Mother of innocent Uber driver killed during gang hit asks community for help
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The heartbroken mother of a man gunned down while driving for Uber opened up to News4JAX about how his death has affected their family. “I don’t understand…
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Jewish Community Alliance hosts 3rd speaker series focused on antisemitism as incidents increase across US
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – An antisemitism event that was planned long before the Israel-Hamas war broke out was held Tuesday night with the First Coast YMCA. The “Together Against Hate” series…
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Ponte Vedra Beach resort gets okay to renovate over 300 rooms as community members meet the decision with mixed feelings
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. – After a three-hour St. Johns County Board of Commissioners discussion, the board approved a proposed unit development for a popular Ponte Vedra Beach resort Tuesday…
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Glynn County police warns community of phone scam involving police officer impersonator
GLYNN COUNTY, Ga. – The Glynn County Police Department is warning the public of a phone scam that involves someone impersonating a police officer. Police said a Glynn County man…
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Community group unhappy with $1.8 purchase of liquor store near new Medical Examiner’s office; wants to know future plan
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – While it’s not a done deal, work continues and it seems a new Medical Examiner’s office and morge that is going to be built in a Brentwood neighborhood….
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JSO receives $5M to hire 40 additional officers to support community policing
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Four months after Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters unveiled his vision for the future of the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office to address hiring throughout the department and other issues,…
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ICARE holds community assembly | firstcoastnews.com
ICARE said it has made progress on violence reduction and mental health initiatives with JSO but said it has not been able to meet with the Sheriff since April. JACKSONVILLE,…
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Jacksonville nonprofit hosts 5th annual Refugee Cup to help immigrants connected with the community
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – All Nations Soccer League is hosting a Florida Refugee Cup Sunday which helps immigrants connect with their community. This is the fifth year the Refugee Cup is…
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1 year after antisemitic messages were displayed in Jacksonville, local Jewish leaders focus on informing community
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Sunday marks one year since antisemitic rhetoric was projected across EverBank Stadium during last year’s Georgia-Florida game. Just days later, more hate speech appeared throughout Jacksonville. On…
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Community invited to dispose of unused, expired medications at local ‘Crush the Crisis’ event
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – HCA Florida Memorial and Orange Park Hospitals will be hosting its prescription drug take-back day on Saturday to give the community an opportunity to safely and anonymously…
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