Celebrating Buddy Bus, saving lives

Come celebrate with us 4:15 p.m. May 10 at First Coast News On Your Side 1070 East Adams St. Don’t forget to wear your pink! JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — It’s because…

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In just two years, Gov. DeSantis says a new program has helped save lives in the fight against the opioid epidemic

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Duval County is among the top 10 counties in Florida with the highest deadly overdose rate. But Gov. Ron DeSantis said this week that the state is…

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Families of missing Brunswick boaters to honor their lives in special ceremony

KINGSLAND, Ga. – Families of two of the three missing Brunswick boaters will celebrate their lives in a special ceremony Saturday afternoon. The three missing men — Tyler Barlow, Caleb…

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National Eating Disorders Awareness Week sheds light on the power of information that could save lives

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Sunday marked the last day of National Eating Disorders Awareness Week, but health officials say lifesaving information should be remembered year-round. The number of people who have…

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Cardiac screening event saving lives in Jacksonville

Three students were found to have potentially life-threatening heart conditions thanks to a simple heart screening at an event in January. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — *The above video is from a…

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Swatting is a trend threatening the lives of people locally and nationally

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Recently, a lot of high-profile people including politicians have been victims of swatting calls. The FBI describes swatting as someone calling 911 and faking an emergency that…

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Advocates honor lives of those experiencing homelessness who died in 2023

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Changing Homelessness and the City Rescue Mission will remember the lives of those experiencing homelessness who died in 2023 at a special annual memorial service on Thursday….

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Black Friday tradition lives on at the Orange Park Mall, it just looks different these days

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – This year between Black Friday and Cyber Monday some retailers are not feeling optimistic. Best Buy, Lowes and Kohls all reported that sales dropped during their most…

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