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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November 21, 2022

Almost a third of home purchases fall through in Jacksonville

Home purchases in Jacksonville fell through last month at a higher rate than anywhere in the country, according to data…

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November 11, 2022

St. Johns County assesses extent of Nicole’s wrath

Tropical Storm Nicole pummeled the coastline in St. Johns County, but it will take time to figure how many homes…

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Memorial Park in Riverside, under water.
November 10, 2022

Nicole races across Florida; flooding swamps the First Coast

Hurricane Nicole made landfall about 3 a.m. Thursday near Vero Beach and quickly weakened to a tropical storm, but Northeast…

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November 9, 2022

Brace yourself: Tropical Storm Nicole is moving into Northeast Florida

The outer edge of massive Tropical Storm Nicole reached Northeast Florida on Wednesday, bringing widespread cancellations and the potential for…

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November 8, 2022

St. Johns County says no to higher sales tax

St. Johns County voters were adamant: They do not want to pay more sales tax. Voters on Tuesday defeated a…

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November 8, 2022

Evacuations recommended ahead of Tropical Storm Nicole

Tropical Storm Nicole, approaching hurricane strength, is bearing down on Florida, and a tropical storm warning has been issued for…

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November 7, 2022

Jacksonville Zoo renovation takes major step forward

The Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens is 75% of the way toward its $52 million “Rezoovenation” fundraising campaign, with a $2.25…

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November 3, 2022

At long last, curbside recycling returns in Clay County

After more than 15 months, Clay County is going to resume curbside recycling. Pickup will resume Dec. 5 for the…

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November 2, 2022

Right whale protections pit Rubio and Scott against environmentalists

Proposals to protect endangered right whales from extinction have put Florida’s two U.S. senators at odds with environmentalists. Senators from…

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October 31, 2022

Prosecution unlikely for antisemitic messages around Jacksonville

The antisemitic messages plastered around Jacksonville over the weekend were disturbing and distasteful, but they probably weren’t criminal, legal experts…

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October 31, 2022

100,000 have voted early in Northeast Florida

A week into early voting, Republicans in Northeast Florida are going to the polls in far greater numbers than Democrats.…

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October 31, 2022

T.K. Waters leads sheriff race in new UNF poll

T.K. Waters, the Republican candidate for Jacksonville sheriff, leads Democratic opponent Lakesha Burton by 5 points in a poll released…

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October 31, 2022

Antisemitic messages shake Jacksonville

Antisemitic messages displayed around Jacksonville — including TIAA Bank Field — brought outrage from state and local leaders and questions…

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October 26, 2022

Advocates pressure Jacksonville on redistricting

With time running out, pressure is mounting on Jacksonville City Council to create new council maps that advocates say will…

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JSO Gang Unit Sgt. Douglas Howell attended a campaign event for T.K. Waters on Monday, Oct. 24, 2022.
October 25, 2022

JSO investigates reports of sergeant’s racist social media posts

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office has begun an investigation into a sergeant accused of posting racist messages on social media. Internal…

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A patron takes in the Van Gogh immersive experience.
October 25, 2022

Van Gogh exhibit extended through Feb. 26

If you’re still hoping to see the Van Gogh immersive experience, you’ll be happy to know it’s going to stick…

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October 21, 2022

Nearly 55,000 have voted by mail in Northeast Florida

A total of 54,975 people in Northeast Florida have cast vote-by-mail ballots for the Nov. 8 election. Republicans have cast…

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October 16, 2022

Sheriff candidate Lakesha Burton told to stop wearing JSO uniform in ads

Duval County sheriff candidate Lakesha Burton — no longer a member of the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office — has been ordered…

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October 13, 2022

Sky-high rent increases coming back to earth

The crazy-high rent increases in Jacksonville may be coming to an end. Rents in the metro area rose less last…

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October 11, 2022

AMA president, in Jacksonville, weighs in on vaccine controversy

Speaking in Jacksonville, the head of the American Medical Association joined a chorus of people questioning the Florida surgeon general’s…

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October 6, 2022

Breeze Airways begins flights from Jax to New York area

Breeze Airways, the newest low-fare airline in Jacksonville, began service Thursday afternoon to the New York area. Breeze will fly…

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October 5, 2022

Housing market is cooling faster in Jax

A new study says only 19 of 100 housing markets nationwide have slowed down more than Jacksonville’s.…