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Electric Cars
The new Tesla electric cars have been in the news a lot lately but electric cars themselves are not new. Inside Jacksonville’s Jake Stofan explains a local initiative to expand electric car infrastructure on the First Coast. Pete King explained he has a long commute to his first professional job out of college which… Read more
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Plants and Animals
Within the urban Jacksonville we all know lies untouched areas of the environment special to this region. With the help of the Atlantic’s coast, the St. Johns River and its marshes, and the warm climate Jacksonville boasts a wide array of plants and animals. All these plants and animals take advantage of parks and preserves… Read more
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Environmental Destinations
No matter where you go or whom you ask, there is one thing for certain about being a Jacksonville resident: we’re pretty lucky. Surrounded by wildlife, from the St. Johns to the Atlantic Ocean, living in Duval county means sharing our home with all different types of animals, some that live under water. Dr. A.… Read more
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Organ Donation
Sitting in her church pew years ago, Suzette Warren was praying for one thing: a kidney. After many years against wanting to try to find a new kidney and spending hours a week on dialysis, Warren decided that it was time to find a permanent solution. Having family that went through the same… Read more
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HabiJax
Oftentimes people have a roof over their heads but still may not be in the best situations. The Jacksonville branch of Habitat for Humanity, also known as HabiJax has a mission to provide quality homes for people in need, one family at a time. “We look for people who qualify that means people who… Read more
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World Relief
When most people think of volunteering, they think of giving back to the their local community, but some outreach programs may have even farther reaching effects. One First Coast organization is involved right here in local communities, but also plays the role of good samaritan on the international stage as well. World Relief Jacksonville has been… Read more