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Good morning Jacksonville! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a Jacksonville survivor turned her scars into a healing retreat
  • Why a Jacksonville state house race is making national headlines
  • Why Jacksonville faces no tropical threats right now—yet must stay ready

Also on today's calendar: Planet 13 Jacksonville-Roosevelt "Meet Your Neighbors" and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Who's in favor of bringing back Roman Numerals? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 81 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Saturday: Sunny; pleasant, low humidity, temps: high: 83, low: 62.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high of 85 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Beyond Scars burn survivors' retreat returns for year 3 (actionnewsjax.com) — A three-day Beyond Scars retreat for women burn survivors kicks off in Jacksonville this weekend, offering pajama-party bonding, pampering, photo shoots, and a formal dinner. Founded by local survivor Andrea Grant, the event brings nearly 40 women here from across the country and encourages participants to return home ready to support others living with physical, mental, or emotional scars.
   

2. Florida GOP candidate criticized for going to 'Unite the Right' rally, white supremacist group ties (actionnewsjax.com) — A Jacksonville-area state house race is drawing national attention after Republican Marshall Rawson's primary win and scrutiny of his attendance at the 2017 Unite the Right rally and ties to League of the South. Rawson defends his record while Democratic opponent Merrillee Malwitz-Jipson and state party leaders clash over racism, extremism, and what kind of representation Jacksonville-area voters should send to Tallahassee.
   

3. Talking the Tropics w/Mike: Gonzalo forms near Africa... Fay... W. Atlantic low... Active Pacific (actionnewsjax.com) — Jacksonville and the rest of Northeast Florida face no tropical threats right now, according to this detailed hurricane-season update. Meteorologist Mike Buresh explains current Atlantic systems, including Tropical Storm Gonzalo and a Western Atlantic low, while emphasizing preparedness resources and apps local residents can use to stay ready throughout the season.
   

4. Man accused of killing Atlanta nightclub owner arrested after 3 years on the run (wsbtv.com) — A fugitive accused of killing Atlanta nightclub owner Mike Gidewon in 2023 has been arrested in Jacksonville after more than three years on the run. Atlanta police say Jonathan Soto, once on the city's Most Wanted list, was taken into custody here and now faces prosecution, bringing some closure to a case that deeply affected Atlanta's nightlife community.
   

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    We stop counting days after we mature while realizing and growing to be grateful, this will become a new form of life. Now the focus is to allow… (Nextdoor Del Rio 2)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I for 1. (Thank you Bill L. for sending it in!)
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