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JSO responding to shooting on Lane Ave

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is responding to a shooting on Lane Ave South on Monday.

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Thomas Hauck's 19 points and 10 rebounds lead No. 1 Florida past No. 14 Miami, 77-67

Thomas Haugh had 19 points and 10 rebounds to lead the No. 1 Florida Gators to a 77-67 win over the No. 14 Miami Hurricanes in the season-opener for both programs.

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Florida Football’s Path Forward: QB Plan, Vernell Brown III Update & Oklahoma Ahead for the Gators

David Waters and Will Miles discuss Florida’s quarterback plan, Vernell Brown III’s injury and the Gators’ path forward.

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Bodycam video shows aftermath of fatal shooting by National Guard in Memphis

Tennessee prosecutors have released video of National Guard troops pointing their handguns at a man as he lay dying on a Memphis sidewalk last summer after a guard member shot him in the back.

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JFRD finds man dead after house fire near Grand Park neighborhood

Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department crews responded to a residential structure fire Monday evening, discovering a deceased man inside the home.

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Dodge announces its return to the NASCAR Cup Series beginning at the Daytona 500

Dodge is returning to the NASCAR Cup Series in 2027, a year earlier than initially expected.

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Palatka police respond to armed, barricaded suspect on Main Street

A large police presence could be seen in a Palatka neighborhood Monday evening after an armed suspect barricaded himself inside a residence.

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A West Point cadet drugged his girlfriend to force an unwanted abortion. Then he went to grad school

A onetime West Point cadet drugged his pregnant girlfriend in her barracks, gave her abortion pills while she was knocked out and caused a miscarriage.

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UK cyber chief says the UK will face AI cyberattacks on critical infrastructure by 2028

Britain’s cyber chief says the U.K. is likely to face artificial intelligence cyberattacks on its critical infrastructure by 2028.

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Judge complicates construction timeline on Trump's memorial arch project with multiple deadlines

A judge has complicated President Donald Trump’s efforts to plow forward on construction of a memorial arch, setting multiple notification deadlines before any work can begin.

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Federal judge dismisses lawsuit against Harvard over federal demand for admissions data

A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit against Harvard University over its alleged failure to provide admissions records that the Justice Department demanded to ensure the Ivy League school stopped using affirmative action in admissions.

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ICC president hits back at Trump administration penalties in remote UN address

The president of the International Criminal Court has accused the Trump administration of trying to obstruct international justice by imposing penalties on the tribunal and has vowed that it would not succeed.

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Injuries mount as Jaguars prepare for Thursday night showdown against Ravens

It’s a short week for the Jaguars and it’s already starting off with bad news.

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Indiana governor says execution will go ahead Thursday against man who killed 2 kids

Indiana’s governor turned down a clemency request and says an execution planned for Thursday will go forward against a man who killed his girlfriend’s two children in 2010.

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Early voting turnout has Florida Democrats optimistic, but GOP is eyeing Election Day

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Parents of 1-year-old fatally shot by police protest at Mississippi Attorney General's Office

The parents of a 1-year-old boy who was shot and killed by a police officer in Mississippi have demanded a meeting with the state official who ruled that the shooting was justified.

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Far from the campaign trail, Trump promotes his Reflecting Pool makeover before Election Day

President Donald Trump stood silently while triumphant music played as he held up a poster showing an image of the algae-clogged pool in front of the Lincoln Memorial.

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St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office arrests contractor accused of taking $36K from homeowner, abandoning renovation

A St. Johns County contractor is facing criminal charges after deputies say he took nearly $37,000 from a homeowner and never completed the job.

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Hit-and-run crash in Orange Park leaves juvenile critically injured

Clay County Sheriff's Office investigating a hit-and-run on Monday

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Gardner Minshew selected as Cardinals' starting QB; Jacoby Brissett demoted to 3rd string

Arizona Cardinals coach Mike LaFleur says veteran quarterback Gardner Minshew will take over as the starter.

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Nagi has opened in downtown Tampa’s former GenX Tavern space

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Super 10 coaches poll: Mandarin moves up after win over St. Augustine as regular season wraps up

High school football season has come to the end of the regular season. We asked head coaches to submit ballots each week by ranking their top 10 teams among the area’s programs who compete in the Florida High School Athletic Association’s state playoffs. These are the final rankings of the season.

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Bednar, Suzuki, Arozarena among 8 receiving $23.15 million qualifying offers

New York Yankees closer David Bednar, Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki and Seattle outfielder Randy Arozarena were among eight players who received $23.15 million qualifying offers from their teams.

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Finland says its national teams won't play against Russia in hockey tournaments

The Finnish Ice Hockey Association says its national teams will not play against Russia in international tournaments as long as the war in Ukraine is ongoing.

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Lightning star Nikita Kucherov says trade request stems from disrespect and lack of communication

Reigning NHL MVP Nikita Kucherov requested a trade from the Tampa Bay Lightning because he feels disrespected by a lack of communication with general manager Julien BriseBois.

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A quote on a mirror in Caitlin Clark’s childhood home inspires her new children's book

Caitlin Clark has been an avid reader since she was a kid, thanks in huge part to her mother.

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Florida’s voter turnout nears 40% ahead of Tuesday’s election

Before thousands of voter precincts open statewide Tuesday morning, nearly 40 percent of the state’s electorate have already cast ballots for the midterm elections.

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Thunder to honor former league MVP Russell Westbrook by retiring his No. 0 in February

The Oklahoma City Thunder will honor former league MVP Russell Westbrook by retiring his No. 0 in February.

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Low Pressure Near Bahamas May Gain Subtropical Traits This Week

Low pressure expected to form along weakening frontal boundary northeast of Bahamas

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Breezy Tuesday Follows Cloudy Start With Morning Showers

Weak cold front may bring scattered showers and isolated storms Wednesday

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St. Johns County voters face land conservation question on Tuesday’s ballot

St. Johns County voters will see more than candidate names on their ballots Tuesday — they’ll also be asked whether the county should borrow up to $100 million to conserve land.

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Photo gallery: Scenes from Jacksonville’s 42-7 win over the Colts in Week 8

The Jaguars hammered the Colts 42-7 in Week 8 on Sunday move to 5-2 on the season. News4JAX had photographer Christian Schultz capture the game in this photo gallery. Click through the images to check out scenes from the game.

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Co-pilot who died in Florida plane crash got her pilot’s license at 17

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Is your bus route affected? JTA makes major changes as budget crisis forces cuts across Jacksonville

Jacksonville bus riders are waking up to a new reality. Several routes have been eliminated and dozens more have changed as the Jacksonville Transportation Authority rolls out major service cuts, all part of $39 million in cuts made to deal with a budget crisis.

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Powerful Haitian gang leader writes UN seeking dialogue as clashes intensify

One of Haiti’s most powerful gang leaders has written the U.N. Secretary General and requested that the organization deploy a delegation to Haiti for dialogue and mediation as clashes between gangs and an international force intensify.

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Is El Niño making storms and flash floods in the Southwest worse?

A chaotic climate phenomenon called El Niño is intensifying heavy rains and floods in the Southwest.

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Too embarrassed to ask a doctor? Jacksonville-area physician answers viewers’ health questions

Is This Normal- Questions viewers sent me to ask a doctor for them

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Courtroom chaos hits college basketball as dozens play after judges block NCAA eligibility rules

The college basketball season tips off with many players unexpectedly gaining an extra year of eligibility.

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Washington state resident dies from bird flu following exposure to infected cattle

A person in Washington state has died from complications of bird flu, marking the first such U.S. death in a year.

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Longtime journalist and ESPN commentator Michael Wilbon is taking a leave of absence

Michael Wilbon is taking a break from ESPN's "Pardon the Interruption" because of health issues.

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Federal judge orders bond hearing or release for St. Johns school custodian detained by ICE

A federal judge has ordered immigration officials to give a Venezuelan man who worked as a St. Johns County school custodian an individualized bond hearing or release him within seven days.

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No threats found after report of masked people carrying knives at Boca Ciega High, police say

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Law enforcement to beef up in Dallas entertainment district after shootings and nationwide violence

Federal and local authorities plan to increase police presence in a Dallas entertainment district after deadly shootings over the weekend.

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Rubio meets Venezuelan counterpart as US presses for progress on election preparations

Secretary of State Marco Rubio has met with his Venezuelan counterpart in Washington.

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Trump forgoes traditional campaign trail stops in final push before midterm Election Day

As Republicans and Democrats were making their final pitch to voters on Election Day eve, President Donald Trump was instead planning to speak far away from most of the people his party is trying to persuade.

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Trump administration will cut South Africa and Rwanda from the AGOA trade program

U.S. President Donald Trump will cut South Africa and Rwanda from the AGOA trade agreement at the end of the year as punishment for not meeting certain criteria.

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Decoding labels: What does ‘regenerative’ really mean?

“Regenerative” is not a legally defined food-label term, so it doesn’t guarantee farming practices that improve the land. Consumer Reports recommends looking for established certifications such as USDA Organic and other verified seals, and learning about the farm or producer when possible.

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Kyle Larson still feels NASCAR championship pressure despite comfortable lead for Homestead finale

Kyle Larson holds a 67-point lead in the Chase and should be able to cruise to a NASCAR Cup Series championship in the season finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

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Meta delays new business terms after outcry over potential web scraping of news sites

Meta is delaying new terms for business accounts after a backlash from media companies and open-web advocates.

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Clay County deputy arrested on domestic battery charges, sheriff’s office says

A Clay County sheriff’s deputy was arrested on two counts of domestic battery after an investigation into a disturbance involving family members, the sheriff’s office said.

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Trump said gasoline is cheaper now than during Biden, Obama presidencies. Is it?

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El-Sayed, Michigan Democrats push to galvanize voters after stunning Senate race defection

Michigan Democrats are scrambling to refocus voters' attention and move past a stunning defection in one of the nation’s most closely watched Senate races.

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Family IDs 20-year-old killed in mass shooting outside Jacksonville house party that left 9 others injured

A 20-year-old man killed in a shooting that left nine others injured early Sunday morning has been identified by family members as Isaiah Goodson.

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Medicaid and children’s health on the ballot | Column

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Victims of Florida plane crash include a 20-year-old copilot and tech entrepreneur and his family

The victims of a Sunday plane crash in Florida included a 20-year-old woman who got her pilot's license while still in high school and a technology entrepreneur and his family.

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Palm Coast motorcyclist arrested after fleeing Sheriff Staly’s traffic stop with passenger

A Palm Coast man was arrested Sunday after fleeing from a traffic stop and weaving a motorcycle through traffic with a passenger aboard, the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office said.

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How My Chemical Romance's 'The Black Parade' hit No. 1 in the US, 20 years later

My Chemical Romance has hit No_ 1 on the Billboard 200 with “The Black Parade (20th Anniversary Deluxe Edition).”.

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NFL and TMRW Sports unveil pro league for men and women launching ahead of the Los Angeles Olympics

The summer before competing for Olympic medals, flag football players will have a chance to earn paychecks.

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17 people shot, 3 killed in 6 violent encounters over Halloween weekend that included an officer-involved shooting

Three people were killed and 14 others were wounded in six shootings across Jacksonville over Halloween weekend, including an officer-involved shooting at a Northside apartment complex, authorities said.

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Anthropic posts $17B quarterly revenue but losses continue in fresh IPO filing

Anthropic reports quarterly revenue swelling to $17 billion but still posts a net loss for the latest three months.

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