The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is investigating two separate complaints of a "suspicious person approaching children" in the Play Park at the Jacksonville Zoo. Zoo officials said they have increased Park Ranger patrols. Now here is Chloe with the forecast. Partly cloudy tonight with a low around 64 and Tuesday mostly sunny, high near 76; northeast wind 12 to 15 miles per hour with gusts to 23. Now let us check in with Maya. Organist Brett Miller accompanies the 1925 film The Phantom of the Opera at Jacoby Symphony Hall Friday, October 30, 2026 at 7:30. It is timed for Halloween week. In other news, Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 1 o'clock in the afternoon, the Jacksonville Jaguars host the Indianapolis Colts at EverBank Stadium. Extra fan traffic is expected.
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- Suspicious Approaches at Zoo [NEWS] — news4jax.com
https://news4jax.com/news/local/2026/10/26/jso-investigates-reports-of-suspicious-person-approaching-children-at-jacksonville-zoo/ - Jacksonville Weather Forecast [NEWS] — weather.gov
https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=30.3322&lon=-81.6557 - Phantom Silent Film Event [EVENT] — members.jaxchamber.com
https://members.jaxchamber.com/news/newsarticledisplay.aspx?ArticleID=1951 - Jaguars Home Game [EVENT] — jaguars.com
https://jaguars.com/schedule/
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