend, but at what cost?
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – For many, the quest for a good night’s sleep is a daily struggle. This Sunday, as we prepare to turn back our clocks for the end of…
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Faith leaders call for change after Jacksonville surpasses 100 murders in 2023
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The city of Jacksonville once again reached the 100-murder mark last week, and faith leaders are calling for action from city leaders to curb the violence. “Over…
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A teen’s hit-and-run death could change how auto body shops operate
Auto repair shops would have to request crash reports or file a form with authorities before repairing damaged vehicles, under a new bill filed by Florida Sen. Joe Gruters, R-Sarasota….
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