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Summer dangers: Warm weather warning

Summertime is a fun time, but it can also be a dangerous time when it comes to your health.

Jacksonville women’s health clinic says patients have doubled since Roe ruling

In the week since the Supreme Court’s decision on Roe v. Wade, a Jacksonville-area woman’s health clinic says the number of patients it’s seen has doubled.

Fact-checking claim in Stacey Abrams ad: Are guns the leading cause of death for young people in Georgia?

The News4JAX Trust Index team is taking a look at a claim in a political commercial for Georgia Democratic candidate for governor Stacey Abrams.

Advocacy group stands behind work after man who had 1986 conviction vacated accused in recent shooting

Edward Taylor was arrested and accused of attempted murder following a shooting on A. Phillip Randolph Boulevard.

40+ people found dead in 18-wheeler in San Antonio, KSAT reports citing sources

At least 46 people have been found dead inside a semitrailer on the southwest side of San Antonio, Texas, according to KSAT, which cited multiple law enforcement sources.

Man who spent 33 years in prison back behind bars, now charged with attempted murder

Authorities confirmed to News4JAX on Monday that Taylor was arrested and charged with attempted murder in a shooting that occurred Friday night on A. Phillip Randolph Boulevard.

St. Johns County woman, 69, dies in State Road 13 crash

A woman was killed Monday afternoon in a crash on State Road 13 north of Wedgewood Road, according to a report from the Florida Highway Patrol.

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After attacks, ‘huge’ police presence at Florida Pride event

Even before a gunman opened fire at an annual LGBTQ Pride festival in Norway, police officials in a Florida city that hosts one of the largest Pride celebrations in the southeast U.S. were gearing up for “all hands on deck” to make sure the three days of festivities went off safely.

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Firefighter charged with animal cruelty accused of unlawfully euthanizing family pet

A Jacksonville firefighter is facing criminal charges after investigators say he illegally euthanized a family pet.

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".

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‘She was my girl’: Heartbroken mom says 2-year-old who drowned in pond loved animals, singing

Family members on Thursday shared photos and memories of a 2-year-old girl who drowned in a Putnam County pond.

5 people transported after vehicle hits Chili’s in Baymeadows

The Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department responded to a crash Thursday afternoon at the Chili’s restaurant on Baymeadows Road.

Attorney wants mental competency evaluation for man accused of 4 murders in 2 separate cases

A man accused of murder in two separate shooting incidents months apart that left four people dead appeared in court Thursday, and his attorney told the judge she is arranging for a mental competency evaluation for Terrell Lewis.

Man shot in convenience store parking lot near summer camp has life-threatening injuries

Officers with the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office were called to the scene of a shooting Friday evening in the parking lot of a corner store on the Westside near the intersection of Plymouth and Labelle streets.

FHP hopes video from Blanding hit-and-run will lead to arrest in man’s death

The Florida Highway Patrol on Friday released video from the scene of a deadly hit-and-run collision involving a pedestrian on Blanding Boulevard.

Jury recommends life sentence for man convicted in Jacksonville couple’s 2005 killing

The resentencing trial for a man convicted in the 2005 murder of a Jacksonville couple went to a jury on Thursday, which agreed on a life sentence in prison for Alan Wade without the possibility of parole.

Economic forecast brings added pressure to Jacksonville-area small businesses

The Federal Reserve on Wednesday intensified its drive to tame high inflation by raising its key interest rate by three-quarters of a point — its largest hike in nearly three decades — and signaling more large rate increases to come that would raise the risk of another recession.

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Loved ones from Ireland travel to Jacksonville to help in search for missing father of 2

The search for a missing father of two in Jacksonville has brought friends and family all the way from Ireland.

Nease NJROTC named ‘2021-2022 Most Outstanding Unit in the Nation’ by NSTC

The award recognizes the program’s overall achievement across a wide spectrum of areas including leadership, academics, scholarships, service, hosting activities, competitions, etc.

60-year-old woman accused of shooting ex-boyfriend sparks SWAT standoff on Southside: JSO

A woman barricaded herself inside a unit at the Windsor Falls Condominiums on Jacksonville’s Southside for hours Tuesday after police said she shot her ex-boyfriend in the shoulder.

‘Pillowcase Rapist’ charged in at least 6 cold case attacks in Broward County from 1980s

The Broward Sheriff’s Office announced charges Tuesday against Robert Koehler, known as the “Pillowcase Rapist,” for cold cases from the 1980s, News4JAX partner station WPLG reported.

Man accused in triple shooting that prompted Amber Alert charged in another murder

A man accused of shooting and killing his girlfriend and her adult siblings and then taking his son from the scene -- which prompted an Amber Alert -- is now charged in a separate murder case that took place a month before, according to investigators.

Man accused of triple shooting that prompted Amber Alert pleads not guilty

A man accused of shooting and killing his girlfriend and her adult siblings and then kidnapping his son pleaded not guilty Friday to three counts of second-degree murder.

100 deadliest days for teen drivers: Parents, here’s how to help keep your teens safe

The days between Memorial Day and Labor Day are known as the “100 Deadliest Days” for young drivers.

Jury sides with Johnny Depp, but he & Amber Heard both found liable for defamation

A jury on Wednesday sided with Johnny Depp in his libel lawsuit against Amber Heard, his ex-wife.

2 suspected in armed bank robbery on Gate Parkway spotted, detained by police 4 miles away

Two men believed to have been involved in a bank robbery on Gate Parkway were stopped about 4 miles away at a CVS parking lot at the corner of Atlantic and Southside boulevards, police said Wednesday.

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Putnam County Sheriff’s Office & other Northeast Florida departments face dispatcher shortage

Col. Joe Wells, with the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office, says there’s a critical need for emergency 911 communications across the state.

Think you know your military battle history? See your rank on this quiz

Even though every day is one to recognize those who have served our country, each day this month highlights the sacrifices military personnel have made for centuries, given it is Military Appreciation Month.

‘Your children are safe in our schools,’ Duval Public Schools police chief says in wake of Texas shooting

The tragedy in Uvalde, Texas, has parents, teachers and students concerned about safety on campus. That was clear Friday at a public school in Duval County.

10-year-old recounts escape through window in Texas elementary school shooting

As the Uvalde, Texas, community deals with the aftermath of Tuesday's fatal school shooting, many of the young survivors say the experience left them shaken and scarred. A second grader described his ordeal to CNN’s Adrienne Broaddus.

Man facing human smuggling charges after FHP stop on Interstate 10 in Jacksonville

News4JAX obtained the arrest report for a man facing multiple charges of human smuggling following a traffic stop by the Florida Highway Patrol on Interstate 10 in Jacksonville.

Texas school shooting kills 19 children, 2 adults

Texas Gov. Greg Abbot on Tuesday confirmed that 14 children and one teacher were killed in a shooting at an elementary school.

‘Quench the Violence’ rallies through Downtown Jacksonville against gun violence

A group of Jacksonville-area activists took to the streets of downtown Friday, rallying against gun violence.

Facebook suspends account of man accused of cropping dogs’ ears while they were awake

News4JAX learned Friday that Facebook has suspended the account of Eric Davis, who was arrested on a charge of cruelty to animals.

Rare northern Michigan tornado kills 1, injures more than 40

A rare northern Michigan tornado that hammered a small town has killed at least one person and injured more than 40.

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Authorities serve warrants related to ‘animal investigation’ in Northwest Jacksonville

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, along with Animal Care and Protective Services and other agencies, served search warrants Wednesday that police said were related to an animal investigation.

Party crasher to this year’s official start of hurricane season?

Once upon a time, not too many years ago, I could look into the predicted world weather patterns and see, well in advance, when there could be conducive properties for tropical storm development. I could identify these conditions and then sit on the thought, for maybe a week, or longer, to see whether or not if these predicted conditions actually would come together.

Silver Alert issued for missing Jacksonville man

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is looking for an 84-year-old man who is diagnosed with Dementia.

Lightning strike sends at least 1 to hospital in Columbia County

The Columbia County Sheriff’s Office said at least one person was rushed to a hospital for treatment following a lightning strike Monday afternoon.

Time to start those sprinklers!

We started spring (March 1) with amazing rains. March is typically one of our drier months and often times this is when we first start worrying about fire danger.

Shootings near Milwaukee Bucks playoff game prompt curfew

Downtown Milwaukee will be under a limited curfew for the rest of the weekend and a massive watch party scheduled for Sunday has been called off after 21 people were injured in three separate shootings near an entertainment district where thousands gathered for an NBA playoff game.

2 years later, Jacksonville father’s killing remains unsolved

Family members of a Jacksonville father who was shot and killed are pleading for answers, as his death remains unsolved. Friday marks two years since Joshua King’s death.

Motorcyclist killed in Bradford County crash

The Florida Highway Patrol says a motorcyclist died Thursday afternoon in a crash on U.S. Highway 301 in Bradford County.

Motorcyclist killed in crash with truck on Roosevelt Boulevard near NAS Jacksonville gate

A motorcyclist died Thursday morning in a crash with a truck on Roosevelt Boulevard near the Naval Air Station Jacksonville commercial gate, the Florida Highway Patrol said.

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Beaches dealing with sub-tropical system and mini-nor’easter

Hurricane season is still officially beginning on June 1st, but often times we see sub-tropical (winter, cold core) systems develop over the Atlantic Ocean and then drift southward over tropical warm waters. After a few days of spinning over these warmer waters, prest-o-change-o and we end up with a hybrid system that the National Hurricane Center ultimately names, even before the official start of hurricane season.

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".

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Fugitive inmate captured after manhunt, ex-jail officer dead

Authorities say a former Alabama jail official has died and the murder suspect she is accused of helping escape from custody has been apprehended in Indiana after more than a week on the run.

Earthquake hits Columbia, South Carolina. But in Florida?

On Monday morning, the Midlands of South Carolina had a 1-second jolt.

Amid Roe v. Wade controversy, Georgia’s ‘fetal heartbeat’ abortion law in limbo

If the Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade, a controversial abortion restriction signed into law by Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp but later blocked by a federal judge could soon go into effect.

Bodycam footage shows moments before Jacksonville officer shoots, kills family’s dog

Police body camera footage obtained by News4JAX shows the moments leading to a Jacksonville police officer shooting and killing a family’s dog in the Paxon neighborhood.

Teens can get fit for free at Planet Fitness this summer

Wait... did you say for free?

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.

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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.

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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.

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Sorry, I Lied About Fake News

A false tweet really does move faster than the truth.

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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.

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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."

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Emmerdale and Coronation Street rescheduled in ITV shake-up

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Yasmin Evans to leave BBC Radio 1Xtra on Christmas Eve

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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

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

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Branson's Virgin Atlantic considers stock market listing

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Covid: US relaxes mask guidance for fully vaccinated Americans

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

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‘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.

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Marcel Stellman: Countdown creator dies aged 96

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

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Israel crush: British man named among victims

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

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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.

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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.

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

Bill Cosby charged with sexual assault, historic flooding along the Mississippi River, and more of the stories you're clicking on.

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

Price-gouging pharma CEO Martin Shkreli arrested on securities fraud charges, San Bernardino shooter's friend charged with terrorism-related counts, and more of the stories you're clicking on.

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

Los Angeles schools shut down after terror threat, final Republican debate of 2015 and more stories you're clicking on.

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"CBS This Morning" celebrates 1,000 episodes

News is back in the mornings, and we thank our viewers for tuning in for the past 1,000 episodes. Take a look at back at some of "CBS This Morning's" memorable moments.

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Raw Video: Amtrak crash from above

News helicopters caught the aftermath of the Amtrak train derailment in Philadelphia Tuesday night. Responders used flashlights to scour the area for victims.

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This week's news in photos

This week's news in photos From fighting in Ukraine to a baby tiger in Germany, check out these incredible photos from this week's news.

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