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New Zealand commune's funding trust loses charity status over child labor and other misconduct

New Zealand authorities have stripped the Gloriavale commune's charity arm of tax-exempt status.

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AP Exclusive: New signing Caroline Weir wants to help OL Lyonnes return to the top of women's soccer

Not only did OL Lyonnes miss the chance of a record-extending ninth Women’s Champions League title, the crushing 4-0 loss to Barcelona in last season’s final underlined its rival’s status as the best side in the game.

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Trump and Xi see tensions flare over AI, trade and Iran but still seek stability

U.S. President Donald Trump is hosting Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Washington this week as economic and tech competition escalates between the two countries.

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Trump returns to UN at a moment of anxiety about Iran, AI and the future of world body itself

President Donald Trump addresses the U.N. General Assembly at a challenging moment for the world and his presidency.

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New book by Princess Diana's brother prompts war of words with King Charles III

A new book by the late Princess Diana's brother, Charles Spencer, has made headlines with damning allegations about King Charles III.

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Most Florida colleges fall in new U.S. News rankings. One shows a huge gain.

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Asian benchmarks mostly rise after Wall Street's rally

Asian shares are mostly higher, as the market mood turned positive from the overnight rally on Wall Street.

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Davante Adams, Matthew Stafford lead Rams past Giants 28-6 after Jaxson Dart's injury

The Los Angeles Rams have beaten the New York Giants 28-6.

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Florida Hosts #4 Ole Miss: What This Game Means for the Gators

Florida hosts #4 Ole Miss in a measuring-stick game for Sumrall's Gators, testing where this Year One team truly stands.

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Jacksonville has until June 2027 to use $50,000 grant for Mount Herman Cemetery project to search for lost graves

The city of Jacksonville has until June 30, 2027, to complete an agreement tied to a $50,000 state grant for a project at the historic Mount Herman Cemetery in Durkeeville.

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Jacksonville budget vote happens Tuesday. Mayor Deegan warns of ‘uncharted waters’ if Amendment 3 passes

Jacksonville’s city council votes Tuesday on Mayor Donna Deegan’s proposed budget — a package worth just over $2 billion — and one council member is already pushing to redirect public safety funds to remodel city hall offices.

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Giants QB Jaxson Dart exits with knee injury on first series vs. Rams

New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart has sustained a knee injury during his team’s first series against the Los Angeles Rams.

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South Korea's Lee tells AP he advocates step-by-step approach to North's nuclear disarmament

South Korea’s liberal President Lee Jae Myung is calling for a practical, step-by-step approach to achieving North Korea’s nuclear disarmament, as the North ramps up weapons testing activities despite U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent push to resume diplomacy.

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Infantino open to an independent FIFA governance review after backlash over failed project

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has suggested he'd be open to an independent review of the organization's governance system.

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Convicted felon accused of shooting dog; multiple animals found dead in St. Johns County home: deputies say

A St. Johns County man is accused of shooting and killing his dog and having a gun despite being a convicted felon, according to the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office.

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Jacksonville resident hit with unusual $500 JEA bill pushes for change with online petition

A Jacksonville resident who received a $500 JEA bill is urging customers to oppose the utility’s upcoming rate increase.

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Aaron Donald is active for the Rams against the Giants in the final step in his comeback

Aaron Donald is ready for the final step in his comeback.

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With the world's leaders waiting, Trump meets with Mamdani

President Donald Trump’s trip to New York for a speech at the United Nations started with a detour at Gracie Mansion for an hourlong chat with Mayor Zohran Mamdani.

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Judge won't block Trump administration from giving SpaceX acres of wildlife refuge in land swap

A federal judge has refused to block the Trump administration from giving SpaceX more than 700 acres of wildlife refuge as part of a land swap in Texas.

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83-year-old arrested after child exploitation investigation in Middleburg

An 83-year-old man was arrested Monday after the Clay County Sheriff’s Office SWAT team served a search warrant at a Middleburg residence, according to the Sheriff’s Office.

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Appeals court favors Trump-backed Missouri congressional map, but Supreme Court will have final say

A federal appeals panel has ruled in favor of new Missouri congressional districts backed by President Donald Trump.

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Snedeker wants Americans to feel they're starting over in a Presidents Cup they always win

It's not quite like death and taxes, but the Americans winning the Presidents Cup seems like a certainty.

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Lindsay Clancy's attorney asks judge to investigate the lone juror who wanted to convict her

Lawyers for Lindsay Clancy are asking a judge to investigate the conduct of the lone juror who wanted to convict her of murder in the deaths of her three children.

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UK to offer Saudi Arabia aerial refueling to counter Houthi attacks

Prime Minister Andy Burnham says Britain has agreed to provide limited military support to Saudi Arabia to repeal attacks by Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen.

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Super 6 independent coaches poll: Interlachen moves into rankings in Week 7

The high school football season is here and Varsity 4 has the independent football Super 6 rankings for coaches to vote on throughout the season. It will be published each Monday.

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Super 10 coaches poll: Raines now a unanimous No. 1 after win over Mandarin

High school football season is off and running we’ve asked head coaches to submit ballots each week by ranking their top 10 teams among the area’s 47 programs who compete in the Florida High School Athletic Association’s state playoffs. All games at 7 p.m. unless indicated.

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‘About time’: Boat Ramp Billy finally being heard after years of advocacy for St. Johns County ramp

For years, William Hennessey has shown up to St. Johns County Commission meetings in the same shirt, with the same dog, and with the same complaints. Now, someone is finally listening.

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‘Hurt and blindsided’: Laid-off JTA employee says employees were given severance packets, escorted out of headquarters

The Jacksonville Transportation Authority is cutting hundreds of jobs to close a $39 million budget gap, and some of those employees say the impact was immediate and unexpected.

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What is the White House pool? These days, it's a battleground between Trump and free press rights

The White House press pool is at the center of a free speech battle between President Donald Trump and news outlets.

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The latest on MLB postseason clinches, Ohtani and Judge health updates, awards races and more

Major League Baseball’s postseason is rapidly approaching, with the Los Angeles Dodgers seeking a third-straight World Series title.

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Foundation honoring Jacksonville rapper Lil Poppa to host community collaboration mixer

A foundation created in honor of Jacksonville recording artist Janarious “Lil Poppa” Wheeler will host a community collaboration mixer in October as it works to carry out a vision Wheeler shared before his death.

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Tropical Storm Fay Weakens

A new spot to watch near Africa

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Six Jacksonville flights canceled after FAA equipment outage grounds Northeast airports

Thousands of flights across the United States are delayed or canceled after an FAA equipment outage prompted ground stops at several airports in the Northeast.

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Fall starts with lingering humidity and spotty storms

Temperatures near seasonal Thursday and Friday, cooler this weekend

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While awaiting more info on Daniels' injury, the Commanders announce Mariota will start this weekend

Marcus Mariota will start at quarterback for the Washington Commanders this weekend after Jayden Daniels went down with a dislocated left elbow.

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Gunfire at a Clay County custody exchange raises concerns about the safety of face-to-face handoffs

A child custody exchange in Clay County turned into a shooting scene Friday evening and the chaos that followed left bullets in homes, cars on fire and a neighborhood shaken.

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Lawyer says prosecutors haven't offered details of teen's alleged ties to San Diego mosque shooters

The attorney for a North Carolina girl accused of helping two teens who carried out a fatal attack on a San Diego mosque says prosecutors haven’t provided enough information to allow him to defend his client.

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Jacksonville Aviation Authority elects new board leadership for FY 2027

The Jacksonville Aviation Authority has elected new leadership for fiscal year 2027, which begins Oct. 1.

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Kyler Murray will return at QB for the Vikings this week after clearing the concussion protocol

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kyler Murray has been cleared from the NFL concussion protocol and will return to action this week at Tampa Bay.

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Flights are disrupted across US Northeast because of technical problems at a key air traffic center

Hundreds of flights were canceled in the U.S. Northeast on Monday due to technical problems at a key regional air traffic control center.

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Gator Nation FINALLY Believing Again After Florida Gators Beat Auburn

Florida Gators fans celebrate a big win over Auburn as Jon Sumrall's team gains confidence ahead of facing No. 4 Ole Miss.

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Trump inaugurates new White House helipad, but networks skip coverage during First Amendment fight

President Trump has unveiled a new White House helicopter landing pad while trying to downplay a First Amendment firestorm.

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Inmate dies after experiencing multiple medical emergencies at Clay County Jail

A woman died Sunday night after experiencing two medical emergencies at the Clay County Jail, according to the Clay County Sheriff’s Office.

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Firefighting helicopter crashes near Yosemite, killing both pilots

Officials say two helicopter pilots have been killed in a crash while battling a wildfire at Yosemite National Park in California.

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Insisting that his coaching career is over, Doc Rivers joins NBC as an NBA analyst

Doc Rivers turned down an offer to become an NBA analyst for NBC after retiring as a player in 1996 because he couldn’t promise then-NBC Sports chairman Dick Ebersol that he wouldn’t become a coach.

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Kyle Larson, Joey Logano climbing in NASCAR Chase with pressure mounting on Ryan Blaney

In the Chase reintroduced by NASCAR this season, Ryan Blaney has finished outside the top 30 in consecutive races and is on the fringe of contention.

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Jury convicts Vermont man of attempted murder in shooting of 3 Palestinian students

A jury has convicted a Vermont man of attempted murder in the shootings of three Palestinian college students who were walking near his home, rejecting an insanity defense rooted in his claims that he was acting on orders from the CIA and Mossad.

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Operator of 314 US Wendy's locations files for bankruptcy protection

One of Wendy’s largest U.S. franchisees has filed for bankruptcy protection after Wendy’s tried to terminate its franchise agreement.

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Blind and frail, man faces trial 5 years after woman found dismembered in McKay Bay

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Nassau County library announces Fernandina Beach Saturday closures beginning Oct. 1, Bryceville branch shutdown

The Fernandina Beach Branch Library will close on Saturdays beginning Oct. 1, and the Bryceville Branch Library will close Oct. 29, according to the Nassau County Public Library System.

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Paramount reaches deal with states to settle their case challenging Warner buyout, AP source says

A person familiar with the matter told The Associated Press that Skydance-owned Paramount has reached a settlement with a group of state attorney generals that had sued to challenge the company’s buyout of Warner Bros.

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Man shot by ICE officer is detained in Texas with a bullet still in his back, attorney's office says

A Venezuelan man shot by a federal immigration officer in Texas is being held at a detention center after being released from a hospital with a bullet still lodged in his back.

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AP Exclusive: ICE hides locations of thousands of detainees with final removal orders

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has stopped publicly revealing where it is holding most detainees who are subject to final deportation orders, in a move that has made it harder for lawyers and relatives to find them.

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This year’s hurricane season is one for the record books

The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season has been one for the record books, but not in the way you may think. As of today, the season has seen six systems.

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Gates Foundation launches coalition to build more representative language data sets for AI

The Gates Foundation is convening Anthropic, Google, OpenAI Foundation and dozens of other organizations to help make artificial intelligence more accessible in underrepresented languages.

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NBC's 'Line of Fire' is what happens when you combine a procedural TV show with a soap opera

TV creator Joshua Safran is introducing "Line of Fire," a new NBC show blending elements of a crime procedural with a soap opera.

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Florida gas prices surge 21 cents to 4-month high as crude oil costs climb

Florida’s average gas price reached $4.33 per gallon Friday, the highest daily price since May 2026, as rising crude oil prices pushed fuel costs higher nationwide.

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Hwy 55 Burgers Shakes & Fries closes Jacksonville location

Hwy 55 Burgers Shakes & Fries closed its restaurant in Jacksonville, with the chain’s top executive citing an upcoming increase in the minimum wage and a history of unprofitability at the location, according to our news partners at the Jacksonville Daily Record.

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Federal Reserve official says fighting inflation likely to be 'painful'

A top Federal Reserve official said Monday that the central bank may have to cause economic pain in the form of higher unemployment to combat stubbornly high inflation.

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Tampa’s Jesuit High receives $10M donation, largest in school history

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