Woman tells police teens accused of stealing guns broke into fingerprint-locked safe
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A woman told the police that the three teens accused of stealing guns from her Mandarin home broke into her closet that’s equipped with a fingerprint-locking system….
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Facebook and Instagram roll out new tools to help parents keep their teens safe online
Online stranger danger is a real concern on social media. As a result, Meta, parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has rolled out new tools for parents that will limit…
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Missing 17-year-old last seen Wednesday night found safe
Found safe N4J graphic 2 (WJXT) JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. – The Jacksonville Beach Police Department has located the 17-year-old girl reported missing Wednesday night. The police department said the teen…
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Officials trying to get My Safe Florida Home program running again following severe storms
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Florida Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis urged Floridians to enroll in the My Safe Home Program to help save homeowners on insurance. The program has practically run…
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FHP Trooper who carries weight of seeing DUI death will work to keep drivers safe during New Year’s celebrations
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Florida Highway Patrol is preparing for a busy New Year’s Eve weekend. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says 37% of New Year’s traffic deaths involve…
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“You have an individual that’s trying to take advantage” retired police officer gives tips on safe dating
clay county – Following the Clay County Sheriff’s Office arresting a man accused of robbing people he met on a dating app, News4Jax spoke with a retired police officer about…
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We want to hear from you: Do you feel safe going out for the holidays given the recent number of shootings?
Over the weekend, there have been a rash of shootings in Jacksonville. A person died Saturday night at the hospital after an altercation in a parking lot on North Main…
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Fires caused by lithium-ion batteries are on the rise. Here’s how to stay safe
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – State and federal agencies are warning shoppers to be careful when buying gifts with lithium-ion batteries. That’s because fires caused by lithium-ion batteries are on the rise….
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Woman with medical needs last seen Wednesday found safe
Found Safe N4J graphic (WJXT) JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A 53-year-old woman was reported missing on Jacksonville’s westside after her family grew concerned because they had not heard from her since…
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City leaders demand Westside apartment complex pay back money spent to keep units safe
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Jacksonville city leaders gathered at Colonial Forest Apartments Tuesday morning to address the next steps in the legal battle with the owner of the complex at the…
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