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Featured image for “Cold front arrives in North Florida; warmup to follow”
December 6, 2024

Cold front arrives in North Florida; warmup to follow

The cold front will bring temperatures near freezing from the Panhandle to Jacksonville.…

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December 5, 2024

Removed Douglas Anderson teacher was accused of sex with 14-year-old

Previously unreported records explain the circumstances surrounding Corey Thayer’s removal.…

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December 5, 2024

Jumbo Shrimp’s stadium now called VyStar Ballpark

The ballpark’s new name is a result of VyStar’s merger with 121 Financial Credit Union.…

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December 5, 2024

UNF gets federal grant to restore national park shorelines

A nearly $800,000 grant from the National Park Service will help UNF restore the shoreline at three parks in Florida…

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December 5, 2024

Proposed law would restrict development in state parks

The legislation would prohibit development like the lodge and pickleball courts once proposed at Anastasia State Park in St. Johns…

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December 5, 2024

New Mini Market caters to Downtown crowd

The Mini Market sells snacks, gifts, groceries and more to meet the needs of Downtown workers.…

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December 5, 2024

Florida’s property insurance market is rebounding

Changes to Florida laws are working as intended to bring the property insurance market back from the brink of collapse.…

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December 4, 2024

Jacksonville volunteers welcome Gazan boy receiving medical treatment after bombing

In addition to Tuesday’s arrival in Jacksonville, the nonprofit HEAL Palestine has brought Gazan children to Chicago, Dallas, San Francisco,…

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December 4, 2024

Fallen firefighters honored, as one name is added to memorial

Fire Engineer Heath O’Shea was among 26 firefighters remembered during Fallen Firefighter Memorial Day.…

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December 4, 2024

Experts say UF meetings violated Sunshine Law

The UF board of trustees has met repeatedly in private settings where the public was not allowed to attend.…

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December 4, 2024

Two riverfront restaurants marketed at Four Seasons site

Colliers is promoting the Marina Restaurant and the Cafe on the Green at the Four Seasons Hotel & Residences.…

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December 4, 2024

Residents prevail in fight against Pondry development

A City Council committee voted against rezoning the former Allstate Campus to develop The Pondry residences and offices.…

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December 4, 2024

Federal judge will consider social media rules for minors

Starting Jan. 1, kids 13 and under will no longer be able to have a profile on certain social media…

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December 4, 2024

ARTS PICKS | Dec. 6-8

A storytelling competition, free concert Downtown, a local makers’ market, and free Flamenco fusion concert at the Beaches are this…

Featured image for “Women’s pro soccer arrives in Jacksonville”
December 3, 2024

Women’s pro soccer arrives in Jacksonville

Jacksonville’s first professional women’s sports team — the Sporting Jax soccer club — will kick off in August 2025.…

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December 3, 2024

Stuck at a stoplight? Outdated traffic signals might be why

A new study concludes that delays at traffic signals cause congestion and accidents, harm the environment and endanger pedestrians.…

Featured image for “FPL will increase bills to cover $1.2B in hurricane costs”
December 3, 2024

FPL will increase bills to cover $1.2B in hurricane costs

The Florida Public Service Commission gave FPL approval to raise bills about $12 per month for the average customer.…

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December 3, 2024

St. Johns pledges $2.2M for ‘all-inclusive’ playground

The Diamond of Dreams playground will be only the second in the county designed for children with disabilities.…

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December 3, 2024

Feeding Florida food banks seek help from lawmakers

Food banks, including Feeding Northeast Florida, want to expand a program that pays farmers to send them excess food.…

Featured image for “Live Local Act is falling short on affordable housing”
December 3, 2024

Live Local Act is falling short on affordable housing

The law, enacted a year ago, may not be helping many public servants obtain affordable housing.…

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December 3, 2024

Boeing to lay off 30 people in Jacksonville

Statewide, Boeing plans to lay off 141 employees as it cuts its global workforce by 10%.…

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December 2, 2024

FDOT seeks feedback on I-95 widening near Downtown

Two public meetings are scheduled to discuss the I-95 widening from near Kings Road to Interstate 10.…

Featured image for “Hamburger Mary’s to open in Murray Hill in December”
December 2, 2024

Hamburger Mary’s to open in Murray Hill in December

The original Jacksonville location of Hamburger Mary’s was destroyed in a fire in October 2023.…

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December 1, 2024

Duval Schools recognized as ‘System of Distinction’ for academic progress

Duval Schools received the award during the district’s recent reaccreditation review.…

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November 27, 2024

St. Johns County eases public comment at meetings

The St. Johns County Commission will take public comment earlier in meetings beginning Tuesday.…

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November 27, 2024

Cummer Museum will reopen gardens on Friday

The gardens at the Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens closed after three straight hurricanes.…

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November 27, 2024

ARTS PICKS | Nov. 29 – Dec. 1

Shopping for locally made goods, an art gallery brunch tour, and jazz at Jacksonville Beach are the Thanksgiving week Arts…

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November 27, 2024

Monkey in the trees: A mystery in Orange Park

The monkey has been spotted scurrying around the Reserve at Orange Park apartments on Wells Road.…

Featured image for “Steakhouse to open in Jacobs Jewelers space Downtown”
November 26, 2024

Steakhouse to open in Jacobs Jewelers space Downtown

Oak Steakhouse will open in the Greenleaf & Crosby Building at Laura and Adams streets in Downtown Jacksonville.…

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November 26, 2024

Bonuses for mosquito control board may have been improper

The board of the Anastasia Mosquito Control District has given itself bonuses for at least six years, including $1,000 the…

Featured image for “Sporting Jax to merge with area’s largest youth soccer club”
November 26, 2024

Sporting Jax to merge with area’s largest youth soccer club

Florida Elite Soccer Academy and Sporting Jax announced the two organizations will merge in 2025.…

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November 26, 2024

State Sen. Randy Fine seeks to replace U.S. Rep Mike Waltz

With the backing of President-elect Donald Trump, state Sen. Randy Fine said Tuesday he will run for a congressional seat…

Featured image for “Strings Sports Brewery nears opening in Jax Beach”
November 26, 2024

Strings Sports Brewery nears opening in Jax Beach

If all goes well, Strings could open Wednesday at 1618 Penman Road, its second location.…