What city will the Florida Museum of Black History be in?
The state is looking for feedback in a survey open until Feb. 29., as several cities and municipalities are interested in claiming the museum as well. ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. —…
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St. Johns County asks residents to encourage state leaders to choose St. Augustine for Florida Black History Museum
ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. – St. Johns County officials asked residents to speak up and encourage state leaders to choose St. Augustine as a site for the proposed Florida Black History…
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Adoptive parents awarded $13.5M after Jacksonville organization failed to disclose boy’s mental health history
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The adoptive parents of a boy were awarded $13.5 million in damages against a Jacksonville organization because it failed to disclose important facts on the child’s history…
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Shooter in San Marco double murder legally purchased gun despite documented mental health history
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – News4JAX received new details about a double murder in San Marco that shook the community when two women were shot and killed in August. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s…
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Florida bill could require homeowners to disclose flood history
Florida Senator Jennifer Bradley filed the bill Wednesday and has yet to have been assigned to a committee. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Florida State Senator Jennifer Bradley has proposed a bill…
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Bethel Church celebrates 185 years of rich history
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The oldest predominately African-American church in Florida celebrated its 185th anniversary. The Bethel Church congregation came together in downtown Jacksonville and celebrated Sunday to honor its rich…
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Discovering the history of The Treaty Oak
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Jacksonville is a city filled with rich history, historic homes, and one very historic tree that’s truly standing the test of time. The Treaty Oak is located…
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The history and key players in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – As we cover the brutal fighting in Israel and the Gaza Strip, we want to take a moment to go over the key names that are dominating…
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Discover the history, art of animation at new MOSH exhibit
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – News4JAX got a sneak peek at the new “Animation Academy” exhibit that opens Saturday at the Museum of Science and History. The fun, interactive exhibit will give…
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Padrica Mendez’s long fight to preserve her family’s history
Padrica Mendez’s two-story home used to be one of many on West Monroe Street. 80 plus years later, her home is all that’s left of the old historic neighborhood. JACKSONVILLE,…
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