University of Florida fires all staff in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion positions
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – An administrative University of Florida memo went out to staff this week, with the subject line, “Compliance with Board of Governor’s Regulation 9.016 on Prohibited Expenditures.” This…
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What you should know about the rise of lithium-ion battery fires
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Firefighters are sounding the alarm over the rapid rise of lithium-ion battery fires. The rechargeable batteries that power cell phones, vapes, e-bikes, scooters and even electric cars…
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JFRD chief explains why it’s difficult to put the fires out at RISE Doro apartments
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Since late Sunday night, Jacksonville Fire and Rescue has been trying to extinguish a fire at the new RISE Doro Apartments on East Adams Street. JFRD Chief…
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Pennsylvania man takes Camden County deputies on high speed chase, fires shots
CAMDEN COUNTY, Ga. – Newly released bodycam footage from the Camden County Sheriff’s Office gives a closer look at the events that led to the arrest of a man now…
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2 house fires sparked by fireworks overnight; 3rd fire leaves 1 person critically injured
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Two house fires overnight were sparked after used fireworks were left in trash cans near the homes, according to the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department. A third…
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Fires caused by lithium-ion batteries are on the rise. Here’s how to stay safe
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – State and federal agencies are warning shoppers to be careful when buying gifts with lithium-ion batteries. That’s because fires caused by lithium-ion batteries are on the rise….
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Dozens killed every year in fires sparked by space heaters
Jacksonville, Fl. – According to the U.S. Fire Administration, on average fires sparked by portable heaters lead to 65 deaths and 150 injuries a year, which is why we want…
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Jax Fire & Rescue: 5 fires across Jacksonville in 10 hours
Jacksonville Fire Rescue responded to five fires Monday morning, three of which were at vacant homes. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Five fires on one cold morning have Jacksonville Fire Rescue Spokesperson…
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Going Ringside Ep. 29: AEW fires CM Punk
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – On the heels of All Elite Wrestling hosting the biggest crowd in history, a very controversial story popped up. It involved CM Punk, arguably the company’s biggest…
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AEW Wrestling fires top star C.M. Punk
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Jacksonville-base All Elite Wrestling has fired perhaps its top star C.M. Punk (real name Phillip Brooks). This follows allegations of a backstage fight between C.M. Punk and…
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