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City reports lowest homicide numbers in 2 decades

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www.news4jax.com – Francine Frazier, Lexi Suda – 2025-01-03 05:00:00

SUMMARY: In 2024, Jacksonville reported a significant decline in homicides, with 82 total—almost half the previous year’s figures and the lowest in 19 years. This marks the first time since 2011 that the city has recorded fewer than 100 homicides in a year. Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters attributed this drop to enhanced strategies such as expanding the gang unit, increasing patrols, and investing in crime-solving technology. However, pockets of violence persisted, particularly in specific months. As the sheriff emphasized, even one homicide is too many, and 33 cases remain unsolved, highlighting the ongoing community impact of violence.

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President Donald Trump will watch US Open men’s singles final from Rolex suite, AP source says

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www.clickorlando.com – Brian Mahoney, Associated Press – 2025-09-06 16:30:00

SUMMARY: President Donald Trump will attend the U.S. Open men’s final at Arthur Ashe Stadium on Sunday, his first appearance since 2015. He will watch from Rolex’s suite, a company that recently faced tariffs imposed by the Trump administration. The U.S. Tennis Association stated that any negative reactions during the match won’t be aired. Trump, who has a history with the tournament, once controlled a suite there but suspended it in 2017. Having a sitting president at the U.S. Open is rare, with Bill Clinton being the last in 2000. Trump’s recent sports event appearances include the Super Bowl and Daytona 500.

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NEXT Weather team tracks afternoon storms in South Florida. See timeline.

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www.youtube.com – CBS Miami – 2025-09-06 12:04:21

SUMMARY: The NEXT Weather team reports afternoon storms across South Florida, especially in Broward and Miami-Dade counties, with rain expected until early evening. Morning storms in the Upper Keys are clearing. A flash flood risk remains today and tomorrow; residents are urged to avoid flooded roads and carry umbrellas. Temperatures will reach the low 90s with high humidity through next weekend. Earlier, the team highlighted the bright “Corn Moon,” occurring near the harvest time in the Northeast and tied to an upcoming lunar eclipse over Europe, Asia, and Africa. Meanwhile, tropical wave formation chances in the Atlantic have dropped to 30%, reducing tropical storm concerns.

CBS News Miami’s NEXT Weather Meteorologist delivers the stormy forecast for Saturday.

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Legal aid group sues to preemptively block U.S. from deporting a dozen Honduran children

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www.news4jax.com – Leah Willingham, Associated Press – 2025-09-06 09:37:00

SUMMARY: A legal aid group, the Florence Immigrant & Refugee Rights Project (FIRRP), has sued to block the U.S. government from deporting 12 Honduran children, citing “credible” information about imminent removal plans. This lawsuit amends a recent case that temporarily halted the deportation of Guatemalan migrant children. FIRRP fears these actions violate the children’s rights to seek protection in the U.S. The Trump administration previously attempted to deport Guatemalan children, prompting legal challenges and a federal judge’s intervention. The lawsuit demands these children access immigration judges, legal counsel, and placement in settings best for their welfare.

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