Valkyries rout the Fever 80-61 as Caitlin Clark struggles in her return from injury
Read full article: Valkyries rout the Fever 80-61 as Caitlin Clark struggles in her return from injuryVeronica Burton had 21 points, eight rebounds and six assists, Kayla Thornton added 18 points and eight boards, and the Golden State Valkyries beat the Indiana Fever 80-61 to spoil Caitlin Clarkโs return.
Fugitive's girlfriend charged with aiding breakout at New Orleans jail where she once worked
Read full article: Fugitive's girlfriend charged with aiding breakout at New Orleans jail where she once workedAuthorities have arrested a former New Orleans jail employee and accused her of aiding in a 10-inmate escape at the facility last month.
Sheriff Waters responds after city transition report says JSO not doing enough to fight violent crime
Read full article: Sheriff Waters responds after city transition report says JSO not doing enough to fight violent crimeJacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters responded on Tuesday after a segment of a city report said the Jacksonville Sheriffโs Office isnโt doing enough to fight violent crime.
Sarah Burton, who designed Kate's royal wedding dress, to step down from Alexander McQueen
Read full article: Sarah Burton, who designed Kate's royal wedding dress, to step down from Alexander McQueenDesigner Sarah Burton, who created the wedding dress of Kate, Princess of Wales, is stepping down as creative director at Alexander McQueen.
JSO seeking identity of wanted man connected to armed sexual battery incident
Read full article: JSO seeking identity of wanted man connected to armed sexual battery incidentThe Jacksonville Sheriffโs Office is looking to identify a wanted man said to be connected to an armed sexual battery incident.
Fernandina Beach man dies after being hit by Nassau County Sheriffโs Office deputy responding to call
Read full article: Fernandina Beach man dies after being hit by Nassau County Sheriffโs Office deputy responding to callA 31-year-old Fernandina Beach man was killed Sunday afternoon in a crash involving a Nassau County Sheriffโs Office deputy responding to a call in Yulee, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Gunman in mall shooting in Texas investigated for having right wing extremist motives
Read full article: Gunman in mall shooting in Texas investigated for having right wing extremist motivesThe second deadliest mass shooting this year at a mall near Dallas, Texas may have been committed by a gunman who had right wing extremist motives and Neo Nazi Views. Mauricio Garcia was shot and killed by police after gunning down eight people on Saturday.
Comparing the number of Jacksonville police-involved shootings to major U.S. cities
Read full article: Comparing the number of Jacksonville police-involved shootings to major U.S. citiesA Tuesday night police-involved shooting that left a JSO officer in critical condition and the suspect dead is an example of whatโs happening across the United States.
โI donโt see how you can see fearโ: Aunt outraged after teen shot twice on front steps of wrong house
Read full article: โI donโt see how you can see fearโ: Aunt outraged after teen shot twice on front steps of wrong houseA 16-year-old shot twice after ringing the doorbell at the wrong home is recovering, but has a long road ahead of him. Attorneys for the family of Ralph Yarl said he suffered a brain injury in the shooting.
Lakesha Burton says she wonโt be running for sheriff again in 2023
Read full article: Lakesha Burton says she wonโt be running for sheriff again in 2023Lakesha Burton, the former assistant chief for the Jacksonville Sheriffโs Office who previously ran for sheriff in 2022, said she wonโt be running again in 2023.
Sheriff candidates condemn racially insensitive tweets allegedly made by JSO sergeant now under investigation
Read full article: Sheriff candidates condemn racially insensitive tweets allegedly made by JSO sergeant now under investigationJacksonville sheriff candidates on Tuesday condemned a series of racially insensitive tweets made by a Jacksonville Sheriffโs Office sergeant.
Former sheriff candidate Jefferson crosses party lines to endorse Waters
Read full article: Former sheriff candidate Jefferson crosses party lines to endorse WatersIn what is expected to be a closely contested race for Jacksonville sheriff, Republican T.K. Waters announced an endorsement Monday from one of his former opponents: Democrat Ken Jefferson.
Jacksonville sheriff candidate Lakesha Burton responds to allegations made in campaign ad from opponent T.K. Waters
Read full article: Jacksonville sheriff candidate Lakesha Burton responds to allegations made in campaign ad from opponent T.K. WatersYou may have seen a new political ad in the special election for Jacksonville sheriff.
Jacksonville sheriff candidates Burton, Waters face off in final scheduled debate
Read full article: Jacksonville sheriff candidates Burton, Waters face off in final scheduled debateThe two remaining candidates vying to become Jacksonvilleโs next sheriff faced off in a debate Thursday night. It was the final scheduled sheriffโs debate involving Democrat Lakesha Burton and Republican T.K. Waters before the November election.
Sheriff candidate Burton pulls out of FOP debate against Waters
Read full article: Sheriff candidate Burton pulls out of FOP debate against WatersLakesha Burton will not participate in a debate private debate against opponent T.K. Waters in front of members of the Jacksonville Fraternal Order of Police on Monday, Burtonโs campaign announced.
With 2 candidates decided, whatโs next in the race for Jacksonville sheriff?
Read full article: With 2 candidates decided, whatโs next in the race for Jacksonville sheriff?On Tuesday, Republican T.K. Waters walked away with the most votes, but it was enough (50%, plus one vote) to be declared the winner. That sent him and second-place finisher Lakesha Burton, a Democrat, into a runoff.
Race for Jacksonville sheriff heads to November general election
Read full article: Race for Jacksonville sheriff heads to November general electionOne of the key races on the ballot in Duval County on Tuesday was the special election for Jacksonville sheriff -- and neither candidate received 50% of the vote plus one.
โWe have to get back to serving the peopleโ: Lakesha Burton says changes needed in Jacksonville policing
Read full article: โWe have to get back to serving the peopleโ: Lakesha Burton says changes needed in Jacksonville policingDemocrat Lakesha Burton, who retired earlier this year as an assistant chief with JSO, said she is ready to make a difference in how Jacksonville is policed.
New player in Jacksonville sheriffโs race gets key endorsements
Read full article: New player in Jacksonville sheriffโs race gets key endorsementsThe election for the next Jacksonville sheriff isnโt until 2023, but on Tuesday Jacksonville Sheriff Mike Williams and Congressman John Rutherford threw their weight behind Republican candidate T.K. Waters.
JSO assistant chief first to enter race to become next Jacksonville sheriff
Read full article: JSO assistant chief first to enter race to become next Jacksonville sheriffThe race to become the next Jacksonville sheriff is still more than two years away, but one candidate has already thrown her hat into the ring.
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Building bonds: Jacksonville officer taking steps to improve police-community relations
Read full article: Building bonds: Jacksonville officer taking steps to improve police-community relationsNext week, specifically March 13, marks one year since Breonna Taylor was shot and killed by Louisville police officers. According to a USA Today/Ipsos poll, 77% of white people in America trust police, while only 42% of Black people trust police. The poll also found 75% of Black people, but only 42% of white people express trust in Black Lives Matter. Jacksonville Sheriffโs Office Assistant Chief Lakesha Burton is trying to improve relationships between police and the community -- one person at a time. Therefore, Burton and community leaders will be feeding the community Monday through Friday at Justina Road Elementary Park.
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Interest is lively at deadline for 'Obamacare' sign-ups
Read full article: Interest is lively at deadline for 'Obamacare' sign-upsWASHINGTON โ A crush of sign-ups expected Tuesday on the last day of open enrollment for HealthCare.gov could help solidify the standing of โObamacareโ as an improbable survivor in the Donald Trump years. In 36 states that use HealthCare.gov,- Dec. 15 is deadline day for coverage that starts Jan. 1, while another 14 states and Washington, D.C., have later dates. Analysts and advocates who follow the annual insurance sign-ups say interest has gotten stronger with the coronavirus pandemic gripping the nation. Medicaid expansion, another component of the health law, covers about 12 million people. Typically people who start the enrollment process before the end of deadline day are given a chance to complete it.
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Interest is lively at deadline for 'Obamacare' sign-ups
Read full article: Interest is lively at deadline for 'Obamacare' sign-upsIn 36 states that use HealthCare.gov,- Dec. 15 is deadline day for coverage that starts Jan. 1, while another 14 states and Washington, D.C., have later dates. Analysts and advocates who follow the annual insurance sign-ups say interest has gotten stronger with the coronavirus pandemic gripping the nation. Medicaid expansion, another component of the health law, covers about 12 million people. Trump administration officials say what they have done is to focus on the smooth operation of the HealthCare.gov website for those who may want the coverage. Typically people who start the enrollment process before the end of deadline day are given a chance to complete it.
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Filling a need: Launching pie shop business during pandemic proves worth the risk
Read full article: Filling a need: Launching pie shop business during pandemic proves worth the riskJACKSONVILLE, Fla. โ A Black business owner in the Riverside Avondale area who launched a new business during the coronavirus pandemic said her risk has paid off. Natasha Burton opened Mixed Fillings Pie Shop on Oak Street after moving to Jacksonville and losing her job. She originally planned to open a pie shop, but not as quickly as it happened. โWhen the community learned that there was a pie shop, people were so generous, they started making donations,โ said Burton. In the years to come, Burton said she hopes to use her pie shop as a platform to raise awareness for her nonprofit that helps survivors of sexual abuse.
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Poll: Pandemic hurting Americans' finances in disparate ways
Read full article: Poll: Pandemic hurting Americans' finances in disparate waysAs the coronavirus pandemic drags on, a new poll finds it is having different effects on Americans economic well-being. For some, the virus has meant lost income or struggles to pay bills on time particularly among Hispanic, Black and younger Americans. Meanwhile, the survey also finds about a third of Americans say their investments were negatively impacted during the pandemic. By contrast, Americans without a degree were more likely to have delayed paying bills 26%, compared with 10% of college graduates. Younger Americans were more likely to have lost a job, put themselves at risk of exposure or delayed paying bills, while more older Americans lost investments.

100 possible coffins found under Tampa apartment complex
Read full article: 100 possible coffins found under Tampa apartment complexResidents are being forced to move after more than 100 possible coffins found under their apartment complex. (Tampa Housing Authority/WFTS)Tampa (WFTS) - Residents at a Tampa apartment complex are being forced to move after a shocking discovery. The Tampa Bay Times linked the forgotten 1900s Zion cemetery, likely the first in Tampa for African American, to this current-day public housing complex. "People's resting place are where they are supposed to rest," Lewis said. Burton commended the housing authority for the way they handled this revelation.

Camden County man convicted of repeatedly raping child under 16
Read full article: Camden County man convicted of repeatedly raping child under 16WOODBINE, Fla. - A Camden County jury convicted 38-year-old Burton Daniel Bailey this week of rape, aggravated child molestation and child molestation, District Attorney Jackie Johnson announced. After a two-day trial, Bailey was found guilty in the repeated sexual assault of a St. Marys child under the age of 16 from October 2012 to December 2015. On Thursday, Superior Court Judge Stephen Scarlett sentenced Bailey, a Seattle man who fled to California after bonding out after his arrest on these charges in May, to serve two life sentences in prison. Scarlett ruled that if Bailey should ever be released on parole, he must register as a sex offender and have no contact with children, the victim or the victim's immediate family. Copyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.

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