Local children’s author shares insight on book written about her late firefighter fiancé
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A local children’s author had the opportunity to read and share insight on her book “Mike The Friendly Firefighter” during a literacy event at the Jacksonville Public…
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Man in his late 30s shot after domestic argument, possible self-defense, JSO says
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A Jacksonville man in his late 30s was shot on Sunday morning shortly after midnight on Broward Road after a domestic argument. Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said he…
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Daughter of late civil rights activist remembers father as statue comes down
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – As cranes lifted the Confederate monument out of Springfield Park on Wednesday morning, one name was called out by a crowd that had gathered to watch. “Ben…
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Duval buses late Thursday | firstcoastnews.com
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — There will be widespread bus delays for students attending Duval County Public Schools Thursday, according to an email from the district. DCPS is expecting buses to arrive…
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Monument honoring late singer Ronnie Van Zant added to Lynyrd Skynyrd memorial in Mississippi
GILLSBURG, Ms. – A new monument was added to the Mississippi Memorial Friday afternoon honoring those who died in the Lynyrd Skynyrd plane crash 46 years ago near the town…
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Voucher payments for private schools late, incomplete amid expansion, new online system
ORANGE PARK, Fl. – As the number of families using private school vouchers has exploded in Florida, ”Step Up For Students,” the nonprofit tasked with distributing the money, has been…
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USPS unveils postal stamp honoring the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The United States Postal Service is unveiling a new stamp featuring the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. The Forever Stamp costs 66 cents each or…
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Sister of late wrestler thanks Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson for groceries following her brother’s death
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The sister of late wrestler Wyndham Rotunda (better known as Bray Wyatt) took to X (Twitter) to thank Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson for groceries and keeping their…
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