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Wrongful death lawsuit filed after homicide resulting from fight at Jacksonville Dave & Buster’s

The family of Thony Roy, who Jacksonville police in January said got into a fight with a co-worker of the Southside Dave and Buster’s, has filed a wrongful death lawsuit, seeking in excess of $50,000 in damages.

Proposed legislation renews old issue: Could JEA be sold?

The new JEA building is up and running, but the question of if the electric company is going to be sold still looms.

‘It’s devastating’: St. Johns County residents open up about impact of Tristyn Bailey’s murder on community

The murder of 13-year-old Tristyn Bailey on Mother’s Day 2021 has impacted the entire community of Durbin Crossing in St. Johns County.

Tyre Sampson remembered 1 year after fatal plunge from Orlando FreeFall

An event Friday morning was held to remember Tyre Sampson, the teenager who died last year when he fell off an attraction at Orlando’s ICON Park, News4JAX sister station WKMG ClickOrlando reports.

‘The right verdict’: Tristyn Bailey’s family reacts to killer’s sentence, offers warning for other families

Tristyn Bailey's family spoke at a news conference Friday with the state attorney and St. Johns County sheriff after Tristyn's killer was sentenced to life in prison.

Here’s who doesn’t pay attention to political news (not you)

Groups that pay attention to political news are often those who benefit from politics.

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WATCH: Florida 4th-graders react to battle over school libraries, media centers

Nearly one year ago, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a new law placing strict new rules on what books and media can be made available to public school students.

NAACP Florida chapters recommend travel advisory amid DeSantis policies

At its statewide conference in Orlando, member organizations of the Florida NAACP voted unanimously to recommend that the national NAACP board issue a nationwide travel advisory against moving or visiting the Sunshine State.

Teen arrested after fatally shooting man, fleeing in U-Haul truck, JSO says

An arrest was made in a Tuesday afternoon shooting that caused a man to die from his life-threatening injuries, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office announced Thursday.

Duval County school police arrest music teacher accused of lewd conduct involving student

The Duval County School Police Department on Wednesday arrested a longtime music teacher at Douglas Anderson School of the Arts accused of lewd conduct involving a student, district officials said.

Jacksonville firefighters respond to tank fire at Talleyrand Avenue asphalt plant

Firefighters were called Wednesday morning to a fire in a tank at an asphalt plant on Talleyrand Avenue, the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department said.

‘He is beyond saving’: Tristyn Bailey’s family asks for maximum sentence for killer in emotional hearing

The second day of the Aiden Fucci's sentencing hearing Wednesday began with victim impact statements, including from Tristyn Bailey’s best friend and six members of her family: three of her four siblings, her parents and one of her grandmothers.

CDC warns of dangerous fungus spreading rapidly in US

U.S. cases of a dangerous fungus tripled over just three years, and more than half of states have now reported it, according to a new study.

Man suffers life-threatening injuries in San Jose shooting, Jacksonville police say

A man was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after being shot Tuesday afternoon in San Jose, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said.

Leader of deadly fentanyl trafficking operation in Southeast Georgia gets more than 2 decades in federal prison

The leader of a deadly fentanyl trafficking operation in Southeast Georgia will spend the next 22 years in federal prison.

Lake City police looking for man accused of stabbing someone with pitchfork

The Lake City Police Department said Tuesday that a warrant was issued for the arrest of a man accused of stabbing a 49-year-old with a pitchfork.

Grim medical examiner testimony, emotional victim impact statements on 1st day of Aiden Fucci sentencing

More than 22 months after 13-year-old Tristyn Bailey was found stabbed to death on May 9, 2021, in Durbin Crossing, her killer’s sentencing hearing begins Tuesday.

Clay County Sheriff’s Office announces new drone program

Clay County Sheriff Michelle Cook on Monday announced the rollout of the agency’s newest tool: drones.

Judge addresses motions filed by Aiden Fucci’s defense ahead of sentencing

Ahead of Aiden Fucci’s sentencing, the defense filed several late motions Friday on his behalf, and there was a hearing Monday afternoon on those motions.

Giant blob of seaweed on its way to Florida’s beaches

Florida is bracing for a massive seaweed blob that’s coming for its coast.

Advocacy groups launch campaign to encourage more Black voters to ‘Vote Local Now’

A new campaign announced Saturday, called Vote Local Now, is aimed at getting more people to the polls, especially African American voters.

Grace period ends for law aimed to stop panhandling in Duval County roadways

Local law enforcement can now begin enforcing a new Duval County ordinance designed to stop panhandling in medians, along sidewalks, and in public rights-of-way along roadways.

‘A beautiful person in every way’: Family of mail carrier killed in dog attack speaks out, demands accountability

The family of a Putnam County mail carrier fatally attacked by dogs in August is now demanding accountability.

Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office to welcome its 1st female homicide sergeant

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office this weekend will welcome its first female homicide sergeant.

Family of St. Johns County middle schooler attacked in class demands policy changes

After his son was injured in a violent attack at Switzerland Point Middle School, Mark Alvelo spoke out to the St. Johns County School Board during its meeting Monday, calling for action.

Man found shot to death in Arlington parking lot, JSO says

A man was found shot to death Wednesday morning in an Arlington parking lot, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said.

Clay County house fires being investigated as arson after officials find evidence of targeted attack

Two house fires in a remote, rural area of Clay County are being investigated as arson after county officials say they found evidence of a targeted attack.

Jacksonville Jewish, LGBTQ+, FBI leaders react to spike in hate crime reports

Hate crimes reported in America are showing an alarming rise again, according to a revised report from the FBI documenting 2021 cases.

After husky puppies make a mischievous escape, Jacksonville police officers come to the rescue

It appears a group of husky puppies was enjoying the cold temperatures so much on Tuesday that they just had to escape their home and explore the outdoors.

Late-winter storm pummels Northeast with heavy, wet snow

A winter storm is dumping heavy, wet snow in parts of the Northeast, causing power outages to tens of thousands, widespread closures of schools and government offices, dangerous driving conditions and a plane to slide off a taxiway.

More than 2.5 million deaths linked to unsafe care in hospitals every year: WHO

The statistics are frightening. Approximately 400,000 hospitalized patients in the United States experience some type of preventable harm each year. One-quarter die from these errors. And medical errors cost roughly $20 billion a year. The numbers are higher worldwide.

Man sentenced to life in prison without parole for rape, murder of Clay County woman in 2007

Michael Renard Jackson was sentenced Monday to life in prison without parole for the rape and murder of 25-year-old Andrea Boyer in 2007.

Police notice pattern of guns, drugs, gang members at Jacksonville-area vacation rentals

Police say they’re noticing a pattern of guns, drugs and gang members at Jacksonville-area vacation rentals.

As Duval County election workers check vote-by-mail ballots with problems, new technology is helping

Early voting is underway in the first election for Jacksonville’s mayor and other local offices.

Supervisor of Duval schools’ library, media review process resigns from role

The head of Duval County Public Schools’ instructional materials and media services submitted her letter of resignation from the leadership role, according to documents obtained by News4JAX.

Bill allowing Floridians to carry concealed firearms without license heads to full Senate

A Senate panel on Thursday moved Florida one step closer to allowing people to carry concealed firearms without licenses, as critics on opposite sides took aim at the proposal.

Man accused of molesting 12-year-old boy gets life on sexual battery convictions

Mike Linkenauger, who was arrested on sexual battery charges in 2020, was sentenced Thursday to life in prison.

How signing your loved one up for a database could help rescuers find them if they go missing

A new database to register people at risk for going missing is now live in Jacksonville.

Congressman from Florida calls for action against cartels

One of the American survivors from the kidnapping in Mexico is expected back home Wednesday, according to her mother.

Man arrested on warrant after fentanyl overdose death of 20-month-old, Jacksonville police say

A man wanted on a warrant after a 20-month-old girl died in December was arrested over the weekend, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office announced Monday.

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Emerson Street at Interstate 95 was closed Monday afternoon due to structural damage, police said.

Court corrects error that could have released man guilty of shooting, paralyzing former Jaguars player years early

A man who was convicted of shooting a former Jacksonville Jaguars player could’ve been released from prison too soon after his sentence was modified from life to 27 years.

20 cars of Norfolk Southern cargo train derail in Ohio

About 20 cars of a Norfolk Southern cargo train derailed near Springfield Saturday evening, the second derailment of the company’s trains in Ohio in a month, officials said.

2 organizations offer children books banned at schools

Two organizations worked together to provide books to children that are banned at schools in Florida and Duval County.

Woman robbed outside Fresh Market in Ponte Vedra Beach, deputies say

A 67-year-old woman was robbed Friday afternoon in the parking lot of the Fresh Market on A1A in Ponte Vedra Beach, the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office said.

Family, friends gather for vigil to remember 20-year-old killed in Arlington double shooting

The father of Kamiyah Mobley, a baby whose kidnapping from a Jacksonville hospital right after birth in 1998 made national headlines, said his family is facing another tragedy.

Viral sensation Savannah Bananas entertain fans in Jacksonville

The Savannah Bananas are in Jacksonville this weekend, playing two rounds of their viral brand of Banana Ball.

Father of Kamiyah Mobley says youngest son killed in Arlington double shooting

The father of Kamiyah Mobley, a baby whose kidnapping from a Jacksonville hospital right after birth in 1998 made national headlines, said his family is facing another tragedy.

Nab tickets to see the Savannah Bananas in Jacksonville this weekend? Here’s what you need to know

The Savannah Bananas are in Jacksonville, this weekend, playing two rounds of its viral brand of Banana Ball.

17-year-old Ribault High student facing charges connected to deadly double shooting in Arlington: arrest report

A 17-year-old Ribault High School student is facing multiple charges in connection with a deadly double shooting Wednesday morning in Arlington, according to an arrest report from the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

Man resentenced to 27 years in prison in 2008 shooting of Jaguars player, could be released in less than 15 years

A man was quietly resentenced last year to 27 years in prison in the 2008 shooting that left a Jacksonville Jaguars player paralyzed and could be released in less than 15 years.

FTSE 100 closes at record high

The stock index, which has risen on a global rally, jumps as the pound drops against the dollar.

bbc.co.uk

Gatwick Airport: Man's body found in undercarriage of plane

The plane had flown from The Gambia to the West Sussex airport on 7 December.

bbc.co.uk

Aaron Carter: Backstreet Boys star leads tributes to late brother

Backstreet Boys star Nick Carter blames "addiction and mental illness" for the death of his sibling.

bbc.co.uk

Should mom withdraw from her IRA to fund daughter’s home remodeling?

REAL ESTATE MATTERS | There are better alternatives, including cash-out refinancing and home equity line of credit.

washingtonpost.com

Ukraine war: Wembley exhibition shows 'beauty' of country

Ukrainian art is put on show at Wembley Stadium with the aim to keep the war in the public eye.

bbc.co.uk

Silver Dollar City announces employee died following incident at amusement park

The employee had worked at Silver Dollar City since 2017.

news.yahoo.com

Harry Gration: Ex-BBC Look North presenter dies, aged 71

The 71-year-old broadcaster's wife pays tribute to her husband, saying "he will forever be with us".

bbc.co.uk

Deborah James: Big C presenter feels 'utterly loved' as donations top £1m

The podcast host, who has incurable bowel cancer, tells the BBC she feels "utterly loved".

bbc.co.uk

Paul Arthurs: Oasis guitarist known as Bonehead diagnosed with cancer

The musician, also known as Bonehead, co-founded the band and played on albums such as Be Here Now.

bbc.co.uk

What’s the weather for the Chicago Cubs’ home opener — and how has it impacted debuts at Wrigley Field since 1989?

The weather conditions will make it feel more like football season than opening day for baseball at Wrigley Field when the Chicago Cubs face the Milwaukee Brewers.

chicagotribune.com

Sheffield Leadmill will remain a music venue, landlord pledges

Bosses at the famous Sheffield venue said on Thursday they had been served with an eviction notice.

bbc.co.uk

Sorry, I Lied About Fake News

A false tweet really does move faster than the truth.

theatlantic.com

How “fake news” became Russia’s excuse to end press freedom

Russia's crackdown shows how a term popularized to describe disinformation in the 2016 US election has turned into a cudgel for authoritarians.

washingtonpost.com

Pope Francis calls access to accurate information on coronavirus vaccines ‘a human right’

The Catholic leader criticized misinformation, but added: "We must respect the doubts, the concerns and the questions that people raise."

washingtonpost.com

Emmerdale and Coronation Street rescheduled in ITV shake-up

New slots for Coronation Street and Emmerdale are among the changes announced by the network.

bbc.co.uk

Millions under weather alerts as major winter storm hits US and Canada

Flights are cancelled and power cuts reported in south-eastern US states amid heavy snow and ice.

bbc.co.uk

Illinois — a major feeder to the Gulf of Mexico dead zone — falls behind federal goal to reduce phosphorus and nitrogen flowing into its waterways

While sewage plants have reduced contributions to waterways through permits, addressing pollution from farms largely depends on voluntary efforts.

chicagotribune.com

Simon McCoy becomes latest presenter to leave GB News

He follows Andrew Neil out of the door after previously working at the BBC for 17 years.

bbc.co.uk

Nick Cannon: Comedian announces death of five-month-old son Zen

The American's five-month-old son Zen died after having had a brain tumour, he said on his show.

bbc.co.uk

Yasmin Evans to leave BBC Radio 1Xtra on Christmas Eve

The 1Xtra DJ will be leaving after nine years at the network.

bbc.co.uk

West Side Story: Spielberg on casting the film from Latinx community

Director Steven Spielberg on why all the film's Latinx characters had to come from that community.

bbc.co.uk

Hertfordshire Bronze Age axe hoard found by girl detectorist

On her third metal-detecting trip, Milly finds a Bronze Age hoard dating from about 1300BC.

bbc.co.uk

Eurovision: Dua Lipa's team will choose UK's entry for 2022

The star's management company will select this year's song after the UK came bottom last year.

bbc.co.uk

Covid-19: Cheaper travel tests to start on 24 October

People in England going away for half term will be able to book lateral flow tests, the government says.

bbc.co.uk

Liberty Steel cash injection to save 660 jobs

The deal will allow the UK firm's Rotherham plant - which has been closed since spring - to reopen.

bbc.co.uk

James Bond actor Daniel Craig gives £10k to 'Three Dads Walking'

Three fathers doing a charity walk receive a donation from film star Daniel Craig as they set out.

bbc.co.uk

FDR Needed Two Global Crises to Reshape the Economy. Will Biden?

Centrist Democrats threatened FDR’s transformative agenda until WWII came along. Social unrest and China weigh in the balance if Biden can’t crush a similar revolt.

washingtonpost.com

Long weekend becomes 9 week lockdown for AP Vietnam reporter

The AP’s Hau Dinh set off from Hanoi for the seaside resort of Vung Tau in southern Vietnam for a long weekend in mid-July

washingtonpost.com

Norm Macdonald, acerbic comedian from ‘Saturday Night Live,’ dies at 61

He anchored SNL’s “Weekend Update” segment in the 1990s and had a long standup career.

washingtonpost.com

Shot in Angola, left for dead, and now a Wetherspoons high-flyer

Cesar Kimbirima fled Angola after being shot four times and spending five months in a coma.

bbc.co.uk

Banksy: Rusty old boat a 'godsend' destined for museum

The small metal "boat" under a painting of three children could become a museum piece.

bbc.co.uk

Branson's Virgin Atlantic considers stock market listing

The move could see Sir Richard Branson lose overall control of the airline he founded.

bbc.co.uk

Milwaukee Bucks fans celebrated the NBA championship outside. 500 still got covid, officials say.

The event outside the Milwaukee Bucks stadium in the Deer District may have been a covid superspreader event.

washingtonpost.com

Tennessee resumes most vaccine outreach to minors paused after GOP backlash

Tennessee Health Commissioner Lisa Piercey said in a news conference that the state would restart its outreach recommending vaccines for children and teens, which includes offering the vaccine at events on school property as early as next week.

washingtonpost.com

Covid: Masks to remain compulsory on London transport

Sadiq Khan says commuters will be required to wear face coverings on TfL services after 19 July.

bbc.co.uk

U.S. economy added 850,000 jobs in June as labor market showed renewed strength

Hiring surged heading into the second half of the year.

washingtonpost.com

Federal prosecutors investigating Cook County land bank, deals involving former employee: records

Federal prosecutors last month subpoenaed the Cook County Land Bank Authority for records as part of an ongoing criminal investigation into the program, which was formed to promote economic development in blighted communities that’s also been the subject of controversy. The subpoena sent May 21 requested records involving the sale of 24 properties by the land bank as well as emails and other records relating to Mustafaa Saleh, the agency’s former senior asset manager, records released in response to a Tribune Freedom of Information Act request show.

chicagotribune.com

Gone Girl actress Lisa Banes dies aged 65 following accident

The movie and TV star died after being involved in a scooter collision 10 days ago in New York.

bbc.co.uk

Muslim family in Canada killed in 'premeditated' truck attack

Four members of a family in Ontario were killed in what police believe was a deliberate hate crime.

bbc.co.uk

Shell: Netherlands court orders oil giant to cut emissions

Campaigners say it is the first time a company has been legally bound by the Paris climate accord.

bbc.co.uk

Covid: Hancock confident jab works against Indian variant

The health secretary also says people aged 35 and over in England will be offered the vaccine this week.

bbc.co.uk

Covid: US relaxes mask guidance for fully vaccinated Americans

US health officials say masks and physical distancing are no longer needed for vaccinated Americans.

bbc.co.uk

‘American Idol’ boots finalist Caleb Kennedy over video featuring a KKK-style hood

Caleb Kennedy, 16, left "American Idol" after a video with a friend wearing what appeared to be a Ku Klux Klan hood circulated online.

washingtonpost.com

Marcel Stellman: Countdown creator dies aged 96

Marcel Stellman, who has died aged 96, was also a record producer and lyricist.

bbc.co.uk

Israel crush: British man named among victims

Manchester student Moshe Bergman was among 45 people killed at the religious festival.

bbc.co.uk

First, Russia came for Navalny, then his people and organizations. Now, his lawyer has been arrested.

The KGB’s successor agency has charge the opposition leader's lawyer with revealing details in a secret case to ban his organizations.

washingtonpost.com

Daywatch: Third COVID wave stresses Illinois hospitals, a look at where the Magnificent Mile stands and Columbia Basin cherry trees are in full bloom

Good morning, Chicago. Here are some of the top stories you need to know to start your day.

chicagotribune.com

Yes, there WAS good news coming out of 2020

Yes, there WAS good news coming out of 2020 The pandemic offered an opportunity for advances in science and technology to help see us through a troubling time. Correspondent David Pogue reminds us of some of the often-overshadowed bright spots of the past year.

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What's in the news today? #CBSN10 Trending Stories

Saudi Arabia cuts ties with Iran, Mississippi River retreats in Missouri, and more of the stories you're clicking on.

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