Ameris Bank introduces $7.5M homeownership program to help minority communities after ‘redlining’ settlement in October

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Ameris Bank is helping people in Black and Hispanic communities become homeowners with a nearly $8 million new program, aiming to add generational wealth through access to…

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New agreement eliminates curbside recycling in Clay County starting October

CLAY COUNTY, Fla. – Clay County commissioners announced changes to garbage and recycling services starting Oct. 1, which include the elimination of the curbside recycling service. These changes are part…

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FWC demolishes 40-foot sailboat stranded on Jacksonville Beach since October

JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. – After being stuck on the sand of Jacksonville Beach since late October, a 40-foot sailboat was demolished and removed Tuesday afternoon by a contractor hired by…

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More debris from boat of 3 fishermen missing since October discovered on Ormond Beach

ORMOND BEACH, Fla. – The fishing lid of a fish box confirmed to belong to the boat that three missing Georgia fishermen were last seen on was discovered on Ormond…

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Here’s why Meteorologist Lauren Rautenkranz wore pink every day in October

Lauren challenged herself to wear the color all October in support of breast cancer awareness month, but her true inspiration comes from someone very special. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Pink means…

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🔐 SnapJAX Countdown to Halloween! 👻 Here are the top Halloween submissions in October

We are counting down to Halloween one SnapJAX photo at a time! News4JAX is getting into the spooky spirit, and we are encouraging our Insiders to follow suit! Related: 🔐List:…

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United States Department of Justice visit Jacksonville October 19

Attorney General Merrick Garland says a majority of the $9 million in the settlement will be in the form of loan subsidy funds that Jacksonville residents can use. JACKSONVILLE, Fla….

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Uber driver killed on October 6 identified

Bryant Grund was working temporarily as an Uber driver in Jacksonville to pay the bills, his mother says. He was close to moving to Georgia for a new job. JACKSONVILLE…

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Free dog adoptions through end of October as part of Subaru Loves Pets Month

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville Humane Society is offering free adoptions Oct. 16-31 as part of Subaru Loves Pets Month. Subaru of Jacksonville is donating $100 for every dog adopted…

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Historic Florida Theatre reopens end of October after renovations

The downtown Jacksonville gem is set to reopen with live music and a showing of the cult classic film “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” on Saturday, Oct. 28. JACKSONVILLE, Fla….

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