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We’ve spent the last week or so looking back on some of our top stories of 2023, from the I-TEAM getting results to the Positively JAX stories that made you smile.
In case you missed any of the recaps, here’s the list -- with some national additions courtesy of the Associated Press:
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1 shot in Butler Beach road rage incident; another person in custody ▶ 0:29
1 shot in Butler Beach road rage incident; another person in custody
Bolles Boys Lacrosse locked in on the final 4🥍👀 ▶ 1:16
Bolles Boys Lacrosse locked in on the final 4🥍👀
Episcopal Girls Lacrosse looking forward to being back in the Final 4 🥍👀 ▶ 0:58
Episcopal Girls Lacrosse looking forward to being back in the Final 4 🥍👀
Child dies in Bradford County trailer home fire ▶ 0:45
Child dies in Bradford County trailer home fire
Nonprofit steps up to help families who lost homes in Brantley County wildfires sift through rubble ▶ 1:19
Nonprofit steps up to help families who lost homes in Brantley County wildfires sift through rubble
Residents react after man shot, killed by police in their neighborhood ▶ 0:52
Residents react after man shot, killed by police in their neighborhood
Jacksonville gas prices top $4: Where to find cheapest fuel near you ▶ 1:07
Jacksonville gas prices top $4: Where to find cheapest fuel near you
Man armed with gun who kicked in doors of 4 homes shot, killed after confronting officers, JSO says ▶ 1:18
Man armed with gun who kicked in doors of 4 homes shot, killed after confronting officers, JSO says
Bolles Flag Football Moving On ▶ 1:04
Bolles Flag Football Moving On
Elementary schooler shares message for Brantley County community as students return to school ▶ 1:25
Elementary schooler shares message for Brantley County community as students return to school
Kingsland to reconsider data center rules; two planning and zoning items pulled from agenda ▶ 0:57
Kingsland to reconsider data center rules; two planning and zoning items pulled from agenda
Second week of trial begins for 4 men accused in the murder of Jacksonville rapper Julio Foolio ▶ 1:36
Second week of trial begins for 4 men accused in the murder of Jacksonville rapper Julio Foolio
10 years in the making JU Men's Lacrosse going Dancing🏆🐬🥍 ▶ 1:02
10 years in the making JU Men's Lacrosse going Dancing🏆🐬🥍
Donations can be dropped off at area Navy Federal Credit Union locations ▶ 1:39
Donations can be dropped off at area Navy Federal Credit Union locations
Your brain on bargains: Why you’re buying more at the grocery store than you planned ▶ 0:40
Your brain on bargains: Why you’re buying more at the grocery store than you planned
City Councilmember calls on Jacksonville to enter redistricting fray in wake of Supreme Court ruling ▶ 1:09
City Councilmember calls on Jacksonville to enter redistricting fray in wake of Supreme Court ruling
1 wounded, cars left damaged when afterparty erupts in gunfire, witness says ▶ 1:27
1 wounded, cars left damaged when afterparty erupts in gunfire, witness says
Jacksonville afterparty erupted into chaos before man was shot, witness says ▶ 1:14
Jacksonville afterparty erupted into chaos before man was shot, witness says
Brantley County ready to welcome displaced students back when they are ready to return ▶ 0:56
Brantley County ready to welcome displaced students back when they are ready to return
Varsity 4 Boys Basketball Player of the Year ▶ 0:47
Varsity 4 Boys Basketball Player of the Year
Varsity 4 Girls Basketball Player of the Year Kathleen Crawley ▶ 0:57
Varsity 4 Girls Basketball Player of the Year Kathleen Crawley
Neighbors describe heartbreak after ducklings run over, woman faces felony charges ▶ 0:57
Neighbors describe heartbreak after ducklings run over, woman faces felony charges
DCPS bus stop-arm camera warnings end as Blanding Blvd. identified as hotspot; $225 fines begin ▶ 0:51
DCPS bus stop-arm camera warnings end as Blanding Blvd. identified as hotspot; $225 fines begin
Wildfire now 45% contained as officials offer resources for recovery support ▶ 1:27
Wildfire now 45% contained as officials offer resources for recovery support
Everything you need to know about the 61st Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Fest ▶ 1:04
Everything you need to know about the 61st Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Fest
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