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1. Defense rests after calling two witnesses on day 7 of testimony for Mario Fernandez-Saldana trial (firstcoastnews.com) — In a closely watched Jacksonville murder trial, the defense for Mario Fernandez-Saldana has rested after calling just two teachers from The Discovery School in Jacksonville Beach. Their testimony focused on family dynamics, school involvement, and how the children were supported after Jared Bridegan's death, while Fernandez-Saldana chose not to testify as the case moves toward closing arguments.
2. Jacoby Moore named new leader of nonprofit Elevate Jacksonville (jacksonville.com) — A new executive director is taking the helm at Elevate Jacksonville, the school-based nonprofit serving Ribault and Westside middle and high schools with teacher-mentors and college prep support. Navy veteran and former pastor Jacoby Moore steps into the role as former leader Carla Austin shifts to focus on programs, aiming to deepen services for Jacksonville students and families.
3. Jacksonville weighing incentives for relaunch of Bellwether restaurant Downtown (jaxtoday.org) — City officials are weighing nearly $200,000 in forgivable loan incentives to help relaunch Bellwether restaurant Downtown at 117 W. Forsyth St., adding an elevated bar, Temaki Room handroll concept, and breakfast program. The Downtown Investment Authority board is set to consider the proposal on August 27, potentially shaping the future of this key dining spot. Jacksonville readers can follow developments through the Jacksonville Today newsletter and Daily Record coverage.
4. Staff attorney vacancy in federal court (jaxdailyrecord.com) — A new staff attorney position is open with the U.S. District Court's Middle District of Florida, based at the Jacksonville federal courthouse and focused on prisoner and habeas litigation. Applicants need at least three years of post-JD experience, strong research and writing skills, and preferably prior prisoner or federal clerk work. The court favors in-person Jacksonville candidates but may consider experienced remote attorneys.
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