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Supplies giveaway helps Jacksonville residents prepare for hurricane season
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Hurricane season is here and to help Jacksonville residents prepare, two organizations held a supplies giveaway Saturday morning at the Jacksonville Fairgrounds. Farm Share and Global Empowerment Mission partnered up to get 4,000 families across five locations in the state the supplies they need to ride...
FSCJ, Jacksonville University lose state grants for nursing programs
Among the about $960 million of line-items in the Legislature-approved state budget that were vetoed June 12 by Gov. Ron DeSantis were two grants totaling nearly $6 million intended to enhance nursing education at Florida State College at Jacksonville and Jacksonville University. Despite the loss of resources, both institutions plan...
Regional Northeast Florida projects: Where they stand
In 2023, Bass Pro Shops announced plans to open an Outdoor World retail store in St. Augustine on vacant land south of Buc-ee’s and Costco Wholesale. On June 11, workers were constructing the 162,000-square-foot building. Bass Pro Shops sells fishing and outdoor gear for activities including hiking, backpacking, wildlife...
Clay County hosts Household Hazardous Waste and Electronic Amnesty Day June 22nd
Clay County and the City of Keystone Heights invite residents to the Household Hazardous Waste and Electronic Amnesty Day for the disposal of old paint, pool chemicals, used oil, and electronic equipment.
Florida teacher who says she was fired for hanging Black Lives Matter flag over classroom door will have license reinstated: Judge
After a yearslong controversy, Florida high school teacher Amy Donofrio will have her teaching license reinstated after she says she was unfairly fired from her Jacksonville classroom for displaying a Black Lives Matter flag. The post Florida teacher who says she was fired for hanging Black Lives Matter flag over classroom door will have license reinstated: Judge first appeared on Law & Crime.
Juneteenth celebrations across Northeast Florida, Southeast Georgia bring community together
ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. – Celebrations took place all across Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia this weekend ahead of Juneteenth, a holiday that commemorates the emancipation of those who were enslaved in the United States. This is the third year Juneteenth has been recognized as a federal holiday since President...
Local non-profits look for alternatives after Gov. DeSantis vetos funding
On the eastside of Jacksonville is a historic neighborhood, fondly known as ‘Outeast’. It’s the same location of a program that is helping dozens of families cope with hard times. In the last 24 hours, Suzanne Pickett, the president and chief executive officer of Historic Eastside CDC...
City of Jacksonville offering free summer lunch program at libraries for all kids until August 2nd
School may be out for the summer, but kids in Jacksonville don’t have to miss out on lunch. The Jacksonville Public Library and Summer Break Spot are both offering free summer meal programs to ensure no child goes hungry during the break.
New law now allows JSO to intervene in squatter situations. But only under certain conditions
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A new Florida law that will take effect on July 1 intends to protect property owners from squatters. HB 621 will allow law enforcement to get involved in the removal of people living in a home without the owner’s permission. The News4JAX I-TEAM started investigating...
VyStar Foundation divvies about $200,000 for nonprofit military, veterans programs
The Jacksonville-based VyStar Foundation recently awarded grants totaling a little more than $200,000 to 12 Florida and Georgia nonprofits that provide military and veterans services. The nonprofits were selected "for their innovative and impactful approaches to addressing homelessness, basic needs, mental health services and workforce development," according to VyStar Credit...
Elaine Brown: From mayor to mayor, stadium deal is a fair and visionary plan
I would like to thank Mayor Donna Deegan and her team for the negotiations between the city of Jacksonville and the Jacksonville Jaguars for stadium renovations. This is a fair deal that will protect and benefit taxpayers as we work toward a vibrant downtown, lift neighborhoods throughout the city and increase needed services to reduce homelessness. The community benefits agreement will have a positive impact on affordable housing and workforce development as we keep Jacksonville as one...
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