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2 days ago

Above-normal hurricane season comes to an end

Twenty named storms formed in the Atlantic this season, tied for the fourth-most ever. Seven became hurricanes.…

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2 days ago

Former Jags star Fred Taylor joins soccer ownership group

Taylor, the Jaguars’ career rushing leader, joins fellow University of Florida alumnus Tim Tebow as an owner for JAXUSL.…

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2 days ago

College Park contractor bets on Arlington’s renewal

Veteran contractor Dan Manjack was so impressed with the area that he moved from Clearwater to Northeast Florida and invested…

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2 days ago

UNF poll finds support for legal pot and abortion rights

Florida voters largely support proposed constitutional amendments to legalize recreational marijuana and to protect abortion rights, the poll shows.…

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3 days ago

Sun-Ray Cinema is expanding to Daytona Beach

Sun-Ray also is hoping for an eventual location at the Beaches or Mandarin.…

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3 days ago

First Coast counties unite in fight against climate threats

Seven counties are participating in the Resilient First Coast Collaborative, a attempt to jointly battle the effects of climate change.…

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3 days ago

Clay County charts a path for next five years

The county is creating a long list of plans to improve health and safety, development, infrastructure, quality of life and…

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November 29, 2023

Jacksonville approves plan to stop Brentwood liquor store

The city plans to buy land in Brentwood that was set to become a liquor store next to a school…

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November 29, 2023

Mayor’s panel approves alcohol consumption on Riverwalks

City Council still must approve the proposal, which would allow open consumption along the Northbank and Southbank Riverwalks.…

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November 28, 2023

UNF lab develops solar power, hydrogen fuel cells and more

The JEA Sustainable Solutions Lab, financed by the utility, could create greener ways to generate electricity — and could lead…

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November 28, 2023

Seven Jacksonville hospitals get A’s for safety

Of the 14 hospitals in the Jacksonville area, seven received A’s from The Leapfrog Group, a health care watchdog organization.…

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November 28, 2023

Jax Eastside joins National Register of Historic Places

Dating back to the end of the Civil War, the Eastside neighborhood is one of Jacksonville’s last cohesive urban core…

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November 28, 2023

Naked Kitchen restaurant signs on in Phoenix arts district

The restaurants plans to open in one of the buildings being revitalized in the Phoenix Arts & Innovation District north…

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November 27, 2023

Shark research expedition launches from Mayport

A team from Ocearch will study white sharks as they migrate to waters off the southeastern U.S. for the winter.…

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November 27, 2023

Hurricane season ends quietly, but recovery will take time

For a second consecutive season, Florida took a direct hit from a major storm: Hurricane Idalia. But the season could…

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November 27, 2023

JaxbyJax Literary Arts Fest celebrates its 10th year

Jacksonvillle’s signature literary event includes workshops, coaching, readings and a student showcase.…

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November 27, 2023

Man, 70, hit six times walking on First Coast Expressway

Investigators say the man was walking in the right lane of the state highway at 6 a.m. when five vehicles…

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November 27, 2023

Mayport destroyer responds to tanker attack off Yemen

The USS Mason seized five armed rebels late Sunday off the coast of Yemen after a tanker linked to Israel…

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November 27, 2023

Here’s what local lawmakers want to pass in 2024 session

Northeast Florida lawmakers have filed at least 35 bills for review in the 2024 legislative session, ranging from child safety…

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November 22, 2023

JU law school will move to permanent home Downtown

Jacksonville University’s new law school has signed a lease for the former Atlantic Bank Building at Hogan and Forsyth streets.…

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November 21, 2023

You’ll have lots of company if you travel over the holiday

Here’s what to expect on the roads and in the airport during a weekend of possibly record-heavy travel.…

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November 21, 2023

Thanksgiving outlook: Storms and cooler temperatures

Downpours and gusty thunderstorms could affect Thanksgiving travel across parts of Florida. A cold front that extends from a stronger…

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November 21, 2023

Corrections officer charged with DUI manslaughter

Corrections Officer Cashius Barry Edwards hit another vehicle and killed the driver, Sheriff T.K. Waters said.…

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November 21, 2023

Here’s help for low-income renters in St. Johns County

The county has launched a new program to help low-income renters cover rent and utility bills for up to 18…

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November 21, 2023

Sex offender convicted of hacking Jaguars’ Jumbotron

The mother of a boy abused years ago by Samuel Arthur Thompson says his imminent prison term finally gives her…

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November 21, 2023

Native Jaxson returns to open coffee shop near his roots

Leo Baker, owner of Vantage Point Coffee Co., appreciates the chance to give back to the community where he grew…

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November 20, 2023

Debris found from boat of 3 missing fishermen

A fish box and buoy balls were found Sunday night 16 miles off the coast of St. Augustine. The three…

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November 20, 2023

Gator hunts could be expanded to add ‘flexibility’

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission will consider special permits that would expand where alligator hunters can hunt.…

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November 20, 2023

Casa Monica Hotel debuts chophouse in St. Augustine

The menu at Cordova Coastal Chophouse & Bar is the expected chophouse fare – steaks, fish and seafood. Managers say…

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November 20, 2023

400-plus families seek holiday help at Mandarin Food Bank

Food bank leaders said the amount of need this year has been exceptional — but so has the generosity.…

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November 20, 2023

Naval Station Mayport welcomes USS Marinette

The USS Marinette is a part of the Navy’s Freedom-variant Littoral Combat Ship fleet.…

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November 20, 2023

Permit approved to convert Pratt Funeral Home to Airbnb

Avant Construction Group will convert the historic structure into an Airbnb and a restaurant.…

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November 20, 2023

Florida Supreme Court won’t suspend online sports betting

The court denied a motion by two partimutuel companies to halt spots betting while a broader legal battle plays out.…