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Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters Settles Lawsuit in Mother of Five’s Jail Suicide Death

January 23, 2025 admin 0

Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters and a corrections officer have settled a wrongful death lawsuit with the family of a woman who killed herself in the Duval County Pre-trial Detention Facility after multiple suicide attempts. The […]

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City of Jacksonville Update on Winter Storm Enzo

January 21, 2025 admin 0

The National Weather Service Jacksonville has expanded the Winter Storm Warning to include all of Duval County. There will be freezing rain and a wintry mix of precipitation occurring approximately after 7pm this evening into […]

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JEA Provides Tips to Customers Ahead of Arctic Cold Front

January 20, 2025 admin 0

JEA wants to remind customers of cold weather tips, as there is a direct correlation between weather and energy consumption. Following the tips below can help customers save on their utility bill and protect their […]

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WHERE TO STAY WARM: City of Jacksonville Warming Center is Open

January 20, 2025 admin 0

Citizens Reminded to Drive Carefully and Use Caution with Heating Sources | The National Weather Service has issued a Freeze Warning for Sunday night as an Arctic front brings wind chill temperatures in the low […]

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Mayor Deegan to Host a Series of Budget Town Halls

January 17, 2025 admin 0

Mayor Donna Deegan will host a series of six town halls to discuss her budget priorities and update citizens on a range of city projects and initiatives. These events are free and open to the […]

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Locked Away for Life: New Report from The Sentencing Project Unveils Alarming Data on Long-Term Imprisonment

January 16, 2025 admin 0

Report reveals 68% increase in people serving life without parole since 2003, the largest number ever |  [WASHINGTON, D.C.] – The Sentencing Project has released “A Matter of Life: The Scope and Impact of Life and Long-Term Imprisonment […]

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Marsha Hatcher Honored with the 2024 Ann McDonald Baker Art Ventures Award

January 16, 2025 admin 0

Hatcher received a $20,000 unrestricted grant in recognition of her artistic achievements and commitment to Northeast Florida | Marsha Hatcher, a multidisciplinary visual artist who has exhibited her work and helped to build a more […]

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Mayor Deegan Vetoes Ordinance #2024-800- Bill Gives Fiscally Irresponsible Rate Increase to Waste Hauler, Raises Separation of Powers Issue

January 14, 2025 admin 0

Mayor Donna Deegan issued the first veto of her administration: Ordinance #2024-800, the $12 million dollar “Cash for Trash” bill. On Friday evening, General Counsel Michael Fackler provided an opinion memo highlighting a separation of powers issue with […]

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Clara White Mission Closes Out in the Red

January 9, 2025 admin 0

By Lynn Jones – Powerhouse fundraiser Jucoby Pittman held a ‘Red Ribbons and Bowties Day Gala,’ soiree inside the Scottish Rites location in downtown Jacksonville.  Heeding the fundraising call, hundreds of supporters were dressed in their […]

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Taylor Among Finalists for Teacher of the Year

January 9, 2025 admin 0

Congratulations are in order for the top five finalists for the VyStar 2025 Teacher of the Year! This year’s finalist are: Vincent Taylor, Cedar Hills Elementary; Kimberly Niebauer, Loretto Elementary; Aubrey Albaracin, Greenland Pines Elementary; Stephanie […]

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