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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Faith in Sheriff and JSO remains after officer arrested.
Christopher Barr resigned as an officer with JSO after being arrested for sending confidential information to suspects being investigated by other agencies. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — How much has community confidence…
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Snoop Dogg, Master P’s company sues Post claiming ‘bad faith’
A lawsuit filed by their company, Broadus, alleges Post “had no intention” of following through on the deal to make, distribute and promote the new Snoop Cereal. LAKEVILLE, Minn. —…
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Faith leaders aiding city in health care education initiative
Get Covered Jax is an educational campaign to get people enrolled in healthcare. Since it started six weeks ago, 22% of uninsured people are now enrolled. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A…
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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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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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Law enforcement, faith leaders gather for workshop on hate crime prevention and response
In light of recent hateful messages across Jacksonville, the workshop provided resources to places of worship to address hate crimes. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Faith leaders from across Jacksonville came together…
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Faith leaders in St. Johns County come together to pray for peace in Israel
ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. – The religious community came together in St. John’s County on Friday during Temple Bet Yam’s Shabbat service to pray for peace in Israel. Organizers said…
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Faith leaders pray after mass shooting
The prayer will begin at The Bethel Church at 9 a.m. Saturday and leaders will walk to City Hall in Jacksonville where they will speak. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Jacksonville faith…
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Local faith leaders delivering cease-and-desist letter to Florida politicians accused of spreading hate
A group of faith leaders of different denominations are teaming up with college students to deliver a cease-and-desist letter to the governor and state lawmakers in Tallahassee. The letter calls…
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