Fla. governor outlaws citizen review boards, pastor launches one
The new law prohibits civilian oversight in police investigations, but people have the right to meet and review information. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Police citizen review boards are now outlawed in…
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Fla. bill prohibiting citizen review boards awaits final approval
A controversial issue in Jacksonville could soon be decided by the state legislature. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A controversial piece of legislation is just a signature away from becoming Florida law….
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“I don’t feel safe,” Witnesses describe chaos of Fla. shootings
“Chaos, it was definitely chaos,” said Michael Sandoval who was on the beach Sunday and said he heard gunshots from the first of three shootings in 40 minutes. JACKSONVILLE BEACH,…
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Whitey’s Fish Camp in Fleming Island, Fla. up for sale
Billy Ham, co-owner of Whitey’s Fish Camp, told the Florida Times-Union that the fish camp is on the market due to preparation for retirement. FLEMING ISLAND, Fla. — Spanning six…
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Tijuana Flats closes 4 locations in Jacksonville, Fla.
Telephone calls to all 4 locations were met with a recorded message stating that “unfortunately” the restaurant is now closed & referred callers to other locations. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A…
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Fla. Poison Control cites increase in children exposed to edibles
The Poison Control director in Jacksonville says she’s mostly concerned about young children eating edibles because she says toddlers here have had seizures. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Experts with Florida Poison…
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Fla. colleges brace for time crunch due to delayed FAFSA roll-out
Higher education-bound students in Florida still don’t know how much money they’ll need to afford college. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — First Coast families are in limbo with their finances, not knowing…
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Norwegian Gem coming to JAXPORT in Jacksonville, Fla.
Norwegian Cruise Line will bring the recently refurbished ship to the JAXPORT Cruise Terminal as another option for travelers departing from the River City. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Norwegian Cruise Line…
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Missing 15-year-old Bruno Flores Cruz from Orange Park, Fla.
Police say Bruno Flores Cruz was last seen in the 1500 block of Calming Water Drive. Bruno is described as being 6-feet tall and weighing 130 pounds, according to the…
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Fla. organization to build double the number of affordable homes
“Now, my kids can say they got a yard to play in. They can be kids.” -Makeshia Hayes, a new homeowner told First Coast News. ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. — Many…
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