Proposed bill could make April ‘Hot Car Death Prevention Month’ after 10-month-old died in July
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Six months after 10-month-old Ariya Paige died from being left in a hot vehicle in late July in Baker County, her family is pushing lawmakers to create…
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‘Gabby Petito Act’ seeks to strengthen domestic violence prevention in Florida
FLORIDA – A Florida lawmaker recently filed a bill to strengthen domestic violence prevention in the state. The bill is nicknamed the “Gabby Petito Act” after the Florida woman who…
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How do we fight crime and recidivism, with prevention or restoration?
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Recidivism: The tendency of a convicted criminal to reoffend. The Florida Department of Corrections defines it as a return to prison because of a new conviction or…
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Law enforcement, faith leaders gather for workshop on hate crime prevention and response
In light of recent hateful messages across Jacksonville, the workshop provided resources to places of worship to address hate crimes. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Faith leaders from across Jacksonville came together…
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TELL US: When it comes to addressing crime, what do you think is more important: prevention or restoration?
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – It’s no secret Jacksonville is dealing with a crime problem. Nearly every day, we wake up to news of a shooting, road rage or some other type…
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Domestic violence survivor advocates for prevention, encourages victims to seek help
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Every minute, 20 people experience physical abuse by an intimate partner. October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. It’s a time to honor victims and spread the…
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Biden administration announces Gun Violence Prevention Office
Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan visited the nation’s capitol, with elected leaders from across the country, for the announcement. WASHINGTON D.C., DC — President Joe Biden announced the White House’s first-ever…
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