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JFRD breaks ground on Station 64 on Northside

The Jacksonville Fire Rescue Department broke ground on a new fire station on the Northside on Monday morning.

City leaders propose multiple bills to stop messages of hate, antisemitism in Jacksonville

City leaders in Jacksonville are making moves to ban the projection of images onto someone elseโ€™s buildings or property without permission.

Jacksonville mayor: โ€˜We need to give our team a good sendoff to Kansas Cityโ€™

The city is preparing its plans for the Jaguarsโ€™ upcoming playoff game.

JSO assistant chief who bravely fought ALS dies

Judge was battling ALS

Well-known Jacksonville attorney John Phillips announces heโ€™s running for City Council District 7

Attorney, civil rights advocate and legal commentator, John Phillips, announced on social media Tuesday that he is running for Jacksonville City Council.

Mayor encourages Jacksonville residents to wear teal on Friday to support Jaguars ahead of showdown against Titans

Ahead of the Jaguarsโ€™ showdown this weekend against the Titans, Mayor Lenny Curry is urging Jacksonville residents to โ€œpaint the town tealโ€ by wearing team gear on Friday.

Nikki Kimbleton set to exit Mayor Lenny Curryโ€™s administration, leave Jacksonville

City of Jacksonville Director of Public Affairs Nikki Kimbleton is set to leave Mayor Lenny Curryโ€™s Administration, the city announced Thursday.

Jacksonville City Council plans to take action, address Confederate monuments as fate remains undecided

Contention among parties defending or protesting the removal of the Confederate monuments around Jacksonville has been an ongoing issue since the topic was first introduced in 2020.

Mayor Lenny Curry and Attorney John Phillips respond to tweets about Kent Stermon, days before his death

A social media disagreement about Kent Stermon between Mayor Lenny Curry and local attorney John Phillips happened two days before Stermon's death. Now the News4JAX I-TEAM is hearing from both sides.

I-TEAM: High-profile political donor, who was found dead Thursday, had access card to JSO headquarters

Kent Stermon, who was not employed by the Sheriffโ€™s Office, was given an access card to JSO headquarters for the past five years -- at the same time, he was donating thousands to GOP candidates, including former Jacksonville Sheriff Mike Williams.

Mayor: Cityโ€™s neighborhoods department director dies after โ€˜courageous battleโ€™ with cancer

Bryan Mosier, the director of the city of Jacksonville's Neighborhoods Department, has died after what Mayor Lenny Curry called a "courageous battle with cancer."

Bullet strikes window of mayorโ€™s office on 4th floor of City Hall

The Jacksonville Sheriffโ€™s Office is investigating after a bullet was fired through the fourth-floor window of the mayorโ€™s office at City Hall.

Jacksonville wonโ€™t โ€˜tolerate violence 1 more dayโ€™: Sheriff focusing additional resources to combat crime

Joined by city and state leaders, Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters on Monday addressed a deadly drive-by shooting that occurred over the weekend, saying that the city is not defined by โ€œsenseless violenceโ€ and announcing a workforce to better target violent crime.

Airplane flies Confederate flag over TIAA Bank Field with message that calls for return of monuments

Before the start of the Jacksonville Jaguars game on Sunday, an airplane flew over TIAA Bank Field with a banner in tow showing the Confederate flag.

As Florida tries to change โ€˜Resign to runโ€™ laws, Mayor curry wants voters to implement them in Jacksonville

Some Florida Republican lawmakers are looking for the state to change โ€œResign to runโ€ laws so Gov. Ron DeSantis can feasibly run for president without resigning as governor. Locally, Duval County Republican Mayor Lenny Curry is pushing for Jacksonville voters to pass a โ€œResign to runโ€ law.

Your Voice Matters: Issues you & our political analyst say are biggest for next Jacksonville mayor

In March, Jacksonville voters will submit a ballot for the cityโ€™s next mayor. Republican Lenny Curry is term-limited and someone new will be taking the seat.

Should elected officials resign from current post when they announce run for new position? Thatโ€™s what Curry wants to ask voters

As Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry is set to leave office in seven months, he wants voters to weigh in on the fate of other local politicians in office that are looking to switch to other elected jobs.

Crashes cause headaches around Jacksonville as Nicole floods Southbank Riverwalk

Duval County will remain under a state of emergency as Tropical Storm Nicole impacts the city, Mayor Lenny Curry announced joined by the Jacksonville Sheriffโ€™s Office and other city officials in a news conference on Thursday.

Waves churn, intensify as Nicole brings strong winds, rains to Jacksonville Beach

As Nicole made way through Northeast Florida Thursday morning, the tropical storm brought heavy rains, strong wind gusts and sustained winds to the Jacksonville Beach area.

Jacksonville prepares for Nicole: Mayor declares state of emergency, city to open shelters

Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry announced Wednesday that he has signed a declaration of a state of emergency in Duval County effective at midnight.

Winds starting to whip in Jacksonville Beach as safety alert remains in place through weekend

The winds began to noticeably pick up Wednesday morning in Jacksonville Beach as preparations continued for win, rain and possible flooding from Tropical Storm Nicole.

There has already been flooding in some areas of Jacksonville โ€” and there are concerns itโ€™s going to get worse

Flooding began in some areas of Jacksonville on Wednesday as people made preparations ahead of Nicole.

County by county: How Nicole is impacting waste collection in Northeast Florida

Hereโ€™s what we know about how Nicole is impacting waste and recycling collection in Northeast Florida.

In preparation for Nicole, Jacksonville Beach Ocean Rescue issues beach safety alert through weekend

In preparation for Nicole, Jacksonville Beach Ocean Rescue issued a beach safety alert through the weekend. Officials are warning people not to go into the water due to the dangerous conditions.

Mayor: Veterans Day Parade canceled Friday, Jacksonville Fair closing Thursday because of Nicole

Among the closures and major schedule changes in preparation for Nicole, the Jacksonville Veterans Day Parade and breakfast on Friday will not take place, Mayor Lenny Curry announced Tuesday.

Watch 2022 Jacksonville Veterans Day Parade on News4JAX+

Join the City of Jacksonville as it honors our veterans and active-duty military.

Patriots' Kraft, school statements denounce antisemitism

New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft and other members of the sports world around the U.S. are condemning recent incidents of hate speech toward Jewish people.

โ€˜Letโ€™s stop itโ€™: Shad Khan, Mayor Curry and others condemn antisemitic messages seen around Jacksonville

Jaguars owner Shad Khan condemned recent antisemitic rhetoric around Jacksonville, saying thereโ€™s no place for that in a place he knows and loves.

Florida school police shoot ax-wielding man trying to enter elementary school

The man initially left the campus and school police pursued him, at which point he refused to drop his weapon and instead used it to threaten the officers.

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โ€˜Itโ€™s a huge honorโ€™: Tony Boselli given key to the city

Itโ€™s a busy week for Tony Boselli.

City breaks ground on new fire station on Jacksonvilleโ€™s Westside

Another new fire station is coming to Jacksonville โ€” this one on the Westside.

Jacksonville-area beaches reopen, but public urged to keep off dunes, stay out of ocean

Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry announced Friday afternoon that Duval Countyโ€™s beaches are reopening after Ian passed through the area. But while much of Jacksonville was spared by Ian, the storm did do a number on Duval Countyโ€™s shoreline. Beachgoers are also asked to stay off the fragile dunes, and Curry warned people to stay out of the water, as there is a strong rip current risk, along with a high surf advisory.

Mayor Curry: Power outages will continue, flood risks remain as storm passes

While the track of Ian is good news for Duval County residents, Mayor Lenny Curry said Thursday afternoon that Jacksonville shouldnโ€™t ease up in precautions just yet.

Erosion concerns at area beaches as storm drags across the state

Wind gusts and sustained winds at Jacksonville-area beaches from Hurricane Ian have caused major erosion concerns as the storm drags across the state.

Atlantic, Jacksonville, Neptune beaches closed due to Hurricane Ian, Mayor Curry says

Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry on Wednesday night moved to close all three beaches in Duval โ€” Atlantic, Jacksonville and Neptune โ€” until further notice due to Hurricane Ian.

No mandatory evacuations for Hurricane Ian, Jacksonville mayor says

After declaring a state of emergency for Duval County ahead of Hurricane Ian, Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry announced Wednesday morning that based on the Category 4 stormโ€™s current trajectory, he would NOT be issuing mandatory evacuation orders for the county.

Jacksonville City Council approves record-setting $1.5B budget

City Council on Tuesday night gave its approval to Mayor Lenny Curryโ€™s record-setting $1.5 billion operating budget for the city of Jacksonville.

Jacksonville beach communities on high alert as Hurricane Ian approaches, but some not worried

The Jacksonville Beach mayor told News4JAX the city is expecting strong winds, rain as well as the possibility of storm surges and flooding.

โ€˜It could possibly be a hybrid of Irmaโ€™: Duval County to declare state of emergency, close schools

Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry declared a state of emergency for Duval County and the activation of the Emergency Operations Center, effective at noon Wednesday, as Category 3 Hurricane Ian tracks toward Florida.

City of Jacksonville monitoring and preparing for Hurricane Ian

JEA crews started setting up staging areas Tuesday morning so resources can be ready to restore power and water after the storm hits.

โ€˜No reason to panicโ€™: Jacksonville mayor urges residents to prepare, know flood & evacuation zone

Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry on Monday warned of potential flooding and tornadoes during a news conference detailing Hurricane Ian preparations but added there is โ€œno reason to panic.โ€

City of Jacksonville monitoring and preparing for Hurricane Ian

JEA crews started setting up staging areas Tuesday morning so resources can be ready to restore power and water after the storm hits.

Mayor Curry: โ€˜We canโ€™t afford to be complacentโ€™ as Ian approaches

Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry on Sunday morning urged Jacksonville residents to be prepared as the city is expected to feel the effects of Tropical Storm Ian in the coming days.

Ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrates opening of Jacksonville University College of Law

A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Thursday afternoon to celebrate the opening of the Jacksonville University College of Law.

City of Jacksonville, national service organization conducting survey to assess needs of veterans, their families

The city of Jacksonville and a national service organization want to hear from local veterans.

Mayor Curry โ€˜drops the micโ€™ with new podcast about Jacksonville

Mayor Lenny Curry is joining the podcast community.

JFRD sends disaster response team to flood-ravaged Kentucky

The All Hazards Incident Management Team from the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department headed to Kentucky, where there has been massive flooding, Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry said Sunday.

New fire station officially opens in fast-growing E-Town community

The city will mark the official opening of a new fire station in one of the fastest-growing communities in Jacksonville.

Mayor Curry presents $1.5B budget proposal to Jacksonville City Council

A property tax rollback, money for riverfront development downtown, a new fire station and more money stashes away for emergencies in the reserve fund -- those were just some of the things Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry highlighted Thursday morning in his budget address to City Council.

$37M budget increase request for JSO wonโ€™t mean more officers on streets, interim sheriff says

Mayor Lenny Curry is presenting his final budget proposal to the Jacksonville City Council with a big portion of the plan related to public safety.

Proposed property tax cut doesnโ€™t mean Jacksonville homeowners would pay less than last year

Despite a planned tax cut, you will more than likely be spending more on your property taxes because the value of your property has gone up.

Weakened Tropical Storm Elsa still packing soggy punch

It's expected to be remain significant rainmaker as it moves quickly up the East Coast after killing one person in Florida and injuring several others in Georgia.

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Tropical Storm Elsa Is Blamed For One Death In Florida. It's Now Heading North

Tropical Storm Elsa tore through Jacksonville, Fla., and southeast Georgia on Wednesday, leaving one person dead in its wake.

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Crowds flock to reopened Jacksonville beaches as Florida hits record coronavirus cases

Jacksonville Beach, Neptune Beach and Atlantic Beach are now open from 6-11 a.m. and 5-8 p.m. for "essential activities." Crowds are seen at the beach on April 17, 2020 in Jacksonville Beach, Florida, despite social distancing warnings. Sam Greenwood / Getty ImagesBut photos of the Jacksonville beaches show hundreds of people walking, swimming and talking in large groups many without face masks. Thousands of people including reckless spring breakers packed the state beaches at the time, leading to closures. We still have to be cognizant of the six-foot distance between people," Jacksonville Beach Mayor Charlie Latham told reporters Friday.

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Gov. Ron DeSantis gives some Florida beaches green light to reopen

Florida's governor on Friday gave the green light for some beaches and parks to reopen if it can be done safely, and north Florida beaches became among the first to allow people to return since closures because of the coronavirus. The beaches will be open from 6 to 11 a.m. and 5 to 8 p.m., Curry said in a video posted to social media. Florida officials were criticized for leaving beaches open during part of the spring break period last month. Other more high-profile beaches in South Florida including Miami Beach were closed by state order. Ron DeSantis said some municipalities should feel free to start opening up parks and beaches, if that can be done safely, with distancing guidelines remaining in place.

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