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1. Ask Anthony: Jacksonville woman disputes nearly $178K medical bill after breast cancer treatment (firstcoastnews.com) — A Jacksonville woman is fighting a nearly $178,000 medical bill after breast cancer treatment at Mayo Clinic, which she believed was covered by her insurance. As Mayo and her insurer dispute payments, she's receiving large direct bills, prompting local consumer advocate Ask Anthony to investigate what, if anything, she truly owes.
2. LendingTree ranks Jacksonville No. 1 in the U.S. for workforce growth. (actionnewsjax.com) — Jacksonville's workforce is growing faster than any other major U.S. metro, with a 5.6% increase that helped the city rank No. 7 among national boomtowns. LendingTree also highlights strong population and housing growth, while Mayor Donna Deegan says the recognition reflects a booming economy and high quality of life for local residents.
3. Jacksonville council president paid less than $1,000 for ride on billionaire's private jet, Rays game (floridatrib.org) — Jacksonville residents may want to know that City Council President Nick Howland recently flew on a billionaire developer's private jet to a Tampa Bay Rays game, paying $961 as an in-kind contribution to his political committee. The trip, tied to a fundraiser, is allowed under Florida law that lets officials value private flights at economy-airfare rates, even when the host frequently does business with City Hall.
4. 'Slow down': Oceanway residents demand traffic changes after student hit near First Coast High (news4jax.com) — Oceanway residents in Jacksonville are demanding safer traffic measures near First Coast High School after an 11th-grade student was struck by a car but is expected to recover. Neighbors describe drivers ignoring a pedestrian beacon and rushing students, and they're calling for slower speeds and possibly another traffic light as city and school officials review potential improvements.
5. Florida homeowners see property insurance costs fall after years of increases (news4jax.com) — Homeowners across Florida, including in Jacksonville, are finally seeing property insurance premiums drop, with some saving more than $1,000 a year after long-running increases. A Jacksonville Brightway Insurance agent and industry experts credit market reforms, fewer lawsuits, and new insurers entering the state, and they suggest shopping policies early in the year for the best options.
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