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Good morning Jacksonville! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Could Trump’s marijuana order change how Florida treats cannabis?
  • How a 25-year effort is reshaping Jacksonville’s wild park spaces
  • Could Jacksonville families lose ACA coverage — and face $500 hikes?

Also on today's calendar: Enjoy Sunday Brunch with Live Music from Katmanduo at Top Dawg Tavern! and 5 more events.

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Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Fog in the a.m.; mostly sunny, with a high of 71 and low of 51 degrees.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and windy, temps: high: 70, low: 51.
  • Tuesday: Pleasant with periods of sun, with a high of 77 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. 'Long time coming': Legal experts, industry insiders weigh on impacts of marijuana classification (firstcoastnews.com) — Jacksonville viewers are hearing from local legal and cannabis-policy experts about how President Trump’s new order to reclassify marijuana could eventually affect access and affordability in Florida. While the move may ease medical research and hint toward broader legalization, marijuana remains illegal under federal law for now, and any real change in Florida will still require state lawmakers to act.
   

2. Timucuan Parks Foundation celebrates 25 years of preserving Jacksonville's wilderness parks (actionnewsjax.com) — Jacksonville’s Timucuan Parks Foundation just marked more than 25 years of preserving the city’s wilderness parks with a celebration at Fort George Island’s Ribault Club. Supporters heard about the group’s history, community programs, and future goals, while local volunteers and advocates were honored for keeping Jacksonville’s parks vibrant and well-stewarded.
   

3. Hand on Government: Rising health insurance costs and subsidy expiration threaten coverage for 1.5 million Floridians (news4jax.com) — Jacksonville viewers are being warned that expiring federal subsidies could sharply raise Affordable Care Act premiums and even cost coverage for up to 1.5 million Floridians. Attorney Chris Hand, speaking on This Week in Jacksonville, says some who keep insurance may see average monthly premiums jump by more than $500 unless Congress acts.
   

4. Katie Sullivan on position changes, Sporting Club Jacksonville soccer (jacksonville.com) — Jacksonville sports fans get a quick highlight as Katie Sullivan comes off the bench at right wing to score the winner for Sporting Jax women’s soccer. The clip package also points you to fresh Jacksonville Jaguars coverage, from Trevor Lawrence’s comments to Week 16 analysis and other Jags-focused videos.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Sunday December 21
  • Orange Park Farmers' & Arts Market
    Orange Park Farmers' & Arts Market , 2042 Park Ave , Orange Park
    10:00 am
    • Monday December 22
  • Mason Jar Luminaries In-Person
    Green Cove Springs Library , Green Cove Springs - General , Green Cove Springs
    10:00 am
  • Baby Storytime: Merry Chrismas! In-Person
    Orange Park Library , Orange Park - Meeting Room A , Orange Park
    10:30 am
  • Magic Tree House Book Club: Viking Ships at Sunrise by Mary Pope Osborne In-Person
    Fleming Island Library , Fleming Island - Children's Activity Room , Fleming Island
    4:00 pm

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  • 𝐌𝐈𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐂𝐇𝐈𝐋𝐃: 𝐇𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐬𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐈𝐬𝐚𝐢𝐚𝐡 𝐄𝐝𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬? The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is actively searching for 12-year-old Isaiah Edwards. Isaiah was... (X: JSOPIO)
  • ICYMI: The City of Jacksonville was recently selected as one of 32 cities worldwide to participate in the 2025-2028 European Union’s EU Cities... (X: CityofJax)
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