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Curry, Local Health Leaders Continue Stressing Importance Of Masks

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Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry joined local health executives Thursday at TIAA Bank Field to once again address the importance of mask-wearing. Curry said…

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JFRD Gets Federal Grant To Hire More Firefighters

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The Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department is receiving a $14.4 million federal grant to bolster its workforce. JFRD Director and Fire Chief Keith Powers…

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DeSantis Lifts Restrictions On Youth Activities Across Florida

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Youth sports and summer camps will be free to continue operations, after a Friday morning announcement from Gov. DeSantis lifting all restrictions on the…

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Curry: There’s Been ‘Disconnect’ On Importance Of Wearing Masks In Jacksonville

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Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry is continuing to urge people to wear masks in public settings, saying he thinks there’s a “disconnect of the importance of…

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City Councilman Danny Becton Running For Council Presidency

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Jacksonville City Councilman Danny Becton is running for the Council presidency. Councilman Rory Diamond tweeted a letter from Becton declaring his…

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Jacksonville Prepares For Hurricane Season With COVID-19 Strategies In Mind

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With the 2020 Atlantic Hurricane season starting June1, the Jacksonville City Council is discussing preparation plans if a storm system heads to Northeast…

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Gyms, Yoga and Martial Arts Studios Hustling For Cleaning Supplies As They Reopen

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With gyms and other fitness facilities like martial arts and yoga studios reopening on the First Coast, the demand for cleaning supplies is intensifying,…

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Curry Announces Library, City Building Openings; Comments On JEA Findings

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In his first in-person news conference in two months, Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry announced the dates for the reopening of Duval County libraries and…

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Jacksonville Gyms Start Reopening, But One Owner Says Customers Aren’t Rushing Back

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Although Gov. Ron DeSantis has allowed gyms and fitness centers throughout Florida to reopen, some in Jacksonville are struggling to stay afloat.Verb Jax…

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St. Johns County Libraries to Partially Reopen Next Week

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Public libraries in St. Johns County will begin a phased reopening next Tuesday, May 19, according to a Facebook post from the county government.The…