Florida FOP ‘excited’ about bill that would protect first responders, Jacksonville activist group disagrees
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Florida Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) is waiting to see if a bill is signed that it believes would offer more protection to first responders, while…
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Group of victims calls for Janay White to be arrested.
Four people who claim to be victims of real estate scams involving Janay White protested through downtown Jacksonville and called for White to be arrested. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — She’s accused…
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Homeless aid group suing Jacksonville over panhandling law
The City Council changed Jacksonville’s traffic code in February 2023 to forbid “any physical interaction between a pedestrian and an occupant of a motor vehicle.” JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A homelessness…
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Pro-Palestinian group rallies in downtown Jacksonville
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Emotions ran high at a pro-Palestinian rally held in downtown Jacksonville as organizers and protestors said they want people to see the death toll in Gaza as…
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Jacksonville running group provides safe space for women in wake of Georgia nursing student’s death
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A Jacksonville group is providing a safe space for women who like to take a stroll outdoors in the wake of the death of a Georgia nursing…
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ICARE continues push for group violence intervention partnership
The faith-based group has been asking Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters to partner with the National Network for Safe Communities for more than a year. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — On Monday, faith…
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Nearly all of Jacksonville’s murders last year involved gun violence. Local group wants community to find solutions
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – As Jacksonville police investigate four weekend shootings, including one that was deadly, a local group is making a new push to address gun violence in Jacksonville. ICARE,…
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New Florida proposal would increase penalties for shoplifters, porch pirates, group theft rings
CAPE CORAL, Fla. – Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday morning said he backs new Florida legislation that would increase penalties for shoplifters and people who steal packages from outside homes….
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Community group to recommend against Chick-fil-A project in Oceanway; city planners to urge approval
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Despite protests from neighbors who are fighting to block a Chick-fil-A restaurant from being built across from First Coast High School, city planners are recommending the approval…
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Jacksonville Elephant kept in bad conditions group says
Zoo Tampa and Zoo Miami made the list for worst zoos for elephants in North America. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — An animal rights group is raising concerns about the living conditions…
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