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Published: May 27, 2025 at 8:58 PMJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Three people have been arrested for assaulting an officer following a disturbance at a Jacksonville City Council meeting on Tuesday night. City Council Vice President Kevin Carrico confirmed the arrests to News4JAX. The disturbance appears to have occurred during a city council meeting regarding the nomination of Elizabeth Andersen to the Jacksonville Public Library Board of Trustees.

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Published: May 27, 2025 at 7:38 PMPUTNAM COUNTY, Fla. – The Florida Highway Patrol said a 39-year-old man from Palatka died on Tuesday after he was ejected from his SUV while driving in Putnam County. RELATED: JSO searching for driver after deadly hit-and-run on Merrill Road in ArlingtonThe crash occurred around 4:30 p.m. on U.S. Highway 17’s southbound lanes near Carraway Street, FHP said.

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GAINESVILLE, Fla. – On Tuesday, the University of Florida’s Board of Trustees unanimously approved the selection of Dr. Santa J. Ono as the school’s next president. RELATED: University of Florida recommends Dr. Santa J. Ono as sole finalist for presidentOnce the selection is confirmed by the Florida Board of Governors, Ono will begin his tenure as the 14th president in UF’s history, succeeding current president Kent Fuchs.

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Published: May 27, 2025 at 1:58 PMFLORIDA – Recently published data by a prominent real estate website reveals further proof that Florida’s housing market is shifting in buyers’ favor. According to Realtor.com, the Sunshine State had the second-largest percentage (25%) of home price reductions in April, a signal that sellers aren’t receiving much traction on their dream asking price in a changing market.

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PALATKA, Fla. – The body of a missing kayaker was found Friday morning in the St. Johns River, southeast of the Memorial Bridge in Palatka, according the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. Jeremiah Beck, 43, was last seen on Wednesday evening in the St. Johns River. According to the FWC, his body was found around 8:30 a.m. Friday. “FWC extends its deepest condolences to Mr. Beck’s family and loved ones during this difficult time,” the FWC said.