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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:

  • What JEA's October 1 rate changes could mean for your bill.
  • How will JSO's new $1.9 million AI system use your data?

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two favorite words for a shark to hear? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high of 87 and low of 63 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Monday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 89, low: 67.
  • Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 89 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Florida JEA utility customer gets $500 bill, starts petition against upcoming rate hike (thecooldown.com) — Jacksonville JEA customers are facing new electric, water, and sewer rates on October 1, and one resident's roughly $500 bill has sparked a petition with thousands of signatures demanding relief. JEA cites rising costs, infrastructure needs, and Plant Vogtle obligations, while saying some electric customers could see slightly lower fuel charges even as other fees and water-sewer costs rise.
   

• Jacksonville Sheriff's Office to spend nearly $2 million on Peregrine AI software (actionnewsjax.com) — Jacksonville's Sheriff's Office plans to spend $1.9 million on Peregrine AI software to analyze existing police data, sparking questions from City Council members and residents about privacy and oversight. Supporters say the tool could link criminal cases more efficiently, while critics want clear citywide AI rules and assurances about how residents' information will be used and protected.
   

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  • Encouraging thought for today "Each small step taken today shapes the masterpiece of your tomorrow"
    Did a 2.7 mile ride for my bicycle workout this morning. It was a great way to start for today! (Nextdoor Greenfern - Woodtop)
  • Does anyone on here have a land line with Att.
    I knew or heard they were phasing out the land lines and I guess they did it with out any notification. People can call in to my phone but I cannot… (Nextdoor Holly Oaks)
  • Walmart posted a job opening for Cart Attendant in Jacksonville. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Orange Park

  • Clay County saw lowest price for midgrade gas at $4.29 in week ending Sept. 19 (claycotimes.com)
  • Annual Soul Food and Music Festival returns to Green Cove Springs on Oct. 3 (claytodayonline.com)
  • Fortis beats the heat by adding HVACR training in November (claytodayonline.com)

Atlantic Beach

  • 2026 Voter's Guide: Atlantic Beach Mayor & City Commission (news4jax.com)

Ok Jacksonville! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "MAN OVERBOARD!" (Thank you M J. for sending it in!)
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