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Outdoor workers react to federal government's heat protection proposal which Florida blocked
MIAMI -- In South Florida hundreds of workers are exposed to extreme heat, according to WeCount – a worker's center led by people who work outdoors."This is hot, hot… very hot," said a landscaper who goes by Mr. Knox, referring to working over eight hours a day under the heat advisory weather conditions in South Florida. "Without the breaks, staying in the sun too much and not hydrating, you pretty much can have a heat stroke," he added.Echoing him are agriculture workers, car washers, and roofers – just some of the men working outdoors on the Fourth of July holiday. ...
Judge blocks federal gender identity rule challenged by Florida
TALLAHASSEE — A federal judge Wednesday blocked a new Biden administration health care rule that would clash with Florida’s attempts to restrict treatments such as hormone therapy and puberty blockers for transgender people. Tampa-based U.S. District Judge William Jung issued a 50-page decision granting a preliminary injunction to...
Church, nonprofit helping people cool off as temperatures soar
The summer sun shows no sign of relenting in the next 10 days, but local humanitarians are trying to help disadvantaged people beat the heat. First Presbyterian Church Pastor Cliff Lyda said the front doors of his church’s Westminster Hall, 126 S. Second St., are open for people to go inside to grab a bottle of water and get out of the heat.
Mother, who tested positive for narcotics, was found sIeeping in her apartment while her 2-year-old child was found 20 yards from a water canal, on a busy roadway
Jacksonville, FL – According to the police officials, the 22-year-old mom, later identified as IsabeIa, was arrested and later charged with negIect of a child after her 2-year-old child was found outside by himself, walking in the street. The investigation began on Monday after the 911 caller told the dispatcher that they found a little boy wandering around. The responding officers realized that the boy was found only 20 yards away from the water canal, which the boy could have easily accessed.
‘Blink of an eye, it happened to me’: Jacksonville man nearly loses his hand after firework explodes
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A Jacksonville man warned others about the dangers of fireworks, one day after an explosion injured both of his hands, leaving one severely damaged. Zion Thomas was one of several people injured by fireworks on the Fourth of July. He spoke to News4JAX from his hospital bed in Gainesville.
Jehovah's Witnesses present 3-day convention this weekend
One of the largest organizers of global religious conventions will once again draw thousands to Jacksonville,In a world where bad news endlessly streams on social media, TV and radio, a three-day live event open to the public will deliver only good news! One of the largest convention organizations in the world returns to...
‘It’s disgusting:’ Over 1,000 pounds of trash picked up in Jacksonville Beach ‘5th of July’ cleanup
The Fourth of July has come and gone, but not without leaving a mess on Jacksonville’s beaches. One hundred and fifteen volunteers picked up more than 1,000 pounds of trash on Jacksonville Beach Friday morning after the 4th of July festivities.
Neighbor says he ‘jumped into action’ to rescue woman from house fire in Arlington
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A woman was taken to a hospital Friday morning after an Arlington house fire that left a dog dead. News4JAX spoke with Lester Driggers, who lives across the street from the home on Brandemere Road South, near Arlington Heights Elementary and Bruce Park. He said he...
Lt. John Peacock Marks 25 Years with Palm Coast Fire Department
The Palm Coast Fire Department celebrates Lieutenant John Peacock for 25 years of service to the Palm Coast Fire Department. Lieutenant Peacock joined the Palm Coast Fire Department in June 1999 after obtaining his Firefighter certification from Florida State Fire College and his EMT certification from Saint Augustine Tech, now known as First Coast Technical College.
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