Local Rep. Aaron Bean voices support for Jim Jordan as tension, confusion prolongs vote for House speaker
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Ohio Representative Jim Jordan has failed in two votes this week to become Speaker of the House, and he’s the candidate Republican Congressman Aaron Bean supports as…
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Local plant sales this weekend
The cooler weather this week makes for a great time to get back in the garden and several plant sales will be happening this weekend to help you along. This…
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Local organization is taking action to combat bullying in Duval County’s public schools
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – October is National Bullying Prevention Month, and one non-profit organization is taking steps to prevent bullying in schools across Duval County. City Year Jacksonville provides mentors to…
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37 people die in drunk driving crashes every day. Local basketball star’s father never thought she’d be one of them
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Every day in the U.S. about 37 people die in crashes involving drunk drivers. That’s one person every 39 minutes. Memorial markers seen along roadsides serve as…
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State, local leaders speak out against Hamas attack on Israel
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – After the militant group Hamas launched an unprecedented incursion from Gaza into Israel this weekend and Israel formally declared war on Sunday, federal, state and local leaders…
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Advocate helping local families touched by violence plans book to share their stories
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – With more than 300 people shot in Jacksonville this year and more than 115 homicides, Nikki Carswell has been going nonstop with her organization, the Silent Women…
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Nemours & Blessings in a Backpack deliver hundreds of healthy weekend meals to local school children
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Food insecurity affects one in five children in Jacksonville and Nemours Children’s Heath has partnered with Blessings in a Backpack for a fifth year to deliver healthy…
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12 Who Care: Local man on Love Patrol in Jacksonville Beach
Every Sunday morning, a Jacksonville man patrols the beaches area looking for people in need. He hands out food, drinks and socks with a loving embrace. JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. —…
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Local food distribution event gives back to community
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Junior’s Seafood Restaurant and Farm Share teamed up with the St. Patrick Catholic Church to hold a free food giveaway in Jacksonville. Hundreds of people lined up…
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Local federal workers demand urgent action as countdown for government shutdown begins
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Local members of the American Federation of Government Employees are calling on their elected officials in Washington to pass a budget so they can keep receiving their…
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