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1. After Work Evening Salt Cave Soundbath in Jacksonville, FL (healthylivingflorida.com) — Tonight in San Marco, Jacksonville residents can unwind at a 7–8 p.m. Salt Cave Sound Bath with halotherapy at Earth Salt Stone. Participants recline in zero-gravity chairs while guided sound therapy and the salt cave environment encourage deep rest. Space is limited to 10 guests, and advance registration is required for this intimate wellness experience.
2. 'Entirely legal': Jacksonville council president defends private-jet trip to Rays game on billionaire's plane (news4jax.com) — Jacksonville City Council President Nick Howland is defending his private-jet trip to a Tampa Bay Rays game on a plane owned by developer Patrick Zalupski, saying it was for fundraising and fully legal. He says the travel will appear in Florida Freedom PAC filings, which could classify it as an in-kind contribution. Ethics rules and disclosure requirements are now under close local scrutiny.
3. JSO arrests 'super speeder' doing 108 mph on I-295 — he said he was late for work (news4jax.com) — A Jacksonville driver was arrested after a JSO officer clocked him at 108 mph on I-295 South near the I-95 interchange, far above the 65 mph limit. Under Florida's "Super Speeder" law, he received a misdemeanor conviction, six months' probation, community service, a street-racing awareness course, and fines after appearing in Duval County court.
4. Winn-Dixie, THE PLAYERS surprise local families battling childhood cancer with $2,000 grocery spree (firstcoastnews.com) — Families in Jacksonville whose children are fighting cancer just received a major boost: a $2,000 Winn-Dixie grocery spree backed by the Tom Coughlin Jay Fund and THE PLAYERS Championship. Jaguars players joined the shopping trip, helping parents stock up on food while easing financial stress from treatment costs and lost income. Organizers say the partnership directly helps local families keep nutritious food on the table.
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