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Hi Jacksonville! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why JSO says there’s no ongoing threat after two Sunday shootings
  • What sparked the violent late-night clash at Jacksonville Beach Pier?
  • Why social media may worsen holiday loneliness for Jacksonville adults

Also on today's calendar: Candlelight: Coldplay & Imagine Dragons and 5 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did the stop sign say to the yield sign? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Monday: Colder; breezy in the morning, with a high of 49 and low of 37 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Plenty of sun, temps: high: 63, low: 46.
  • Wednesday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 68 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Two people were injured in separate shootings Sunday morning, says JSO (actionnewsjax.com) — Two people were injured in separate Sunday morning shootings in Jacksonville, and police say both suspects are already in custody with no ongoing threat to the community. One man was shot in the chest during a fight on Kingsbury Street, while a woman suffered a graze wound in a domestic dispute inside a car. JSO is asking anyone with additional information to contact the sheriff’s office.
   

2. Late-night disturbance at Jacksonville Beach Pier parking lot turns violent, three arrested (actionnewsjax.com) — A late-night disturbance at the Jacksonville Beach Pier parking lot turned violent early Sunday, leading to three arrests and multiple felony charges, including aggravated battery on an officer and DUI. Police say they briefly cleared the lot after confronting people drinking and revving a vehicle, and the situation escalated when several became aggressive. Jacksonville Beach officers warn that confrontations and heavy drinking can quickly bring serious legal consequences.
   

3. Social media is one of the leading factors that fuel holiday loneliness, experts say (news4jax.com) — Jacksonville residents are being reminded that holiday cheer can mask deep loneliness, with a local mental health counselor warning that social media often makes people here feel more isolated and inadequate. Experts say rising costs, health issues, and a lack of real connection are driving loneliness, especially among midlife adults, and urge anyone struggling to reach out to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.
   

4. Death of mariner for San Rafael dredging company detailed in report (marinij.com) — A federal report details how a maintenance error likely caused a deadly 2024 engine-room fire on a dredging vessel working at the mouth of the St. Johns River near Jacksonville. Jacksonville firefighters and the Coast Guard responded, but the engineer later died at a Gainesville hospital. Investigators say new double-check procedures are now required before restarting engines.
   

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    Monday December 15
  • Family and Friends Hangout In-Person
    Keystone Heights Library , Keystone Heights - General , Keystone Heights
    10:00 am
  • Baby Storytime: Oh Dreidel, Dreidel, Dreidel! In-Person
    Orange Park Library , Orange Park - Meeting Room A , Orange Park
    10:30 am
  • 3D Paper Globe Ornaments In-Person
    Fleming Island Library Fleming Island - Meeting Room,
    2:00 pm
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    Fleming Island Library Fleming Island - Children's Activity Room,
    4:00 pm

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  • I am sooooo thankful for the mechanics I went to on Lem Turner!
    My car was making a HORRIBLE noise and I took it up there yesterday. I just got it back and the noise is gone. When I asked him what it was he handed… (Nextdoor Grace Development)
  • I know it's not much, but I made two "Christmas tree kits" for any family who might not be able to have a Christmas tree this year.
    It's only 18 inches tall, but I included a set of lights and some ornaments and a star and two little stockings in each Pack. I put them on the top… (Nextdoor Sans Souci)
  • MAN ARRESTED FOR BACK-TO-BACK MURDERS Curtis Asberry (37) is facing two murder charges after he killed a man and a woman last month. On November 15,... (X: JSOPIO)
  • IN CASE YOU MISSED IT | Sheriff. Waters sat down with @ActionNewsJax for a wide-ranging interview covering everything from our continued fight... (X: JSOPIO)
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