Hilliard Flashes strength from local support in sports
Rooted in a community of just over 3,000, thrive in all athletics as they create a family atmosphere and set high standards. HILLIARD, Fla. — In the tight-knit community of…
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Sports fans sound off about legal sports betting expectations since Super Bowl is days away
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – This weekend is the first Super Bowl where Floridians can legally bet on sports since the state changed its gambling laws to allow sports betting. Legal sports…
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Massive sports complex apartment fire a ‘setback’ for downtown development, housing woes
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Bringing life to downtown Jacksonville by adding more housing and entertainment has been slowgoing for decades. When Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan was elected last year, she vowed…
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Sports tourism, monuments discussed at Jacksonville City Council
The goal of the sports tourism bill is to bring March Madness back to Jacksonville. The recent removal of the confederate monument dominated public comment. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Several notable…
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Sports store owner tries to cancel $50,000 in Jags playoff merch
Sports Mania in Jacksonville Beach ordered merch for every step of the way to the Super Bowl in hopes the Jaguars would go all the way. JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. —…
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Deputies fatally shoot burglary suspect armed with gun near Ponte Vedra sports complex filled with children: sheriff
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. – A deputy pursuit of a burglary suspect ended Saturday morning when the man, who was armed with a pistol, was fatally shot near Davis Park…
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Seminole Tribe to begin sports betting at Florida casinos
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Seminole Tribe leaders on Wednesday announced a plan to roll out sports betting at their casinos in December — a first step in what could be a…
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Seminole Tribe leaders announce a plan to begin sports betting at their casinos
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Seminole Tribe leaders on Wednesday announced a plan to roll out sports betting at their casinos in December — a first step in what could be a…
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Sports memorabilia shop targeted by thieves for 3rd time in 6 months
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A sports memorabilia shop on Jacksonville’s southside is asking the public to help identify the latest thief who has targeted the shop. Showtime Sports Cards and Collectibles…
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Senate Judiciary Committee holds hearing on college sports name, image, and likeness rules
Senate Judiciary Committee will hold a hearing on “the future of college sports, focusing on name, image, and likeness.” Witnesses include Charlie Baker, President. National Collegiate Athletic Association, Jill Bodensteiner,…
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