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Councilman confirms bullet holes at Jacksonville City hall were in Lenny Curry’s office window

Created: Wed, 07 Dec 2022 19:03:08 GMT

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First Coast News spoke to City Councilman Matt Carlucci, who confirmed the window with the bullet holes was connected to the Mayor's office on the fourth floor.

Jacksonville Sheriff Waters’ frequent appearances a contrast to his predecessor

Created: Wed, 07 Dec 2022 18:40:15 GMT

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Jacksonville’s new sheriff has faced reporters six times in two weeks, in appearances alternatively substantive and ceremonial.

Flagler County Sheriff's deputy saves choking child during Shop With A Cop event

Created: Wed, 07 Dec 2022 18:36:17 GMT

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The deputy performed the Heimlich maneuver on a child who had swallowed a button, according to FSCO.

Tracking The Tropics: The oceans are warming

Created: Wed, 07 Dec 2022 17:28:54 GMT

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A tropical storm is possible to form southeast of Bermuda. No threat across the First Coast.

SwimFun Academy in Jacksonville is saving lives one swim lesson at a time

Created: Wed, 07 Dec 2022 17:03:18 GMT

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SwimFun Academy hopes to teach kids to swim as well as help them socialize, learn and make friends.

Free Downtown events kick off holiday season in Jacksonville

Created: Wed, 07 Dec 2022 14:45:29 GMT

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The Holiday Art Walk starts at 5:00 p.m. with the Christmas tree lighting at 6:15 p.m.

Duval County School District votes to approve new sex education curriculum

Created: Wed, 07 Dec 2022 05:13:36 GMT

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In September, DCPS made the decision to 'start from scratch' in creating lessons about sex education and reproductive health for students.

JSO: Man expected to be OK after shooting in Northwest Jacksonville

Created: Wed, 07 Dec 2022 04:21:35 GMT

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If you have any information, contact JSO by phone at 904-630-0500 or Crime Stoppers at 866-845-tips.

OUR Florida emergency rental assistance program is out of funds

Created: Wed, 07 Dec 2022 03:55:18 GMT

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The organization has distributed all of its funds, according to a message sent to applicants.

Kings Chair Barber Club asking for help after fire damages St. Augustine location

Created: Wed, 07 Dec 2022 01:49:55 GMT

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It opened in 2015 and is widely considered one of the most popular barber shops in Saint Augustine.

Jacksonville's Changing Homelessness gets $2.5M Bezos grant to 'double down on our work'

Created: Wed, 07 Dec 2022 00:58:00 GMT

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The nonprofit will use the money to "leverage and improve existing family programs and fill in identified gaps," CEO Dawn Gilman said.

Bullets hit Jacksonville City Hall fourth floor window

Created: Wed, 07 Dec 2022 00:14:47 GMT

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The windows of the City Hall building in Downtown Jacksonville were seen with bullet holes Tuesday.

Football coach remembers 13-year-old player killed in drive-by shooting over the weekend in Jacksonville

Created: Tue, 06 Dec 2022 23:46:43 GMT

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Head Coach Michael Holmes says he's devastated right now. He said since the shooting he hasn't been able to sleep.

'We will not tire:' Leaders vow to find person responsible for killing 13-year-old boy in Jacksonville

Created: Tue, 06 Dec 2022 23:24:34 GMT

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Thirteen-year-old Prince Holland was shot while in a car leaving football practice Saturday, police said. He was one of three homicides reported over the weekend.

Education, taxation, and community services on the mind of Georgia voters during runoff election

Created: Tue, 06 Dec 2022 22:39:34 GMT

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One voter cast his ballot and then posted a video on social media telling others why It’s so important to come to the polls.

After Confederate flag flown over Jacksonville, Northside Coalition calls on city leaders to remove Confederate monuments

Created: Tue, 06 Dec 2022 21:44:44 GMT

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Last month, a plane was spotted flying over TIAA Bank Field displaying a banner that read 'put monuments back' with a Confederate flag.

'Mystery object' on beach in Daytona is a shipwreck, archaeologists say

Created: Tue, 06 Dec 2022 19:39:26 GMT

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The wreckage washed up on the beach in pieces after Hurricanes Ian and Nicole, but the ship was partially buried. Archeologists now say it's a shipwreck.

Georgia Senate Runoff: Tight race, busy Election Day expected

Created: Tue, 06 Dec 2022 14:50:26 GMT

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Fewer than 40,000 votes separated the two candidates in the midterm election.

Naval Station Mayport prepares for the big Christmas light battle

Created: Tue, 06 Dec 2022 13:20:00 GMT

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Eight ships on base are decorating for the Christmas light competition.

Chief Jacques Battiste resigns abruptly in Glynn County

Created: Tue, 06 Dec 2022 04:33:59 GMT

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Battiste's last official day of duty for GCPD will be Dec. 16. He was hired in June 2021 and has served Glynn County for the past 18 months.

'Operation Young Guns' nets hundreds of arrests in Flagler, St. Johns and Putnam

Created: Tue, 06 Dec 2022 04:33:22 GMT

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The Seventh Judicial Circuit started 'Operation Young Guns' initiative back in May to address the dramatic increase in gun violence involving young adults.

Willie Nelson coming to St. Augustine Ampitheatre in 2023

Created: Tue, 06 Dec 2022 00:45:45 GMT

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Tickets for Willie Nelson go on sale this Friday.

Murder charges dropped against Jacksonville man whose girlfriend was found in Marco Lake

Created: Tue, 06 Dec 2022 00:09:02 GMT

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A new court filing says two other men confessed to murdering 23-year-old Beverly Febres after she shot one of them.

Florida sees steep decline in childhood vaccinations; Duval County leading the way

Created: Mon, 05 Dec 2022 23:34:58 GMT

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State report shows immunization rates among schoolkids dropping, with more parents than ever claiming religious and medical exemptions.

North Carolina man finds U-Haul stolen in Jacksonville ransacked, missing catalytic converter

Created: Mon, 05 Dec 2022 23:34:17 GMT

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Austin Bembridge's U-Haul was stolen from a Jacksonville hotel parking lot over the weekend. He recovered it Monday ransacked with valuable items gone.

Deputies: Suspect in deadly South Florida stabbing caught in Jacksonville

Created: Mon, 05 Dec 2022 23:30:50 GMT

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Detectives say two men got in an altercation in Hobe Sound last week. Jared Alexander Diaz is accused of stabbing another man to death.

People with Down syndrome have higher chance of dementia. The Arc Jacksonville is hoping to help

Created: Mon, 05 Dec 2022 20:54:42 GMT

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As people with Down syndrome live longer lives, a new diagnosis of dementia is becoming more prevalent creating new challenges for caregivers.

Lockdown lifted at Ruth Upson Elementary

Created: Mon, 05 Dec 2022 20:27:11 GMT

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In a message to parents, a Duval County Public Schools representative said all students and staff are safe.

Jacksonville Jaguars face off against Detroit Lions

Created: Mon, 05 Dec 2022 20:00:39 GMT

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The Jags are in the Motor City on Sunday to take on the Lions.

Duval Jags youth football team raising money to get to championship in Miami

Created: Mon, 05 Dec 2022 19:59:50 GMT

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A group of 6-year-old boys are headed to a championship football game in Miami this Sunday. They need help getting to the game.

'It probably would change my decisions' - Life decisions in limbo as student loan battle heads to Supreme Court

Created: Mon, 05 Dec 2022 16:35:56 GMT

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Uneasiness is growing as at least 26 million people learn they'll have to wait even longer for an answer on if they'll get student loan debt relief.

Watch | State argues Salt Life co-founder Michael Hutto, accused killer is a danger to community

Created: Mon, 05 Dec 2022 15:20:56 GMT

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Hutto in court Monday as the state argued he's a danger and accused him of stalking witnesses. They want his bond revoked. Hutto's accused of killing Lora Duncan, 18

Gingerbread Extravaganza returns to Jacksonville for 20th year

Created: Mon, 05 Dec 2022 14:29:15 GMT

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The display is being hosted by the Jacksonville Historical Society and has transformed the church into a winter wonderland.

Man arrested in connection to Rampart Village area shooting death

Created: Sun, 04 Dec 2022 18:05:51 GMT

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JSO identified 23-year-old Muhammad Abdullah Benbenu as a suspect in the shooting.

Clara White Mission hosting the 28th Annual 'December to Remember'

Created: Sat, 03 Dec 2022 19:30:39 GMT

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The Covid-19 pandemic kept the mission from reaching out to families in need for 2 years. Now Clara White Mission is ready to get back to giving.

Finale of Sideline 2022: Final scores and highlights across the First Coast

Created: Sat, 03 Dec 2022 04:38:03 GMT

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It was a hard fought game against Clearwater Central Catholic as the Knights battled to stick around and advance.

Deputies say suspect follows, takes photos of women without their knowledge at stores in St. Johns County

Created: Sat, 03 Dec 2022 04:32:58 GMT

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A Facebook page displays photos of teens and women at various retail and public locations around St. Augustine. Some photos focus on feet.

Local doctors think JU medical school will be massive benefit to Jacksonville

Created: Sat, 03 Dec 2022 03:44:34 GMT

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Jacksonville University expects to open its medical school in 2026.

More complaints of animal neglect under investigation at Lake Butler slaughterhouse

Created: Sat, 03 Dec 2022 01:22:56 GMT

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On Friday, Animal Control Director Kim Hayes says another seven cows were found in a trailer on the property.

Nassau County Sheriffs Office starts new cold case unit dedicated to giving families closure

Created: Sat, 03 Dec 2022 01:04:06 GMT

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This unit was created after the Nassau County Sheriffs Office noticed there were several missing persons cases that weren't getting the attention they deserved.