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YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as Eben Brown reports on a government funding bill that didn't make it to a House vote this week. One of the attachments was a GOP election security plan, featuring measures of the SAVE Act. If a revised funding plan is not passed, government funding will expire on Oct 1 resulting in another government shutdown.
Big weekend in the 904 (aka the 324, but who calls it that?) ... The "Conservation On Draft" fundraiser happens this weekend at the Jacksonville Zoo, always a great time! The Jacksonville Symphony presents their "Parrots & Palms" tribute to Jimmy Buffett, 80s prog-rock headbangers Zebra perform at the Florida Theatre, and the Ritz Theatre & Museum presents "1964: When the Beatles Rocked Florida" (that event is tonight!). And oh yeah, this weekend it's the home opener as the Jaguars host the Cleveland Browns! All this and more is featured in our Weekend Spotlight story. What are YOU up to this weekend?
STATE OF STUDENT - With students now back in class, the White House announced additional steps to combat absenteeism and provide new tools and resources for teachers following the pandemic. According to NEW data from Curriculum Associates, fewer students are achieving grade level placement than before the pandemic. However, since the return to in-person schooling, the percentage of grade K students on grade level in phonics has increased each year. Nicole D’Antonio is live in Washington with the latest “State of Student Learning” report.
A 12-year-old Sebastian Middle School student in St. Johns County has been arrested for threatening to carry out a school shooting.
A current Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office police officer has been arrested.
More than 300,000 people were left without power in Louisiana after the now-tropical depression Francine made landfall as a Category 2 hurricane in Louisiana.
The Florida Highway Patrol said that the suspect vehicle it was looking for in this case has been located. FHP thanked the public for its help.
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