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KIPP Bold City High School under lockdown as JSO investigates threat; all students, staff safe

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is investigating a threat involving KIPP Bold City High School, a KIPP spokesperson said.Officials said all students and staff are safe but out of caution, KIPP VOICE Academy, KIPP Bessie Coleman Academy, and KIPP Bold City High School are under lockdown while JSO...

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83-year-old Union County man dies after backing into 2 trees: FHP

An 83-year-old Lake Butler man died Friday night after his car reversed across a road and hit two trees, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.Troopers said the man’s car was in a parking spot at Lake Avenue and Southeast 11th Street, near Union County High School, around 9:30 p.m. Friday, when...

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