Randy Roguski

Randy comes to Jacksonville from the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, where as metro editor, he led investigative coverage of the Parkland school shooting that won the 2019 Pulitzer Prize for public service. He has spent more than 40 years in reporting and editing positions in Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, Ohio and Florida. 

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Early voting starts this week across Northeast Florida ahead of the March 19 Presidential Preference Primary.
May 1, 2023

Early voting under way in Duval County

Voters will pick a new mayor property appraiser and a number of City Council members. You can vote in person…

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April 25, 2023

‘Beyond Van Gogh’ is ending; King Tut is up next

“Beyond King Tut: The Immersive Experience” will open June 9 at the NoCo Center, the same spot that has hosted…

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April 20, 2023

Jax air quality rated among best in the country

The Jacksonville metro area was among 80 cities listed as the cleanest for ozone in a new report from the…

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April 17, 2023

Douglas Anderson investigation widens

Police could interview as many as 140 students as an investigation into teacher misconduct continues to unfold at Douglas Anderson…

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April 17, 2023

Jacksonville mayor’s race is a dead heat, poll shows

Democrat Donna Deegan holds a 1 point edge over Republican Daniel Davis, according to a new poll from the University…

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April 13, 2023

Homes sales heat up despite interest rates

Homes sold more quickly in March than the month before, even though more homes were on the market.…

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April 3, 2023

Douglas Anderson investigations could take weeks or more

A second teacher at Douglas Anderson School of the Arts has been removed from the classroom during a professional standards…

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March 30, 2023

USS Orleck’s move delayed again

The Orleck was supposed to move to its new home in the Shipyards on Friday, but conditions won’t be right…

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March 29, 2023

Jacksonville considers $63 million medical examiner’s office

The medical examiner’s office has been cramped for years, and COVID-19 made it worse.…

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This is the new Dorion-Burt Clinic opened by Volunteers in Medicine. | Volunteers in Medicine
March 29, 2023

Volunteers in Medicine expands in new clinic

Volunteers in Medicine opened the Dorion-Burt Clinic in South San Marco to better serve working people who are uninsured.…

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March 29, 2023

Artists commissioned for Jaguars’ new sports performance center

Six artists — including one from Jacksonville — will infuse the Jacksonville Jaguars’ new training center with public art.…

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March 26, 2023

Jacksonville police officer critically wounded in shooting

Officer Malink Daricaud was hospitalized in critical condition Sunday after being shot outside a home on Ridgeview Avenue.…

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March 22, 2023

Baptist Health opens Heart Rhythm Center

The demand for heart rhythm care has exploded with the growing and aging population in Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia,…

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Donna Deegan and Daniel Davis
March 21, 2023

Deegan and Davis will face off for Jacksonville mayor

Democrat Donna Deegan and Republican Daniel Davis finished first and second in Jacksonville’s mayoral election Tuesday, sending them to a…

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Campaign signs line the roadway Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at Saint Andrews Episcopal Church on Lone Star Road, the polling place for Precinct 101. | Cyd Hoskinson, Jacksonville Today
March 21, 2023

It’s Election Day. Have you cast your ballot?

Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Anyone who is registered can vote, regardless of party affiliation.…

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March 17, 2023

Teachers union challenges rules on classroom books

The administrative legal challenge seeks to force the Florida Department of Education to roll back its media specialist training.…

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March 16, 2023

Armada and JAXUSL jockey in Jacksonville soccer landscape

The Jacksonville Armada soccer team plans to build a stadium on the Eastside, just north of the existing Sports and…

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March 14, 2023

One week until Election Day; 8% have already voted

Almost 53,000 people had voted in Duval County’s election as of Tuesday morning.…

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March 13, 2023

Surprise: Home sales are rising in Northeast Florida

The increase indicates that buyers are confident despite high prices and a relative shortage of homes on the market.…

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March 10, 2023

In Jacksonville, far-right groups look to seize the moment

A group has been projecting hate symbols onto Downtown Jacksonville buildings, aiming to capitalize on what they see as a…

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March 8, 2023

OneJax separates from UNF as state deters diversity programs

OneJax, a nonprofit dedicated to diversity, says it cannot let Florida’s political climate restrain its efforts in the community.…

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March 6, 2023

Record crowd fills The Amelia concours d’elegance

Spectators gazed at 260 classics, race cars and other four-wheeled motorcars at the 28th annual The Amelia classic car event.…

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March 3, 2023

Early voting starts Monday in Duval County

All registered voters, regardless of party affiliation, will be able to vote for mayor, property appraiser and at-large City Council…

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February 28, 2023

JEA rates will rise in April, especially for lowest users

The JEA board agreed Tuesday to raise the basic monthly charge for electricity, but another change will save money for…