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The city of Jacksonville has targeted completion of the second phase of Riverfront Plaza by the end of 2027. The first phase opened in December 2025. | Special to the Jacksonville Daily Record

Swings, beer garden and more shown on plans for Riverfront Plaza

The second phase of Riverfront Plaza is expected to open by the end of 2027, two years after the first…

By Ric Anderson - Jacksonville Daily Record

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The University of North Florida. | News4Jax

UNF suspends Chi Phi fraternity over hazing incidents

UNF said an investigation of the fraternity found people posing nude, getting sprayed with a hose and using drugs.…

By Ashley French - News4Jax and Ben Schubert - News4Jax

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Habitat for Humanity's Volusia Woods community is near St. Augustine's West King district. | Habitat for Humanity of St. Johns County

Habitat St. Johns seeks owners for income-restricted homes

Habitat for Humanity of St. Johns County is seeking homeowners in Volusia Woods, the organization’s newest neighborhood.…

By Noah Hertz

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The Rev. Christopher McKee Jr., lead pastor of The Church of Oakland in Jacksonville's Eastside, has organized voter mobilization efforts in both Florida and Ohio since he became a pastor in 2013. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today

With chances to make history, Black churches mobilize Northeast Florida voters

Black churches in Northeast Florida are mobilizing their members with Souls to the Polls campaigns to promote early voting.…

By Elijah Lott and Will Brown

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Metal detectors coming to Duval elementary schools

Principals will notify families when it’s time for their school to get the weapons detection system.…

By Megan Mallicoat

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Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. visits the Lincoln Memorial University campus in Orange Park on Oct. 21, 2026. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today

HHS Secretary RFK Jr. touts dietary guidelines with Northeast Florida healthcare leaders

HHS Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr. visited Orange Park to discuss nutrition initiatives with Jacksonville area healthcare executives.…

By Will Brown

Featured image for “City board endorses $49M incentive for Fleet Landing proposal in Brooklyn”

An illustration of the Fleet Landing tower at the site of the former Haskell headquarters in Brooklyn. | Gensler

City board endorses $49M incentive for Fleet Landing proposal in Brooklyn

The Downtown Investment Authority advanced the proposed property tax refund for the 31-story tower to City Council.…

By Joe Lister - Jacksonville Daily Record

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Florida Senate President Ben Albritton says he will vote against Amendment 3 at the polls. | Colin Hackley, News Service of Florida

Albritton latest GOP senator to balk at Amendment 3

The Florida Senate president says Amendment 3 would impair small towns’ and counties’ ability to provide services.…

By Gray Rohrer - News Service of Florida

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Blues Fest takes over at St. Benedict the Moor Catholic Church in St. Augustine

WHAT TO DO | ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’; Blues Fest; ‘Carrie: The Musical’

A family-friendly movie night in Riverside, a blues fest in St. Augustine and “Carrie: The Musical” in Arlington are What…

By Amy Garrett

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The fake voter guide, on the left, is shown next to the real one. | News4Jax

Judge dismisses felony charge in St. Johns County voter guide case

The charge was filed against political consultant Brianna Jordan, one of five people accused of distributing a fake voter guide.…

By Jonathan Lundy - News4Jax

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The boundaries of a proposed 200-acre development near the busy intersection of Interstate 95 and State Road 16 in St. Johns County | St. Johns County

St. Johns County OKs more development on farmland

Development is coming to nearly 250 acres of farmland designated as “agricultural enclaves.”…

By Noah Hertz

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A concept image shows the Third Thursday market at the Union Terminal Warehouse. | Courtesy Phil Rogacki

Community market coming soon to Union Terminal Warehouse

The monthly market will feature food, arts and crafts at the revamped building near EverBank Stadium.…

By Sheldon Gardner - Jacksonville Daily Record

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Election Day is Nov. 3, 2026. Voters can cast their ballots before by early voting or vote by mail. | WUSF

Races for governor and senator tight as election nears, UNF poll finds

A new poll from UNF’s Public Opinion Research Lab shows close races for governor and U.S. Senate.…

By Dan Scanlan

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The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office's new headquarters on Riverside Avenue. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today

Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office shows off new headquarters in Brooklyn

Most operations have moved from the old Bay Street headquarters to the rebadged Florida Blue building in Brooklyn.…

By Dan Scanlan

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A Flock Safety license plate reader is seen along a public road. | David Goldman, AP file

St. Johns County will remove Flock cameras from county roads

County commissioners narrowly agreed to remove about 45 Flock cameras along county rights of way.…

By Noah Hertz

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CEO Cheron Corbett looks on at a Jacksonville Housing Authority board meeting Monday, Oct. 19, 2026. | Elizabeth Caldwell, Jacksonville Today

October 20, 2026

Housing board scraps executive bonuses as financial questions mount

Jacksonville’s Housing Authority board rejected a new bonus structure that would have enriched the CEO.…

By Elizabeth Caldwell

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This rendering shows the planned Oak Steakhouse in The Greenleaf building at Laura and Adams Streets. | Downtown Investment Authority

October 19, 2026

Oak Steakhouse Downtown considered for $400K in incentives

The Downtown Investment Authority board will consider incentives for the steakhouse planned in The Greenleaf building.…

By Ric Anderson - Jacksonville Daily Record

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Photo of rough surf along St. Augustine Beach. | St. Johns County Marine Rescue

October 19, 2026

Nor’easter-like conditions could cause flooding along Florida coast

Portions of the St. Johns River may approach flood stage as a result of a coastal storm in the Atlantic.…

By Andrew Wulfeck - Storm Center

Featured image for “The Amendment 3 dilemma: Cut taxes or cut services?”

The Duval County Supervisor of Elections office will process nearly 1 million votes between both the 2026 gubernatorial and 2027 municipal elections. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today

October 16, 2026

The Amendment 3 dilemma: Cut taxes or cut services?

Amendment 3 could save homeowners thousands of dollars per year. It also could force cities and counties to cut services.…

By Mike Mendenhall

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The Cathedral Arts Project strings ensemble performs before the arts nonprofit's announcement that it won its largest federal grant in its 33-year history. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today

October 16, 2026

Cathedral Arts Project will expand arts education through its largest federal grant

Cathedral Arts Project says the grant will allow ideas formed in Jacksonville to be shared across the country.…

By Will Brown

Featured image for “Northbank senior tower considered for $49.27M in tax rebates”

An illustration of the Fleet Landing tower at the site of the former Haskell headquarters in Brooklyn. | Gensler

October 16, 2026

Northbank senior tower considered for $49.27M in tax rebates

The refund on Fleet Landing’s tower requires approval from the Downtown Investment Authority and City Council.…

By Joe Lister - Jacksonville Daily Record

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The sign outside Fletcher High School, where a volleyball coach was removed from his position. | News4Jax

October 16, 2026

Fletcher coach removed as district investigates behavior by student-athletes

Duval Schools says it received reports of “unsupervised and inappropriate behavior” among student-athletes.…

By Bryce Oselen - News4Jax

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October 16, 2026

Florida’s extreme drought improves dramatically in one week

The Sunshine State is on track to reduce the drought as we finish the rainy season this month.…

By Irene Sans - Storm Center

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The JTA headquaters in Downtown Jacksonville. | Google Maps

October 15, 2026

City auditors reveal years of questionable budgeting practices at JTA

Auditors said JTA’s financial crisis may have been building for years, even as the agency reported a stable picture.…

By Tarik Minor - News4Jax

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