Guns killed record number of children in 2021: CDC report
Children in the United States are more likely to die at the hands of a gun than in a car crash, from a drug overdose or cancer. That's just one of the troubling statistics in a new Centers for Disease Control study--- that found firearms killed a record number of children in 2021.
Moms Demand Action, other groups rally in Jacksonville to support gun safety bills
There is a push around the state for what some groups are calling common sense gun safety measures.ย The group, Moms Demand Action, held events around the state, including here in Jacksonville.ย Theyโre asking the Florida legislature to reject legislation they say would save lives,ย but one gun rights proponent disagrees.
Moms Demand Action, other groups rally in Jacksonville to support gun safety bills
There is a push around the state for what some groups are calling common sense gun safety measures. The group, Moms Demand Action, held events around the state, including here in Jacksonville. Theyโre asking the Florida legislature to reject legislation they say would save lives, but one gun rights proponent disagrees.
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Bragging rights on the line again for Guns Nโ Hoses hockey match on Feb. 20
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. โ Itโs always a good, even series, but this yearโs Guns Nโ Hoses hockey match has a bit more on the line. The annual charity game between Jacksonville police โ the Guns โ and firefighters โ the Hoses โ is scheduled for Feb. 20 at the Vystar Veterans Memorial Area. The charity match will be held at 3 p.m., followed by the Icemen hosting the Tulsa Oilers at 7 p.m. One ticket will grant access to both games. A total of 25% of each ticket will be donated to the Jacksonville Fire Fighters Charity and the FOP Foundation. And we really want everyone to come out to the arena and celebrate these guys,โ said Jacksonville Icemen team president Bob Ohrablo.
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Proceeds from this yearโs โGuns and Hosesโ game to help support family of firefighter lost at sea
The Gonzalez family came out to support the Hoses, but there was also a lot of support for the Guns. โWe've been waiting to play this game for a year,โ said Daniel Perrotti, the captain of the โGunsโ team. Many of the proceeds will go to help support the family of Brian McCluney, one of two firefighters lost at sea over the summer. "We love doing events like this,โ said Stephen Myers, the captain of the โHosesโ team. And it's a lot of fun.โHe added, "Most people, once they see a live hockey game, get hooked on this game.