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Featured image for “Former Jaguars employee accused of $22 million fraud”
December 7, 2023

Former Jaguars employee accused of $22 million fraud

Amit Patel is accused of using the team’s virtual credit card to buy a condo, Tesla, sports memorabilitia and a…

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December 6, 2023

St. Johns County commissioner censured for comments

County Commissioner Krista Joseph criticized public officials and promoted the next election. Collegues called her comments uncivil and overtly political.…

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December 6, 2023

Holiday events could snarl traffic in Clay County

Clay County is preparing for multiple Christmas events on Saturday. The Sheriff’s Office is warning of “heavy, heavy traffic.”…

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December 6, 2023

DeSantis seeks $1 million to sue over FSU football snub

DeSantis said the money would allow FSU to sue the college playoff committee, even though the championship will be decided…

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December 6, 2023

Chow’s Country Buffet replaces closed Golden Corral

The owners spent $1 million to renovate the buffet, which now offers Asian and Southern cuisines.…

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December 6, 2023

Clinics will close at 10 Walgreens in Jacksonville

Village Medical said it will close 60 clinics across the country to concentrate on more profitable locations.…

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December 6, 2023

Here are the governor’s priorities in 2024-25 budget

Gov. Ron DeSantis proposed a variety of tax cuts and spending on such things as teacher salary increases and police…

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December 5, 2023

Family sues over fatal shooting by Camden sergeant

Attorney Ben Crump filed the suit in the death of Leonard Allen Cure, who was released from a wrongful prison…

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December 5, 2023

Wet winter expected for Southeast; cold is uncertain

A strong El Niño is already in place and is expected to strengthen. Above-average precipitation is predicted, but how cold…

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December 5, 2023

Jacksonville man imprisoned for COVID relief fraud

Kenneth Steven Landers fradulently obtained $910,000 in COVID relief funds and used it for personal gain, including a Rolex watch…

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December 5, 2023

Bistro X adds sister restaurant: Limoncello Ristorante

Limoncello Ristorante serves lighter, less expensive Italian fare inspired by owner Marcello Villani’s mother.…

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December 5, 2023

Jaxport gets link to ports in Middle East, India and Spain

Ocean Network Express will operate a fleet of nine vessels to connect Jaxport with seven overseas ports beginning in May.…

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December 5, 2023

ARTS PICKS | Dec. 8-10

Holiday music, a new art gallery opening and a Gingerbread Extravaganza make this week’s list of Arts Picks.…

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December 4, 2023

Jags’ cleats put Wounded Warrior Project in spotlight

Jacksonville Jaguars players Walker Little and Seth Jones will wear cleats featuring Wounded Warrior Project during Monday Night Football.…

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December 4, 2023

North Florida redistricting fight heads to Supreme Court

Voting rights groups will appeal the elimination of Congressional District 5, a Black-majority district that included parts of Jacksonville.…

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December 4, 2023

Hearing delayed in murder of Cherish Perrywinkle

A court hearing for Donald Smith has been postponed until January after one of his attorneys resigned over the weekend.…

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December 4, 2023

Closed TGI Fridays will become Banfield and Starbucks

TGI Fridays in Regency Park closed in 2019. Its space is being divided into two businesses.…

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December 4, 2023

Expanded Chili’s in review at Jax airport

The city is reviewing a permit application for the restaurant beyond the security checkpoint at Jacksonville International Airport.…

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December 1, 2023

Court backs DeSantis on North Florida redistricting

The 1st District Court of Appeal upheld the elimination of a majority-Black district stretching from Jacksonville to Tallahassee.…

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December 1, 2023

Alachua school district returns LGBTQ book to shelves

The school district determined that a complaint about the book came from a woman who did not live in the…

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December 1, 2023

$5 million gift helps Bolles build Center for Innovation

Dr. Dana Fender and his wife, Hope, have committed to match a $5 million gift from Frank Sanchez.…

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December 1, 2023

JEA seeks 100-plus drivers for study on EV charging

The year of research will record how people charge their electric vehicles, when they do it and where.…

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December 1, 2023

Goodwill growing with new store and headquarters

Goodwill Industries of North Florida intends to build a 22,000-square-foot St. Augustine store, donation drive-thru and career center next year.…

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December 1, 2023

Law enforcement renews push against hate crimes

The FBI Jacksonville and other agencies are encouraging the public to report hate crimes, which are increasing in Florida and…

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December 1, 2023

Child killer returns to court to put his attorneys on defense

Donald Smith was sentenced to death for the rape and murder of 8-year-old Cherish Perrywinkle. He claims his attorneys represented…

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December 1, 2023

Marsy’s Law doesn’t shield names, Supreme Court rules

The court said police involved in fatal shootings cannot not withhold their names — nor can crime victims.…

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November 30, 2023

Fire department reorganized to increase diversity

The staff of the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department will be reorganized to make it more diverse and better trained,…

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November 30, 2023

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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November 30, 2023

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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November 30, 2023

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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November 30, 2023

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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November 29, 2023

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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November 29, 2023

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.…