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Cars plow through floodwaters in San Marco. | News4Jax
37 minutes ago

Flooding continues to distress San Marco residents

Jacksonville is trying to finish a drainage project to alleviate the problem, but residents remain frustrated.…

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Gov. Ron DeSantis discusses illegal immigration during a news conference Jan. 23, 2025, in Jacksonville. He is flanked by Rep. Kiyan Michael, R-Jacksonville, and Sheriff T.K. Waters. | Ron DeSantis, Facebook
19 hours ago

Supreme Court won’t reinstate Florida’s immigration law

Jacksonville modeled its own immigration law after the state law, which remains the subject of a court battle.…

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These tadpoles will develop into Puerto Rican crested toads, which are critically endangered. | Jacksonville Zoo and Botanical Gardens
20 hours ago

Zoo sends 24,000 endangered tadpoles to Puerto Rico

The Jacksonville Zoo and Botanical Gardens is helping the Puerto Rican crested toad rebound from the brink of extinction.…

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20 hours ago

Judge strikes key part of Florida’s ballot initiatives law

The ruling by U.S. District Judge Mark Walker gave hope to groups proposing marijuana and Medicaid issues.…

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The Carnival Elation loads up its thousands of passengers for a four-night sail out of Jacksonville on July 3, 2025. | Michelle Corum, Jacksonville Today
22 hours ago

Carnival Cruise Line embarks on putting teens to work

For the first time, the cruise line is using teenage interns to help guide passengers in Jacksonville’s cruise terminal.…

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Police investigate an officer shooting incident near Soutel Drive that left a 20-year-old man dead after an armed robbery, the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office said. | News4Jax
1 day ago

Man dead after Jacksonville’s 10th officer shooting of 2025

A police officer shot a man to death after an armed robbery at a store in the Brentwood area.…

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St. Johns County firefighters say 56-hour workweeks are putting them under increasing strain. | News4Jax
1 day ago

St. Johns County firefighters push for work-life balance

Firefighters are seeking changes during contract negotiations, with a second meeting scheduled Wednesday.…

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Passport Sweets, an international candy store located at 100 St. George street in St. Augustine Fla. | Kaia Wright, Jacksonville Today
2 days ago

Sweet treats may be harder to find – and more expensive

Local chocolatiers and candy shops are seeing steady price increase caused by high demand and low global cocoa yields.…

Featured image for “Jax loses $147M federal grant to complete Emerald Trail”
This diagram shows the Jacksonville neighborhoods that are and will be connected by the 30-mile Emerald Trail. | Groundwork Jacksonville
2 days ago

Jax loses $147M federal grant to complete Emerald Trail

City and nonprofit leaders will try to find other ways of funding the Emerald Trail after the federal grant was…

Featured image for “Love Jax? Shop the city’s merch store to show your pride”
Mayor Donna Deegan announced the city's new online swag store at a news conference next to the iconic orange Rex dinosaur statue at a shopping center on Beach Boulevard near Peach Drive. | News4Jax
2 days ago

Love Jax? Shop the city’s merch store to show your pride

The city of Jacksonville has opened an online swag store with logos designed by local artists. Celebrate with a Rex…

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An infestation of the Beach Vitex plant in an Atlantic Beach sand dune near a walkway. | City of Atlantic Beach
2 days ago

Invasive Vitex plant warning issued in Atlantic Beach

Atlantic Beach is fighting Vitex, an invasive plant that weakens sand dune resistance to storms.…

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The gangway at the Fernandina Harbor Marina after it collapsed. | City of Fernandina Beach
3 days ago

Fernandina investigates gangway’s collapse during fireworks

An engineering firm will look into why a gangway collapsed during Fernandina Beach’s July 4th fireworks.…

Featured image for “Duval Schools improves to overall ‘A’ grade in state’s latest education scorecard”
Oceanway principal Delayna Simpson speaks July 7, 2025 at a news conference where statewide grade results were announced by Gov. Ron Desantis. | Office of Gov. Ron Desantis
3 days ago

Duval Schools improves to overall ‘A’ grade in state’s latest education scorecard

Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Florida school’s annual performance for the most recent academic year Monday during a news conference at…

Featured image for “In St. Johns, North Beach residents mobilize around resilience as federal funding dries up”
Not long after Debbie Dickinson moved to North Beach in 2022, Hurricane Ian flooded their neighborhood. | Debbie Dickinson
3 days ago

In St. Johns, North Beach residents mobilize around resilience as federal funding dries up

The future of the federal agency that counties like St. Johns rely on for rebuilding is uncertain, at the same…

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Amazon Pharmacy could be expanding its service in Duval County. | Jacksonville Daily Record
3 days ago

Amazon moves to add pharmacy services in Duval County

Amazon is making moves to add its online pharmacy service to its existing dozen fulfillment and delivery centers in Northeast…

Featured image for “JSO’s first of 6 town halls set for Tuesday with Sheriff T.K. Waters”
Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters at a recent news conference. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
3 days ago

JSO’s first of 6 town halls set for Tuesday with Sheriff T.K. Waters

Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters and staff hold the first of six summer town hall meetings with the community this week.…

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A crew works to repair a road cave-in on Bay Street on Monday morning, July 7, 2025. | Michelle Corum, Jacksonville Today
July 7, 2025

Sewer main break caves in part of Bay Street in Downtown Jacksonville

Repairs on Bay Street could last through the week.…

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The St. Johns River Ferry was out of service after crashing into a dock. | Michelle Corum, Jacksonville Today
July 3, 2025

Captain’s error caused ferry crash, investigation concludes

The captain took improper steps when one of the ferry’s throttles failed to respond, a JTA report says.…

Featured image for “DeSantis vetoes millions budgeted for First Coast programs”
Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks May 1, 2025, during a news conference about immigration enforcement at the South Florida office of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Enforcement and Removal Operations in Miramar. | Rebecca Blackwell, AP
July 3, 2025

DeSantis vetoes millions budgeted for First Coast programs

The governor vetoed more than $19 million that lawmakers had approved for Northeast Florida.…

Featured image for “Jacksonville launches campaign to attack litter and blight”
Trash litters the southwest corner of Southside Boulevard and Baymeadows Road on March 21, 2025. | Steven Ponson, Jacksonville Today
July 3, 2025

Jacksonville launches campaign to attack litter and blight

A new campaign — Keep Jax Cute – Don’t Pollute — will increase community education and enforcement.…

Featured image for “Metro Diner set to open Monday in St. Johns County”
Metro Diner is coming to 2851 County Road 210 W. in St. Johns County. | Jacksonville Daily Record
July 3, 2025

Metro Diner set to open Monday in St. Johns County

The new restaurant is in the Publix-anchored Johns Creek Center at 2851 County Road 210 W.…

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Fatburger is expected to open at 348 Blanding Blvd. in Orange Park. | Fatburger
July 3, 2025

California-based Fatburger is coming to Northeast Florida

Fatburger plans to open 40 sites in Florida, including one on Blanding Boulevard in Orange Park.…

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July 3, 2025

Jacksonville Beach gears up for July Fourth crowd

Police launched a “spring surge” plan after violence erupted during spring holidays last year.…

Featured image for “Zunzibar seafood bar to replace Burrito Gallery in Riverside”
Zunzibar describes itself as a "beachy sports bar" that serves sandwiches, wings, cocktails and frozen drinks. | News4Jax
July 2, 2025

Zunzibar seafood bar to replace Burrito Gallery in Riverside

Zunzibar describes itself as a “beachy sports bar” that serves sandwiches, wings, cocktails and frozen drinks.…