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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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…

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February 16, 2023

Street mural beams from San Marco intersection

A mural on the pavement of San Marco Boulevard was created by Atlantic Beach artist Ansley Randall.…

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February 16, 2023

Leaps and bounds of fun in Downtown Jax

Ready to bounce into the weekend? The “World’s Largest Bounce House” is coming to Riverfront Plaza in Jacksonville from Friday…

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February 14, 2023

Housing market is getting back to normal — sort of

Homes in Northeast Florida are more plentiful and more affordable, but they’re still overpriced.…

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February 14, 2023

Breeze Airways expands at Jacksonville airport

Discount airline Breeze Airways is adding nonstop flights from Jacksonville International Airport to Los Angeles and Pittsburgh.…

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February 13, 2023

Duval Schools cancels youth risk survey after state’s complaint

At the “strong urging” of the state, the school district says it will no longer participate in the federal CDC…

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February 10, 2023

Fort Mose reconstruction could begin in fall

The Florida State Parks Foundation has released an illustration of the 1738 Fort Mose, the first free Black community in…

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February 8, 2023

Fear and hopelessness growing among Duval students

The 2021 Youth Risk Behavior Survey in Duval Schools showed some improvement, but it also found higher suicide risk, hopelessness,…

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February 3, 2023

UF Health and Flagler Health+ work toward merger

The two health systems have entered into a nonbinding letter of intent that would expand the services of Flagler Health+.…

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January 24, 2023

Electricity bills are on the way up, but not as much this time

A JEA rate increase this spring might be offset by a lower fuel cost — meaning bills shouldn’t rise as…

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January 20, 2023

UNF spends $3.5 million on diversity and inclusion

The University of North Florida — like other universities — had to report its diversity expenses as the state fights…

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January 18, 2023

Jacksonville may outlaw hate speech displays

A proposed law would ban anyone from projecting images onto someone else’s building — a response to several antisemitic displays…

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January 17, 2023

Rents are inching downward in Jacksonville

The Jacksonville metro area was one of 14 nationwide where the price for a new lease declined in the past…

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January 17, 2023

Here’s what’s going up at former Southgate Plaza

The Jack on Beach will be a 295-unit apartment community featuring resort-style amenities.…