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01/09/2026

Daily News Update;

The House of Representatives has passed a federal funding package totaling nearly $180 billion, putting Congress one modest step closer to averting a government shutdown at the end of this month.

The New Hampshire House of Representatives has approved a bill to legalize ma*****na in the state.

A man was arrested Wednesdayafter months of break-ins at Mount Moriah Cemetery in Pennsylvania.
Police say 34-year-old Jonathan Gerlach, of Ephrata, Pennsylvania, had more than 100 human skulls, two decomposing human torsos and other remains in various states of decay, ranging from skeletons older than 200 years to months-old infants, in his basement.

Employers added 50,000 jobs in December, the Labor Department reported Friday, falling short of economists’ expectations. The unemployment rate fell to 4.4%, a better number than the 4.5% economists had forecast.

01/09/2026

Today, on National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, we salute each and every member of our law enforcement community for their commitment to protect and serve. Thank you for your bravery and sacrifice.

01/08/2026

Daily News Update;

If you subscribe to the streaming app HULU, you’ll be losing access later this year. Disney plans to integrate HULU’s content into Disney+. To gain access to HULU you will have to sign up for Disney+, the streaming giant plans to start the integration in February.

TV personality Spencer Pratt, who lost home in Palisades Fire, announced he will run for mayor of Los Angeles. Pratt took to social media to criticize Governor Gavin Newsom and LA Mayor Karen Bass for their handling of the Palisades Fire last year and has since filed a lawsuit against the city and state for their negligence.

Homeowners and small landlords are facing what critics are calling a direct assault on private property rights after the New York City Council approved a sweeping new housing law that hands government-favored nonprofits unprecedented power over real estate sales. The measure establishes the so-called Community Opportunity to Purchase Act (COPA), a policy that forces certain property owners to give politically connected nonprofit groups the first right of refusal when selling multifamily buildings – even allowing them to match or override private offers.

01/08/2026

Attention veterans 🇺🇸 The City, with our Military Affairs and Veterans Department, are proud to host the annual Veterans Stand Down January 23rd and 24th. This 2-day event consists of a veterans job fair with support services, as well as a day for homeless veteran resources.

For complete information, please visit our MAVD page here: https://www.jacksonville.gov/departments/military-affairs-and-veterans-department

01/07/2026

NEW: The Trump Administration has unveiled a revamped “Eat Real Food” Pyramid, emphasizing real, whole foods and protein while steering Americans away from heavily processed ingredients.

01/07/2026

Daily News Update;

President Trump posted the following on TruthSocial, “ I am pleased to announce that the Interim Authorities in Venezuela will be turning over between 30 and 50 MILLION Barrels of High Quality, Sanctioned Oil, to the United States of America. This Oil will be sold at its Market Price, and that money will be controlled by me, as President of the United States of America, to ensure it is used to benefit the people of Venezuela and the United States! I have asked Energy Secretary Chris Wright to execute this plan, immediately. It will be taken by storage ships, and brought directly to unloading docks in the United States. Thank you for your attention to this matter!”

Over the weekend, following the capture of Maduro, Mamdani said in a public statement, “I was briefed this morning on the U.S. military capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, as well as their planned imprisonment in federal custody here in New York City,” Mamdani wrote on X. Mamdani has since admitted he actually has no federal security clearance and was never briefed.

Mickey Rourke says he is not asking fans for financial help, even though a GoFundMe was set up to help support him.
The fundraiser states it was created with the actor's permission so he can avoid eviction.
Despite what Rourke said in a recent social media video, his manager, Kimberly Hines, confirms the GoFundMe is 100% legitimate, telling The Hollywood Reporter she's the one who set it up.

Novo Nordisk has launched the first once-daily oral version of Wegovy, marking the arrival of the first GLP-1 weight-loss pill approved for adults with obesity or overweight.

A woman is calling for more serious charges to be filed after she and her son were shot at while delivering packages for Amazon in North Carolina.

‘Operation Metro Surge’ is underway as DHS agents make arrests in Minnesota, making it the largest ICE operation ever in the U.S

01/07/2026

Happy 2026 all! The New Year means it's almost Great Tree Giveaway time! Since the Jaguars are on a winning streak this year, we're thrilled to announce that we have a NEW location thanks to partnership with UNF. The January 17, 2026 Great Tree Giveaway will be held at the UNF Stadium Parking Lot 18 and we'll share more info for easier logistics as soon as its available. In the meantime, stay up to date on Great Tree Giveaway info on our website at https://greenscapeofjax.org/events/greenscape-tree-giveaway/

01/07/2026

01/06/2026

Daily News Update:

The Corporation for Public Broadcasting — which helped fund NPR, PBS and many local radio and TV stations — is officially shutting down, months after Congress passed spending cuts that stripped it of more than $1 billion in funding.

President Trump predicts Cuba’s communist government is “ready to fall” following the US-led capture of Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro, warning Havana can no longer rely on Caracas for security and oil.

The Trump Administration released an updated childhood vaccine schedule, from 72 vaccines down to 11 recommended.

President Trump took to TruthSocial this morning here’s what he had to say, “ California, under Governor Gavin Newscum, is more corrupt than Minnesota, if that’s possible??? The Fraud Investigation of California has begun. Thank you for your attention to this matter! President DONALD J. TRUMP.”

01/06/2026

Per Fox News:

BREAKING: House Republican Rep. Doug LaMalfa has died at age 65.

LaMalfa represented part of California and was hailed as "a staunch advocate for his constituents and rural America."

His death brings House Republicans' majority down to 218 to 213.

01/06/2026

🍴 Mobile food pantries this week 👇.

📌 Tue, January 6th
Hillcrest Baptist Church
7673 Collins Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32244

📌 Wed, January 7th
Calvary Baptist Church
4040 Dunn Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32218