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Dealership to pay drivers $600k after tricking them into paying for useless fees that tacked on thousands to cost of car
CUSTOMERS banded together against a dealership that charged them undisclosed fees when buying a vehicle from under a lease. The Attorney General's Office used to take a "hands-off" approach when it came to dealerships - an official notice changed the game. Johnny Kane and Juan Carlos Beltran were two of...
A campaign emerges against the amendment that would end Florida’s campaign public financing
Floridians for Open Democracy, a recently launched group, is campaigning against a proposed state constitutional amendment that would scrap public funding of statewide campaigns and the spending limits that candidates who draw those funds must agree to. Getting rid of Florida’s matching-fund program for candidates running for governor and the three Cabinet positions would make […]
Football Game Recap: Menendez Comes Up Short
After flying high against Sandalwood last Friday, Menendez came back down to earth. The Menendez Falcons came up short against the St. Augustine Yellow Jackets on Friday, falling 34-14. The Falcons haven't had much luck with the Yellow Jackets recently, as the team's come up short the last four times they've met.
'Angel parents' bond at Jumbo Shrimp game
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — One section at Saturday's Jumbo Shrimp game was packed more than most. Section 117 was dedicated to 'angel parents' – parents who have lost a child. “She would have been a junior in high school," said Tristyn Bailey's mother Stacy Bailey. "I’m sure she would’ve been front and center on the cheer team and living her best life.”
Jaguars defense preview: Josh Hines-Allen, Travon Walker headline revamped defensive unit
Changes were needed, so changes were made. As the Jacksonville Jaguars get prepared for the start of the regular season, they do so with a new defensive coordinator in Ryan Nielsen. Nielsen is a respected coach and has already earned the trust of players on the team. ...
Bobcats Fall To North Florida To Close Out Invitational
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Quinnipiac women's volleyball team wrapped up play at the North Florida Invitational on Saturday morning with a three-set loss to the hosts, University of North Florida. Ginevra Giovagnoni recorded her second double-double of the season as she recorded 11 digs and 10 kills. LOCATION. UNF...
UF Health patients with United Healthcare could lose coverage if two sides can’t come to terms before Sept. 1 deadline
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The deadline for UF Health and United Healthcare to come to terms on a new contract agreement is fast approaching. The health insurance company and the medical network have until Sept. 1 to come to a resolution. If that doesn’t happen, UF Health will no longer...
Florida Blue Update Ongoing Contract Discussion with Baptist Health Jacksonville
August 30, 2024 – — Florida Blue: Relevant News Updates. On Thursday, August 29, Florida Blue announced the expansion of the popular Florida Blue | Sanitas Medical Centers in Northeast Florida, with two new locations planned to open in January 2025. The two new centers will be located in Duclay and Windy Hill, and will serve members of all ages. You can find more on this exciting announcement here.
Jacksonville state attorney seeks $130K from activist who lost records lawsuit, citing a rarely-used legal provision
A Jacksonville public-records activist who sued the Fourth Judicial Circuit State Attorney’s Office could now face a six-figure bill in a case that may redefine the landscape of open-records litigation in the Sunshine State. Curtis Lee, 67, sued the State Attorney’s Office in 2020 for alleged violations of public...
Mac Jones earns top-notch praise after impressive preseason showing for the Jaguars
The quarterback is the most important position on the football field. His backup is the second most important one. Fortunately for the Jacksonville Jaguars, they don't have to worry about either because they have Trevor Lawrence in the fold and Mac Jones is ready to fill in for him if called upon. Ideally, the latter won't play a single snap in 2024. But he showed in the preseason that if he does, the offense will be in good hands.
Duval Sports Week 2 Power Rankings: Don’t Just Bark, Bite and Back It Up!
After the first week in Northeast Florida, we discovered who’s bark was harder than their bite. Lots of talking in the off-season led up to this moment where it all counted for most teams. Let’s take a look at this week’s Duval Sports Power Rankings Top 10.
‘Selfless service’: Beloved JFRD firefighter laid to rest at Jacksonville National Cemetery
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A procession of fire trucks, police cars, and first responders traveled beneath an American flag along Old St. Augustine Road Friday afternoon, escorting Jacksonville Fire Rescue Engineer Ian Church to his final resting place. Church died following a battle with cancer. JFRD said he served with...
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