Fla. governor outlaws citizen review boards, pastor launches one
The new law prohibits civilian oversight in police investigations, but people have the right to meet and review information. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Police citizen review boards are now outlawed in…
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Fla. bill prohibiting citizen review boards awaits final approval
A controversial issue in Jacksonville could soon be decided by the state legislature. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A controversial piece of legislation is just a signature away from becoming Florida law….
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ICARE calls for review of JSO program to reduce homicides in city
Members of Jacksonville ICARE believe the Group Violence Intervention Program could be the key to reducing homicides in the city. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Members of the Jacksonville Interfaith Coalition for…
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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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3rd crash into St. Johns Parkway pedestrian bridge prompts review
A 35-year-old was killed after crashing into the pedestrian bridge while coming off Highway 9B. ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. — A man is dead after colliding with the pedestrian bridge…
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Video showing Jacksonville officer slapping man during traffic stop under review, JSO said
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A video that appears to show a Jacksonville Sheriff’s officer slapping a 29-year-old man during a traffic stop is under review, according to a statement from JSO….
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Florida SB 576 could get rid of civilian review boards
The bill would abolish existing boards, which oversees complaints made against law enforcement and correctional officers. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — On Tuesday, a new bill targeting civilian review boards passed through…
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City of Jacksonville review finds $314K in unreported fraud involving money for emergency rental grants
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – During a review of the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP), Jacksonville’s Office of Inspector General (OIG) reported that it uncovered five previously unreported cases of fraud involving…
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Review the textbooks that DCPS will use for social studies
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Duval County School Board approved the purchase of new social studies textbooks. Below are links provided by the district so people can review the types of…
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Two Ponte Vedra development review board members resign
St. Johns County Commissioners say community support for the project was “unprecedented.” But review board members ruled the project violated county code. ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla — This week, two…
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