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Casie Ellison, daughter of murder victim Melissa Ellison, speaks at a news conference Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026, about her mother's slaying 38 years ago. | First Coast Crime Stoppers
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Family pleads for tips in 38-year-old cold case murder

The family of Melissa Ellison is desperate to solve her cold case killing in her home in West Jacksonville.…

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The Dun & Bradstreet headquarters on Gate Parkway. | Google
3 hours ago

Dun & Bradstreet to pay $5.7M in fines and refunds

The federal government accused Jacksonville-based Dun & Bradstreet of “unfair or deceptive practices.”…

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More than a half million Florida students use state voucher programs. | Nancy Guan, WUSF
4 hours ago

Florida Senate passes overhaul of private school vouchers

The voucher legislation passed unanimously after an audit of the program found a “myriad of accountability challenges.”…

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The International Flavors and Fragrances in West Jacksonville is shown in November 2025. | Michelle Corum, Jacksonville Today
21 hours ago

Lawsuit over Murray Hill odors will proceed as class action

A judge has granted class action status to residents’ lawsuit against International Flavors and Fragrances.…

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Horse-drawn carriages are a common sight in downtown St. Augustine, especially during the annual Nights of Lights holiday celebration. | Photo courtesy of Carly Zervis
22 hours ago

Highly contagious horse disease reported in St. Augustine

Archie, a horse owned by Country Carriages, was diagnosed last week with a case of strangles.…

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Dyz'Jhae Davis and Westside High principal Vincent Foster are all smiles after Davis received her Certified Nursing Assistant pin during a ceremony May 6, 2025. The 16 Westside students are the first to graduate with both a diploma and a CNA certification from the school's medical magnet program. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
23 hours ago

Duval Schools students earn another graduation record

The graduation rate for Duval Schools in 2025 set a district record for the second consecutive year.…

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The Museum of Science & History, shown Jan. 11, at 1025 Museum Circle on the Downtown Southbank, is planned for demolition. | Monty Zickuhr, Jacksonville Daily Record
1 day ago

City seeks to demolish MOSH building on the Southbank

MOSH closed its museum on the Southbank in September while planning a move across the river.…

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Democratic Sen. Tracie Davis is one of the lawmakers representing Jacksonville in the Florida Legislature. | Colin Hackley, News Service of Florida
2 days ago

Here are Jacksonville area lawmakers’ legislative priorities for 2026

Local lawmakers are pushing a slate of bills in Tallahassee.…

Featured image for “JTA proposes continuing Connexion Plus disability ride service with higher fare, ride caps”
JTA COO Jeffrey Smith(center) discusses changes being made to their Connexion Plus program during an authority town meeting at The Legends Center. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
2 days ago

JTA proposes continuing Connexion Plus disability ride service with higher fare, ride caps

JTA reverses a decision to cancel the Connexion Plus paratransit program, opting for a 6-month trial with higher fares.…

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West Augustine Community Redevelopment Agency Chair Robert Nimmons shares information about an axed opioid treatment clinic to a packed house audience during a community meeting. | Noah Hertz, Jacksonville Today
2 days ago

West Augustine residents celebrate withdrawal of opioid clinic proposal

A representative for clinic operator New Season says plans for the opioid treatment clinic in West Augustine are off the…

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The Baptist Health hotel would be built at 1051 Palm Ave. on the Downtown Southbank. | Jacksonville Daily Record
3 days ago

Baptist Health plans 15-story hotel on Southbank

The $110 million, four-star hotel would serve patients’ families, but it would be open to the public as well.…

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Police blocked off North Main Street near 22nd Street after an officer-involved shooting late Sunday, Jan. 11. 2026. | News4Jax
January 12, 2026

Jacksonville police involved in 3rd shooting in a week

A man was treated for multiple gunshot wounds after a shootout with police in the Brentwood area.…

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An agriculture-themed mural adorns the side of a building along Hastings' historic Main Street. The mural was painted by artist Kelsey Montague in 2025. | Noah Hertz, Jacksonville Today
January 12, 2026

New Dunkin’ coffee shop brings more growth to Hastings

The Dunkin franchise in Hastings is part of a concerted effort to revitalize the once-bustling community.…

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The Related Group’s South Bank Residences is planned at 835 Museum Circle, on the Downtown Jacksonville Southbank where the River City Brewing Co. restaurant was demolished. | Jacksonville Daily Record
January 12, 2026

Southbank residential tower in review for permits

The Related Group plans the tower next to Friendship Fountain, where the River City Brewery once operated.…

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January 12, 2026

High pollen levels persist across Northeast Florida

Pollen activity depends heavily on the weather. A lack of rainfall has left the atmosphere uncleansed.…

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Will McNeil Jr. sits in his car seconds after his window is smashed and he is punched in the face during a traffic stop, as recorded on his video camera. | Will McNeil Jr.
January 9, 2026

Officer cleared of excessive force after punching driver

Jacksonville Officer Donald Bowers was reprimanded, however, for failing to report that he punched Will McNeil Jr.…

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Mayor Donna Deegan, center, speaks with students at Kreative Minds Academy in Jacksonville's Garden City neighborhood before awarding books as part of a literacy initiative funded by a $1 million gift from the Gate Foundation. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
January 9, 2026

Mayors Deegan and Peyton empower Garden City preschoolers with books

Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan and former Mayor John Peyton provided books at Kreative Minds Academy on Friday.…

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Rep. Sam Garrison, R-Fleming Island, was formally designated Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025, to become the next Florida House speaker. | Tom Urban, News Service of Florida
January 9, 2026

Rep. Garrison predicts AI debate as legislative session begins

Florida House Speaker-designate Sam Garrison says AI could be one of the biggest areas of tension during the session.…

Featured image for “Bear hunt bares emotions of activists and hunters”
Ashlyn Croff, 33, poses with her gun while hunting for a Florida black bear Dec. 11, 2025. The Pensacola native was one of just 172 people to win a hunting permit during the first Florida bear hunt in a decade. | Fresh Take Florida
January 9, 2026

Bear hunt bares emotions of activists and hunters

Hunters killed 52 bears during the hunt last month, but a debate continues about whether the hunt was appropriate.…

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The renovation of EverBank Stadium is about 10% complete, the Jaguars say.
January 9, 2026

Despite rising costs, ‘Stadium of the Future’ is on schedule

The $1.4 billion renovation of EverBank Stadium is about 10% complete, Jaguars officials say.…

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January 9, 2026

Warm days will soon give way to a cooldown

Temperatures will still be in the low 60s on Sunday morning, but a cooldown will move across the state.…

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Alistair Dove, CEO of Jacksonville's Museum of Science & History. | File photo
January 8, 2026

MOSH CEO resigns; plan for Northbank museum continues

MOSH CEO Alistair Dove is leaving voluntarily to “pursue new opportunities,” museum leaders say.…

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The Jacksonville Jaguars won the AFC South title after a 41-7 win over the Tennessee Titans on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026. The Jaguars (13-4) closed the regular season with eight straight wins. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
January 8, 2026

Jaguars’ playoff game may draw $10M in local impact

The Jaguars will take on the Buffalo Bills, whose fans tend to travel in large numbers to away games.…

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A judge with a gavel. | Adobe stock/Lightfield studios
January 8, 2026

Former St. Augustine teacher sentenced for enticing child

Prosecutors said former teacher Matthew Christopher Yates tried to arrange a sexual meeting with a 14-year-old.…