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‘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.
'It was a bad night': State Sen. Tracie Davis still fully supports Biden after debate performance
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — President Joe Biden joined ABC News for his first sit-down interview since last week's presidential debate. This comes amid calls from some Democrats for the president to bow out of the race following concerns about his age and capacity to run the country. Three democratic representatives...
World War II Navy vet from Jacksonville becomes centenarian on 4th of July
A World War II veteran and current Jacksonville resident celebrated his 100th birthday on Fourth of July Thursday. Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5968 in Orange Park hosted a special celebration for Fred A. Long Jr., a 30-year highly decorated veteran of the U.S. Navy, according to Times-Union news partner First Coast News.
Mayor reassures safety amid 4th of July holiday crowds at Jacksonville Beach
JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. – As tens of thousands of beachgoers are expected to come to Jacksonville Beach for Fourth of July holiday celebrations, more officers and safety workers will be on hand to ensure everyone’s safety. “Fourth of July is always a huge weekend at the beach,” Jacksonville...
Families enjoying city of Jacksonville pools, quality time for Fourth of July
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – It may have been a great day at the beach, but some decided it was a better day to head to the pool for relaxation and family time. More than two dozen city of Jacksonville pools were open for people to enjoy the Fourth of July holiday with their loved ones.
Watch it again: Northeast Florida celebrates the 4th of July with food, fun & fireworks
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Firework shows across Northeast Florida lit up the skies for Independence Day. Tons of people packed areas like St. Augustine, downtown Jacksonville and Jacksonville Beach to watch the spectacular shows that lasted roughly 20 minutes. Locals and visitors in St. Augustine claimed their spots along the...
Florida Navy veteran asking people to be mindful of those with PTSD during July Fourth celebrations
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — As people around Northeast Florida get set to celebrate the Fourth of July, a Jacksonville Navy veteran wants people to be mindful of those struggling with PTSD. John Tappen said loud noises, like fireworks, still bring back past trauma from his deployment in the Navy. Tappen...
'Lean year' for city budget: over $431 million in draft proposal for capital projects
Mayor Donna Deegan’s team presented over $431 million in proposed capital projects for next year’s budget, which includes the city’s first year investment in a renovated EverBank Stadium but closes 179 projects previously listed. The city’s budget will not be as high as in recent years because...
This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition - Florida’s economic progress, exponential growth
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Florida‘s economy is on par with Spain as the 15th largest in the world. The goal is to grow gross domestic product (GDP) from $1.6 trillion (in 2023) to about $2.24 trillion, making it 10th in the world. Florida Chamber of Commerce president Mark Wilson...
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