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2 days ago

What the Duval School Board’s travel spat says about shifting politics

The Duval School Board voted against sending a member to serve in a leadership role with a group others perceive…
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February 7, 2025

Land swap for UF could bring new riverfront tower

The Downtown Investment Authority is proposing a swap of two city-owned riverfront properties with Gateway Jax.…
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February 7, 2025

Prosecutors say they discussed ‘nothing’ with witness after he alleged ‘false testimony’

Prosecutors say nothing came of a meeting with a witness who said he gave “false testimony” in the Bridegan murder…
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February 7, 2025

Duval jail settles lawsuit for $300K in inmate’s death

Jail inmate Dexter Barry never received the medication he needed after a heart transplant. He died a few days later.…
Featured image for “Southwest and Breeze add flights at Jacksonville airport”
February 7, 2025

Southwest and Breeze add flights at Jacksonville airport

Southwest is adding a flight to Austin, Texas, and Breeze has begun flying to New Haven, Connecticut.…
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February 6, 2025

JAXPORT leaders project confidence amid tariff, Panama Canal uncertainty

Business diversity and investments in infrastructure are keeping officials optimistic at JAXPORT, Florida’s largest port by container volume.…
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February 6, 2025

Couple sues after Sea-Doo pontoon flips on toddler

Fifteen-month-old Vianca Grullon was trapped under the Sea-Doo Switch after it flipped on Black Creek.…
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February 6, 2025

Trash fee increase still uncertain despite mayor’s support

Mayor Donna Deegan says she supports increasing the fee to cover the costs of collecting trash.…
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February 6, 2025

February’s rapid warmup could bring an early spring

For the next few weeks, expect warmer temperatures and drier weather across Florida.…
Featured image for “Fernandina Beach rejects bioethanol plant”
February 6, 2025

Fernandina Beach rejects bioethanol plant

The plant proposed by Rayonier Advanced Materials had met significant community pushback.…
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February 6, 2025

Jags hire new offensive coordinator from Vikings

The Jaguars’ new offensive coordinator is Grant Udinski, who was assistant offensive coordinator/assistant quarterbacks coach in Minnesota.…
Featured image for “Star witness recants testimony in Bridegan murder case”
February 6, 2025

Star witness recants testimony in Bridegan murder case

Henry Tennon stated during a court hearing that he wanted to recant his testimony in the high-profile slaying of Jared…
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February 5, 2025

Duval school officials respond to fears over federal immigration rules

ICE agents have not come to local schools, but local officials are thinking about how to respond.…
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February 5, 2025

Historic Mayport lighthouse may get a new home

The Mayport Lighthouse Association wants to move the 166-year-old lighthouse from the naval base to Mayport Village.…
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February 5, 2025

Pediatric center coming to palliative care facility

Community Hospice & Palliative Care has begun construction of the Dorion Family Pediatric Center in Mandarin.…
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February 5, 2025

ARTS PICKS | Feb. 7-9

3 things to see this weekend: A new painting exhibit at MOCA, a dance world premiere in Jax Beach, and…
Featured image for “Main Street program sparks historic Eastside corridor”
February 5, 2025

Main Street program sparks historic Eastside corridor

Florida Avenue Main Street aims to transform A. Philip Randolph Boulevard into a bustling business district.…
Featured image for “Higher trash fees headed for final City Council vote”
February 5, 2025

Higher trash fees headed for final City Council vote

Three of four City Council committees voted in favor of the proposed increase.…
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February 5, 2025

Gateway Jax takes step toward expanding into Springfield

A City Council committee approved legislation to facilitate a mixed-use development on North Main Street.…
Featured image for “Data breach exposes student data in St. Johns County”
February 5, 2025

Data breach exposes student data in St. Johns County

The breach at PowerSchool, an educational service company, included students’ names, contact information and dates of birth.…
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February 4, 2025

USS Orleck’s new interactive displays re-create life at sea

An extensive display of artifacts and information about Jacksonville’s museum ship will be unveiled Saturday.…
Featured image for “Judge throws out schoolbook challenge from St. Johns moms”
February 4, 2025

Judge throws out schoolbook challenge from St. Johns moms

Three moms, including two from St. Johns County, argued that Florida’s policies on schoolbook removals are unfair. …
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February 4, 2025

Advocates try to save civil rights landmark in St. Johns County

The county is considering a plan to tear down an old county jail building with ties to the Rev. Martin…
Featured image for “Sheriff’s officers sued over K9 bite during traffic stop”
February 4, 2025

Sheriff’s officers sued over K9 bite during traffic stop

A Jacksonville man alleges that officers had no reason to release a K9 on him.…
Featured image for “Legislation backs Black history museum in St. Johns County”
February 4, 2025

Legislation backs Black history museum in St. Johns County

Legislation introduced by Sen. Tom Leek would create a Black history museum board of directors to help create the museum.…
Featured image for “St. Augustine Beach recognizes Black History Month for first time”
February 4, 2025

St. Augustine Beach recognizes Black History Month for first time

St. Augustine Beach had never issued a formal proclamation recognizing Black History Month until Monday night.…
Featured image for “Tony Boselli hired as Jaguars’ executive vice president”
February 3, 2025

Tony Boselli hired as Jaguars’ executive vice president

The Hall of Famer had been involved in the Jaguars’ search for a new head coach.…
Featured image for “DeSantis proposes $115.6 billion state budget”
February 3, 2025

DeSantis proposes $115.6 billion state budget

The budget includes pay raises for first responders and a sales tax holiday on guns and ammunition.…
Featured image for “January brought record cold; February means winter heat”
February 3, 2025

January brought record cold; February means winter heat

Jacksonville should see high temperatures in the low-80s most of the week.…
Featured image for “UNF faculty protest as Florida limits what qualify as ‘core classes’”
February 2, 2025

UNF faculty protest as Florida limits what qualify as ‘core classes’

Florida’s college general education courses can not teach “identity politics” or that systemic racism is inherent.…
Featured image for “Cameras will soon catch speeders in 3 Neptune Beach school zones”
February 2, 2025

Cameras will soon catch speeders in 3 Neptune Beach school zones

Neptune Beach will soon install speed zone cameras near three schools.…
Featured image for “New St. Augustine Commissioner Jon DePreter: Flooding, mobility are top of mind”
January 30, 2025

New St. Augustine Commissioner Jon DePreter: Flooding, mobility are top of mind

St. Augustine’s newest city commissioner says he wants to maintain St. Augustine’s charm while making the city safer.…
Featured image for “New MOSH exhibit MindWorks gets inside your head”
January 30, 2025

New MOSH exhibit MindWorks gets inside your head

The latest MOSH exhibit – MindWorks – brings ideas like decision-making, memory and emotion to life through interactive displays.…