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Jacksonville sailor Sarah Svejkovsky received a Sailor of the Year award this month. | Submitted

BIT OF JOY | Sailor of the Year

A Jacksonville sailor was recognized as Sailor of the Year by the U.S. Navy.…

By Heather Henderson

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WHAT TO DO | Celebrate Trails Day; Jax Veg Fest; Plein Air Paint Out

These outdoor events in Jacksonville and St. Augustine are What to Do on the weekend of April 23-27, 2025.…

By Amy Garrett

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The Henry C. Arpen farmhouse sits on Linjohn Road. The 19th century farmhouse is being recommended for local landmark designation. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today

Mandarin farmhouse can’t be saved, but parts may survive

Windows and possibly doors and floors might be retrieved from the 145-year-old farmhouse before it is razed.…

By Dan Scanlan

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Volunteers take census notes during the 2018 Point-in-Time homeless count in downtown Jacksonville. | Cyd Hoskinson, Jacksonville Today

Homelessness is down, but the situation is complicated

The annual Point-in-Time census found a 49% decrease in unsheltered homeless people sleeping in cars and on the streets.…

By Michelle Corum

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An illustration shows the proposed redesign of Peace Memorial Park in Riverside | City of Jacksonville

Peace Memorial Park upgrades proposed under public-private partnership with Weaver family

Contributions to the park revamp have risen with $735,000 from the family of J. Wayne Weaver and Ronald Morris Weaver.…

By Mike Mendenhall

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Camping World Stadium might host the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2027. | campingworldstadium.com

Orange County commits $11M to lure Jaguars for 1 year

County commissioners hope to attract the Jaguars (and other events) while EverBank Stadium is under renovation.…

By Dan Scanlan

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JEA crews set up poles for demonstrations at this weekend’s Jax Ready Fest at the Prime Osborn Convention Center. | JEA

Hurricane season is near; Jax Ready Fest will get you ready

Jax Ready Fest offers demonstrations, hands-on learning and interactive exhibits to prepare for any emergency.…

By Dan Scanlan

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Emanuel Fortune circa 1868 | Florida Memory

THE JAXSON | Emanuel Fortune: A legacy of resilience in Reconstruction-era Florida

Emanuel Fortune was warned that his political prominence as a Black leader made him a target in post-Civil War Jacksonville.…

By Lynn Humphrey

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Volunteers clean a Jacksonville beachfront during a recent St. Johns River Celebration. | City of Jacksonville

BIT OF JOY | Volunteer opportunities

A volunteer expo Wednesday showcases opportunities to volunteer in Jacksonville.…

By Heather Henderson

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Jacksonville University's Rip Current Athletic Band held a concert Tuesday, April 22, 2025, outside the campus to protest the closure of the school's music and theater programs. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today

JU students protest cuts as financial details emerge

Protests have continued since JU announced it will eliminate music and theater programs and cut 40 faculty jobs.…

By Dan Scanlan

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UF Health's Brentwood facility. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today

UF Health reaches agreement with UnitedHealthcare

UF Health announces people with employer-sponsored commercial plans as well as Medicaid are in network under the agreement with UnitedHealthcare.…

By Will Brown

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One of the RESTORE transitional homes in Jacksonville, where women stay after their release from prison. | Michelle Corum, Jacksonville Today

RESTORE gives women a 2nd chance after prison

The nonprofit has helped more than 100 women transition back into society after prison.…

By Michelle Corum

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St. Augustine police cars. | St. Augustine Police, Facebook

St. Augustine police chief suspended over email use

Police Chief Jennifer Michaux was suspended for one day for discussing official business through a private email account.…

By Noah Hertz

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One pet who is both vaccinated and loved | Heather Henderson, Jacksonville Today

BIT OF JOY | Free vaccines for Clay County pets

Clay County is offering free vaccines for pets.…

By Heather Henderson

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Lake Shore Middle School | Google

Lake Shore Middle teacher’s assistant, arrested for child abuse, says she acted in self-defense

A teacher’s assistant arrested after punching a student says she was defending herself.…

By Megan Mallicoat

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Christine Watson-McCloud was one of more than 100 volunteers who participated in third annual Neighborhoods United Cleanup on Saturday, April 19, 2025. Watson-McCloud has lived in the Grand Park community for more than 50 years and says the cleanup was a way to spread love in her neighborhood. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today

BIT OF JOY | Neighborhoods United Cleanup

More than 100 volunteers cleaned up trash in Northwest Jacksonville Saturday.…

By Heather Henderson

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A sea turtle hatchling near its nest. | Beaches Sea Turtle Patrol

Sea turtle season is coming. Here’s how you can help.

Coastal officials are asking the public to follow simple rules as sea turtle nesting season begins May 1.…

By Dan Scanlan

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The city of St. Augustine celebrated the legacy of George & Ollie Smith with the opening of a park adjacent to their Lincolnville home on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024. George, and his late wife Ollie, welcomed people into their home during the Freedom Summer demonstrations in 1964. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today

Proposed law could stymie neighborhood improvements

A law proposed in the Florida Legislature would end Community Redevelopment Agencies.…

By Mike Mendenhall

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Andrea Reyes is a Jacksonville immigration attorney who expects a local ordinance that can send undocumented immigrants to jail for up to 60 days will be challenged in court. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today

#AskJAXTDY | How does Jacksonville’s immigration ordinance work?

Jacksonville Today reader Susan A. wants to know whether police can use the new local immigration law to stop anyone…

By Will Brown

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JTA CEO Nat Ford looks at the command center of the new Autonomous Innovation Center during a grand opening Thursday, April 17, 2025. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today

Autonomous vehicles move closer as control center opens

JTA opened a command center for autonomous vehicles that will soon shuttle people around Downtown.…

By Dan Scanlan

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Bryon Rossi of Epik Project works to disrupt the demand for commercial sexual exploitation. Lisa Chaloux is a trafficking survivor who designed signs for Jacksonville's anti-trafficking campaign. | Michelle Corum, Jacksonville Today

Jax launches campaign to combat human trafficking

Trafficking increases during major sports events, so city officials designated a “no-trafficking” zone around the stadiums.…

By Michelle Corum

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Ahoy! Friendship Fountain playground set for debut

Friendship Fountain sprang back to life Thursday, and the playground will open Saturday.…

By Heather Henderson

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This concept image shows what the EpiCentre Alliance, a coalition of local arts organizations, is proposing for a new performing arts center in St. Augustine. | EpiCentre Alliance

Arts center planned in St. Johns County — but where?

An arts coalition has plans for a new performing arts complex in St. Augustine to serve smaller groups.…

By Noah Hertz

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Displays of paintings, blown glass, jewelry and other items will be set up under old oak trees at the 57th annual Mandarin Art Festival. | Mandarin Art Festival

Art blooms at 57th Mandarin Art Festival

Organizers expect 6,000 to 10,000 people at the art festival on Easter Weekend.…

By Dan Scanlan

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