Tractor-trailer toppled on Dames Point Bridge, power knocked out at Duval schools as strong storms move through area
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Duval County Public Schools said many of its schools were experiencing weather-related power and telephone outages on Friday morning. MORE: Severe storms racing in: Hour-by-hour Friday forecast…
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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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Several Westside Jacksonville intersections out of order after power outage
(freeimages.com) JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Several intersections on Jacksonville’s Westside are out of order Monday afternoon due to a power outage, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. The outage affects the…
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African American teacher’s 40-year career in Duval County shows the power of representation in classrooms
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – In honor of Black History Month, News4JAX is spotlighting an African American male educator who spent 40 years teaching for Duval County Public Schools. Over his four-decade…
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‘Kill the bill:’ Jacksonville civil rights groups protest Florida bill to strip power from civilian review boards
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Chants of ‘kill the bill’ filled the steps in front of the Duval County Courthouse Saturday. The Jacksonville Community Action Committee hosted a protest against a bill working…
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JEA customers dealing with power outages for several days
JEA headquarters JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – For two mornings in a row, JEA customers in parts of Downtown, Springfield and the Eastside have experienced power outages. More than 2000 customers have…
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Jacksonville City Council gives sheriff legal settlement power
The legislation makes Jacksonville the only municipality in the nation to require constitutional officers’ approval in liability settlements, the city’s CFO said. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Sheriff T.K. Waters will now…
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JSO members attend city council meeting to support bill that some say would give them ‘veto power’ over settlements
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Several members of the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office attended a Tuesday city council meeting to support a bill that the law enforcement agency said would give officers a…
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Florida city council debates proposal to give sheriff new power
The ordinance proposal would not allow a settlement in a lawsuit to take place without the sheriff’s approval. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — An intense debate took place at Jacksonville City Hall…
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Storm, possible tornado knock power to homes near Cecil Airport
JFRD and JEA crews worked on downed powerlines and trees Sunday night to restore power to people living on Cochise Drive. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Folks living near Cecil Airport on…
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