Haley Harrison
firstcoastnews.com
Jacksonville, FL, United States
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Local Olympic swimmer, civil rights attorney weighs in on debate over transgender athletes
Nancy Hogshead-Makar believes the current culture debate needs to shift to a conversation. → Read More
The new omicron subvariant is cause for caution not alarm, Jacksonville doctor says
Over in the United Kingdom, the subvariant has caused the number of infections to double from two weeks earlier. → Read More
Florida Senate expected to vote on 'Don't Say Gay' bill Tuesday
On Monday, the Florida Senate rejected more than a dozen amendments aimed at softening the legislation. → Read More
Resolution calling for Jacksonville City Council support of Ukraine, local Ukrainians
Natalia Solyeva, a former press secretary for the Ukrainian Embassy, watched TV inside her Jacksonville home when the first bombs hit Ukrainian cities. → Read More
Deadly law enforcement pursuit in Georgia shouldn't have happened, says crime and safety expert
Crime and safety expert Mark Baughman believes the death of the motorcyclist could have been avoided. → Read More
Special committee to investigate issues that plague Jacksonville's waste, recycle operations
City of Jacksonville's Special Committee on Solid Waste will meet about every two weeks until Jun. 30th. → Read More
Jacksonville city leaders hold town hall to discuss future of curbside recycling
The City of Jacksonville put a stop to its curbside recycle services four months ago, and the pause to catch up on collecting yard waste is lasting awhile. → Read More
Florida among top 5 states contributing to spike in pediatric COVID-19 hospitalizations
Nationwide, on average, pediatric COVID-19 hospitalizations are up about 30% in just the past week. → Read More
'It felt like a horror movie': Jacksonville church funds construction of ICU for Indian town hit hard by COVID-19
While we’ve had our ups and downs in the United States, it’s easy to lose sight of how coronavirus has plagued other regions. → Read More
'Justice for Ahmaud' march: A reflection of the civil rights movement
Reverend Jesse Jackson invited Black ministers from across the country to join him in Brunswick Thursday for a ‘Wall of Prayer’ and "Justice for Ahmaud' march. → Read More
'This is a game changer': Pfizer vaccine for young children gets greenlight from FDA advisors
More shots could soon be going into arms after a Food and Drug Administration advisory panel gave the green light to Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccines for children. → Read More
Person found dead in Nassau County home, police investigating
Police have not released the cause of death or details about the identity of the individual. → Read More
On Your Side: How to stay competitive against big business when buying a home
Some buyers say they’re losing to big, cash offers from local institutions that are investing in properties. → Read More
New Northeast Florida task force to help Afghan evacuees with free legal service
It’s been almost a month since the United States withdrew from Afghanistan, but some Afghan allies are still trying to flee the country. → Read More
Jacksonville City Council approves $1.4 billion budget
The budget includes pay raises for city employees as well as money for road repair, septic tank removal and park enhancements. Most of the money will go to JSO. → Read More
'We all put in the hands to do this' | Mother, baby saved from car fire on I-95 by group of Good Samaritans
Thanks to the quick help of good Samaritans, a mother and her baby are expected to be okay after their car burst into flames on Interstate 95. → Read More
Jacksonville City Councilmembers present recommendations for Citizen's Review Board
After months of community meetings, Jacksonville City Councilmembers heading the Safer Together committee have put together their recommendations. → Read More
Former Brunswick DA indicted on charges related to investigation into Ahmaud Arbery's death
A former Brunswick District Attorney has been indicted on charges related to the investigation surrounding the shooting death of Ahmaud Arbery. → Read More
'What if?': A lifesaving cancer surgery put on hold due to surge in COVID-19 hospitalizations
In June, Carlson was diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma. Almost two months later, he’s still waiting his turn for an in-patient bed at UF Health Jacksonville. → Read More
5 additional COVID-19 testing sites to open in Duval County
The city says the proposed legislation would use $4 million of federal relief funds to combat the local surge of the COVID-19 Delta variant. → Read More