🌱 How a late-night parking lot stop turned into a violent struggle

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In today's newsletter:

• How a late-night parking lot stop turned into a violent struggle
• Could Jacksonville Beach partygoers be among this convicted rapist’s other victims?

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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 60 and low of 55 degrees.
• Wednesday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 64, low: 61.
• Thursday: Rain and drizzle in the p.m., with a high of 72 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• ‘He's trying to bite my fingers off!': Police report details violent altercation at Jax Beach (news4jax.com) — Police reports describe a late-night confrontation in Jacksonville Beach where officers say a man bit an officer’s hand during a traffic-related stop near 1st Street, leading to multiple arrests and injuries. Much of the altercation was recorded on cell phones, and police are reviewing the videos as residents weigh in on late-night behavior and enforcement at Jax Beach.
   

• Jacksonville police seek out other potential victims after rapist sentenced to prison (firstcoastnews.com) — Jacksonville police are asking possible additional victims to come forward after a man was sentenced to 30 years for sexually assaulting a woman who had spent the evening at an event in Jacksonville Beach. Investigators say his history suggests a pattern of targeting intoxicated women and believe there may be more unreported cases tied to him.
   

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Wednesday December 17

• Community Yoga
  Bull Memorial Park & Adele Grage Cultural Center , 716 Ocean Boulevard , Atlantic Beach
  9:00 am

Saturday December 20

• The Beaches Green Market
  Jacksonville Beach, FL Calendar , 321 Penman Road , Jacksonville Beach
  10:00 am

Sunday December 21

• Yoga in the Park
  Jack Russell Park , 800 Seminole Road , Atlantic Beach
  9:00 am
• Farmers Market
  Jack Russell Park , 800 Seminole Road , Atlantic Beach
  10:00 am

Monday December 22

• Planning Commission Meeting
  Jacksonville Beach, FL Calendar Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250
  6:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday December 16

• Palm Valley Farmers Market
  Palm Valley Community Association Center , 148 Canal Blvd. , Ponte Vedra Beach
  10:00 am
• Martial Arts Class
  Palm Valley Community Association Center , 148 Canal Blvd. , Ponte Vedra Beach
  4:45 pm
• Community Development Board (CDB) Meeting
  City Hall, Commission Chamber , 800 Seminole Road , Atlantic Beach
  6:00 pm

Wednesday December 17

• Environmental Stewardship Committee (ESC) Meeting
  City Hall, Commission Chamber , 800 Seminole Road , Atlantic Beach
  6:00 pm
• MUMFORD Academy of Irish Dance
  Palm Valley Community Association Center , 148 Canal Blvd. , Ponte Vedra Beach
  6:00 pm

Friday December 19

• VPIZZA event
  Palm Valley Community Association Center , 148 Canal Blvd. , Ponte Vedra Beach
  1:00 pm
• Paul Lundgren Band
  Pusser's Bar & Grille Ponte Vedra Beach Restaurant , 816 Highway A1A N , Ponte Vedra Beach
  6:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Update: Ollie was reunited with his owner!
  We found this very friendly dog wandering the streets and running into traffic so I took him in. Can you guys share this on social media or do you… (Nextdoor Jacksonville Beach North)

• Marriott International posted a job opening for Housekeeper Houseman in Jacksonville Beach. Apply here.
• Home Depot (Retail) posted a job opening for Freight/Receiving in Jacksonville Beach. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Jacksonville Beach here.

🗞 Nearby News

Ponte Vedra Beach

• MacAdams Gift Names Gate 30 at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium (thelocalvoice.net)
• Gator fans should track these Utah players now that Whittingham is stepping away (hailfloridahail.com)

Atlantic Beach

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