Forrest High School, the 1st District Court of Appeals, and the Florida Gators are in the headlines today.Welcome to WJCT First Read, your daily weekday morning round-up of stories from the First Coast, around Florida, and across the country. We'll also preview some of WJCT's upcoming news programming.
Low attendance at final public meeting on Forrest High: Fewer than 100 people came out to Nathan B. Forrest High School last night for the last community meeting on renaming the school. (WJCT)
Jax Armory renovation bill pulled by City Council: A bill to lease the old Jacksonville Armory to the Sons of Confederate Veterans for a military museum was tabled by the Jacksonville City Council. (WJCT)
Court rules against university gun bans in UNF case: Florida's 1st District Court of Appeals sided with a University of North Florida student and a gun rights group that challenged a university rule banning students on campus from storing guns in their cars. (NBC Miami)
FDOT will widen Fuller Warren Bridge: The Florida Department of Transportation confirmed plans Tuesday night to add a lane to each side of the Fuller Warren Bridge. (News4Jax)
Local roofers face fines for safety violations: North Florida Roofing & Repair will pay $48,000 in fines after four violations at a job site on Ashbourne Trail in Arlington. (First Coast News)
FAMU probation resulting from hazing death lifted: Florida A&M University has been taken off probation imposed a year ago in the wake of a marching band member's hazing death. (AP via WPTV)
Florida Gators basketball beats Kansas: No. 19 UF men's basketball improved to 6-0 at home with a 67-61 win over 13th ranked Kansas. (ESPN)
Local meteorologist sentenced to a year probation in DUI case: First Coast News meteorologist Tim Deegan was sentenced to 12 months probation and had his license suspended for six months after pleading "no contest" to a charge of driving under the influence. (Florida Times-Union)
Today on First Coast Connect, we'll look at efforts to help Jacksonville's homeless population while also revitalizing business downtown with executive director of Emergency Services & Homeless Coalition of Jacksonville, Inc. Dawn Gilman.
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