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Top Jacksonville news: Violence runs rampant,16 homicides in July; Uber to pay college tuition; more

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Published on August 02, 2019
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Ugly truth: Jacksonville continues to be soaked in violence

The specter of violent crime haunting Jacksonville continued in July with another 16 homicides, bringing the total for 2019 to just shy of 100.

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FIS acquisition of Worldpay sets stage for potential riverfront development

Jacksonville-based company completed its $43 billion acquisition Wednesday.

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Uber Pro expands into Jacksonville, offers to pay 100% of driver's tuition

Qualifying drivers with Uber and their families will be able to get a college degree free of charge.

Read the full story on FIRST COAST NEWS.

Fire at Beach Buggy in Jacksonville Beach sparked by charger

A large fire was sparked by a golf cart charger Thursday night at Beach Buggy in Jacksonville Beach.

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Former Jacksonville public defender Matt Shirk gave away guns, money after failed re-election

A new Florida Auditor General’s report, the culmination of more than two years of investigation, details the repeated ways that Shirk violated state law or policy.

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