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Empty lots line South Myrtle Avenue at McCoys Creek Boulevard in the Brooklyn neighborhood. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
14 hours ago

#AskJAXTDY | How did Jacksonville’s Brooklyn neighborhood get its name?

A Jacksonville Today reader asks why Brooklyn has the same name as a New York city borough.…

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Harry T. Moore spent his formative years in Jacksonville.
15 hours ago

THE JAXSON | Harry T. Moore’s time in Jacksonville

Harry T. Moore’s contributions to the civil rights movement were significantly shaped by his time in Jacksonville, especially at these…

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St. Johns County leaders and baseball players celebrated the expansion of the Field of Dreams baseball field last week. | St. Johns County
17 hours ago

BIT OF JOY | Field of Dreams expansion

St. Johns County leaders cut the ribbon on the newly expanded Field of Dreams baseball field.…

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City Council member Jimmy Peluso held a town hall meeting with Eastside residents and advocates inside the Church of Oakland about the Community Benefits Agreement on Friday, Feb. 6, 2026. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
18 hours ago

Money from stadium deal could flow to Eastside soon

It could be only months before a new board awards money in five Eastside neighborhoods.…

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If you want your child to participate in one of St. Johns County's summer camps this year, you'll have to enter the drawing. | Photo courtesy St. Johns County
2 days ago

Registration opening for St. Johns County summer camps

The county’s lottery system for its popular summer camps will open Monday and continue to March 6.…

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Peace poles in multiple languages from around the world. | Worldpeace.org
2 days ago

Peace Poles installed at the Beaches to foster harmony

The Rotary Club of Jacksonville-Oceanside will dedicate three 4-foot peace poles on Saturday.…

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HCA Healthcare leaders presented a $25,000 check to the Girl Scouts of Gateway Council last Thursday. | Submitted
2 days ago

BIT OF JOY | Support for Girl Scouts

HCA Healthcare donated $25,000 to the Girl Scouts of Gateway Council…

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Blue Zones Jacksonville Executive Director Nicole Hamm smells green onion that was grown at its headquarters. Blue Zones Jacksonville has harvested more than 150 pounds of vegetables since its first yield in in fall 2025. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
2 days ago

Q&A | How Blue Zones Jacksonville fosters community amid financial pessimism

Blue Zones Jacksonville released it 2026 Well-Being Index after studying five Jacksonville ZIP codes.…

Featured image for “#AskJAXTDY | What happened to Tonca, the giant turtle at MOSH?”
Tonca just before he enters his new pool at the Reptile Preservation Institute in Clay County. | Reptile Preservation Institute
3 days ago

#AskJAXTDY | What happened to Tonca, the giant turtle at MOSH?

Tonca was the unofficial mascot of the Museum of Science & History. Many wonder where he went when MOSH closed.…

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Part of Intuition Ale Works' tanks in its large brewing system off East Bay Street. | Intuition Ale Works
3 days ago

Intuition Ale Works auctions its brewing equipment

An online auction will begin Wednesday as Intuition Ale Works goes out of business after 15 years.…

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The Duval Schools headquaters building on Prudential Drive. | Megan Mallicoat, Jacksonville Today
February 13, 2026

Buyer backs out of deal for Duval Schools headquarters

Chase Properties said it learned of undisclosed financial obligations on the Duval Schools agreement.…

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Swisher is headquartered at 459 E. 16th St. in Jacksonville. The company says it is planning a $135 million expansion. | Jacksonville Daily Record
February 13, 2026

Swisher partners with Lift Jax on Eastside jobs

The Jacksonville-based tobacco company has agreed to reserve 60 jobs for Eastside residents in its $135 million expansion.…

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Jacksonville firefighters battle a 2-acre wildfire recently on UNF Drive.| Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department.
February 13, 2026

Jacksonville officials warn about serious wildfire risks

A severe drought and extensive freezes make this a particularly dangerous year for wildfires.…

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Henry Tenon
February 13, 2026

Star witness says he won’t testify in Bridegan murder case

Henry Tenon filed a motion to withdraw his guilty plea and won’t testify against Shanna Gardner and Mario Fernandez Saldana.…

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St. Johns County Public Works Director Greg Caldwell talks to residents about the controversial planned path along Shore Drive in St. Augustine South. | Noah Hertz, Jacksonville Today
February 12, 2026

St. Johns County fields feedback on Shore Drive trail

County officials say a decision will come soon on the future of the controversial Shore Drive project.…

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February 12, 2026

NUMBER OF THE WEEK | Affording housing in Jacksonville

More than half of the renting households in the Jax Metro Area spend more than 30% of their monthly income…

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Riverfront Plaza (seen here in November 2025) will host a Valentine's Day movie. | Jessica Palombo, Jacksonville Today
February 12, 2026

WHAT TO DO | ‘Alice by Heart,’ ‘Princess Bride’ in the park; Midnight Moon Galentine’s Day

A rock musical in Arlington; a movie date night on the Downtown waterfront;, and a celebration of sisterhood in St.…

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A conceptual rendering of proposed changes to the Kirkpatrick Dam in the Rodman Recreation Area in Putnam and Marion counties. | State of Florida
February 11, 2026

Ocklawaha River restoration gains steam in Legislature

This is the closest that advocates of draining the Rodman Reservoir and restoring the river have been to gaining Tallahassee’s…

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Visitors tour Daimler Coach's new U.S. headquarters in Jacksonville after its opening Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
February 11, 2026

Daimler Coaches opens U.S. headquarters in Jacksonville

The Daimler facility will handle inspection, training, delivery, repair and service for the giant motor coaches.…

Featured image for “Duval and Baker residents asked to conserve water”
A water shortage has left brown grass and dried-out foliage. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
February 11, 2026

Duval and Baker residents asked to conserve water

The St. Johns River Water Management District ordered residents to avoid “wasteful and unnecessary water use.”…

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February 11, 2026

THE JAXSON | 11 Black cultural heritage sites to visit in Jacksonville

In honor of Black History Month, here are 11 historic Black cultural heritage destinations in Jacksonville to visit.…

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A motorcyclist weaves around cones during a motorcycle safety class conducted by the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026..
February 10, 2026

Sheriff’s Office works to curtail motorcycle deaths

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is promoting its motorcycle safety program after five deaths already this year.…

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St. Augustine's marquee Hotel Alcazar building glitters during the annual Nights of Lights event. | City of St. Augustine
February 10, 2026

Nights of Lights judged a success, but cost still a concern

City officials think they solved several problems with Nights of Lights, but more work remains.…

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The Brooks Rehabilitation Neuro Recovery Center on University Boulevard South, showing some of the equipment and services expected at the Baptist Health location. | Brooks Rehabilitation
February 10, 2026

Baptist Health teams up with Brooks to add rehab unit

Baptist Health will build its first inpatient rehabilitation center at its San Marco campus. Brooks Rehabilitation will run it.…