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Ben Frazier, along with other acitivsts, holding their fists in the air at the steps of City Hall.

Jacksonville Activists Call For City To Speed Up Confederate Monument Removals

Sky Lebron

A group of local activists spoke outside Jacksonville City Hall Friday morning, demanding a timeline for the removal of Confederate monuments throughout…

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City Council Poses The Question: How Much Time, Money Was Diverted To Canceled RNC?

Brendan Rivers

A day after President Donald Trump announced it was canceled, the Jacksonville City Council is demanding details on how much staff time and city funding…

Jacksonville's Downtown Northbank skyline is pictured along with TIAA Bank Field, Daily's Place, VyStar Veteran's Memorial Arena and 121 Financial Field. The venues had been scheduled to host portions of the RNC.

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Democrats, Republicans: Canceling Jacksonville RNC Was Right Decision

Bill Bortzfield

There is near-universal agreement among politicians and officials that President Donald Trump’s decision to call off Jacksonville’s portion of the…

A sign that says "Black Lives Matter, No Martial Law" along with a pride flag with people holding both outside of City hall.

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Proposed Jacksonville RNC Security Bill Sets Guidelines On Protests

Sky Lebron

UPDATE: President Trump has cancelled Jacksonville's portion of the Republican National Convention.Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry and his administration…

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Jax RNC In Further Jeopardy As Council President Speaks Out Against Current Plan

Bill Bortzfield

UPDATE: President Trump has cancelled Jacksonville's portion of the Republican National Convention.Jacksonville City Council President Tommy Hazouri, a…

Mayor Lenny Curry speaking with arms on a table, person alongside him is a sign language interpreter, along with some flags behind Curry

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Mayor Curry Still Confident City Can Host Safe RNC Amid Sheriff’s Security Concerns

Sky Lebron

Despite Jacksonville Sheriff Mike Williams saying the security plans for August’s Republican National Convention have reached “a point of no return,”…

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Jax Host Committee Says RNC Moving Forward; Democrats Say Sheriff's Criticism 'Latest Blow'

Jim Turner - News Service of Florida

Planning continues for the Republican National Convention next month in Jacksonville, the host committee announced late Monday after Jacksonville Sheriff…

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Jax Sheriff Mike Williams: ‘Nothing We Need Is En Route’ Regarding RNC Resources

Jacksonville Sheriff Mike Williams is expressing major concerns regarding the Republican National Convention coming to Jacksonville. “It is my sole…

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Jacksonville Host Committee Outlines Capacity Limits, Venues To Be Used For RNC

Sky Lebron

The 2020 Jacksonville Republican National Convention Host Committee is announcing capacity restrictions for it’s four day August event. For the first…

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Gov. DeSantis Approves Of Outdoor RNC Possibilities As Safe Option

Sky Lebron

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis says holding the Republican National Convention in an outdoor Jacksonville venue would be a safe option. “Safety is not,…