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Long-awaited Riverfront Plaza delayed one month

The first phase of the park — on the site of the former Jacksonville Landing — was supposed to begin…

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Hillman-Pratt project Downtown could pay homage to Black aviator

Developer Eric Adler says one apartment in the redeveloped historic funeral home could honor Bessie Coleman.…

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Four Jacksonville companies remain in Fortune 500

CSX remained the biggest local company on the Fortune 500 list. Dream Finders Homes Inc. joined the Fortune 1000.…

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Female veterans recognized for service in war and peace

Jacksonville joins Northeast Florida Women Veterans Inc. to celebrate Women Veterans Recognition Week.…

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Swisher pledges $1 million philanthropy strategy in 2023

The Jacksonville-based manufacturer of tobacco products will focus primarily on local causes and organizations.…

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June 2, 2023

Florida opens investigation into Duval County jail’s medical provider

Armor Correctional Services failed to report that it was convicted in the death of a Milwaukee inmate in October 2022.…

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June 2, 2023

Hundreds pack the river on Boater Skip Day

The annual tradition in Clay County has grown into one of Northeast Florida’s biggest parties.…

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June 2, 2023

Tropical Storm Arlene forms in the Gulf of Mexico

The storm, with maximum sustained winds of 40 mph, was moving south at 5 mph toward the western end of…

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June 2, 2023

Restored Navy jet signals next step at Jacksonville’s POW/MIA Museum

Boeing volunteers restored the F/A-18A Hornet, which now graces the National POW/MIA Museum and memorializes Capt. Scott Speicher.…

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June 1, 2023

Most of Jacksonville’s homeless have never been through it before

71% of the people in an annual homeless count were experiencing homelessness for the first time — often because they…

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June 1, 2023

New tower nears completion at HCA Florida Orange Park Hospital

The patient tower is part of a $126 million expansion in response to the growing population in Clay County.…

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June 1, 2023

100 people line Jacksonville street to protest immigration law

Protesters say new restrictions on businesses and local governments will chase away immigrants who contribute to the state.…

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June 1, 2023

Rally planned Friday in Jacksonville to condemn gun violence

People are asked to wear orange to remember shooting victims on National Gun Violence Awareness Day.…

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June 1, 2023

Algae bloom warning issued for Clay County

Health officials issued an alert after harmful blue-green algae and toxins were found in Doctors Lake.…

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June 1, 2023

New commander takes reins of Mayport helicopter squadron

Cmdr. Katie J. Lunser took over from Cmdr. Carolyn Peterson in a Change of Command Ceremony for Helicopter Maritime Strike…

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June 1, 2023

A Jacksonville murder inspired a novel, and it won a major award

Local author Julie Delegal has won an Eric Hoffer Book Award for “Seen,” a novel based on the acquittal of…

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June 1, 2023

Tropical disturbance in Gulf has stronger chance of developing

The 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season kicks off today with a tropical disturbance that could soak Jacksonville with 1 to 3…

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June 1, 2023

Arts Picks | Jun. 2-4

Jacksonville Today Arts and Culture Editor Matt Shaw shares his top 3 arts and culture picks for the weekend.…

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June 1, 2023

Workforce housing apartments planned in North Jacksonville

Corner Lot plans to begin construction this summer on Avion, a 320-unit complex near Amazon and the Jacksonville airport.…

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May 31, 2023

‘This is the time to get ready’: Jacksonville prepares for hurricane season

The Atlantic hurricane season begins Thursday, and city leaders are warning everyone to prepare now. Know your evacuation zone; prepare…

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May 31, 2023

Construction coming soon for Bay Street people mover

The first phase of the autonomous, hands-free system — known as the Ultimate Urban Circulator — could be operating by…

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May 31, 2023

Date set for 2023 TaxSlayer Gator Bowl

The 79th annual game, pitting teams from the SEC and ACC, will start at noon Dec. 29 at TIAA Bank…

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May 31, 2023

‘Cookie Man’s’ kids open North Jacksonville bakery

Arble Baking Co. reflects life lessons the siblings learned as they grew up helping their parents with their home-based, small-batch…

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May 31, 2023

Bank of America Tower plans $4.1 million amenities floor

The ninth floor of the Jacksonville’s tallest office building will include a community hub, conference space, fitness center, golf simulator…

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May 31, 2023

Potential tropical disturbance will bring heavy rain and flash flood threat

A disturbance in the Gulf of Mexico could bring several inches of rain and strong winds to North Florida —…

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May 30, 2023

Judge accepts Jacksonville’s redistricting settlement

The city will pay $100,000 in a lawsuit that alleged City Council maps were racially gerrymandered.…

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May 30, 2023

JU begins work on health learning site in St. Johns County

Jacksonville University has broken ground for an educational facility at the Fountains at St. Johns, its first site in the…

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May 30, 2023

Victor Galeone, ninth bishop of Diocese of Saint Augustine, dies at 88

Galeone was bishop of the 17-county diocese from 2001 to 2011. He died early Sunday in Baltimore.…

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May 30, 2023

How hurricane warnings will be different this year

Taking lessons from Hurricane Ian, forecasters say they must do more to communicate the risks of approaching storms.…

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May 30, 2023

Florida’s Disaster Sales Tax Holiday runs through June 9

Residents are encouraged to use the tax exemptions to purchase supplies for their hurricane readiness kits.…

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May 30, 2023

New coworking space opens in Rail Yard District

The Workshop at Dennis + Ives, west of Interstate 95 and Downtown, caters to remote workers, startups and entrepreneurs.…

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May 30, 2023

Democrat files to replace Sen. Travis Hutson of St. Augustine

George Anthony “T” Hill II is one of three candidates for Hutson’s seat. Hutson will be term-limited in 2024.…

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May 26, 2023

Strings Sports Brewery and restaurant approved in Jacksonville Beach

The Planning Commission voted unanimously for Team Adeeb Inc. to convert the former Terry’s Country Store along Penman Road.…