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Florida State University Student Union building after campus is closed following a shooting, in Tallahassee, Fla., Thursday, April 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough)
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Florida State University will reopen its student center on Monday for reflection after deadly shooting

Read full article: Florida State University will reopen its student center on Monday for reflection after deadly shooting
This photo provided by Emilys Entourage in April 2025 shows Emily Kramer-Golinkoff, who has cystic fibrosis caused by a rare genetic mutation, during a trip to Maine. (Emilys Entourage via AP)
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Genetic medicine can leave people with rare mutations behind. But there's new hope

Read full article: Genetic medicine can leave people with rare mutations behind. But there's new hope
KayLynn Stokes
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National Volunteer Week: How one Neptune Beach student is volunteering to fight Alzheimer’s disease

Read full article: National Volunteer Week: How one Neptune Beach student is volunteering to fight Alzheimer’s disease
A faithful waves a flag with Carlo Acutis, the 15-year-old Italian boy who died in 2006 of leukemia and beatified in 2020, at the funeral of Pope Francis in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, Saturday, April 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)
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They came for the canonization of a millennial saint. They stayed for Pope Francis' funeral

Read full article: They came for the canonization of a millennial saint. They stayed for Pope Francis' funeral

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Florida State University Student Union building after campus is closed following a shooting, in Tallahassee, Fla., Thursday, April 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough)
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Florida State University will reopen its student center on Monday for reflection after deadly shooting

Read full article: Florida State University will reopen its student center on Monday for reflection after deadly shooting
KayLynn Stokes
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National Volunteer Week: How one Neptune Beach student is volunteering to fight Alzheimer’s disease

Read full article: National Volunteer Week: How one Neptune Beach student is volunteering to fight Alzheimer’s disease
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Outdoor activities are plentiful, along with the Saturday sunshine

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Motorcyclist dies after striking SUV on Monument Road: JSO

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Amanda DeVoe

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Amanda DeVoe joined the News4JAX team in March 2022 as a morning news and traffic anchor on The Morning Show. Amanda comes to WJXT from the CBS affiliate in Mobile, Alabama, where she was a traffic anchor and reporter. She launched the Emmy-nominated franchise, “Driven,” which focused on profiling trailblazers in marginalized communities, while shining a light on injustice. Whether it’s a young woman with cerebral palsy who finally had an employer take a chance on her, or Black-owned businesses finding strength following coronavirus shutdowns, Amanda makes sure to give a voice to the voiceless. She also broke an exclusive story on three professors at the University of South Alabama who wore racially insensitive costumes that resurfaced on Facebook several years later. Her investigation led to student protests and the professors being placed on administrative leave pending an investigation. She also exclusively spoke with a Black cheerleader who took a stand against her fellow teammates who posed with a shirt bearing the confederate flag. Both stories gained national attention. Amanda got her start as a reporter and anchor in Rockford, Illinois, where she extensively reported on education, crime and politics. She also worked as a reporter in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and a reporter/producer in Chicago. Although Amanda grew up in DC suburbs and the Raleigh-Durham area of North Carolina, she has familial ties to the River City. Her grandmother, Daisy DeVoe, was born and raised on Jacksonville's eastside on Phoenix Avenue. She also has a large extended family who lives throughout Duval. Telling stories that highlight communities of color and holding people in power accountable is the reason Amanda wanted to become a journalist. Writing has always been her passion from a young age. She launched her school newspaper in the 5th grade. She realized broadcast news was her goal when a news reporter came to her English class when she was a junior in high school. Amanda has a bachelor’s degree in Communication Studies from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and a master’s degree in Journalism from DePaul University. She began her collegiate career at Fayetteville State University, a historically Black college. She is also an active member of the National Association of Black journalists and a former board member of NABJ’s Chicago Chapter. When Amanda is not working, she enjoys cooking, spending time with family and volunteering in the community. She is part of several organizations that help at-risk children stay on the right path and continues her mission to help others here in Jacksonville.
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Residents say beach driving endangers families and sea turtles — but Nassau County calls the claims ‘baseless’ and defends long-standing vehicle access

‘We’ve had enough’: American Beach residents take legal action to stop cars from driving on shoreline

Read full article: ‘We’ve had enough’: American Beach residents take legal action to stop cars from driving on shoreline

After decades of pleading with Nassau County to protect their shoreline, residents of American Beach are turning to the courts. They’ve filed legal notice against the county, demanding an end to beach driving they say puts families — and endangered sea turtles — at risk.

Consumer Reports found potentially dangerous chemicals, including cancer-causing substances, in 100% of the hair samples

Synthetic braiding hair under scrutiny after report finds potential health risks

Read full article: Synthetic braiding hair under scrutiny after report finds potential health risks

A recent investigation by Consumer Reports has raised concerns about the safety of synthetic braiding hair, a product widely used by many, especially Black individuals, including children.

The area averages 4 to 5 crashes per month, city officials say
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Black History Month: Legacy of Johnson Family YMCA continues to impact Jacksonville’s Northside

Read full article: Black History Month: Legacy of Johnson Family YMCA continues to impact Jacksonville’s Northside

To further celebrate Black History Month, we’re highlighting a place that’s a staple on Jacksonville’s Northside.

Impact Clay and local organizations help provide food, clothing and medical care at no cost

Impact Clay Train makes monthly trips to rural communities to help families in need

Read full article: Impact Clay Train makes monthly trips to rural communities to help families in need

The Impact Clay Train was created after the organization learned of an issue facing food banks and food pantries throughout Clay County.

Jacksonville civil rights icon James Weldon Johnson wrote the poem and his brother Rosamond put the words to music

Millions heard ‘Lift Every Voice and Sing’ at the Super Bowl. The song, written in Jax, is celebrating 125 years

Read full article: Millions heard ‘Lift Every Voice and Sing’ at the Super Bowl. The song, written in Jax, is celebrating 125 years

Celebrations are underway, marking the 125th anniversary of the song “Lift Every Voice and Sing.”

Orange Park Town Hall now built on site of school that was targeted by KKK
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New Year’s Road Safety: Travel safety a main focus heading into 2025

Read full article: New Year’s Road Safety: Travel safety a main focus heading into 2025

This time of year is among the most dangerous for drivers, with celebrations often leading to a spike in drunk driving incidents.

Melanated Growers, Inc. also works to improve health outcomes for families.

Local organization addresses food insecurity through community gardens, education

Read full article: Local organization addresses food insecurity through community gardens, education

Melanated Growers plants community gardens in areas considered food deserts.

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AAA: Holiday travel expected to shatter records

Read full article: AAA: Holiday travel expected to shatter records

More than 119 million Americans will travel for the holidays. More than 7 million Floridians have holiday travel plans.

22nd Annual Mister Rogers Neighborhood Sweater Drive

Volunteers hand out more than 9,000 cold-weather items to those in need

Read full article: Volunteers hand out more than 9,000 cold-weather items to those in need

More than 9,000 sweaters, jackets, and blankets will be distributed to Clara White Mission and City Rescue Mission to help those experiencing homelessness on Monday morning.

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