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November 13, 2023

Bethel Church celebrates 185 years of rich history

The oldest predominately African American church in Florida celebrated its 185th anniversary on Sunday.

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July 11, 2023

Newest drug to hit the streets makes its way to Northeast Florida nightclubs, bars

The Drug Enforcement Administration is issuing a warning about the latest drug that has made its way to Northeast Florida streets.

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June 9, 2023

Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office wants 80 more officers

Sheriff T.K. Waters has submitted a budget request of nearly $600 million, about $35 million more than last year.

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March 15, 2023

Controversial Narcan machines installed in Putnam County

The vending machines are intended to fight drug overdoses, but some people say they enable addicts.

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December 27, 2022

Flight cancellations persist at Jacksonville International Airport

Southwest Airlines canceled all 18 of its flights out of Jacksonville International Airport on Tuesday. One Delta flight also was delayed, and experts expect more delays and cancellations throughout the day. Airlines are playing catchup after a massive winter storm buried several major cities under inches of snow over the holiday weekend. Read the rest of this story at News4Jax,

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November 3, 2022

St. Johns County doctor accused of illegally distributing prescription drugs

A St. Johns County doctor faces charges of illegally distributing prescription medication. According to the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office, Dr. Scott Hollington, 57, who owns Sawgrass Medical in St. Augustine, has been under investigation since August 2021 on allegations of prescribing controlled substances in exchange for sexual favors. A federal grand jury in Jacksonville indicted Hollington on Thursday on

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