Duval County has the lowest immunization rate for seventh graders
According to data from Florida’s health department, immunization rates in Duval County are 10 percent lower than the state average. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — First Coast News is on your side with…
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JEA to discuss rate hikes, other issues during board meeting
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The JEA Board of Directors is set to discuss rate hikes for customers during a Tuesday morning meeting. (Click the video player above to watch live at…
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Gift card scams are rising at an alarming rate. Here’s how to avoid falling victim this holiday season
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – As many people grab those last-minute gift cards, the FBI is warning that gift card scams are rising at an alarming rate. Scammers are using a “gift…
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St. Johns County tab garbage contractor, plan annual rate jump
Rates could increase by $170 over four-year period starting in 2025. ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. — Major changes could be afoot for St. Johns County’s garbage collection for the first…
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The Duval County infant mortality rate is higher than the Florida rate. New legislation aims to change that
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville City Council is expected to vote Tuesday on an initiative that aims to improve local rates of infant mortality. The mortality rates are higher in…
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Gavin Newsom said Jacksonville’s murder rate is 126% higher than San Francisco’s. Is it true?
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and California Governor Gavin Newsom squared off in a contentious debate Thursday night and News4JAX is running two of the statements made through the Trust Index….
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Rate of Floridians with diabetes outpaces national average; one doctor calls it an ‘epidemic’
Diabetes blood glucose testing equipment. (The Associated Press 2023) According to the American Diabetes Association, 11.6% of Floridians have diabetes compared to the national average of 9.4%. And hundreds of…
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JEA considers 4% rate hike, plans to expand solar power
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – JEA leaders met on Tuesday to talk about the electric bills for area residents and what they will be paying next year. The rates are likely to…
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JEA to hold hearing on proposed rate increases
JEA board approves rate changes JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – JEA is proposing a 2.9% rate increase and will hold a public hearing on the matter in February. The trustees are expected…
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DCPS to approve millage rate, finalize school year budget Monday
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Duval County School Board will meet on Monday to approve the proposed millage rate and finalize the school year’s budget. In 2021, DCPS approved a property…
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