Florida Congresswoman Corrine Brown went to federal court Thursday to try to block a proposal that would radically redraw her district, just days before a special legislative session is set to begin. St. Johns County police arrested a pawn shop owner Thursday night after deputies seized thousands of dollars’ worth of stolen items in a raid last month. Mourners in Ferguson, Mo. marked one year since police officer Darren Wilson shot and killed 18-year-old Michael Brown with a moment of silence on Sunday, gathering in remembrance and protest of the shooting.
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Rep. Corrine Brown Goes To Court To Protect Congressional District
Brown, an African-American Democrat from Jacksonville, made a legal maneuver to try to use a case challenging her current district to launch a defense of it. Brown is hoping to intervene in the lawsuit and get judges to order the Legislature not to reorient the district, which ambles from Jacksonville to Orlando.
Jacksonville Zoo Hosts Experts For Shark Festival
Researchers and experts spoke at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens’ North Florida Shark Festival this weekend. The speakers discussed research and efforts to save the animals worldwide.
FDOT Opens I-95 To Atlantic Boulevard Off-Ramp At Overland Bridge
Florida Department of Transportation crews put the finishing touches on a new off-ramp on Saturday connecting the southbound lanes of Interstate 95 to Atlantic Boulevard near downtown.
St. Augustine Pawn Shop Owner Arrested For Running Theft Ring
EZ Money Pawn Shop owner Robert Ellis was arrested and charged with three counts of dealing in stolen property. Officers seized about 200 items valued at more than $30,000.
Putnam Co. Holding Adoption After Animal-Hoarding Case Draws National Attention
A highly publicized animal-hoarding case in Palatka is having some positive effects for other homeless animals in the area. Last month, Putnam County Animal Control seized around 80 animals at once, including 54 dogs and more than a dozen cats.
Moment Of Silence Marks A Year Of Mourning, Protest In Ferguson
Michael Brown's father spoke before a crowd of hundreds, according to St. Louis Public Radio's Camille Phillips. Around noon, the crowd was called upon for 4 1/2 minutes of silence.
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