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Speakers oppose a proposed Daily's gas station, convenience store and car wash in Fruit Cove. | Noah Hertz, Jacksonville Today

Developer withdraws proposed Daily’s gas station in Fruit Cove

Daily’s parent company has put forth the plan three times, and residents have opposed it from the start.…

By Noah Hertz

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Three candidates are running to represent northeast St. Johns County on the School Board | Megan Mallicoat, Jacksonville Today

School Board candidates in St. Johns County spar over finances

Three candidates are running to represent District 4 on the St. Johns County School Board.…

By Noah Hertz

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The Corner at Deb's Store on Florida Ave. in Jacksonville's Eastside is one of five outlets in Duval County that accepts Fresh Access Bucks. The Fresh Access Bucks program allows people who utilize food assistance programs to expand their benefits to purchase produce. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today

Florida Fresh Access Bucks program pauses amid funding shortage

Fresh Access Bucks allowed SNAP users to extend their benefits at Florida-based farmers markets and retailers.…

By Will Brown

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World Golf Foundation Inc. owned 36.7 acres surrounding the former World Golf Hall of Fame structure. | Jacksonville Daily Record

Judge upholds restrictions on World Golf Village development

The World Golf Foundation had argued that land-use restrictions dating to 1996 were no longer valid.…

By J. Brooks Terry - Jacksonville Daily Record

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A Jacksonville City Council member is proposing tighter rules for e-bikes like this one. | News4Jax

Jacksonville considers tighter e-bike rules as injuries rise and school nears

A proposed ordinance would set a speed limit, traffic rules and a minimum age for e-bikers.…

By Chris Will - News4Jax and Caleb Yauger - News4Jax

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The Excellence in Nursing Awards will honor 16 nurses in its inaugural year. | Miranda O'Brien, UNF

BIT OF JOY | The Excellence in Nursing Awards will award outstanding nurses

The Excellence in Nursing Awards will award outstanding nurses…

By Simone Endress

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Florida hurricanes: Where you live — and how — matters

Hurricane vulnerability is shaped by more than landfall. It’s also the way people live — in high-rises and along waterways.…

By Leslie Hudson - Storm Center

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The Duval County school district showed off new electric school buses on Thursday, July 30, 2026. | News4Jax

Duval Schools rolls out 26 electric school buses for upcoming year

School district officials say the electric buses will save money over time for fuel and maintenance.…

By Briana Brownleee - News4Jax and Jesse Hanson - News4Jax

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A conceptual rendering of Roosevelt Commons, a 124-unit permanently attainable housing community.

Jacksonville Community Land Trust to create attainable housing in urban core

Roosevelt Commons will be a 124-unit attainable housing community on the Eastside.…

By Leah Foreman - Jacksonville Business Journal

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Two northbound lanes of the Buckman Bridge will be closed this weekend for repairs. | Google Maps

More Buckman Bridge closures this weekend. This time it’s northbound.

Crews have spent months replacing steel joints on the bridge, a project that will continue until fall.…

By Dan Scanlan

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An e-bike is seen at a retail store in Glenview, Illinois, on July 20, 2022. | Nam Y. Huh, AP

Nassau County schools will require e-bikers to pass safety course

Students must become certified this year if they want to ride e-bikes or e-scooters to school.…

By Jennifer Waugh - News4Jax

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Compare Duval County candidates | AUG. 18 VOTER GUIDE

Duval voters, compare the candidates who appear on your Aug. 18 Florida primary ballot with our Candidate Comparison Tool.…

By Jacksonville Today

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Compare Nassau County candidates | AUG. 18 VOTER GUIDE

Nassau voters, compare the candidates who appear on your Aug. 18 Florida primary ballot with our Candidate Comparison Tool.…

By Jacksonville Today

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Compare Clay County candidates | AUG. 18 VOTER GUIDE

Clay voters, compare the candidates who appear on your Aug. 18 Florida primary ballot with our Candidate Comparison Tool.…

By Jacksonville Today

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Compare St. Johns candidates | AUG. 18 VOTER GUIDE

St. Johns voters, compare the candidates who appear on your Aug. 18 Florida primary ballot with our Candidate Comparison Tool.…

By Jacksonville Today

Featured image for “Judge weighs challenge to ballot language for property tax amendment”

A sign alerts passersby to a home for sale in Newberry on Oct. 7, 2025. If approved in November, a ballot measure would significantly lower property taxes in Florida. | Riley Beiswenger, Fresh Take Florida

Judge weighs challenge to ballot language for property tax amendment

Lawsuits assert that the wording of the property tax issue is misleading and biased.…

By Douglas Soule - WUSF

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Vickie Cavey, CEO and managing director of JEA, speaks at a briefing Sept. 26, 2025, at the Duval County Emergency Operations Center. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today

JEA CEO Vickie Cavey takes extended leave, effective immediately

JEA gave no explanation why Cavey was taking leave. She will be gone between two weeks and 60 days, JEA…

By Dan Scanlan

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The Asian Night Market returns to RiversEdge this weekend. | Asian Night Market via Facebook

WHAT TO DO | ‘American Son’; Asian Night Market; Jax Summer Record Fair

A thought-provoking play, an Asian food market Downtown, and a celebration of music on vinyl are What to Do this…

By Amy Garrett

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Joseph Mitchell, city manager of Newburgh, New York, gives a talk to the University of Wisconsin Conservation Club about reducing federal and state welfare benefits on Nov. 17, 1961. | Wisconsin Historical Society; Richard Stroda creator; W013E39

Welfare work requirements: A history of helping the wealthy

As the Jacksonville Housing Authority considers work requirements, a small city in New York offers lessons.…

By Elizabeth Caldwell

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Riverside Avenue is shown on the left before any changes. On the right, a rendering shows the addition of a bicycle lane and parallel parking. | Jimmy Peluso, Downtown Investment Authority

Riverside Avenue could shrink to create bike lanes and parallel parking

City Council member Jimmy Peluso is proposing changes to Riverside, Forest and West Monroe.…

By Dan Scanlan

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THC-infused drinks for sale at a Winn-Dixie store in Jacksonville | Heather Henderson, Jacksonville Today

#AskJAXTDY | Why can you buy THC drinks at the grocery store?

“Why can you buy something at Winn-Dixie that gets you high?” reader Jessie G. asks, as THC drinks are seemingly…

By Heather Henderson

Featured image for “Back-to-school giveaway grants Jacksonville moms a chance to honor lost children”

LaTiffany Gallion founded Austin's Voice to celebrate the life of her son Austin General Jr. Austin's Voice was among the organizations that donated backpacks and school supplies through the Silent Women Speaking supply giveaway at the Wiley Road Playground on Saturday, July 25, 2026. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today

Back-to-school giveaway grants Jacksonville moms a chance to honor lost children

Silent Women Speaking Foundation and partner groups distributed 500 backpacks in 40 minutes.…

By Will Brown

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The Florida Capitol in Tallahassee. Four candidates are running to represent District 18, which covers northern St. Johns County. | Phil Sears, AP

Democrats and Republicans have options in District 18 state House race

Both parties have candidates in House District 18, which covers the northern half of St. Johns County.…

By Noah Hertz

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The JTA headquarters and regional transportation center.

JTA amasses $15.06M in delinquent bills, records show

JTA says it has taken steps to pay off the unpaid invoices in two months. Some date back to 2014.…

By Joe Lister - Jacksonville Daily Record

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