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U.S. Attorney Gregory Kehoe speaks at a news conference Monday, Aug. 10, 2026, about the arrests of 12 gang members in Jacksonville. | News4Jax
7 hours ago

Federal authorities bust violent drug trafficking gang in Jacksonville

A dozen gang members have been arrested after a seven-year reign of murder and drug dealing.…

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Darnell Smith, chief of staff for Mayor Donna Deegan, speaks during the city of Jacksonville's Black History Month celebration at City Hall on Feb, 27, 2024. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
7 hours ago

Jax mayor taps retired Florida Blue executive to return as chief of staff

Darnell Smith is returning as chief of staff as Mayor Donna Deegan enters the final year of her first term.…

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A Student Transportation of America school bus. | News4Jax
8 hours ago

Stanton student sues Duval Schools over sexual assault on bus

The federal lawsuit alleges the district failed to prevent rising harassment and assaults on the bus.…

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A partnership between Communities in Schools Jacksonville, Kids Hope Alliance and the city of Jacksonville led to a Little Free Library at Sallye B. Mathis Elementary School in Northwest Jacksonville on Wednesday, July 8, 2026. The effort provided nearly three dozen picture books and chapter books for students. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
12 hours ago

How Duval Schools literacy compares to Florida’s largest districts

Duval Schools has historically lagged Florida’s other large urban districts in literacy proficiency.…

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The Main Street Bridge. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
August 7, 2026

Riverfront Plaza construction will close portions of Main Street Bridge

The bridge will be reduced to one lane heading south for up to five months, beginning Aug. 24.…

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Sgt. Gene Tolbert with the St. Johns County Sheriff's Office demonstrates a makeshift gun confiscated during an investigation into two local teenagers. The gun, made of piping and wood, was part of a cache that included other makeshift firearms and explosive material. | Noah Hertz, Jacksonville Today
August 7, 2026

St. Johns teens charged with cache of homemade guns and explosives

The boys, ages 13 and 14, made guns from standard hardware and espoused racist philosophies.…

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This Flock camera on Hendricks Avenue has a solar panel on top to power it, plus electronics and the actual camera underneath. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
August 6, 2026

#AskJAXTDY | Who’s in charge of Flock cameras in Jacksonville?

Flock cameras have created controversy around the country, and a Jacksonville Today reader has questions.…

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From a series of portraits by local photographer Dustin Miller, Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks pose before and after the Tedeschi Trucks Band's October 2025 performance at The Amp | Dustin Miller
August 6, 2026

Backstage at The Amp with St. Augustine photographer Dustin Miller

Miller’s portraits capture pre-show jitters and post-show elation backstage at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre.…

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A native plant walk is one pick for What to Do this weekend | Jax Arboretum
August 5, 2026

WHAT TO DO | Jax Beach Summer Fest; Native plant walk; CatVideoFest

A weekend of music and family hangouts at Jacksonville Beach, a guided native plant walk, and CatVideoFest Downtown are What…

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The future site of a proposed Publix grocery store at 119 W. Beaver St. Downtown. | Mike Mendenhall, Jacksonville Today
August 5, 2026

Why Jacksonville may revise incentives for Downtown Publix project

Developer Gateway Jax and city officials are renegotiating a nearly $50 million incentives deal for the Downtown Publix project.…

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A row of Durham School Services buses. | Durham School Services
August 5, 2026

Duval school bus drivers threaten strike, but more meetings planned

Durham School Services will meet with bus drivers this week in an attempt to avert a strike.…

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Smoking and vaping will be prohibited at the Ocean Pier when it reopens this year in St. Augustine Beach. | St. Johns County
August 5, 2026

St. Augustine Beach bans smoking and vaping at beaches and parks

The action this week brings St. Augustine Beach into line with the county’s rules on smoking and vaping.…

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Students walk up the steps at Atlantic Beach Elementary School in 2025. | Atlantic Beach Elementary via Facebook
August 4, 2026

Duval raises school lunch prices again

Students will need a little more lunch money when school starts in Duval County next week.…

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Rep. Byron Donalds is three-term member of Congress who is a Republican gubernatorial candidate. He spoke with "First Coast Connect" host Anne Schindler on Monday, Aug. 3, 2026. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
August 3, 2026

Q&A | Rep. Byron Donalds takes questions on ‘First Coast Connect’

The Republican gubernatorial candidate discusses campaign finance, data centers, the environment and more.…

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Audience members watch during the July 20 Jacksonville budget session. | Simone Endress, Jacksonville Today
August 3, 2026

POV | I attended the Jacksonville budget unveiling

Here’s what it’s like to attend the mayor’s budget address, which kicks off the Jacksonville budget process, and how you…

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The air traffic control tower at Cecil Airport on Jacksonville's Westside | Jacksonville Daily Record
August 3, 2026

Jacksonville Aviation Authority drops lawsuit threat against city

Airport and city officials signed a memorandum of understanding to work together and end lawsuit tensions.…

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A meeting of the Duval County School Board on Jan. 6, 2026. | Megan Mallicoat, Jacksonville Today
August 2, 2026

5 Westside candidates compete for District 6 Duval School Board seat

School board candidates run non-partisan races, so the race could be decided in the primary election.…

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Speakers oppose a proposed Daily's gas station, convenience store and car wash in Fruit Cove. | Noah Hertz, Jacksonville Today
July 31, 2026

Developer withdraws proposal for 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.…

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Three candidates are running to represent northeast St. Johns County on the School Board | Megan Mallicoat, Jacksonville Today
July 31, 2026

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.…

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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
July 31, 2026

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.…

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Two northbound lanes of the Buckman Bridge will be closed this weekend for repairs. | Google Maps
July 30, 2026

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.…

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July 30, 2026

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.…

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July 30, 2026

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.…

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July 30, 2026

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.…