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State Rep. Kimberly Daniels wants to expand the motto "In God We Trust." | Will Brown
February 26, 2025

Jacksonville lawmaker seeks more religion in schools

State Rep. Kimberly Daniels filed a bill that would allow school staff to engage in religious activities with students.…

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Lake Maria Sanchez in St. Augustine | City of St. Augustine
February 26, 2025

St. Augustine moves to reduce Lake Maria Sanchez flooding

A plan adopted this week will allow the city to build a seawall to limit flooding from the lake.…

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February 26, 2025

ARTS PICKS | Feb. 28-March 2

What to do in Jacksonville this weekend: Art Downtown or in Riverside and a music show with a side of…

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The Florida Blue office complex in Brooklyn. | Jacksonville Daily Record
February 25, 2025

City Council OKs Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office move to Brooklyn

JSO will move from the nearly 48-year-old Police Memorial Building Downtown to the Florida Blue tower. …

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Leonard Cure places his hands on the back of his truck as Sgt. Buck Aldridge prepares to fire his Taser during a traffic stop Oct. 16, 2023, in Camden County, Georgia. | Camden County Sheriff's Office
February 25, 2025

Camden County cop won’t be charged in fatal shooting

A Georgia prosecutor says Sgt. Buck Aldridge was justified when he shot Leonard Cure during a traffic stop.…

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February 25, 2025

THE JAXSON | How a skate park was built under a bridge

This is the story of how the Artist Walk Skate Park under the Fuller Warren Bridge was born.…

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Baseball has been America's pastime for more than a century. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
February 25, 2025

Atlantic Beach park puts youth baseball on the sidelines

Baseball players were asked Sunday to leave Jack Russell Park to make way for the farmers market.…

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A mural by a local artist celebrating Lincolnville's history was recently unveiled. | Noah Hertz, Jacksonville Today
February 25, 2025

BIT OF JOY | Lincolnville mural

St. Augustine muralist Nancy Christensen unveiled a new mural this month on the side of the Corner Market building in…

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Forsyth Street has been reduced to one lane in front of the Florida Theatre in Downtown Jacksonville. | Michelle Corum, Jacksonville Today
February 24, 2025

Work is underway to convert Adams and Forsyth streets

Downtown drivers can expect months of delays as crews begin to convert Adams and Forsyth streets back to two-way traffic.…

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The city of Jacksonville recognized 20 students for their participation in the inaugural River City Readers program during a event Jan. 27, 2025, at City Hall. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
February 24, 2025

To boost early childhood literacy and health, Duval is sending doctors out with books

A literacy program will use a federal grant to place books in the hands of mothers almost immediately after they…

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The 145-year-old Henry Arpen farmhouse as it stands now on rented property off Linjohn Road in Mandarin. The farmhouse is on the National Register of Historic Places. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
February 24, 2025

Historic Mandarin farmhouse may survive after all

A City Council committee recommended demolishing the 145-year-old farmhouse, but an alternative may be in the works.…

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UNF is teaming up with the Jacksonville Sharks. | University of North Florida
February 24, 2025

BIT OF JOY | UNF football game

UNF stands for the University of North Florida, but it also also stood for the University of No Football, until…

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Lion statues guard St. Augustine's iconic Bridge of Lions. | Noah Hertz, Jacksonville Today
February 21, 2025

DeSantis fills seat on St. Augustine Port Authority

Lynda Kirker, a St. Augustine resident, is a retired chief financial officer of Flagler Hospital.…

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Shelton Chappell, left; Jacqueline Williams and Alonzo Chappell are among the surviving children of Johnnie Mae Chappell. Racists murdered their mother March 23, 1964, nine days after Jacqueline turned 13. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
February 21, 2025

Johnnie Mae Chappell honored 61 years after her murder

A memorial marker now stands where racists gunned down the 35-year-old Black woman on March 23, 1964.…

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Michael Rowan, right, looks at a picture of his brother, John Rowan Jr., at Missing Adults Day on Friday, Feb. 21, 2025, in Jacksonville. | Michelle Corum, Jacksonville Today
February 21, 2025

Jacksonville remembers legions of missing adults

Mayor Donna Deegan proclaimed Friday as Missing Adults Day in Jacksonville.…

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February 21, 2025

NUMBER OF THE WEEK | Duval’s hungry children

Our Number of the Week is the portion of children in Duval County who don’t have consistent, reliable access to…

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The Henry Arpen farmhouse as it appears now in Mandarin. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
February 20, 2025

Panel allows demolition of historic Mandarin farmhouse

A City Council committee said the 145-year-old farmhouse is too deteriorated to save.…

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Daniel Oconnell's home in St. Augustine is flooded after Hurricane Irma in 2017. | Courtesy of Daniel Oconnell.
February 20, 2025

St. Augustine seeks quicker solutions for flooding

The city is seeking flooding solutions that can be put into place relatively quickly.…

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Big Bounce America is returning to Jacksonville. | Jodie Bark / Big Bounce America
February 20, 2025

Weekend options: World of Nations, Black history and more

This weekend includes a plethora of events, from international culture to bounce houses to food and wine.…

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Power lines are shown near cranes at Jaxport. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
February 20, 2025

#AskJAXTDY | Why not put power lines under the river at Jaxport?

Jaxport and JEA are raising power lines to accommodate bigger ships. Is that the best alternative?…

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The Jumbo Shrimp are temporarily becoming the Honey Drippers. | Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp
February 20, 2025

BIT OF JOY | Jumbo Shrimp rebrand

The Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp are changing their name! But don’t worry, Shrimp lovers, it’s only temporary. The minor league baseball…

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February 20, 2025

ARTS PICKS | Feb. 21-23

Classical guitar at Jax Beach, indie-pop music Downtown and contemporary ballet performances are this weekend’s things to do in Jacksonville.…

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The city land swap deal considered by the Downtown Investment Authority would see this 1-acre site next to the Main Street Bridge used or a 17-story mixed-use tower. | DIA
February 19, 2025

Land swap paving way for UF campus, riverfront tower wins DIA approval

Jacksonville’s Downtown Investment Authority board on Wednesday approved a land swap deal to ensure the University of Florida can open…

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Jacksonville City Council raised garbage fees but also provided relief for people who can't afford the increase.
February 19, 2025

#AskJAXTDY | Can I get relief from both stormwater and trash fees?

A Jacksonville Today reader wonders whether she can get exemptions on trash and solid waste fees at the same time.…