Jacksonville/ Community & Society
Published on November 26, 2019
Top Jacksonville news: Remains belong to missing girl; strip mall casino crime crackdown; morePhoto: Rob Bixby/Flickr

Read on for the most recent top news you may have missed in Jacksonville.

Remains discovered confirmed to belong to 5-year-old girl

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office confirmed the remains discovered in Alabama during the search for missing Taylor Williams did, in fact, belong to the 5-year-old girl. 

Read the full story on WNCN.

Jacksonville 8th grader competes on a national stage

It's a dream come true for Akilah Prier, 13. Her first time entering a pageant and she places in the top 20 and earns the title of Miss Jacksonville City Queen.

Read the full story on FIRST COAST NEWS.

Former Jacksonville Mayor Jake Godbold on JEA sale: End this now!

Former Mayor Jake Godbold took out an advertisement in the Times-Union calling for the Jacksonville City Council to vote no-confidence in the JEA board and CEO.

Read the full story on FIRST COAST NEWS.

Jacksonville baby in critical condition after contracting virus that first appeared as common cold

Nicson Lee was born at 27 weeks and spent months in the NICU. He was finally able to get off oxygen a few weeks ago, only to find himself back in the hospital wrapped up in tubes.

Read the full story on FIRST COAST NEWS.

Florida cracks down on violent crime at strip mall casinos

“Adult arcades” offer video slots and unlimited soda. They’re also magnets for armed robberies. One city may have figured out a way to stop the mayhem.

Read the full story on Bloomberg.


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