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Hello Jacksonville! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What this week's Nor'easter and Gulf system could mean for Jacksonville
  • Which Duval students earned Jaguars jerseys for standout heritage essays?
  • How a Jaguars bet is paying off for Raines High football

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

Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Heavy rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 76 and low of 72 degrees.
  • Wednesday: A thunderstorm; breezy, humid, temps: high: 79, low: 74.
  • Thursday: A t-storm; breezy in the a.m., with a high of 81 and low of 72 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Talking the Tropics w/Mike: Likelihood of tropical system in the Gulf increasing (actionnewsjax.com) — Jacksonville and Northeast Florida face no direct tropical threat right now, but a strong Nor'easter from Tuesday through Thursday will bring gusty winds, heavy rain, rough surf, and minor to moderate coastal and river flooding. Meteorologist Mike Buresh says a tropical system is more likely to form in the Gulf later this week, so residents should monitor updates and stay prepared for changing conditions.
   

2. Duval Schools and Jaguars Foundation celebrate students for Hispanic Heritage Month (jaxtoday.org) — Duval County students are being celebrated in Jacksonville for powerful Hispanic Heritage Month essays honoring local Latino role models, from a San Jose Elementary teacher to a Mayo Clinic neurosurgeon. Winners received custom Jacksonville Jaguars jerseys, met their inspirations, and heard how the district and Jaguars Foundation are working to highlight Hispanic and Latino students' achievements across Northeast Florida.
   

3. Lil Duval plans to donate Jaguars-Bengals bet winnings from Chad Ochocinco to Raines High football team (news4jax.com) — A hometown wager on the Jaguars-Bengals game is turning into new football equipment for Jacksonville's William Raines High School, thanks to comedian and Jacksonville native Lil Duval. After winning a $5,000 bet against Chad "Ochocinco" Johnson, Duval says he'll donate the money to his alma mater's team, continuing his pattern of supporting Raines students' activities.
   

4. THREE Power Day Academy Takes Practical Leadership Skills Sessions Across the US (directsellingnews.com) — A national personal-development company is bringing its THREE Power Day Academy to Jacksonville on November 14, offering brand ambassadors practical leadership and team-building skills. The session aims to help attendees strengthen recruitment, onboarding, and community-minded leadership, positioning Jacksonville participants to grow both personally and professionally alongside peers from other cities.
   

5. Interstate highway system marks 70 years of federal recognition (actionnewsjax.com) — Jacksonville drivers are at the center of the interstate system's 70th anniversary, with I‑10, I‑95, and I‑295 all highlighted as key Northeast Florida corridors. FDOT officials describe decades of expansion and safety upgrades, including a $176 million I‑10 widening from I‑295 to I‑95 that's expected to finish later this year, promising smoother commutes after long-running construction.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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