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NFL Draft: How to watch, dates, draft order and potential top picks

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The NFL draft kicks off Thursday night and Miami quarterback Cam Ward is still the overwhelming favorite to be selected with the No. 1 overall pick by the Tennessee Titans.

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JSO to host 2025 Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics to raise money for athletes

Read full article: JSO to host 2025 Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics to raise money for athletes

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office will host the 2025 local Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics on Friday at 10 a.m.

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Special Olympics Florida, Publix team up to raise money for nearly 75,000 athletes. Here’s how you can donate

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Special Olympics Florida and Publix stores are teaming up for an annual campaign to raise money for nearly 75,000 athletes.

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‘I enjoy being here’: More than 60 Special Olympics Florida athletes sign 1-day contracts with the Jaguars

Read full article: ‘I enjoy being here’: More than 60 Special Olympics Florida athletes sign 1-day contracts with the Jaguars

More than 60 local Special Olympics Florida athletes enjoyed their Thursday as the newest members of the Jaguars.

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JSO hosts local Law Enforcement Torch run for Special Olympics Florida to raise money, awareness

Read full article: JSO hosts local Law Enforcement Torch run for Special Olympics Florida to raise money, awareness

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office hosted the local Law Enforcement Torch Run to raise money for Special Olympics Florida.

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Walking Weather: Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Florida coming to Duval County

Read full article: Walking Weather: Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Florida coming to Duval County

On Tuesday, April 23, hundreds of local, federal, military and state law enforcement officers will come together for a big purpose -- to be 'Guardians of the Flame".

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Hundreds of Northeast Florida athletes compete in Special Olympics Florida ‘Area Games’

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Hundreds of athletes in Northeast Florida showed off their talent Saturday as they competed in the Special Olympics Florida “Area Games.”

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Beachwalk Club to host annual Special Olympics Florida polar plunge in St. Johns County

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Special Olympics Florida will host its annual Polar Plunge fundraiser on Feb. 18 at Beachwalk Club Crystal Lagoon in St. Johns, according to a release.

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Beachwalk Club to host annual Special Olympics Florida polar plunge in St. Johns County

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Special Olympics Florida will host its annual Polar Plunge fundraiser on Feb. 18 at Beachwalk Club Crystal Lagoon in St. Johns, according to a release.

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New Jags on the block: Dozens of Special Olympic athletes sign 1-day contracts, receive player jerseys

Read full article: New Jags on the block: Dozens of Special Olympic athletes sign 1-day contracts, receive player jerseys

Over 40 athletes from Northeast Florida getting a taste of the NFL life.

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Flame of Hope: Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office leads Torch Run for Special Olympics

Read full article: Flame of Hope: Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office leads Torch Run for Special Olympics

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office hosted and participated in the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Thursday morning.

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7th member of Special Olympics Haitian delegation is missing

Read full article: 7th member of Special Olympics Haitian delegation is missing

A seventh member of the Haitian delegation for the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games has gone missing while visiting central Florida for the athletic competitions.

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2022 Special Olympics Games underway in Orlando

Read full article: 2022 Special Olympics Games underway in Orlando

More than 5,500 athletes from all 50 states and the Caribbean Islands are competing. 607 of those athletes are from Florida.

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Send-off party at TIAA Bank Field celebrates athletes competing in Special Olympics

Read full article: Send-off party at TIAA Bank Field celebrates athletes competing in Special Olympics

The 2022 Special Olympics USA Games will begin next week, and athletes and their families have already made their way to Orlando to prepare.

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Special Olympics drops vaccine rule after $27M fine threat

Read full article: Special Olympics drops vaccine rule after $27M fine threat

The Special Olympics has dropped a coronavirus vaccine mandate for its games in Orlando after Florida moved to fine the organization $27.5 million for violating a state law against such requirements.

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NCSO participates in Torch Run for Special Olympics

Read full article: NCSO participates in Torch Run for Special Olympics

Law enforcement officers from over 300 Florida agencies came together during this state-wide torch run to benefit athletes of Special Olympics Florida.

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One Good Thing: Special Olympian spreads message of love

Read full article: One Good Thing: Special Olympian spreads message of love

(Gary Schottle via AP)Gary Schottle arrived in time to see the other kids in line hitting and jumping on his young son. Special Olympics changed everything. Special Olympics has since branched out to more than 170 countries, empowering more than 5 million athletes who had often been cast aside. In 20 years of Special Olympics competition, Tank's confidence has soared, his leadership spreading across playing fields, the Houston area and beyond. Once one of the bullied, he has become a living embodiment of the Special Olympics message.

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Bradford superintendent sued after conflict with Special Olympics organizer

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STARKE, Fla. – The superintendent of the Bradford County School District is facing a defamation lawsuit brought by an organizer for the local chapter of Special Olympics Florida. “The email did not give dates, times, or list a phone number for a return call,” the Facebook post said. Cooper approached the Superintendent and proceeded to rant about the district’s failure to respond to her request; repeatedly using profanity," the Facebook post said. Cooper’s behavior was unprofessional, unwarranted and highly inappropriate given the presence of parents, teachers and even students in close enough proximity to have overheard her profane diatribe,” the district’s Facebook post said. After doing that she created a false and libelous post on the school district’s official Facebook page.

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Cop Paralyzed in Line of Duty Stands for 1st Time in 14 Years During National Anthem

Read full article: Cop Paralyzed in Line of Duty Stands for 1st Time in 14 Years During National Anthem

The officers stood at attention Friday as the national anthem played, but all eyes were on one veteran cop in particular. It was a drug deal gone bad, Weigt told KPHO-TV. "I'd been wanting to stand for the national anthem for 14 years," Weigt, a former United States infantry soldier, told TODAY. When everything hushed and the drums started, Im telling you, everything just went right into place, Weigt told KPHO-TV. That was probably the most special thing," Weigt said of being able to connect with the events participants.

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Atlantic Beach police support Special Olympics with Tip a Cop event

Read full article: Atlantic Beach police support Special Olympics with Tip a Cop event

If you don't already have lunch or dinner plans Tuesday, consider heading out to Jumpin' Jax House of Food in Atlantic Beach to support Special Olympics Florida. The Atlantic Beach Police Department will be participating in a Tip a Cop event at the restaurant from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday. in Atlantic Beach. The event raises money for Special Olympics Florida by having officers assist with waiting tables as they collect donations from patrons. To learn more about Special Olympics Florida and the Torch Run, visit www.specialolympicsflorida.org.

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