SUMMARY: The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO) is increasing traffic enforcement in 2025 to improve road safety, particularly targeting illegal street racing. This comes after an unpermitted car meetup in Riverside, involving over 40 vehicles, led to two arrests, including repeat offender Julio Rodriguez, who has been arrested five times for street racing in two years. JSO aims to deter street racing, which carries severe penalties. Previous operations resulted in significant arrests, fines, and vehicle impoundments. Experts suggest harsher penalties like jail time and vehicle loss may help curb repeat offenders. JSO plans to add more officers for enhanced enforcement.

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SUMMARY: Shamsud-Din Jabbar, a former U.S. Army soldier, carried out a deadly truck attack in New Orleans on New Year’s Day, killing 14 people and injuring about 30 others. Jabbar, who showed support for the Islamic State online, had visited New Orleans previously and recorded video of its French Quarter. He was killed by police after firing on them during the incident. Investigators found bomb-making materials at his Houston home and attempted to detonate additional explosives during the attack. President Biden plans to visit the city to support affected families. Enhanced security measures are being implemented ahead of upcoming events.

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SUMMARY: Heavy snow and freezing rain caused significant disruption across Europe on Sunday, especially in the U.K. and Germany. Major airports, including Liverpool’s John Lennon and Manchester, temporarily closed runways. Up to 40 centimeters of snow was forecasted for northern England, raising concerns about isolated rural communities. Power outages affected multiple regions, with the National Grid working to restore electricity. Many roads were preemptively closed, hindering holiday travel. In Germany, warnings were issued for black ice, leading to numerous flight cancellations and transport disruptions. Authorities advised residents to stay indoors due to hazardous conditions.

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