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Safety is top of mind as hundreds gather for fireworks at Jacksonville Beach
By Annette Gutierrez,
21 days ago
Hundreds of people came out to Jacksonville Beach to celebrate Independence Day. While people were out enjoying the shows, many said they were also keeping their guard up.
People said they are remaining cautious after gun violence disrupted two recent holidays. One person was killed on St. Patrick’s Day, and a teenager was shot on Memorial Day.
“I am 80 years old, I don’t worry,” Stalmann said. “What’s going to happen is going to happen.”
But Charsky said she is just making sure to keep her guard up.
“I think you just check your surroundings, make sure you’re safe and just kind of know your exits and what’s going on around you,” Charsky said. “It’s everywhere.”
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