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1 week ago | 
news4jax.com | Brianna Andrews |Chris Will
Published: April 16, 2025 at 5:56 AMTags: Fernandina Beach, RYAM, Bioethanol, Environment, Nassau CountyFERNANDINA BEACH, Fla. – The city of Fernandina Beach is bracing for a legal showdown with Rayonier Advanced Materials (RYAM), which runs a pulp mill in the city. RYAM, or Rayonier Performance Fibers, has filed a federal lawsuit alleging unfair treatment after Fernandina Beach rejected its plans for a new bioethanol facility.
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3 weeks ago | 
clickorlando.com | Briana Brownlee |Chris Will |Caleb Yauger |Aleesia Hatcher
Ten days after a boat capsized on the St. Johns River, crews have located the final missing child, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, News 6 partner WJXT reports. The incident was first reported to the Coast Guard around 7 p.m. on March 21 after an 18-foot vessel overturned on the St. Johns River near the Dames Point Bridge, sending all eight people aboard into the water, including the two children.
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3 weeks ago | 
news4jax.com | Briana Brownlee |Chris Will |Jacksonville Chris Will
Published: March 29, 2025 at 8:42 PMTags: JSO, Jacksonville Sheriff's Office, Florida, Politics, Jacksonville, T.K. Waters, Mayor Donna DeeganJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville Illegal Immigration Act, which passed in the City Council this week, is awaiting the signature of Mayor Donna Deegan, and Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters has shared his thoughts on the matter. RELATED: Deegan says she is reviewing illegal immigration bill before signing it.
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4 weeks ago | 
news4jax.com | Briana Brownlee |Chris Will |Caleb Yauger |Aleesia Hatcher
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Almost five days after a vessel capsized on the St. Johns River, crews continue to look for a child who remained unaccounted for as of Wednesday afternoon. According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, on Wednesday, dive teams from outside the region joined the search for the remaining missing child using additional sonar equipment.
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1 month ago | 
news4jax.com | Briana Brownlee |Chris Will |Caleb Yauger |Aleesia Hatcher
Published: March 25, 2025 at 7:20 AMJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – As searchers continue to look for a child who remains unaccounted for days after a vessel capsized on the St. Johns River, the child’s mother offered a heartfelt message for all who have helped since the tragic accident. Through a friend, Paula Valderrama shared a statement expressing her heartbreak and her gratitude. “She would like to thank all those who took the time to search for her family.
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1 month ago | 
clickorlando.com | Briana Brownlee |Chris Will |Caleb Yauger
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - A child remains unaccounted for nearly 60 hours after a vessel capsized on the St. Johns River near the Dames Point Bridge, sending eight people into the water, according to News 6 partner WJXT. Coast Guard Sector Jacksonville said it received a report around 7 p.m. Friday of an overturned 18-foot vessel with four people on top of the vessel and four more people possibly underneath the boat.
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1 month ago | 
news4jax.com | Briana Brownlee |Chris Will |Caleb Yauger |Jacksonville Chris Will
Published: March 24, 2025 at 6:24 AMUpdated: March 24, 2025 at 6:30 AMJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Two boaters remain unaccounted for nearly 60 hours after their vessel capsized on the St. Johns River near the Dames Point Bridge, sending 8 people into the water. Coast Guard Sector Jacksonville said it received a report around 7 p.m. Friday of an overturned 18-foot vessel with four people on top of the vessel and four more people possibly underneath the boat.
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1 month ago | 
news4jax.com | Chris Will |Aydian Ahmad |Jacksonville Aydian Ahmad
Published: March 23, 2025 at 10:18 PMTags: St. Johns River, JSO, Jacksonville, Duval CountyJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said one of the missing boaters from the boat that capsized in the St. Johns River has been located. “We have been made aware of one of the three being located. Outside of this, we do not have any further information. Please reach out to FWC for further comment,” JSO said.
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1 month ago | 
news4jax.com | Jim Saunders |Chris Will
Published: March 9, 2025 at 8:09 PMTags: Florida, Florida Legislature, Politics, Ballot Initiative, Ron DeSantisTALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida state lawmakers are advancing legislation that could alter the ballot-initiative process. The House version of the bill, HB 1205, successfully passed a subcommittee this week, while the Senate version is set for its first hearing on Monday. Governor DeSantis announced his desire for a change in the process when he called for a special session in January.
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2 months ago | 
news4jax.com | Chris Will |Aleesia Hatcher |Jacksonville Aleesia Hatcher
Published: February 18, 2025 at 11:15 PMTags: Penman Road Project, Penman, Neptune Beach, Jacksonville Beach, Duval CountyNEPTUNE BEACH, Fla. – The Penman Road Project was on the agenda at Tuesday night’s Neptune Beach City Council meeting. The city hosted an open house event where people were able to speak directly with the development team before a public discussion with the city council.
