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‘It’s like free money’: Jacksonville program helps renters become homeowners

Read full article: ‘It’s like free money’: Jacksonville program helps renters become homeowners

JWB Real Estate’s HomeStep program is turning tenants into proud homeowners by offering financial incentives and support services to help them make the leap.

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Small businesses are feeling effects as Trump raises China tariffs to 145%

Read full article: Small businesses are feeling effects as Trump raises China tariffs to 145%

Small businesses across the nation are feeling the squeeze from rising tariffs, including an online jewelry company that’s fighting for survival.

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Boots on the Green music festival: A celebration of music and giving back

Read full article: Boots on the Green music festival: A celebration of music and giving back

Music lovers and philanthropists alike have a reason to celebrate as the much-anticipated Boots on the Green music festival is set to take place on April 6, 2025.

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LeBron James scores 31 in record 19th Christmas Day game as Lakers hold off Curry, Warriors 115-113

Read full article: LeBron James scores 31 in record 19th Christmas Day game as Lakers hold off Curry, Warriors 115-113

Austin Reaves scored the winning layup with one second left after Stephen Curry tied it on a 31-foot 3-pointer with seven seconds remaining, LeBron James had 31 points and 10 assists playing in his NBA-record 19th Christmas Day game, and the Los Angeles Lakers held off the Golden State Warriors 115-113.

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Local performers ready to heat up stage at 3rd annual Cocoa and Carols on the St. Johns River

Read full article: Local performers ready to heat up stage at 3rd annual Cocoa and Carols on the St. Johns River

Concert on the Green is dedicated to building community through the arts, hosting various musical events like the Jacksonville Symphony in Clay County and smaller series such as "Rockin' on the River" and Cocoa & Carols.

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Jacksonville caregiver charged with child abuse after bringing special needs child to hospital in poor condition

Read full article: Jacksonville caregiver charged with child abuse after bringing special needs child to hospital in poor condition

Months after a special needs child was dropped off at Wolfson Children’s Hospital in extremely poor condition, her caregiver was arrested and charged with aggravated child abuse and child neglect with great bodily harm.

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St. Augustine pro wrestling school hosts community event

Read full article: St. Augustine pro wrestling school hosts community event

Hatchet Pro Wrestling, which is owned by a WWE star welcomed the community to an open house Saturday morning. The unique school opened in St. Augustine around the beginning of the year and has trained numerous local students.

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Hannah Green wins LPGA Tour’s JM Eagle LA Championship for 2nd straight year

Read full article: Hannah Green wins LPGA Tour’s JM Eagle LA Championship for 2nd straight year

Hannah Green won the LPGA Tour’s JM Eagle LA Championship for the second straight year Sunday, holing out twice from off the greens in a pivotal back-nine stretch at Wilshire Country Club.

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Australians Grace Kim and Hannah Green tied for lead in LPGA Tour’s JM Eagle LA Championship

Read full article: Australians Grace Kim and Hannah Green tied for lead in LPGA Tour’s JM Eagle LA Championship

Grace Kim stumbled to a 5-over 76 on Saturday in the LPGA Tour’s JM Eagle LA Championship — and still held onto a share of the lead.

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‘We are in pain’: Family of 21-year-old beautician killed in Westside triple shooting mourns loved one

Read full article: ‘We are in pain’: Family of 21-year-old beautician killed in Westside triple shooting mourns loved one

The family of the woman killed in a triple shooting Wednesday on Jacksonville’s Westside is speaking out.

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Australia's Hannah Green sinks 30-foot putt to win LPGA event in Singapore by one stroke

Read full article: Australia's Hannah Green sinks 30-foot putt to win LPGA event in Singapore by one stroke

Hannah Green made a stunning 30-foot birdie at the final hole to clinch a one-stroke victory over Celine Boutier at the LPGA Tour’s HSBC Women’s World Championship.

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Cocoa and Carols presented by Concert on the Green

Read full article: Cocoa and Carols presented by Concert on the Green

Concert on the Green is a non-profit org established in 1986 to fund school grants and student scholarships in the arts.

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Kerr says Draymond Green 'took it too far' and that his five-game suspension was deserved

Read full article: Kerr says Draymond Green 'took it too far' and that his five-game suspension was deserved

Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr said Draymond Green was “wrong” and “took it too far” when he put Minnesota’s Rudy Gobert in a headlock.

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Thousands ‘Carry Forward’ in Jacksonville 5K honoring wounded veterans

Read full article: Thousands ‘Carry Forward’ in Jacksonville 5K honoring wounded veterans

Thousands ran Saturday in Wounded Warrior Project's "Carry Forward" 5K in honor of those who served, those who overcame and those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

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Wounded Warrior Project’s ‘Carry Forward’ 5K brings message of hope

Read full article: Wounded Warrior Project’s ‘Carry Forward’ 5K brings message of hope

Carry Forward Jacksonville will be held at 7 a.m. Saturday at Wounded Warrior Project headquarters off Belfort Road.

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Judge sentences a woman who investigators say burned a Wyoming abortion clinic to 5 years in prison

Read full article: Judge sentences a woman who investigators say burned a Wyoming abortion clinic to 5 years in prison

A judge has sentenced an abortion opponent to five years in prison for burning a Wyoming abortion clinic.

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Students in 2 Southeast Georgia counties are first in area to return to class

Read full article: Students in 2 Southeast Georgia counties are first in area to return to class

Students in Camden and Brantley counties are the first to head back to class in our area with the bell ringing Wednesday on the new school year.

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A woman pleads guilty to fire that kept a Wyoming abortion clinic from opening for a year

Read full article: A woman pleads guilty to fire that kept a Wyoming abortion clinic from opening for a year

An abortion opponent has pleaded guilty to a federal arson charge after telling investigators that anxiety and nightmares about Wyoming’s first full-service abortion clinic in years led her to break into and burn the planned facility.

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A woman accused of burning a Wyoming abortion clinic has reached a plea agreement with prosecutors

Read full article: A woman accused of burning a Wyoming abortion clinic has reached a plea agreement with prosecutors

Federal court documents filed Monday show that a woman who authorities say admitted setting fire to what was to become Wyoming's only full-service abortion clinic has reached a plea agreement with prosecutors.

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Gatherings combining Pride and Juneteenth give Black LGBTQ+ people a refuge where they can celebrate

Read full article: Gatherings combining Pride and Juneteenth give Black LGBTQ+ people a refuge where they can celebrate

From a block party in New York City to a movie screening outside of Denver, groups across the U.S. have found ways to merge Pride month and Juneteenth celebrations.

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In student loan and affirmative action rulings, advocates fear losses for racial equality

Read full article: In student loan and affirmative action rulings, advocates fear losses for racial equality

The Supreme Court has struck down both student loan forgiveness and affirmative action in college admissions.

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College student accused of setting fire to Wyoming's only abortion clinic pleads not guilty

Read full article: College student accused of setting fire to Wyoming's only abortion clinic pleads not guilty

A college student who authorities say admitted setting fire to a building slated to become Wyoming’s only full-service abortion clinic has pleaded not guilty to an arson charge.

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‘It could be your child’: 5 mothers voice grief of losing child to gun violence

Read full article: ‘It could be your child’: 5 mothers voice grief of losing child to gun violence

A local organization called “Silent Women Speaking” has brought mothers together who have lost a child to gun violence. Several moms from the organization sat down with News4JAX to talk about how their lives will never be the same.

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Hannah Green of Australia wins LPGA at Wilshire in playoff

Read full article: Hannah Green of Australia wins LPGA at Wilshire in playoff

Hannah Green of Australia won the JM Eagle LA Championship in a playoff.

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Supporters of DCPS superintendent voice opinions at rally amid speculations that her job’s in jeopardy

Read full article: Supporters of DCPS superintendent voice opinions at rally amid speculations that her job’s in jeopardy

https://www.news4jax.com/news/local/2023/04/24/future-of-dcps-superintendent-expected-to-be-discussed-at-wednesday-school-board-meeting/

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Wyoming abortion clinic fire suspect to go free pending case

Read full article: Wyoming abortion clinic fire suspect to go free pending case

A woman accused of setting fire to a Wyoming abortion clinic will be released from jail while her case proceeds.

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Illinois women ends 23-year AP Top 25 drought, LSU on rise

Read full article: Illinois women ends 23-year AP Top 25 drought, LSU on rise

No. 24 Illinois has earned its first ranking in 23 years coming inThe Associated Press Top 25 women's basketball poll.

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‘We’re just all coming together’: Family members gather for celebration of life for mother, son who died after Orange Park apartment fire

Read full article: ‘We’re just all coming together’: Family members gather for celebration of life for mother, son who died after Orange Park apartment fire

Loved ones on Thursday said goodbye to a mother and child who died after an apartment fire the day after Christmas.

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US appeals court: Beauty pageant can bar trans contestants

Read full article: US appeals court: Beauty pageant can bar trans contestants

A federal appellate court says a national beauty pageant has a First Amendment right to exclude a transgender woman from competing, because including her could interfere with the message the pageant wants to send about what characteristics make an ideal woman.

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GOP eyes Indiana upset amid national push to diversify party

Read full article: GOP eyes Indiana upset amid national push to diversify party

Air Force veteran Jennifer-Ruth Green is eyeing an upset in an Indiana U.S. House district that has been Democratically controlled for nearly a century.

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Sanders, Green lead No. 11 Oklahoma St. past No. 20 Texas

Read full article: Sanders, Green lead No. 11 Oklahoma St. past No. 20 Texas

Spencer Sanders threw for 391 yards and hit Bryson Green with the game-winning touchdown pass with just over three minutes left to lead No. 11 Oklahoma State past No. 20 Texas 41-34.

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Rescued sea turtles in Israel released back to the wild

Read full article: Rescued sea turtles in Israel released back to the wild

Over a dozen endangered sea turtles that were rescued after suffering major injuries in the Mediterranean scuttled their way over a beach in Israel after months of medical care.

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Hannah Green takes 1-shot lead into Palos Verdes finale

Read full article: Hannah Green takes 1-shot lead into Palos Verdes finale

Hannah Green held onto the lead Saturday in the Palos Verdes Championship after a frustrating start on the hilly, windswept course perched above the Pacific Ocean.

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Hannah Green opens 3-shot lead in Palos Verdes Championship

Read full article: Hannah Green opens 3-shot lead in Palos Verdes Championship

Hannah Green took the lead into the weekend in the Palos Verdes Championship, rebounding from consecutive bogeys Thursday in gusting wind to birdie the two late par 5s in a 5-under 66.

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Hataoka takes advantage of Ko's late meltdown in LA Open

Read full article: Hataoka takes advantage of Ko's late meltdown in LA Open

Nasa Hataoka took advantage of Jin Young Ko’s late meltdown Saturday to take a four-stroke lead into the final round of the DIO Implant LA Open.

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Wildfire danger in Northeast Florida

Read full article: Wildfire danger in Northeast Florida

There is a high risk of brush fires across the state.

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Green groups say Romania failing to stop illegal logging

Read full article: Green groups say Romania failing to stop illegal logging

Environmental groups say Romania has failed to tackle illegal logging and nature destruction in areas protected by European Union law, two years after Brussels warned the country to put an end to illicit deforestation.

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Man arrested threatened mass shooting at UNF’s University Green: arrest report

Read full article: Man arrested threatened mass shooting at UNF’s University Green: arrest report

News4JAX on Wednesday obtained the arrest report for the man taken into custody after the University of North Florida announced that a social media threat had been made against the university.

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Inspector general denies proposing threesome, discriminating against Black employees in resignation letter

Read full article: Inspector general denies proposing threesome, discriminating against Black employees in resignation letter

The person responsible for investigating wrongdoings within Jacksonville’s city government has resigned.

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Committee votes to advance formal charges against inspector general

Read full article: Committee votes to advance formal charges against inspector general

Friday morning, the Inspector General Selection & Retention Committee met to hear the presentation on the Office of General Counsel’s investigation into Lisa Green, Jacksonville’s inspector general.

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Committee agrees with decision to place Jacksonville’s inspector general on administrative leave

Read full article: Committee agrees with decision to place Jacksonville’s inspector general on administrative leave

Last week, Lisa Green -- the city of Jacksonville’s inspector general -- was placed on paid administrative leave pending an investigation.

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Investors bet big on climate fight but motives questioned

Read full article: Investors bet big on climate fight but motives questioned

Governments and big investors have announced fresh plans to pour trillions of dollars into curbing global warming.

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Packers beat Cardinals 24-21 after Murray throws late INT

Read full article: Packers beat Cardinals 24-21 after Murray throws late INT

Aaron Rodgers threw two touchdown passes, Randall Cobb caught both of them and the Green Bay Packers knocked off the previously unbeaten Arizona Cardinals 24-21 after Kyler Murray’s stunning late interception on Thursday night.

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Prosecutors amend charges against Jacksonville contractor accused of forgery, fraud

Read full article: Prosecutors amend charges against Jacksonville contractor accused of forgery, fraud

New developments in a News4JAX I-TEAM investigation into Wyatt Green – a Jacksonville contractor charged with forgery, fraud and grand theft.

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Severe drought devastates Washington state's wheat crop

Read full article: Severe drought devastates Washington state's wheat crop

A drought in eastern Washington state that is the worst since 1977 has devastated what is normally the fourth largest U.S. wheat crop.

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After nearly 2 years, Georgia man still missing

Read full article: After nearly 2 years, Georgia man still missing

It’s been nearly two years since Monte Glover was first reported missing by the Kingsland Police Department.

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Romania investigates case of bear killed by Austrian prince

Read full article: Romania investigates case of bear killed by Austrian prince

Romanian authorities say police will investigate a possible poaching case involving an Austrian prince who is reported to have “wrongly” killed a massive male bear in a trophy hunt on a visit to the country’s Carpathian Mountains in March.

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Federally supported vaccine sites to remain open until late May

Read full article: Federally supported vaccine sites to remain open until late May

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Federally supported vaccination sites throughout Florida, including a Jacksonville site, will stick around a month longer than originally planned, News4Jax learned on Monday. That made for one of the busiest days at the Gateway Shopping Mall on Jacksonville’s Northside, the main federally supported testing site available to Northeast Florida residents. AdBesides Gateway, Jacksonville has six other government supported sites, including the Regency Square Mall. A source of confusion for some is that the federally supported satellite sites, like Normandy Community Center and Hammond Senior Center, are currently only offering second doses of the shot. State officials are waiting to see if that changes once the vaccine is available to everyone.

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Workers go door to door in Jacksonville to sign up people for COVID-19 shots

Read full article: Workers go door to door in Jacksonville to sign up people for COVID-19 shots

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – As people around the world entered lockdown last March, Nicole Green began a cross-country trip. Most of her assignments over the last year have involved direct patient care with people who have tested positive for COVID-19. She is one of hundreds knocking on doors in Jacksonville neighborhoods, trying to convince, register and even transport people to get COVID-19 shots. State outreach workers stop by a Jacksonville home on Wednesday as they work to sign up people for COVID-19 shots. One of the workers asked in Spanish if his mother had been vaccinated and if she was interested in getting a COVID-19 shot.

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Let's Talk: NFL free agents and traded players speak up

Read full article: Let's Talk: NFL free agents and traded players speak up

FILE - Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky throws a pass during an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings in Minneapolis, in this Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, file photo. Now that the muzzles have been removed for NFL team executives and the players they either re-signed or added in free agency, Thursday was a time for explanations and reflections. Green), players staying put (Leonard Williams, Derek Wolfe) and even a player coming out of retirement (Kyle Long). But it really doesn’t matter,” he said of anonymous comments in Philadelphia during and after the season ended. He played 14 games with eight starts for Baltimore after signing a $3 million contract to join the team from Denver.

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Some NFL veterans prosper as business season begins

Read full article: Some NFL veterans prosper as business season begins

FILE - San Francisco 49ers offensive tackle Trent Williams (71) looks on prior to an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, in Glendale, Ariz., in this Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, file photo. (AP Photo/Jennifer Stewart, File)As the NFL opened its business year Wednesday, veterans Trent Williams, A.J. The Seahawks addressed another need, agreeing to terms with tight end Gerald Everett on a one-year deal. Ad— Kansas City agreed to a $5 million contract for next season with three-time Pro Bowl guard Kyle Long, who will come out of retirement. — New England brought back center Ted Karras on a one-year, $4 million contract.

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LeBron, short-handed Lakers beat up on Warriors 128-97

Read full article: LeBron, short-handed Lakers beat up on Warriors 128-97

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) dunks in front of Golden State Warriors forward Eric Paschall (7) and center James Wiseman during the first half of an NBA basketball game in San Francisco, Monday, March 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)SAN FRANCISCO – LeBron James had a triple-double with 22 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds, leading the injury-depleted Los Angeles Lakers past the Golden State Warriors 128-97 on Monday night. Stephen Curry scored 27 points with four 3-pointers and became the Warriors' franchise assists leader a day after his 33rd birthday and in his 12th NBA season. Warriors: Golden State hasn't beaten the Lakers at home since a 115-101 victory on Feb. 2, 2019 — so never at the second-year Chase Center. The Warriors wrapped up their eighth back-to-back this season and third of five playing consecutive days at home.

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Krispy Kreme offering festive donuts through St. Patrick’s Day

Read full article: Krispy Kreme offering festive donuts through St. Patrick’s Day

Krispy Kreme is going green for Saint Patrick’s Day. The lucky leprechaun is filled with cookies and kreme -- and dipped in green icing. All other flavors, info & to be order click here https://t.co/HkYiob0oLR pic.twitter.com/tPx5QdvZaS — Krispy Kreme (@krispykreme) March 15, 2021Lucky Unicorn – An Original Glazed® doughnut dipped in white icing, and decorated as a magical unicorn. Lucky Leprechaun – A Cookies and Kreme filled doughnut, dipped in green icing, decorated with stripes and a lucky leprechaun hat. Lucky Gold Coins – An Original Glazed® doughnut, dipped in white icing and topped with a shamrock sprinkle blendAdLucky Sprinkles – An Original Glazed® doughnut, dipped in green icing and sprinkled with shamrocks.

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Analysis: Wentz, Elliott provide little bang for buck

Read full article: Analysis: Wentz, Elliott provide little bang for buck

Wentz was paid more than $39 million in cash this season and had a cap hit of $18.6 million. The Eagles now have to decide what to do with Wentz, who has a cap hit of more than $34 million next season. RB EZEKIEL ELLIOTT: The Cowboys gave Elliott a $90 million, six-year extension before reaching a deal with quarterback Dak Prescott. Elliott is coming off the least productive season of his career with 979 yards and six TDs while getting paid nearly $11 million for a team that finished 6-10. But Green had just 47 catches for 523 yards in 16 games, providing little value for his big salary.

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Family gathers to remember woman, 22, killed in Roosevelt Boulevard crash

Read full article: Family gathers to remember woman, 22, killed in Roosevelt Boulevard crash

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The family of 22-year-old Chelsey Turner gathered to remember her life on Tuesday after she was killed in a car crash early Sunday morning on Roosevelt Boulevard. Turner’s mother, Michelle Green, is so proud of her daughter’s life and is asking for both support to comfort the family and help to find out exactly what happened. “It’s hard to bury your daughter,” Green said. Turner was one of two people killed in Sunday’s crash in which arriving rescue crews appeared to have cut into one of the cars involved. At the vigil, Green also thanked anonymous good Samaritans who stopped to help her daughter.

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Clay County Sheriff’s Office employee accused of possessing child porn

Read full article: Clay County Sheriff’s Office employee accused of possessing child porn

GREEN COVE SPRINGS, Fla. – An employee of the Clay County Sheriff’s Office has been arrested on charges including possession of child pornography, according to a news release from the Green Cove Springs Police Department. Additionally, Monica Mae Green, 45, is facing charges of transmission of material harmful to a minor and tampering with physical evidence. According to police, Green has been employed with the Sheriff’s Office in its communications center since January 2015 and she was on administrative leave at the time of her arrest. The Police Department said it began investigating when a friend of Green informed her supervisors of an inappropriate relationship between Green and a 17-year-old boy. None of those statements were included in the news release.

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You can't say the crowds influenced rusty NFL officials

Read full article: You can't say the crowds influenced rusty NFL officials

“For one, he was clamping me the whole time,” Green complained afterward, saying the officials should call it both ways. “Honestly, it reminded me of the times I was back at the College of San Mateo, my junior college,” Edelman said. It brought me back at least to high school, junior college, college. In some ways, it brings the game back to why you started playing, just to love playing the game. ___With contributions from AP Pro Football Writer Dave Campbell and AP Sports Writers Tim Booth, Larry Lage and Kyle Hightower.

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No masks, just questions, in Kansas counties with no cases

Read full article: No masks, just questions, in Kansas counties with no cases

Business owners in Rawlins and Wallace counties say they agree with local officials' decisions to opt out of an order from Democratic Gov. In Wallace County, which borders Colorado, one restaurant posted on social media a graphic of a crossed out man with a face mask. Kansas has reported more than 25,000 coronavirus cases since the pandemic reached the state in early March, first in the Kansas City area. Trust.Meanwhile, the testing rate in the two counties lags well behind the Kansas 9.5% average, according to the state health department. The Rawlins County Health Center, the only hospital in that county, provides nasal swab tests.

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Bengals receiver A.J. Green signs 1-year franchise deal

Read full article: Bengals receiver A.J. Green signs 1-year franchise deal

FILE - In this Dec. 1, 2019, file photo, Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver A.J. The Bengals used their franchise tag on A.J. Green signed his one-year, $17.9 million contract Friday after the deadline passed for agreeing to a long-term deal with the Cincinnati Bengals. The club used its franchise tag on Green, who missed all last season with an ankle injury. After nine years of Green teaming with quarterback Andy Dalton, the Bengals made a clean break following a 2-14 finish.

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Prescott set for franchise tag without long-term Dallas deal

Read full article: Prescott set for franchise tag without long-term Dallas deal

Dak Prescott will play whatever becomes of the 2020 season under the one-year franchise tag after the Dallas Cowboys and their star quarterback couldn't agree on a long-term contract. Clubs had until Wednesday afternoon to reach multiyear deals with players given the franchise tag. Green and defensive end Yannick Ngakoue of Jacksonville haven't signed the one-year contract that goes with the tag. If so, his fate will be different than the other two QBs who have played under the franchise tag. Anthony Harris of Minnesota and Denver's Justin Simmons are set to play under the $11.4 million tag for a safety.

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Group of local parents, educators call out Gov. Ron DeSantis with open letter

Read full article: Group of local parents, educators call out Gov. Ron DeSantis with open letter

A group of Duval County parents and educators are calling out Governor Ron DeSantis for his comments over the weekend that having kids go back to schools is the right move. During a press conference, DeSantis said its a good idea and children will be better off in school. The parents and educators also wrote a letter to Superintendent Green and the school board, urging them to carefully consider the reopening plan and to encourage online learning. News4Jax reporter Maggie Lorenz was on a Zoom call with a group of five Duval County parents and educators, who sent the letter to the Duval County School Board on behalf of hundreds of other parents and teachers they said they collaborated with. Their message is no in-person school reopening plan is a safe reopening plan.We want to be back in school, said DCPS teacher Chris GuerrieriBut this group of local teachers, parents, and professors.. said Floridas spike in positive cases makes in-person learning unsafe.

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Teen dies, 20-year-old critically injured in Putnam County crash

Read full article: Teen dies, 20-year-old critically injured in Putnam County crash

PALATKA, Fla. – An 18-year-old man was killed and a 20-year-old woman was critically injured Sunday in a single-vehicle crash south of Palatka. According to a report from the Florida Highway Patrol, Rhett Timothy McCool of Palatka was driving a Chevrolet Silverado north on Browns Landing Road shortly before 7 p.m. when, for reasons unknown to investigators, the truck veered off the road and hit a tree. The impact caused McCool and passenger Brittney Kristen Green to be thrown from the truck, FHP said. McCool, 18, was pronounced dead at the scene and Green, 20, was taken to UF Health in Gainesville with critical injuries. Neither passenger was wearing a seatbelt, according to the FHP report.

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Green: JEA board would support State Attorney’s investigation

Read full article: Green: JEA board would support State Attorney’s investigation

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The chair of JEA’s board of directors would welcome an investigation by State Attorney Melissa Nelson’s office if that’s what it takes to get to the bottom of a doomed plan to explore a sale of the city-owned utility. “If the state attorney decides that she wants to pursue an investigation, we support that,” Board Chair April Green told a News4Jax reporter outside City Hall. “Our community deserves to know the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth when it comes (to JEA’s) entire ITN process,” said OurJax director Mike Hightower, a former JEA executive. JEA’s board was set to meet Tuesday to discuss if he should be fired with or without cause – the difference between letting him walk away with nearly $500,000 or nothing at all – but that meeting was postponed. “I’m a member of this community who has done nothing but try to contribute to the community that raised my children,” she said.

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'BH90210' Won't Be Returning for Season 2

Read full article: 'BH90210' Won't Be Returning for Season 2

Sad news, 90210 fans -- the Peach Pit is closing back down for good. Fox confirmed on Thursday that BH90210 -- the tongue-in-cheek "revival" of the beloved '90s teen soap Beverly Hills, 90210 -- will not be returning for a second season after its limited run this summer. And while BH90210 fans clamored for a season 2 after a "cliffy-ish-hanger" ending, unfortunately, it's not in the cards. ET caught up with Spelling and Garth back in September, where they dished on what they'd like to see from a possible season 2. Tori Spelling on What She'd Love to See If 'BH90210' Gets a Season 2 (Exclusive) Embed Code RestartRELATED CONTENT:Here's What Tori Spelling Would Love to See If 'BH90210' Gets a Season 2 (Exclusive)Kim Kardashian Would 'Totally' Be Down to Make a Guest Appearance on 'BH90210' (Exclusive)'BH90210' Stars Tori Spelling and Jennie Garth Dish on Finale and Season 2 Plans

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Why This Man Sets Up His Own String to Catch Sexual Predators by Himself

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A new trend is happening across the country: regular citizens setting up their own stings to catch alleged online predators who are interested in meeting children for sex. The vigilantes record their encounters with the alleged predators, and the footage is then posted online to shame the men. In Arizona, one alleged predator thought he was meeting a 13-year-old girl for sex. The alleged predator, Mathew Sanchez, later turned himself in and was sentenced to five years in prison. [The amateurs] dont know the rule of law, they dont know the rule of evidence, they dont know what a prosecutor needs and it is very dangerous," said Inside Edition security expert Steve Kardian.

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Country singer Lee Brice to perform at Topgolf in Jacksonville

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Getty ImagesJACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Two popular singers are coming to Jacksonville in December. Country singer Lee Brice and "The Voice" winner Cassadee Pope will perform at Topgolf for a first-time Concert on the Green on Dec. 6. Brice, who was born in South Carolina, is best known for hits like "A Woman Like You," "Hard to Love," "I Drive Your Truck" and "I Don't Dance." Pope won the third season of "The Voice" in 2012 and her album "Frame by Frame" debuted at No. A spokesperson from Topgolf will visit "The Morning Show" studio Tuesday to discuss the concert and the possibility of more concerts in the future.

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Showers but some sun returns

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Showers are spaced apart much more this afternoon meaning you won't be nearly as wet as rain eases up into the evening. Most of the showers will be south of I-10 into the early evening especially focusing around St. Johns and Flagler counties. Look for mostly cloudy skies with lows in the lower 70s in town to mid 60s inland west of Orange Park. Morning showers and isolated storms 40% across northeast Florida, 20 percent for southeast Georgia. Afternoon highs in the low to mid 80s for northeast Florida, mid 80s for inland southeast Georgia, low 80s along our beaches.

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'Love Island' Star Kyra Green Makes Her Acting Debut on 'Bold and the Beautiful'

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Love Island's Kyra Green has been hit with the acting bug. The Islander will make her acting debut on Friday's episode of CBS' daytime soap opera, The Bold and the Beautiful, and only ET has the exclusive sneak peek from Green's premiere. Green will also appear in the Sept. 23 episode of The Bold and the Beautiful. Following her time on Love Island, Green rekindled her romance with fellow Islander Cashel Barnett. RELATED CONTENT:'Love Island' Stars Yamen and Christen Are Officially Dating (Exclusive)'Love Island' Star Theo Campbell Blinded in One Eye by Champagne Cork'Love Island': Find Out Which Couple Was Crowned the Winner

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Damage control: How managers can recover from common mistakes

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With layoffs on tap but not yet announced, one manager McAllister knew sent an updated org chart to an assistant, who noticed her name was no longer on it. After quickly consulting with HR, he told her the situation and apologized to her for letting her know in such a ham-fisted way. Spilling a company secretAs a manager, you're usually expected to keep company plans under wraps until the company makes them public. Green says in many instances, if a manager asks, HR may tell them not to say anything just to be safe. Managers also have to avoid saying anything that could be perceived as demeaning or abusive to the employee being let go.

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I-TEAM: 18 new grand theft charges filed against contractor

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Green was originally arrested in April by insurance fraud investigators with Florida CFO Jimmy Patronis' office on three felony charges: organized fraud, forgery and grand theft. Because of that, they have filed additional grand theft charges. While he said nearly $5,000 was paid to Storm RS, no work has been done. After hiring Storm RS, Walsh said he learned later that the business merged with Rogero Roofing and Construction. At Friday's bond hearing for the 18 additional felony charges added against Green earlier this week, prosecutors wanted an additional $25,000 bond for each new victim named in their case.

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Jeremy Meeks Says He and Chloe Green Are Still Together Despite Pics on a Yacht With Another Man

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Jeremy Meeks claims everything's still solid between him and Chloe Green. Coincidentally, back in July 2017, Meeks and Green were spotted making out as they cruised the Mediterranean on a luxury yacht off the coast of Turkey. Meeks and Green share a 1-year-old son, Jayden Meeks-Green, while Meeks is also the father of a 10-year-old son, Jeremy R. Meeks Jr., whom he shares with his ex-wife. Meeks shot to fame in 2014 when he was arrested on felony weapons charges and his mugshot went viral. RELATED CONTENT:Hot Felon Jeremy Meeks' Ex-Wife Melissa Throws Epic Divorce Party'Hot Felon' Jeremy Meeks' Divorce Granted'Hot Felon' Jeremy Meeks and Chloe Green Welcome First Child Together

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8th-Grade Math Teacher Gives Helping Hand to Former Student Struggling With Homelessness and Jail

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Ive always been the type of person to try to figure things out and not ask for help, Green told InsideEdition.com. I was all in when he asked me for help, Demory said. There wasnt a lot of support that he had outside of jail during that time. They even volunteered to help Green move in and decorate his home with donated furniture when Green couldnt take time off work to do it himself. Green said his biggest advice to young adults in his shoes is, Never be scared to ask for help.

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Frontier offers free flights to people with these two last names

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Jeff Swensen/Getty Images(CNN) - Frontier Airlines is offering free flights for people with the last name "Green" or "Greene." The Colorado airline says it operates "America's greenest flight" and is giving away flights -- up to $400 in value -- for the promotion of Green Week, the company's ecofriendly initiative. "Our fleet's fuel efficiency is unmatched by other U.S. airlines and allows Frontier to deliver not only the lowest fares but the most sustainable approach to flying," President and CEO Barry Biffle said in a statement. "We're very excited to share our green message with everyone," said Zach Kramer, a Frontier Airline spokesman, adding that many people are tagging friends with those names. Passengers must book a flight on FlyFrontier.com, must depart on Tuesday and return by Aug. 20, and must legally have the last name Green or Greene.

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Is your last name Green? Fly free on Frontier Airlines next week

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Dreamstime.comYou could save some green next week if your last name is Green(e). Frontier Airlines is offering customers with that last name a free flight on Aug. 13. The airline is promoting fuel efficiency and sustainability during National Green Week. Here's how to claim your free flight:Book a domestic flight with Frontier Airlines that departs on Aug. 13. Provide documentation that Green or Greene is legally your last name.

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Colorado mom thankful for insurance company's change of heart

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A Colorado mom says her baby girl has a fighting chance against a rare disease thanks to a change of heart by their insurance company. GRAND JUNCTION (KMGH) - A Colorado mom says her baby girl has a fighting chance against a rare disease thanks to a change of heart by their insurance company. The little girl's mom made a public appeal for help after finding out their insurance company would not cover a new treatment. On Friday morning, Green received a phone call from insurance company letting her know the treatment would be covered. "I can't describe it, knowing that my baby is going to have a chance," Green said.

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Overdose rate spikes in 3 Jacksonville ZIP codes

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - According to the latest data from the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department, while the overall count of overdose cases has dropped 9% over the past year, overdose rates increased in seven area ZIP codes, with three showing an alarming jump:32222 - Westside, south of 103rd Street to the Clay County line - up by 82%32224 - between I-295 and the Intracoastal Waterway, mostly south of Beach Boulevard - up by 60%32258 - south of Greenland Road and east of Hood Landing Road, including Bartram Park and Bayard - up by 58%Percent change in overdose calls by ZIP codeInteractive map of JFRD data 2018 to 2019Green indicates fewer overdoses | Red indicates increasesThe city of Jacksonville's fight against opioid addiction has grown, with nearly 400 people admitted to a citywide drug rehabilitation program called Project Saves Lives in the last 18 months. The program has expanded from one emergency room when it launched in November 2017 to four emergency departments in Jacksonville today. If you want to learn more about opioid abuse or if someone you know is suffering from addiction, visit our Opioid Nation Resource Center. Read full JFRD reportCopyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.

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Overdose rate spikes in three Jacksonville ZIP codes

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - According to the latest data from the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department, while the overall count of overdose cases has dropped 9% over the past year, overdose rates increased in seven area ZIP codes, with three showing an alarming jump:32222 - Westside, south of 103rd Street to the Clay County line - up by 82%32224 - between I-295 and the Intracoastal Waterway, mostly south of Beach Boulevard - up by 60%32258 - south of Greenland Road and east of Hood Landing Road, including Bartram Park and Bayard - up by 58%Percent change in overdose calls by ZIP codeInteractive map of JFRD data 2018 to 2019Green indicates fewer overdoses | Red indicates increasesThe city of Jacksonville's fight against opioid addiction has grown, with nearly 400 people admitted to a citywide drug rehabilitation program called Project Saves Lives in the last 18 months. The program has expanded from one emergency room when it launched in November 2017 to four emergency departments in Jacksonville today. If you want to learn more about opioid abuse or if someone you know is suffering from addiction, visit our Opioid Nation Resource Center. Copyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.

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Overdose rate spikes in three Jacksonville ZIP codes

Read full article: Overdose rate spikes in three Jacksonville ZIP codes

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - According to the latest data from the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department, while the overall count of overdose cases has dropped 9% over the past year, overdose rates increased in seven area ZIP codes, with three showing an alarming jump:32222 - Westside, south of 103rd Street to the Clay County line - up by 82%32224 - between I-295 and the Intracoastal Waterway, mostly south of Beach Boulevard - up by 60%32258 - south of Greenland Road and east of Hood Landing Road, including Bartram Park and Bayard - up by 58%Percent change in overdose calls by ZIP codeInteractive map of JFRD data 2018 to 2019Green indicates fewer overdoses | Red indicates increasesThe city of Jacksonville's fight against opioid addiction has grown, with nearly 400 people admitted to a citywide drug rehabilitation program called Project Saves Lives in the last 18 months. The program has expanded from one emergency room when it launched in November 2017 to four emergency departments in Jacksonville today. If you want to learn more about opioid abuse or if someone you know is suffering from addiction, visit our Opioid Nation Resource Center. Copyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.

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