Minnesota woman dies on African safari
A friend confirms the victim was 79-year-old Gail Mattson of Hopkins. A tour company says a bull elephant charged a vehicle, killing Mattson and injuring another. ZAMBIA, — A Minnesota…
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Sailor assigned to Mayport-based USS Mason dies in non-combat related incident
File – The USS Mason, an Arleigh Burke-class destroyer, passes a dock in Norfolk, Va., April 8, 2021. Officials said the USS Mason shot down a suspected Houthi drone flying…
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Motorcyclist dies in traffic accident on Kernan Boulevard
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The 39th traffic fatality happened on Monday night after a motorcyclist crashed into a sports utility vehicle on Kernan Boulevard, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. JSO…
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Elderly woman dies after being struck by car while trying to help injured dogs in Fort Caroline
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A woman in her early 80s died Tuesday night after she was struck by a car while trying to help two injured dogs on the side of…
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Judi Zitiello dies after 11-year battle with pancreatic cancer
Judi Zitiello received First Coast News’ 12 Who Care Lifetime Achievement Award in 2023. She’s helped raise millions of dollars for cancer patients and the disabled. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — *The…
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Man found shot in middle of Westside road dies at hospital
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A man was found fatally shot early Wednesday morning on Jacksonville’s Westside. The man, whose name and age have not been released yet, was found with multiple…
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Safe sleeping tips after 10-week-old dies from co-sleeping
Experts say parents should remember the ABCs when it comes to safe sleeping; infants should be Alone, on their Back, and in a Crib. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — First Coast News…
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10-week-old girl dies in case of co-sleeping, police say
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A 10-week-old girl was found unresponsive Sunday afternoon at a home on Jacksonville’s Westside and died at the hospital. Police said they were called to the home…
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Raiford man dies in Friday afternoon County Road 215 crash
MIDDLEBURG, Fla. — A man is dead and a driver critically injured after a three-vehicle crash in Clay County Friday afternoon, according to Florida Highway Patrol. A SUV driven by…
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Betty Holzendorf, former Florida lawmaker from Jacksonville, dies at 84
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Duval Democrats on Thursday announced the death of Betty Holzendorf, a former Florida lawmaker from Jacksonville. She was 84. “One of our city’s legendary leaders and…
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