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July 17, 2024

THE JAXSON | 10 restaurants and bars coming to Downtown Jax 

Several new restaurants and bars are in the works for Downtown Jacksonville.…

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Former Jacksonville police officer Josue Garriga III makes a court appearance in Clay County in March.
July 17, 2024

Former cop pleads guilty to enticing 17-year-old girl

Josue Garriga III was accused of pursuing a relationship with a Clay County girl he had met in church.…

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St. Johns County's entryway on State Road A1A. | Noah Hertz, Jacksonville Today
July 16, 2024

Higher taxes likely for St. Johns County residents

The county plans to keep its tax rate the same, but rising property values mean homeowners would pay more.…

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A mob storms the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. | AP
July 16, 2024

Yulee man charged in Jan. 6 Capitol breach

Garth Walton is one of at least seven people from the Jacksonville area charged in connection with the breach of…

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Two people have died in five days while in custody of the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office.
July 16, 2024

Suspect dies in custody; he’s the second in six days

Joseph Lawson, 43, was arrested after scuffling with police and firefighters. He died at the hospital.…

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Julia "Jenny" Perez says her life was shattered after a St. Johns County sheriff's deputy hit her motorcycle. | Provided by Julia Perez, via Fresh Take Florida
July 16, 2024

St. Johns County to pay $6.3M for deputy’s crash

Motorcylist Julia Perez was severely injured when Deputy Brandon Hetzler ran into her while answering his phone.…

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Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan delivers her budget address to City Council on Monday, July 15, 2024. | Casmira Harrison, Jacksonville Today
July 15, 2024

Calling for unity, Deegan unveils $1.95B budget

Mayor Donna Deegan proposed a budget that calls for drawing on financial reserves and reevaluating capital improvement projects.…

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Repair continues on a broken water main on San Jose Boulevard. | News4Jax
July 15, 2024

Lane closures extended on San Jose Boulevard

JEA says it hit a snag as it repairs a broken water main. Two lanes will be closed in each…

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A helicopter flies away an R from the Wells Fargo Center on Sunday, July 14, 2024. | Michelle Corum, Jacksonville Today
July 15, 2024

Wells Fargo name removed from Downtown tower

Wells Fargo decided to end its naming rights as it downsizes its leased space. A helicopter removed the name letter…

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A police sketch shows how a man might have looked before his skeletal remains were found on Little Talbot Island in 1990. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
July 15, 2024

Police reopen 34-year-old case of skeleton found in woods

Cold case detectives say the man was never identified and there was no evidence of who killed him,.…

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Ron Salem and Donna Deegan at her 2023 budget presentation | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
July 12, 2024

OPINION | What Jacksonville City Council Republicans expect from Mayor Deegan’s budget

Mayor Donna Deegan is set to present her second year’s budget proposal on Monday.…

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Volunteer researcher Jeff Finnan prepares a sea turtle egg for genetic testing at the Guana Tolomato Matanzas Research Reserve. | Noah Hertz, Jacksonville Today
July 12, 2024

Volunteer researchers unlock secrets of nesting sea turtles

Northeast Florida is about half way through sea turtle nesting season, and volunteers are working hard to keep track of…

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A woman moves through one of the nine TSA checkpoints at Jacksonville International Airport l Steven Ponson, Jacksonville Today
July 12, 2024

Fewer guns confiscated at Jacksonville’s airport

The number of guns seized at Jacksonville International Airport has declined by 25% from last year.…

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July 12, 2024

Interest rates chill home sales in Northeast Florida

Sales normally rise in June, but they’re down this year, and there are more homes for sale than anytime since…

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St. Johns County Commissioner Krista Joseph waves an American flag as she begins her comments during a meeting Nov. 21, 2023. | St. Johns County
July 12, 2024

St. Johns County commissioner cleared of meeting violation

A federal judge ruled that Krista Joseph did nothing wrong when, during a meeting, she encouraged people to vote against…

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ZIP code 32202 is among the nation's hottest | screenshot from USPS.com
July 11, 2024

OPINION | Summer in the city: Hotter than a match head in Downtown Jax

Jacksonville’s Downtown and its surrounding neighborhoods are in the nations top 2% for heat.…

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Florida Memorial defeated Edward Waters 38-21 in The Big Cat Classic on Sept. 2, 2023, in Jacksonville. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
July 11, 2024

Edward Waters University officially joins NCAA Division ll

The move to the NCAA means stronger competition for student-athletes and more money for the athletics department.…

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People are being asked to water their lawns only as needed. | Bill Bortzfield, Jacksonville Today
July 11, 2024

Region remains abnormally dry despite recent rain

JEA and the St. Johns River Water Management District are asking residents to conserve water until regular rainfall returns.…

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Workers add seats to Fort Lauderdale's Chase Stadium in July 2023. | AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell
July 11, 2024

#AskJAXTDY l Why prevent stronger local heat protections for workers?

A Jacksonville Today reader says she’s baffled why the governor and legislators want to put workers at risk.…

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The Salvation Army of Northeast Florida is offering rental and utility assistance for low-income residents in Duval County. l Google Maps.
July 11, 2024

Salvation Army offers rent and utility assistance

The Salvation Army of Northeast Florida is offering rent and utility assistance for low income residents in Duval County.…

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The Jekyll Island Club dates to 1888. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
July 11, 2024

Two local islands rated the best in continental US

The Golden Isles in Georgia and Amelia Island topped a survey by Travel + Leisure magazine.…

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Lofts at San Marco East is accepting applications. | The Jaxson
July 10, 2024

Affordable housing begins leasing at San Marco East

The Lofts at San Marco East is a 172-unit affordable housing complex at Philips Highway and St. Augustine Road. …

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FCC Environmental Services will take over Clay County garbage collection on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024. | FCC Environmental Services
July 10, 2024

Big changes in store for Clay County garbage collection

Curbside recycling will end, and residents are getting new garbage cans as FCC Environmental Services takes over collections.…

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A Clay County school district cruiser is displayed at the University of North Florida. | Clay County District School Police
July 10, 2024

Clay County Sheriff’s Office takes over school police

The move will provide for quicker response in the event of an emergency, Sheriff Michelle Cook says.…