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Good day Jacksonville! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • When and where you can join Jacksonville's new Walk with a Doc.
  • What UNF's new president could mean for Jacksonville students and families
  • What led to the deadly shooting at Clanzel T. Brown Park?

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

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 89 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: A couple of thunderstorms, temps: high: 88, low: 71.
  • Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 87 and low of 72 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. AARP, Mayo Clinic launch Walk with a Doc in Jacksonville (coralspringsflnews.com) — Jacksonville residents can now join free monthly Walk with a Doc events at Castaway Island Preserve and Riverside Park, led by Mayo Clinic and Ascension St. Vincent's providers. These relaxed walks offer a chance to ask health questions, boost fitness, and potentially lower dementia risk, with sessions held on the last Saturday and second Sunday of each month.
   

2. UNF trustees select Michael P. Shannon as next university president (news4jax.com) — University of North Florida trustees in Jacksonville have chosen Dr. Michael P. Shannon as the next president, pending confirmation by the state Board of Governors. After a five‑month national search and campus visits with Jacksonville community members, Shannon is poised to lead nearly 19,000 students as UNF's eighth president and build on the school's growing regional impact.
   

3. Man killed in shooting at Clanzel T. Brown Park; suspect in custody (firstcoastnews.com) — A man was fatally shot Wednesday evening at Clanzel T. Brown Park on Moncrief Road in Jacksonville, and police say a suspect is already in custody. Investigators report the shooting followed an argument during a basketball game, and they're asking anyone with information to contact the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office or Crime Stoppers. The park was also the site of another shooting less than two months ago.
   

4. City leader explains why pothole repairs could take time after neighbors use one as a tree planter (firstcoastnews.com) — A giant road hole at Hamilton and Polaris streets in Jacksonville's Murray Hill neighborhood has grown so large a neighbor planted a banana tree in it, but city leaders say repairs may still be far off. Councilmember Jimmy Peluso calls it a sinkhole and cites a huge project backlog and funding gap, leaving residents worried about daily safety as drivers swerve around it.
   

5. Lifeguard Training in Jacksonville, FL (redcross.org) — If you've ever thought about lifeguarding in Jacksonville, American Red Cross courses offered locally can get you certified for jobs around area pools and aquatic centers. Classes may be held in Jacksonville or nearby communities, with in-person and blended options that take about 27 hours and lead to a two-year lifeguarding and CPR/AED certification.
   

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Ok Jacksonville! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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