It is a time to celebrate and thank those who dedicate their lives to serving the public. This week is National Public Safety Communicators week. Thank you members of the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Communications team for ALL the sacrifices you make for the public we serve!

BREAKING: Officials with Israel’s military said on Saturday that Iran has launched several drones toward Israel, believed to be a retaliation for Israel’s airstrike attack in the Syrian capital of Damascus that killed several Iranian military officers. actionnewsjax.com/news/trending/…

A new rule put into effect by the Biden Administration aims to ensure background checks are conducted for firearm sales at gun shows and online. Governor Ron DeSantis however called that characterization ‘propaganda.' actionnewsjax.com/news/local/typ…

Governor Ron DeSantis signed two new laws he contends will protect first responders from harassment on the job, and shield them from misconduct investigations by boards Republicans have characterized as politically motivated. actionnewsjax.com/news/local/gov…

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill on Thursday that prevents local governments from enforcing protections on issues such as heat protections for outdoor workers, and wage requirements for contractors. actionnewsjax.com/news/local/des…

The St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office said in a Facebook post that there is a “heavy law enforcement presence” at State Road 206 and County Road 305. actionnewsjax.com/news/local/st-…

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Today, Sheriff Hardwick and SJSO personnel joined Ron DeSantis at SJSO as he signed two new bills into law.  
 
Senate Bill 184 prohibits the harassment of a police officer or first responder who are on the job. This law applies to any person who is given a verbal warning not…

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Tornado left a mess in St. Johns County.

Fences destroyed, windows busted out, shingles/siding gone and debris everywhere.

Officials said nobody seriously hurt and one person took themself to the hospital, expected to be okay.
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Just In -- St. Johns County #tornado rated EF-1 by NWS Jacksonville. Max winds estimated at 100 mph at it's peak in the Trailmark neighborhood. It was on the ground for approximately 12 mins from 11:33 AM - 11:45 AM. It had a maximum width of 310 yards. ActionNewsJax WOKV News

Excited to once again emcee the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation Take Steps walk this Saturday morning at Memorial Park! We’re so close to reaching our fundraising goals!

Donate to team ActionNewsJax here: takesteps.crohnscolitisfoundation.org/index.cfm?fuse…

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#firstalertwx congrats to Bill Austin !! Job so well done… ActionNewsJax WOKV News

#firstalertwx #tornado damage in World Golf Village - Thu., 04/11. By the looks of things - *possible* EF-1 but Jax N.W.S. doing survey & will have the official word ActionNewsJax WOKV News

In case you missed it — I was on eclipse duty this week! 🌕🌗🌑

Got to throw on my ActionNewsJax eclipse glasses and talk about space on TV for 10 minutes straight. First time doing it, but Garrett Bedenbaugh helped tag-team our live coverage from University of North Florida! 🌙

#firstalertwx Gil Harris, World Golf Village (doorbell cam) - can see the wind shift as circulation of #tornado passes ActionNewsJax WOKV News

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NWS Jacksonville team out in St. Johns county for the #tornado survey now. Should get a better idea as to how strong this tornado was. #FirstAlertWX ActionNewsJax