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Dan Scanlan is a veteran journalist with 40 years as a radio, television and print reporter in the Jacksonville area, as well as years of broadcast work in the Northeast. After a stint managing a hotel comedy club, Dan began a 34-year career as police and current events reporter at The Florida Times-Union before joining the staff of WJCT News 89.9.
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JTA's new NAVI, an autonomous downtown shuttle service, moves down East Bay Street. The service has low ridership three months after it began. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
1 day ago

Driverless Downtown shuttles are drawing few riders

Just over 100 people a day have used the NAVI shuttles, but the mayor and JTA predict the number will…

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Mayor Donna Deegan speaks at the opening of affordable homes in the Durkeeville community. She was joined by Jacksonville Housing Authority CEO Cheron Corbett, left, and City Council member Jimmy Peluso. | City of Jacksonville
2 days ago

Jacksonville unveils affordable homes in historic Durkeeville

The Durkeeville homes were officially opened Monday, one step toward more affordable housing.…

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Florida Department of Transportation workers make repairs to the Main Street Bridge.| FDOT
October 3, 2025

Main Street Bridge reopens all lanes for first time in weeks

The Main Street Bridge has been partly closed since September after a ship hit the bridge the month before.…

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McCoys Creek flows into the St. Johns River again as a steel barrier between them is lifted on Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
October 2, 2025

At long last, McCoys Creek flows back to St. Johns River

A $52.8 million, six-year project restored McCoys Creek to prevent flooding in Mixon Town and nearby areas.…

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Green Cove Springs City Manager Steve Kennedy announced that he will retire in November.
October 1, 2025

Green Cove city manager will retire next month

Green Cove Springs City Manager Steve Kennedy will retire after eight years in the job.…

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The Wobbly Whale Public House will open Saturday in the former home of the Kings Head British Pub. | The Wobby Whale Public House
October 1, 2025

Wobbly Whale replaces iconic British pub in St. Augustine

The Wobbly Whale Public House takes over the spot of Kings Head British Pub, which closed after 32 years.…

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Hubbard House CEO Gail Patin speaks Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025, about domestic violence. With her are Julia Edwards of Clay County's Quigley House, left, and Kellie Franklin of St. Johns County's Betty Griffin Center. | Jacksonville Sheriff's Office
September 30, 2025

Domestic homicides rise after historic decrease in 2023

A new report shows that guns were used in a majority of the homicides and most the perpetrators were men.…

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Joe Hinrichs, former CEO of CSX. | CSX
September 29, 2025

Joe Hinrichs out after 3 years as CEO at CSX

CSX replaced CEO Joe Hinrichs with Linde PLC Chairman Steve Angel. The company gave no reason for the change.…

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The Emerald Trail's next phase will add walking and biking lanes along Hogan Street through Downtown. | Groundwork Jacksonville
September 25, 2025

Emerald Trail breaks ground on segment through Downtown

The Emerald Trail’s next phase kicks off in the heart of Downtown Jacksonville.…

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Amazon has begun home delivery of Winn-Dixie groceries in Jacksonville. | Winn-Dixie/Amazon
September 25, 2025

Amazon now delivers Winn-Dixie groceries in Jax area

People can shop for Winn Dixie groceries through the Amazon app and get same-day delivery.…

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UF Health Jacksonville broke ground Wednesday on its fourth emergency and urgent care center. | UF Health
September 24, 2025

UF Health begins construction of 4th urgent care center

The UF Health facility will open in just over a year on Atlantic Boulevard near the Intracoastal Waterway.…

Featured image for “#AskJAXTDY | How can we stop litter blowing off the Fuller Warren Bridge?”
Part of an office chair and other garbage litter the Fuller Warren Bridge, next to the bridge's mixed-use path. | Google
September 24, 2025

#AskJAXTDY | How can we stop litter blowing off the Fuller Warren Bridge?

A Jacksonville Today reader says litter blows off the bridge into the river and onto roads down below.…

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Florida East Coast rail lines as seen from the Baymeadows Road overpass. | Google
September 23, 2025

#AskJAXTDY | Does the city regulate noise near rail lines?

A neighbor of the Florida East Coast rail line hears constant beeping every morning. She’s not sure where it comes…

Featured image for “#AskJAXTDY | Why is there still trash on the highways?”
Trash lies in the Riverview area near Lem Turner Road. | Lindsey Kilbride, WJCT News
September 22, 2025

#AskJAXTDY | Why is there still trash on the highways?

State and local governments spend a lot of money to clean up roadways. But a lot of trash remains.…

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The Deerwood Country Club, with its clubhouse. | Deerwood Country Club
September 19, 2025

Deerwood Country Club plans golf course renovation

Among the changes, Deerwood Country Club will add a six-hole short course called “The Approach.”…

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A police car blocks the road where several people were shot in Oakleaf on Monday, Sept. 15, 2025. | News4Jax
September 18, 2025

Details begin to emerge in baffling Oakleaf shootings

Sheriff’s officials say a 16-year-old boy shot and killed a gunman who burst into an Oakleaf home.…

Featured image for “Florida cracks down on ‘kratom,’ an opioid sold as 7-OH”
Florida Agricultural Commissioner Wilton Simpson discusses the dangers of 7-OH at a news conference with Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters, left, and Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier. | News4Jax
September 18, 2025

Florida cracks down on ‘kratom,’ an opioid sold as 7-OH

State officials came to Jacksonville to announce they’ve outlawed 7-OH, which they likened to “gas station morphine.”…

Featured image for “#AskJAXTDY | Why is Neptune Beach blocking traffic on South Street?”
Changes have been made to reduce traffic at South and 5th streets in Neptune Beach. | Photo courtesy of Kathy H.
September 16, 2025

#AskJAXTDY | Why is Neptune Beach blocking traffic on South Street?

Vehicle traffic is no longer allowed on South Street at 5th Street. A Jacksonville Today reader wants to know why.…

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Crews from the Florida Department of Transportation inspect the Main Street Bridge aftera tugboat hit the bridge Aug. 19, 2025. | FDOT
September 15, 2025

Main Street Bridge closed northbound until mid-October

Northbound lanes on the bridge will be closed for repairs after a tugboat hit the structure last month.…

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The Clay County Sheriff's Office investigated a shooting early on Monday, Sept. 15, 2025, inside a home on Pine Oaks Lane. | News4Jax
September 15, 2025

2 dead after gunfire erupts in Clay County home

Two people were killed and two hospitalized after gunfire in the Oakleaf area, the Sheriff’s Office said.…

Featured image for “Pieces of 1880 shipwreck wash ashore on Matanzas Beach”
Chuck Meide, maritime program director for the St. Augustine Lighthouse Archaeological Maritime Program, looks at a piece of 19th century shipwreck that washed ashore on Matanzas Beach. | St. Johns County
September 12, 2025

Pieces of 1880 shipwreck wash ashore on Matanzas Beach

Archaeologists believe the fragments are from the shipwrecked Caroline Eddy, which ran aground during a hurricane.…

Featured image for “Metropolitan Park redesign could be approved next year”
An aerial depiction of the redesigned Metropolitan Park shows a large central performance lawn, riverfront walkways, child play areas and more. | City of Jacksonville
September 12, 2025

Metropolitan Park redesign could be approved next year

The most recent park design includes a performance lawn, play areas, added trees and more.…

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The 47-year-old Peg Leg Pete statue stands at 102 Centre St. in Fernandina Beach. | Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
September 11, 2025

Peg Leg Pete declared unsafe for public display

Engineers recommend moving the Peg Leg Pete statue in Fernandina Beach or protecting it from people climbing on it.…

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Gun owners display their guns in holsters. | File image
September 11, 2025

Some Northeast Florida police are allowing open carry of guns

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is the latest to instruct its officers not to enforce Florida’s open carry ban.…