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Joe DeLuca inducted into Florida Press Association Hall of Fame
Early in Joe DeLuca’s newspaper career, his father shared a piece of advice. “Do every job like it’s the last job you’ll ever have,” he said. DeLuca, president of the Tampa Bay Times, did just that. On Friday, the longtime Times executive was inducted into the Florida Press Association Hall of Fame for his service to the state’s journalism industry.
Mother takes son to Summerfield ER after he claims he was shot
A mother took her son to the Summerfield ER after he claimed he was shot. Marion County sheriff’s deputies went to the emergency room on Thursday where they interviewed the mother of 27-year-old Hunter Gough of Summerfield. The mother said she’d found her son “in the middle of the Lake Weir Subdivision covered in blood.” She drove him to the emergency room.
Alachua County seeks community input for future park at West End
The community engagement event will be held on Aug. 13 at 6:30 p.m. at the University of Florida/IFAS Extension Office auditorium (22712 W. Newberry Road, in Newberry) The post Alachua County seeks community input for future park at West End appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Jacksonville Jaguars rookie WR Brian Thomas Jr. is carrying LSU legacy to the NFL
For Jacksonville Jaguars rookie first-round wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr., he’s able to carry a collegiate legacy with him into his professional life. After originally wanting his college jersey No. 11—worn by Parker Washington—and being given No. 80, Thomas will sport No. 7 for the Jaguars. ...
The Jacksonville Jaguars Will Trade Trevor Lawrence to the New York Jets
With the NFL offseason comes predictions and bold takes. That specifically happens with trades that could happen before the season or the deadline. With that in mind, Trevor Lawrence becomes an intriguing trade option that has the potential to shake up the league. If he is traded, it will be to the New York Jets.
Mom got angry ‘because her child wanted to play outside and wasn’t Iistening’ before she shoved him to the ground and kicked him repeatedly; sentenced
Jacksonville, FL – According to the court documents, the 30-year-old mom, later identified as YuIia, was sentenced to 3 years in probation after she pleaded guilty to chiId abuse. Prosecutors say last year in October, the mother was caught on video abusing her 3-year-old child. The mother won’t spend a day in jail after she reached a plea deal with prosecutors.
Jacksonville personal trainer who lost her father to cancer helps people dealing with life-altering medical conditions
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Debilitating injuries and medical conditions can physically and mentally alter our lives at a moment’s notice, but a personal trainer at the Lakewood Anytime Fitness gym said people should not use those setbacks as an excuse to avoid daily exercise. Aviola Miraka is a certified...
Flagler County deputies apprehend crime suspect who they say fled a medical facility
PALM COAST — The Flagler County Sheriff's Office has apprehended a suspect who deputies said escaped from AdventHealth South on State Road 100 in Palm Coast Saturday morning. A Facebook post from the sheriff's office Saturday afternoon said the man had been located and is in custody. "During the apprehension a Sheriff's K-9 took a...
Multiple organizations want to add more polling, early voting locations to predominantly Black Jacksonville district
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Multiple groups in Jacksonville want more early voting and election day polling locations added to District 10, a predominantly Black district. The area lost some of its polling sites because of a lawsuit settlement last year. Jerry Holland, Duval County Supervisor of Elections, said the lawsuit...
‘Taking from people that can’t afford it’: Jacksonville mobile home community comes together to dispute 30% rent hike
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Most people expect their rent to increase yearly, but what would you do if it increased by as much as $300?. That’s the reality for a group of people who live close to Jacksonville Beach. Instead of moving elsewhere, they’re petitioning against the rent increase....
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