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Top Jacksonville news: Designer faces threats over support for Trump; grim shooting tally in city

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Published on July 24, 2019
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Here's the most recent top news you may have missed in Jacksonville.

Death threats against local designer who supports President Trump

"I wasn't afraid. I'm still not afraid. I practice my Second Amendment, so I'm not really scared of anything," says local African-American fashion designer Alexia Muffin Edwards.

Read the full story on FIRST COAST NEWS.

Taco Fest coming to downtown

Jax Taco Fest promises "mucho fun, tacos and beer" with more than 50 varieties of Mexican street food. It will be held at Hemming Park on Saturday, Aug. 17, from 1-7 p.m. 

Read the full story on FIRST COAST NEWS.

Grim statistic: Average of 1 shooting every day in city

On the 203rd day of 2019, the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office responded to the 210th shooting.

Read the full story on Graham Media: WJXT News 4 JAX.

Firm running Jacksonville juvenile facility has history of escapes

Jacksonville police searched over the weekend for the last of four teens who broke free from a juvenile detention facility. There have been other escapes from that facility and several others in the area operated by the same company.

Read the full story on Graham Media: WJXT News 4 JAX.

North Jacksonville residents push back on proposed high-density development

Neighbors are concerned the planned development would bring more traffic and affect property values.

Read the full story on FIRST COAST NEWS.


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