Animal rescue groups say Putnam County adopted dogs out too fast
35 dogs were put up for adoption right after they were pulled from the hoarder’s home. Putnam County says it provided a veterinarian to assist adopting families. PUTNAM COUNTY, Fla….
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Pro-Palestine groups gather to honor International Women’s Day, bringing more aid to Gaza
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Multiple groups and community members gathered Saturday afternoon to honor International Women’s Day and bring awareness to the injustices in the Israel-Hamas war and how more needs…
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‘Kill the bill:’ Jacksonville civil rights groups protest Florida bill to strip power from civilian review boards
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Chants of ‘kill the bill’ filled the steps in front of the Duval County Courthouse Saturday. The Jacksonville Community Action Committee hosted a protest against a bill working…
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Dollar General is giving $2.5M to local groups following a racist attack. Some doubt it will help, others disagree
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Following its reopening, Dollar General revealed the list of organizations it awarded $2.5 million to help support the community rocked by the racially motivated murders. When a…
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After years of division, city, local groups will unite for single Martin Luther King Jr. breakfast in January
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – More than 35 years ago, a team of advocates created Jacksonville’s original Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast. After several years of division recently, with the city and…
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Jacksonville groups rally against police brutality
The Jacksonville Community Action Committee and Woods’ family are demanding change from city and state leaders. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A Jacksonville social justice organization and the family of Le’Keian Woods…
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Community groups calls on JSO to reassess Group Violence Intervention programs
They want JSO to contract with the National Network for Safe Communities for an assessment on improving current group violence intervention programs. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Tuesday morning, a community group…
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Jacksonville groups want action from legislators
The organizations are focusing on issues including democracy and voting rights, education rights for Black and LGBTQ+ students and health care affordability. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — More than a dozen advocacy…
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FBI concerned about rise in hate crimes against Jewish and Palestinian groups
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – As Israeli and Palestinian communities continue to be the targets of racial and religious extremism, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) — as well as local leaders…
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Local groups create petition for city council to address racism, increase resources in Black communities
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Nearly a month after the racially motivated shooting at Dollar General, two local groups are coming together to ask city council to address racism issues in Jacksonville….
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