How many COVID-19 cases were in your ZIP code?
But those cases were not equally distributed throughout the state. The Florida Department of Health began including a ZIP code breakdown on its COVID-19 dashboard months ago, but with cases soaring beyond early expectations, the vast majority of the map is the same color: red. (Cases are sometimes initially listed in the ZIP code where the person was tested and some were never updated.) In Clay County, while the ZIP codes that include Orange Park, Fleming Island and Middleburg have the highest number of cases, southeast Clay, including Green Cove Springs, have the most cases per capita. The area of Nassau County that includes Fernandina Beach had the most cases of COVID-19 in the county, but the ZIP code including Yulee had a higher rate of infections -- 1 in 16 -- matching the state average.
Local first responders honored by JuCoby Pittman, other community leaders
JACKSONVILLE A local councilwoman honored first responders at the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department on Saturday. This is a critical time in our community and just a couple days ago a couple individuals that are at this station were hurt, Pittman said. We march, or we protest because we want change.Saturdays salute to first responders is just the beginning. Pittman wants others to do the same for those that put their lives on the line for Jacksonville everyday. Pittman plans to visit Station 34 for their next salute to first responders.
Categories up for grabs at the Jacksonville Image Awards
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. โ After weeks of growing anticipation, the Jacksonville Image Awards are finally upon us. They include the โBe the Changeโ award, the Pinnacle award, the โOne to Watchโ award, the Music Excellence award, the Innovator award, the Education Excellence award, and the Trailblazer award. Nominees include Donte Palmer, who launched the #SquattingForChange campaign, and MAD DADS Jacksonville President Donald Foy. Nominees include Brandon Stallings, an entrepreneur and founder/CEO of SmartBox, and philanthropist Taylor Richardson, whoโs popularly known by the name Astronaut StarBright. The Trailblazer Award recognizes pioneers who inspire others to follow their path to greatness with innovative ideas that challenge the status quo.
City Council wants to form permanent crime task force
Last year, the city formed a temporary anti-crime task force aimed at coming up with solutions to the bloodshed. City Council member Aaron Bowman, who established the task force, believes it has an important role to play in the city's future. Establishing a new task force would require full council approval. "This task force isn't responding to crime," Bowman told News4Jax. 1 recommendation from the task force was to carry on its work.