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Jacksonville Today Engagement Reporter Simone Endress hails from St. Augustine. She's returning home to Northeast Florida after working in community radio and podcasting in Virginia. Before that, she received a Davis Projects for Peace Award to report on water conflicts in Southern Chile and studied journalism at Sarah Lawrence College, where she served as co-editor-in-chief of the campus paper. In her free time, she enjoys rock climbing and Latin American literature.

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Amid a cyclospora outbreak, doctors caution that washing produce with water may not be enough. | Jessica Palombo, Jacksonville Today

Cyclosporiasis is in the Jacksonville area. What to know

Cyclosporiasis cases are on the rise, including in Duval and St. Johns counties. Here’s what to know about avoiding (and…

By Simone Endress

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Duval students will soon be able to enroll in an electrical apprenticeship program. | Submitted

BIT OF JOY | Electrical training program to return to Westside High

Through a partnership between United Way of Northeast Florida and Duval County Public Schools, the local Miller Electric and national…

By Simone Endress

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Ashley Rhea and her children pick produce from Overalls Farm Three. They have been members since 2025. | Simone Endress, Jacksonville Today

#AskJAXTDY | Why does Overalls Farm get so many citations?

A Jacksonville Today reader wonders why Overalls Farms has had so much trouble getting approval to operate.…

By Simone Endress

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The Jean Ribault-themed playground at Friendship Fountain | Noah Hertz, Jacksonville Today

#AskJAXTDY | Can you still join Jacksonville’s Park Safety Council?

The Park Safety Council has struggled to reach a quorum in recent years. A Jacksonville Today reader wants to help.…

By Simone Endress

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Some of the best pies in America can be found in Downtown Jax. | Mixed Fillings Pie Shop

BIT OF JOY | Mixed Fillings recognized by USA Today

Jacksonville shop Mixed Fillings is holding onto its title of one of the top pie shops in America. USA Today…

By Simone Endress

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Gift of Dance Gives Back received an Arts For All grant this year to provide free dance classes at Title I elementary schools for students who otherwise would not have the financial means to attend. | St. Johns Cultural Council

BIT OF JOY | St. Johns Cultural Council awarded grant

The St. Johns Cultural Council was awarded a $60,000 grant this year.…

By Simone Endress

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An illustration shows the proposed Jacksonville Armada soccer stadium in Downtown Jacksonville. | Jacksonville Daily Record

#AskJAXTDY | Will the Jacksonville Armada ever have a stadium?

The Jacksonville Armada promised a new stadium in Downtown Jacksonville by 2025. It has not been built yet.…

By Simone Endress