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Jacksonville woman claims rights violated after being removed from city meeting for political shirt

The woman was handcuffed and removed for wearing a political shirt at Tuesday's meeting. City officials say rules prohibit political campaigning during meetings.

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Family of 19-year-old killed in Jacksonville apartment shooting files wrongful death lawsuit

Eight months after a teenager was shot and killed inside his apartment, his family is taking legal action against the apartment complex.

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Green Cove Springs 'digging in' to solve wild hog problem

The City of Green Cove Springs is bringing in trappers to help address an issue of yards dug up by wild hogs.

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Costco’s $200 Thanksgiving dinner feeds 8: Here's what's included

Costco is selling a ready-to-heat Thanksgiving dinner for eight people for $199.99, or about $25 per person.

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Jacksonville working to better allocate gas tax money for bike, pedestrian safety

According to city code, 20% of the city's portion of the six-cent local option gas tax must go to bike and pedestrian safety projects.

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Builders Care builds 100th accessibility ramp of the year for Jacksonville family

Builders Care builds its 100th accessibility ramp of the year for an 89-year-old Jacksonville woman, helping her family safely get in and out of her longtime home.

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Multiple myeloma: Cancer patient with 12 tumors finds hope as treatments advance

Kathy was so sick from multiple myeloma that she thought she was dying. Then a drug called Blenrep helped shrink her tumors. Various treatments now give hope.

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Pilot flies kitten with twisted legs to Kansas for treatment

A husband and wife used their plane to fly a 10-week-old kitten, who suffers from twisted leg syndrome, to veterinarians to try to straighten out her back legs.

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