Homeless, bail reform advocates call for change after transient arrested on misdemeanor charge dies in Duval jail
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – On Monday, a 68-year-old transient man locked in the Duval County jail died nearly two weeks after being arrested on a misdemeanor trespassing charge. He couldn’t afford…
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City withdraws bill to help fund homeless initiatives
The money would have established a permanent funding source to address homelessness in Jacksonville. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A city of Jacksonville bill establishing funding to help people who are homeless…
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Proposed new tax on restaurants to help homeless might be toast after city council committee withdrawals bill
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A proposal to impose a new tax on Jacksonville restaurants and hotels to help the homeless population has hit a major roadblock. The City Council Rules Committee…
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What do you think about a proposed hotel and restaurant tax to help the homeless in Jacksonville?
Jacksonville City council members will discuss a tax at tonight’s meeting that would go to help the homeless. The tax would come from food and beverages sold at restaurants and…
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