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Parents raised concerns in the Duval County School Board meeting on Monday over books that some feel are too explicit for children to read. The group Public School Defenders (PSD) also hosted a rally before the meeting to advocate against book bans. “Please remove any books in school and onlineContinue Reading

A Jacksonville man in his 20s is dead after a domestic dispute led to gunfire in the Arlington neighborhood just before 5 p.m. on Monday, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. Officers located the man suffering from at least one gunshot wound in a parking lot on Arlington Expressway. JacksonvilleContinue Reading

The 14-year-old killed one day into the New Year is someone his grandmother said she will always cherish. Micah Thomas was shot and killed in the Sherwood Forest neighborhood on New Year’s Day, marking the first homicide of the year, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. “My heart would dropContinue Reading

As the impending severe storm is expected to bring heavy winds and rains with the possibility of tornados, residents and business owners are doing what’s needed to protect their properties. Some neighborhoods in Northeast Florida are more susceptible to toppling trees, falling tree limbs and downed powerlines, which leads toContinue Reading

Federal officials are continuing their investigation into a horrifying emergency where an Alaska Airlines aircraft lost part of its fuselage minutes after takeoff. A local retired airline pilot acknowledged the big safety questions about Boeing’s latest aircraft. The Boeing 737 Max 9 is a relatively new aircraft with a listContinue Reading

Local businesses in Jacksonville were looking forward to an economic boost from what could have been a home playoff game after losing to the Titans. Some businesses made five times their normal revenue during last year’s game against the Los Angeles Chargers. There was not one glimmer of sunshine overContinue Reading

Ahead of Tuesday’s storm, local officials are bracing for the potential of downed trees, power outages and localized flooding. A Jacksonville city spokesperson said they’re not planning to activate the Emergency Operations Center, but they are monitoring the storm system and will issue reports as needed. In San Marco, mostContinue Reading

After a year of high expectations for the Jacksonville Jaguars, two superfans who have built man-caves dedicated to the home team expressed their disappointment after Sunday’s loss to the Titans that knocked the Jaguars out of the playoffs. The two men are Jon Ficther, who decorated his entire apartment tealContinue Reading

Building more affordable housing in St. Johns County is a top priority for 2024. Together, county officials and nonprofit groups are working toward solutions with efforts to incentivize workforce housing and income-restricted rental properties. On Monday, a community meeting is happening at the Classic Car Museum of St. Augustine. AContinue Reading