Randy Roguski Senior News Editor

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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August 9, 2023

Record Mega Millions ticket sold at Neptune Beach Publix

The $1.58 billion drawing was the largest in Mega Millions history. The winner has 180 days to come forward.…

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August 7, 2023

Duval and Clay Schools cancel AP Psychology class

Schools fear the class would violate a new state policy prohibiting instruction about sexual orientation and gender identity.…

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August 7, 2023

Extreme heat pushes gasoline prices higher

Gasoline prices in Florida have hit their highest level in a year, partly because extreme heat keeps refineries from operating…

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July 25, 2023

Four Seasons confirms hotel planned for Jacksonville

The company said it is working on a riverfront development with Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shad Khan. An opening is planned…

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July 13, 2023

Players Grille coming to Home2 Suites in Brooklyn

The hotel, a project of Corner Lot and Kelco Management and Development, is expected to open in early 2024.…

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June 23, 2023

EverBank name may return to Jaguars’ stadium

TIAA Bank is seeking to rename TIAA Bank Field as EverBank Stadium beginning Sept. 10.…

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June 16, 2023

UF campus in Jacksonville gets $75 million in state budget

Plans for a University of Florida campus in Downtown Jacksonville were among several Northeast Florida projects that survived Gov. Ron…

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June 12, 2023

Rents soar out of reach for typical Jacksonville families

A family needs almost $71,000 in annual income to afford the average rent in Jacksonville, new data shows.…

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June 7, 2023

Jacksonville Jaguars reveal ‘Stadium of the Future’

The team unveiled a stadium renovation intended to keep the Jaguars in Jacksonville for years to come. The cost was…

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June 6, 2023

PGA and European golf tours unite with LIV Golf

The PGA Tour, based in Ponte Vedra Beach, could welcome back golfers who jumped to LIV Golf.…

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June 1, 2023

Workforce housing apartments planned in North Jacksonville

Corner Lot plans to begin construction this summer on Avion, a 320-unit complex near Amazon and the Jacksonville airport.…

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May 24, 2023

Florida-Georgia game extended two years

The Florida Gators and Georgia Bulldogs have extended their agreement to play football in Jacksonville through 2025.…

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May 18, 2023

Flagler Health+ and UF Health agree to merge

The two health systems expect to formally close the deal this summer and begin merging services later this year.…

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May 17, 2023

Homebuyers waiting as mortgage rates chill market

More homes are available to buy in Northeast Florida, but they’re a little less affordable and they’re sitting on the…

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May 16, 2023

Donna Deegan tops Daniel Davis for Jacksonville mayor

Deegan, the charity founder and former TV anchor, beat Davis, the Jax Chamber CEO, by 52% to 48%.…

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May 10, 2023

Jaguars may leave TIAA Bank Field for two years

Mayor Lenny Curry said stadium renovations might force the Jags to play elsewhere. Separately, the team announced it will play…

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May 10, 2023

UF Health Jacksonville picks Connecticut leader as CEO

Patrick Green has served as executive vice president of Yale New Haven Health, Connecticut’s largest health care system.…

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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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Douglas Anderson School of the Arts
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…