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Cameras on Duval County school buses will capture images of people passing illegally. | Nancy Guan, WUSF
May 1, 2026

Duval County school buses are now recording drivers who pass illegally

A total of 609 people got warnings for passing a school bus stop sign during a grace period in April.…

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Two fires burning near the Clay–Putnam County line have merged into the massive Railroad Fire. | Jesse Hanson, Newsw4Jax
April 24, 2026

Clay-Putnam wildfire now 65% contained

The so-called Railroad wildfire spans 4,413 acres, but evacuated families have been allowed to return home.…

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Georgia Department of Corrections inmate fire teams are assisting with the Brantley County fires. | Georgia Department of Corrections
April 24, 2026

87 homes lost in Southeast Georgia wildfires

The wildfire destroyed dozens of homes within hours of erupting Tuesday. It remains only 15% contained.…

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April 20, 2026

FBI Jacksonville warns about scammers posing as agents

Scammers have duped people out of money by impersonating FBI agents, law enforcement and government officials.…

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The Duval County Medical Examiner's Office. | News4Jax
April 9, 2026

Associate medical examiner on leave over social media post

Associate Duval County Medical Examiner Bob Pfalzgraf made a post that appeared to be about Donald Trump.…

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Brett's Waterway Cafe in Fernandina Beach will close after Saturday. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
October 3, 2025

Brett’s in Fernandina Beach closes after 41 years

The city is considering several possible uses for the Brett’s site, including a more elaborate restaurant with a pier.…

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Parking along Centre Street in Fernandina Beach is currently free. | Google
September 19, 2025

Fernandina residents will vote on paid parking downtown

The Nassau County supervisor of elections has certified a question for the Fernandina ballot next year.…

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March 27, 2023

Jaxport gets $35 million refund for harbor deepening project

The Jacksonville Port Authority received a $35 million refund Monday in unused payments from its harbor deepening project. The project…

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February 2, 2023

Neptune Beach residents fume about ‘green monster’ water tank

Residents Neptune Beach say a new water tank is an eyesore that could hurt their property values.…