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Jacksonville is forming a task force to address the Phoenix Area Pedestrian Safety Improvement Project, which still holds unused money. The east side sidewalk project has spent some funds but retains more than $1.6 million. Officials plan to direct the remaining money toward neighborhood improvements.
Action News Jax (WJAX/WFOX, Cox Media Group) · Sep 29, 2026A Jacksonville Housing Authority board member sued the agency and its CEO in federal court. The lawsuit alleges her housing assistance ended without a hearing, violating her constitutional rights. The complaint says the authority sought more than $9,000 for unreported family income, and the claims are unproven.
Action News Jax (WJAX/WFOX, Cox Media Group) · Sep 29, 2026The Jacksonville Home + Patio Show opens its fall edition Friday, Oct. 2, at the Prime Osborn Convention Center. The three-day event includes workshops from local experts, gardening classes, decor displays and guests Bridget Lancaster and Julia Collin Davison. Residents planning home or garden projects can find advice from local experts there.
WOKV · Sep 29, 2026Emo Night Karaoke, a live-band karaoke event, returns to Jack Rabbits in Jacksonville on Oct. 3. The set list ranges from My Chemical Romance to heavier songs such as "Toxicity" by System of a Down. Fans of live music can sing along with a band that night.
WOKV · Sep 28, 2026Nib used AI to summarize the linked public news sources. No Juncture editor reviewed this brief. AI summaries can miss context or make mistakes, so check the original sources before acting on this information.
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The blog discusses the end of the wet season in Jacksonville, noting that while there was some rain, it wasn't enough to eliminate long-term drought. The article also mentions a recent record tying low of 55 degrees and a high of 90 degrees on Monday, the 28th.
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Duval County Public Schools released updated plans for a new Venetia Elementary School following resident concerns regarding traffic and campus size. The revised plan reduces student capacity from 1,200 to 840 students, lowering the estimated cost significantly.
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An expert notes an alarming shift in homelessness among women with children due to "crisis poverty." This occurs when repeated emergencies deplete a family's finances. The article mentions Jolean, who is currently staying at Jacksonville’s Sulzbacher Center.
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The NFL requested the Department of Homeland Security remove a social media video featuring highlights of Jacksonville native Brian Dawkins. The video showed Dawkins' pregame walkout, which was linked to a purported caravan of immigrants near the U.S. border. Dawkins also addressed the use of his name and likeness on his social media profiles.
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A Jacksonville Housing Authority board member is suing the agency after her Section 8 voucher was terminated without an appropriate hearing. The lawsuit alleges that termination should be separate from overpayment issues, and she claims a second hearing request was declined.
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Florida's minimum wage is rising to $15 an hour, but according to MIT’s Living Wage Calculator, this still leaves a single adult in Jacksonville about $8 an hour short of covering basic needs. The article details high costs for housing and other necessities in the area.
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The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office announced a fourth arrest related to the 2023 shooting deaths of two men on Jacksonville's Northside. Jamaal Hameen was arrested on charges including second-degree murder. The shooting is believed to be part of a gang-related hit targeting one victim.
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The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office announced a fourth arrest related to a 2023 double murder that occurred on Kylan Drive. Jamaal Hameen was arrested and faces multiple charges connected to the incident, which targeted one victim while another was driving him.
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Over 700 students and staff at John E. Ford PreK-8th held their first Heart Walk for National Heart Day. Principal Tina Bennett, third grader Kori Phillips, and sixth grader Parker Angiuli led the event, sharing their experiences with open-heart surgery to promote heart health awareness.
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The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office plans to spend $1.9 million on a partnership with Peregrine Technologies for its AI software. This technology can analyze data, detect objects from footage, and alert those at risk. Councilman Jimmy Peluso voiced concerns regarding the implications of AI for citizens' rights.
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The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office plans to spend $1.9 million on Peregrine Technologies for its AI software. This technology can analyze data, detect objects from footage, and alert those at risk. Councilman Jimmy Peluso voiced concerns regarding the implications of AI for citizens' rights.
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Richard Tapia, a former Miami Dade College professor from Palm Coast, has been rearrested facing three counts of lewd or lascivious battery. The charges stem from an incident where he allegedly picked up a 15-year-old girl in Jacksonville and drove her to Palm Coast. DNA testing linked him to a sexual assault kit.
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