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Here's how you can avoid ticket scams as Jaguars' regular season approaches

Back To School

On Your Side | Saving money during Florida's Back-to-School sales tax holiday

Parents can save money on school supplies and even certain electronics during Florida's Back-to-School sales tax holiday that runs until Aug. 6.
Stuff The Bus

Stuff the Bus event a success!

First Coast News thanks all who contributed toward the Stuff the Bus event on Friday. Two buses were loaded with back-to-school classroom supplies for students.
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Jacksonville doctor shares tips on staying cool in summer heat, realizing signs of heat-related illness

Dr. Matthew Thompson says it is imperative to know the first sign of a heat-related illness: dehydration. Other signs include fatigue and lightheadedness.
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Workers at multiple Jacksonville stores report no air conditioning, sweltering conditions

While there are no federal laws regulating workplace temperatures, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration does have standards for safe working conditions.
Business

Pinova plant in Brunswick set to host job fair following plant's closure

The company announced its plans to shut down operations after a fire erupted at the plant earlier this year. 40 Glynn County businesses signed up for the job fair.
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Boater safety tips after state report shows more accidents occur in July than in any other month

In 2022 in Duval County, 12 people were injured and one person died from a boating accident.
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On Your Side | Boating safety tips amid recent boater rescues across First Coast

Experts say you should bring aboard a life jacket and use a whistle if ever involved in an accident. Additionally, never abandon a sinking vessel.
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On Your Side | Here's how to donate classroom supplies to Stuff the Bus event

More than a third of Northeast Florida residents live in poverty or at the brink of poverty. Here's how you can donate school supplies for those in need.
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On Your Side | Here's how to donate classroom supplies to Stuff the Bus event

More than a third of Northeast Florida residents live in poverty or at the brink of poverty. Here's how you can donate school supplies for those in need.
GMJ

New fence around public playground causes clash in Murray Hill

A Duval County Public Schools spokesperson says the city allowed the school district to install the fence, as neighbors say they've lost access to a community asset.
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List | County-by-county locations where children can eat free during summer break in Northeast Florida, Southeast Georgia

Many children get their only meal of the day at school. They need not go hungry because it's summer. Here's a county-by-county list of where children can eat free.