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St. Johns County Sheriff Rob Hardwick has filed for reelection. | News4Jax
January 3, 2024

St. Johns County sheriff files for reelection

St. Johns County Sheriff Rob Hardwick joined a race that includes two other Republicans: Lance Damron and Nathan Datsko.…

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Jacksonville General Counsel Michael Fackler listens to City Council questions Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024, about the removal of Confederate statutes from Springfield Park.
January 2, 2024

Jacksonville Council rails over removal of Confederate statues

City Council members spent over an hour Tuesday criticizing General Counsel Michael Fackler for the removal of Confederate statues in…

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Crews are in the process of demolishing the old South Beach Grill restaurant in Crescent Beach to make way for a new beach walkover and parking l St. Johns County
January 2, 2024

Beach walkover and parking planned for Crescent Beach

The old South Beach Grill restaurant is being demolished to make way for a new beach walkover and parking by…

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Crews work to demolish 40-foot sailboat that has been stranded on Jacksonville Beach since October. | Travis Gibson, News4Jax
January 2, 2024

Stranded sailboat dismantled on Jacksonville Beach

After being stuck on the sand of Jacksonville Beach since late October, a 40-foot sailboat was demolished and removed Tuesday…

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Cigars International plans a store, bar and lounge in The Strand at Town Center. | Jacksonville Daily Record
January 2, 2024

Cigars International is building at The Strand at Town Center

Cigars International has 10 locations in Pennsylvania, Texas and Florida, including sites in Tampa and Lutz.…

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January 2, 2024

Proposed law could limit pride flags at public buildings

A Florida Senate Republican has proposed a bill that would restrict the types of flags that can be flown by…

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A sign warns of dune restoration at Little Talbot Island in 2016. | Blake Allen, WHCT News 89.9
January 2, 2024

Duval awarded $32 million to renourish beaches

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ grant will pay to renourish critically eroded beachfront in Atlantic, Neptune and Jacksonville beaches.…

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January 2, 2024

Florida bill raises concerns about safety of working teens

Senate Bill 460 would allow teens ages 16 and 17 to work at heights over 6 feet if they earn…

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Curbside recycling pickup is ending in Clay County later this year. | Randy Roguski, WJCT News 89.9
December 29, 2023

Recycling just got stricter in Clay County

Clay County will no longer recycle glass, paper or packaging — an attempt to control costs and avoid a fee…

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The first phase of the St. Johns County Police Athletic League's new athletic complex in Elkton will include three football fields, one encircled by a running track. | St. Johns PAL
December 29, 2023

St. Johns County PAL plans 37-acre sports complex for kids

The Police Athletic League ultimately plans to handle a variety of events including football, soccer, baseball, track and field, even…

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The lowest gas prices in Northeast Florida are in Clay County.
December 29, 2023

Drivers could get relief on gas prices in 2024

GasBuddy forecasts that prices in Florida will average $3.19 a gallon to $3.51, depending on the time of year.…

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Breton is the first shark tagged during Ocearch's Expedition Nova Scotia 2020. He is named for Cape Breton, where he was tagged.
December 29, 2023

13-foot great white shark swims off First Coast

Ocearch is tracking several sharks off the coast of Northeast Florida, including a 1,400-pound great white named Breton.…

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The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to take up a case about a 2021 Florida law that would place restrictions on major social-media companies.
December 29, 2023

10 big legal issues to watch in 2024

State and federal courts in 2024 are expected to buzz with major Florida cases.…

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Charles Scriven died surrounded by family on Christmas Day. | Travis Gibson, News4Jax
December 28, 2023

Pioneering Police Chief Charles Scriven dies

Charles Scriven was the first Black officer in Jacksonville to advance to the level of chief. He died Christmas Day.…

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Florida for the first time is offering a sales tax holiday as students return from the winter break.
December 28, 2023

Another back-to-school tax holiday starts Monday

Florida for the first time is offering a sales tax holiday as students return from the winter break.…

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December 28, 2023

It’s that time of year: The TaxSlayer Gator Bowl is Friday

The 79th Annual TaxSlayer Gator Bowl will kick off at noon Friday at EverBank Stadium, where the Clemson Tigers will…

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Nease midfielder Austin Mills is introduced prior to the 2023 Holiday Cup. Nease High School hosted the third annual Holiday Cup, a four-team doubleheader aimed at raising dollars and donations for charities in Northeast Florida. (Will Borwn, Official Florida FC
December 28, 2023

Soccer programs kick off season of giving in Holiday Cup

The Nease, Creekside, Mandarin and Bishop Kenny soccer teams raised more than $2,500 in this year’s Holiday Cup for Ronald…

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The statue of a mother and child honoring "The Women of our Southland 1861-1865" hangs from a crane Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2023, after its removal from a monument in Springfield Park. | Dan Scanlan, WJCT News 89.9
December 27, 2023

Confederate monument removed, but debate persists

In an interview with Jacksonville Today, Mayor Donna Deegan said she hopes the monument’s removal is just one step in…

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This is the site plan for Concourse B at Jacksonville International Airport.
December 27, 2023

New airport concourse could begin in summer

The city is reviewing a building permit application for six new gates at Jacksonville International Aiport.…

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A new law requires drivers to move over if they see a disabled vehicle on the side of the road. | News4Jax
December 27, 2023

It’s now the law: Move over for disabled vehicles

Starting Monday, drivers will be required to switch lanes if a disabled vehicle is using hazard lights, has flares lit…

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Jim Jones III, the owner of the Jim’s Place nightclub at 7900 Arlington Expressway, is retiring and closing the club for good. | Dan Macdonald, Jacksonville Daily Record
December 27, 2023

Landmark Arlington nightclub closing after 33 years

Jim Jones III will close Jim’s Place on Jan. 1 due to health reasons.…

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December 22, 2023

FSU starts the ball rolling on its ACC departure

The university is moving to split with the conference, but first it has to navigate a series of legal hurdles…

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This is the city of Jacksonville's new website, at jacksonville.gov. | City of Jacksonville
December 22, 2023

#AskJAXTDY l Why can’t I access jacksonville.gov while overseas?

A Jacksonville Today reader wonders whether the city is blocking website users in Israel.…

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December 22, 2023

Legislature attacks AI abuse as technology spreads

Legislative proposals target issues such as potential defamation of people using AI in media and use of the technology in…