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Overdose death leads to murder arrest in Clay County
on May 23, 2017 at 7:48 pm
An 18-year-old girl's death from an overdose of fentanyl-laced heroin in November has led to the first murder arrest connected to the sale of drugs in Clay, Duval or Nassau counties, the Clay County Sheriff's Office announced Tuesday.Trumaine […]
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Jacksonville City Council elects new president
on May 23, 2017 at 7:47 pm
The Jacksonville City Council has elected its next president and appears to be headed for change.Newcomer Anna Lopez Brosche will take over for outgoing president Lori Boyer.Brosche is an at-large council member and beat out John Crescimbeni 11-8 in […]
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Severe storms in Southeastern Georgia- Increasing late day showers and storms
on May 23, 2017 at 7:26 pm
The National Weather Service in Jacksonville has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Southeastern Echols County in southeastern Georgia South, central Ware County in southeastern Georgia, Southeastern Clinch County in southeastern Georgia until […]
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National News
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Woman accused of beating boyfriend with rubber mallet, trying to cut off his testicles
on May 23, 2017 at 3:16 pm
A fight over a man talking to another woman, ended with his girlfriend trying to cut off his testicles, according to a report from KSAT.According to an arrest affidavit, Sylvia Vasquez got into a fight Saturday with her boyfriend because he was […]
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Temporary protections extended for Haitians
on May 23, 2017 at 12:01 am
Temporary "protected status" has been extended for another six months for thousands of Haitians who fled to the United States after their island was ravaged by an earthquake in 2010.Department of Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly on Monday said […]
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Report: O.J. Simpson parole hearing set for July, could be released
on May 22, 2017 at 11:05 pm
After nearly 10 years behind bars, O.J. Simpson could be released from prison this year, NBC News reports.According to the report, Simpson is set to face a parole hearing in July.Simpson has been serving a 33-year sentence in Nevada on burglary and […]
Political News
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Trump seeks to slash $3.6 trillion of spending in austere budget
on May 23, 2017 at 6:05 pm
By Roberta Rampton WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump wants lawmakers to slash $3.6 trillion in government spending over the next decade, taking aim in an austere budget plan unveiled on Tuesday at healthcare and food […]
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Trump seeks to slash $3.6 trillion of spending in austere budget
on May 23, 2017 at 6:03 pm
By Roberta Rampton WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump wants lawmakers to slash $3.6 trillion in government spending over the next decade, taking aim in an austere budget plan unveiled on Tuesday at healthcare and food […]
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Ex-CIA chief says he warned Russia in 2016 about election meddling
on May 23, 2017 at 5:45 pm
By Patricia Zengerle and Doina Chiacu WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Former CIA director John Brennan said on Tuesday that he had seen signs of possible collusion between Moscow and President Donald Trump’s 2016 election campaign that merited […]
Sports News
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NFL to allow some flair in touchdown celebrations
on May 23, 2017 at 5:55 pm
For years the running joke has been the NFL stands for No Fun League. On Tuesday the league loosened some of those reins by allowing more creativity to go into touchdown celebration.Starting this season players will be allowed to use the football as […]
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Jaguars, Patriots will have combined training camp practices
on May 23, 2017 at 4:10 pm
The Jacksonville Jaguars will travel north to Foxborough, Mass. for two days of joint training camp practices with the New England Patriots on Monday, August 7 and Tuesday, August 8, the club announced today."Having the opportunity to practice with […]
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Will Florida-Georgia game stay in Jacksonville?
on May 23, 2017 at 4:09 pm
Jacksonville City Council is expected to approve a new contract on Tuesday to keep the Florida-Georgia game in town through 2022.The new agreement would include guaranteed payouts for both schools. Taxpayer dollars would cover those costs.The […]
Financial News
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Deadline Wednesday for Barahona, records bills
on May 23, 2017 at 12:24 am
Gov. Rick Scott faces deadlines Tuesday and Wednesday for taking action on 17 bills, including a measure (SB 18) that calls for paying $3.75 million in the 2011 child-abuse death of Nubia Barahona and injuries suffered by her twin brother, […]
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Hospitals appeal ruling on outpatient payments
on May 23, 2017 at 12:18 am
Dozens of hospitals across the state have appealed an administrative law judge's decision in a dispute about reimbursement rates for outpatient care of Medicaid beneficiaries.The hospitals filed notices of appeal last week at the 1st District Court […]
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President Trump's budget proposal includes cuts to food stamps
on May 22, 2017 at 10:56 pm
President Donald Trump will unveil a proposed budget this week that would drive millions of people off food stamps and cut Medicaid, targeting the social safety-net programs for the poor in a new wave of spending cuts.Trump's blueprint for the 2018 […]
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Roger Ailes, founder of Fox News, dead at 77
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Roger Ailes, who built Fox News into a cable powerhouse, has died at the age of 77.
Approximately 148,000 acres burned by the West Mims Fire so far ...
Hundreds battle massive, stubborn Okefenokee fire
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Facing another hot, dry day with shifting winds, 725 firefighters are now battling the wildfire that spilled out of the Okefenokee Swamp over the weekend and burned and additional 25 square miles near communities along the Georgia-Florida state line since Saturday.