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Three players use Sandbox VR headsets and accessories. | SandboxVR
2 days ago

Virtual reality venue sets sights on Town Center

Sandbox VR locations include virtual reality rooms and space for birthday parties, events and gatherings…

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Artist Nari Ward’s well known piece made of shoelaces, “We the People.” It greets visitors to Jacksonville's Museum of Contemporary Art. | MOCA
2 days ago

Artist transforms cast-off items into MOCA exhibit

The work of New York artist Nari Ward is the newest installation in MOCA’s 40-foot Atrium Gallery.…

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This image from video provided by the Department of Justice from police-worm body camera shows Andrew Paul Johnson on the Lower West Terrace of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Jan. 6, 2021. | Department of Justice via AP
2 days ago

Pardoned Capitol rioter gets prison for molesting children

Andrew Paul Johnson, a Florida handyman, is among several pardoned rioters who have been charged with new crimes.…

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2 days ago

Toasty days ahead; heat could set a record

Highs will flirt with 90 degrees this weekend as heat spreads across North Florida, Central Florida and the Gulf coast.…

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Rory McIlroy walks to the tee at No. 16 during a Monday playoff at the 2025 Players Championship on March 16, 2025. McIlroy defeated J.J. Spaun to win The Players for the second time. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
March 5, 2026

Jacksonville kicks off championship season with sports bonanza

The Players Championship, Gate River Run and Bob Hayes Invitational lead a plethora of sports events this month.…

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An illustration of a police officer and victim under Marsy's Law.
March 5, 2026

Marsy’s Law may expand to shield crime victims and police

Bills in the Florida Legislative would extend Marsy’s Law to protect the identities of victims and police for 60 days.…

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March 5, 2026

Own the home, not the land: A new tack on affordable housing

A program of the Jacksonville Community Land Trust helps people buy a home at a lower price.…

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A classic Mercedes-Benz 540K Roadster, in front, heads a row of classic cars at The Amelia Concours d'Elegance last year. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
March 5, 2026

The Amelia classic car show moves to Saturday for first time

The Amelia Concours is moving from Sunday to Saturday at the suggestion of people who attend.…

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Women Arts Exchange includes a contemporary dance performance and visual art show, all in one evening.
March 5, 2026

WHAT TO DO | Women Arts Exchange; Music Inspired by Literary Giants; Short Film Fest

An immersive celebration of female artists in Jacksonville Beach; concerts inspired by books Downtown and in Mandarin; and a short-film…

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Debra Joshua was among the scores of people who participated in the 45th Martin Luther King Jr. Grand Parade through Downtown Jacksonville on Jan. 19, 2026. Joshua says equity is an ideal that is needed more in 2026. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
March 4, 2026

Florida’s anti-DEI legislation irks local governments

Bills filed by Rep. Dean Black and Sen. Clay Yarborough would prohibit funding for DEI efforts.…

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Duval Schools' headquarters building on March 3, 2026. The School Board wants voters to renew a property tax that helps pay teachers. | Megan Mallicoat, Jacksonville Today
March 4, 2026

Duval School Board seeks to renew 1-mill property tax

The property tax, first approved in 2022, helps pay for teachers’ salaries, arts and athletics programs.…

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The Florida Legislature is considering the elimination of property taxes, and a majority of voters support it, a UNF poll found.
March 4, 2026

Most Floridians would abolish property tax, UNF poll shows

Fifty-six percent of people support a proposal to eliminate property taxes, the poll found.…

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Two homeless men sleep in a doorway on Monroe Street. | Michelle Corum, Jacksonville Today
March 4, 2026

Homelessness rate improves in Downtown Jacksonville

City Council’s Duval DOGE committee hopes that lower homelessness will keep large employers in the urban core.…

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Photo of yellow pollen.
March 4, 2026

Pollen counts reach highest levels of the year

Dry, breezy weather is enhancing pollen readings across the state, especially oak, juniper, pine and grasses.…

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A new pirate statue carved by Jett Paxton will soon grace Fernandina Beach's new waterfront park.
March 4, 2026

Fernandina waterfront will get a new pirate statue

A new pirate statue will replace Peg Leg Pete at a new park on the Fernandina Beach waterfront.…

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A proposed path path along Shore Drive in St. Augustine South is officially off the table. St. Johns County officials had proposed building a trail to get pedestrians and cyclists out of the winding two-lane road. | Noah Hertz, Jacksonville Today
March 3, 2026

Divisive Shore Drive project in St. Augustine is dead

St. Johns County commissioners have officially nixed the walking path proposed along Shore Drive.…

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Dry grass and sandy soil show some effects of the water shortage brought on by lack of rain, water management district officials said. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
March 3, 2026

Water shortage grows more severe in Northeast Florida

St. Johns Water Management District issues more severe water shortage warning for NE Florida.…

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An illustration shows the planned Breezy Jazz House and Restaurant in Downtown Jacksonville. | Special to the Jacksonville Daily Record
March 3, 2026

Breezy Jazz House starts work on Downtown club

Breezy Jazz House is moving from San Marco to East Bay Street, joining a strip of other nightlife spots.…

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The rooftop terrace and pool at Vandeveer. | Gateway Jax
March 3, 2026

Gateway Jax unveils first residences in Pearl Square

Vaneveer will feature 205 apartments with a Japanese restaurant on the ground floor, Gateway Jax says.…

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Beaches Habitat for Humanity volunteers work in October 2017 to build homes for families who receive no-interest loans to purchase them. | Pete Havens
March 3, 2026

Volunteer’s guide to Jacksonville | HOW TO JAX

Whatever cause you’re passionate about, Jacksonville probably has an organization that you can volunteer with to help further it.…

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March 3, 2026

Adventure Landing in St. Augustine sold for $3.6M

Adventure Landing remains open after its purchase by real estate companies in Georgia and Alabama.…

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Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier holds a news conference on Feb. 9. 2026, in Green Cove Springs. | Attorney General's Office via Facebook
March 3, 2026

State takes aim at Jacksonville over ‘gun registry’

Attorney General James Uthmeier plans civil action after the city kept track of people with guns in city buildings.…

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Students at the school soon to be known as Jacksonville STEM Academy at Eugene Butler. | Courtesy of Duval Schools
March 3, 2026

STEM magnet program at Eugene Butler made official with school name change

The School Board renamed the school Jacksonville STEM Academy at Eugene Butler on Tuesday.…

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Plants bloom in Tallahassee. | Florida State University
March 3, 2026

See how warm and dry spring could be this year

A changing weather pattern could bring higher-than-average spring temperatures in Florida.…