Kent Justice
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Jacksonville, FL, United States
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Jacksonville City Council to vote on bill that would ban panhandling at intersections
The Jacksonville City Council will soon take up a bill that targets people who use intersections to ask for money. → Read More
Council members appear to be taking sides on antisemitism bill — an issue they say they agree on
Last week, Jacksonville City Council members filed two bills, which are set to appear on Tuesday night’s agenda. They appear to do the same thing. → Read More
‘Freedom lives here in our great Sunshine State’: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis sworn in to start 2nd term
Gov. Ron DeSantis was sworn in Tuesday morning on the steps of the Old Capitol to formally start his second term. → Read More
Gov. DeSantis preparing to be sworn in for second term
As soon as 2023 rings in, Florida leaders will be sworn-in for their four-year terms in office. → Read More
Gov. DeSantis has even more Republican support as he approaches 2nd term
As soon as 2023 rings in, Florida leaders will be sworn-in for their four-year terms in office. → Read More
Legendary Steeler Franco Harris was inspiration to Kent Justice
Hall of Fame running back Franco Harris died Tuesday at the age of 72 — just days before the 50th anniversary of the “Immaculate Reception.” → Read More
Prosecutors want bond revoked for Salt Life co-founder charged in Lake City 18-year-old’s death
The manslaughter case involving a co-founder of the popular Salt Life brand took another turn Monday. → Read More
Jacksonville University’s Tim Cost says law school a success, is excited for what’s to come
Jacksonville University’s footprint in Arlington is expanding — and it’s impact of Northeast Florida continues growing, too. → Read More
Election centers across Duval County gear up for Election Day
More than two million Floridians have already cast their ballots ahead of Tuesday’s primary election. → Read More
‘Honored, excited & thrilled’: Era begins at UNF as new president takes helm
Dr. Moez Limayem began his duties Monday at the University of North Florida’s seventh president. → Read More
Jacksonville Mayor Curry expected to propose tax rate cut during budget presentation
Homeowners in Jacksonville could get a tax break in the coming year. → Read More
House passes bill, moves to save 5 Navy littoral combat ships
Naval Station Mayport might be on track to keep several ships threatened with decommissioning. → Read More
Jacksonville food pantry says demand for food increased around the same time gas prices started climbing
Food banks are in high demand as working Americans are once again trying to make ends meet. → Read More
Jacksonville sheriff candidates invited to face off in roundtable forum
Candidates to become Jacksonville’s next sheriff faced off in a roundtable event Friday night. The Jacksonville Urban League hosted a 90 minute meeting with prepared questions and audience participation. → Read More
Jacksonville man asks court to get involved in Sheriff Williams’ residency issue
The charter for the consolidated city of Jacksonville has come under scrutiny in the past several days — specifically the section about the sheriff. → Read More
Gov. DeSantis signs legislation proclaiming Nov. 7 as ‘Victims of Communism Day’
Governor DeSantis on Monday signed a bill designating Nov. 7 as an annual Communism Victims Day. → Read More
Property tax referendum to help Duval schools clears City Council, goes to voters in August
A measure requested by the Duval County School Board that would put a property tax referendum on a ballot this year is poised for a final reading during Tuesday’s meeting of the Jacksonville City Council. → Read More
State rep. calls DeSantis’ map a ‘great compromise’; another calls it unconstitutional
It’s undeniably controversial, but a leader in state politics says it’s a good compromise. → Read More
Jacksonville City Council member LeAnna Cumber announces campaign for mayor
Republican LeAnna Cumber announced Monday she’s running in 2023 to replace term-limited Lenny Curry for Mayor of Jacksonville. → Read More
Longtime investigative reporter Ken Amaro files to run for Jacksonville City Council
Known for his legendary "On Your Side" reports, Ken Amaro, formerly of First Coast News, filed to run for Jacksonville City Council District 1. → Read More