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If an online deal seems too good to be true, it could be a scam.
December 6, 2024

Scammers want to make your holidays less merry

The FBI warns people to be careful of spoof charities and hurricane recovery scams.…

By Steven Ponson

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St. Augustine Vice Mayor Barbara Blonder greets George Smith at the grand opening for a new park in Lincolnville honoring him and his late wife Ollie Smith. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
December 6, 2024

New Lincolnville park honors two ‘unsung heroes’

George and Ollie Smith are little-known pillars of the historically Black Lincolnville community.…

By Noah Hertz

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Douglas Anderson School of the Arts | Claire Heddles, Jacksonville Today
December 5, 2024

Removed Douglas Anderson teacher was accused of sex with 14-year-old

Previously unreported records explain the circumstances surrounding Corey Thayer’s removal.…

By Megan Mallicoat

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The Jumbo Shrimp's ballpark, soon to be named VyStar Ballpark.
December 5, 2024

Jumbo Shrimp’s stadium now called VyStar Ballpark

The ballpark’s new name is a result of VyStar’s merger with 121 Financial Credit Union.…

By Dan Scanlan

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The shoreline at Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve, where Pervious Oyster Shell Habitats units will be installed to combat erosion. | Michelle Corum, Jacksonville Today
December 5, 2024

UNF gets federal grant to restore national park shorelines

A nearly $800,000 grant from the National Park Service will help UNF restore the shoreline at three parks in Florida…

By Michelle Corum

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Mohammed Imad, 6, is a Gazan boy who is in Jacksonville to receive treatment for a skull fracture sustained when his home was bombed. Nearly 50 people welcomed Mohammed and his mother at Jacksonville International Airport on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
December 4, 2024

Jacksonville volunteers welcome Gazan boy receiving medical treatment after bombing

In addition to Tuesday’s arrival in Jacksonville, the nonprofit HEAL Palestine has brought Gazan children to Chicago, Dallas, San Francisco,…

By Will Brown

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Melanie O'Shea, widow of Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Engineer Heath O'Shea, accepts a photo of him on Firefighter Memorial Day ceremonies at Station 1 on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
December 4, 2024

Fallen firefighters honored, as one name is added to memorial

Fire Engineer Heath O’Shea was among 26 firefighters remembered during Fallen Firefighter Memorial Day.…

By Dan Scanlan

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December 4, 2024

THE JAXSON | 14 historic JAXPORT photographs

Here’s a photographic journey showing JAXPORT’s facilities over the past 108 years.…

By Ennis Davis

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December 4, 2024

ARTS PICKS | Dec. 6-8

A storytelling competition, free concert Downtown, a local makers’ market, and free Flamenco fusion concert at the Beaches are this…

By Matthew Shaw

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Sporting Jax President and CEO Steve Livingstone shows one of the billboards that will promote Jacksonville's first professional women's sports team. | News4Jax
December 3, 2024

Women’s pro soccer arrives in Jacksonville

Jacksonville’s first professional women’s sports team — the Sporting Jax soccer club — will kick off in August 2025.…

By Dan Scanlan

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This concept image shows some of the wheelchair-accessible playground equipment planned at the St. Johns County Police Athletic League's new playground. | St. Johns County
December 3, 2024

St. Johns pledges $2.2M for ‘all-inclusive’ playground

The Diamond of Dreams playground will be only the second in the county designed for children with disabilities.…

By Noah Hertz

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Mayor Donna Deegan presents her first city budget in July 2023. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
December 2, 2024

OPINION | It’s time for Donna Deegan to cross party lines

December offers a chance for Mayor Donna Deegan to build relationships that she might not have wanted but that the…

By A.G. Gancarski

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A sign announces improvements at Hendricks Avenue Elementary in 2023. | Jacksonville Today
December 1, 2024

Duval Schools recognized as ‘System of Distinction’ for academic progress

Duval Schools received the award during the district’s recent reaccreditation review.…

By Megan Mallicoat

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A brawl breaks out after Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair forearmed Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence with 4 minutes remaining in the second quarter. Al-Shaair was ejected on the hit that concussed Lawrence. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
December 1, 2024

SPORTS | More of the same as Jaguars drop fifth straight game

A concussion. A fight. A fifth straight loss. And the possible end of Trevor Lawrence’s season. Welcome to December, Jaguars…

By Cole Pepper

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St. Johns County's entryway on State Road A1A. | Noah Hertz, Jacksonville Today
November 27, 2024

St. Johns County eases public comment at meetings

The St. Johns County Commission will take public comment earlier in meetings beginning Tuesday.…

By Noah Hertz

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November 27, 2024

Cummer Museum will reopen gardens on Friday

The gardens at the Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens closed after three straight hurricanes.…

By Steven Ponson

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Artist Mark Creegan's work, on view at Florida Mining in Riverside.
November 27, 2024

ARTS PICKS | Nov. 29 – Dec. 1

Shopping for locally made goods, an art gallery brunch tour, and jazz at Jacksonville Beach are the Thanksgiving week Arts…

By Matthew Shaw

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November 27, 2024

THE JAXSON | The history of Jacksonville’s San Marco neighborhood

Across the St. Johns River from Downtown Jacksonville, San Marco is a historic neighborhood known for its architecture, restaurants, boutiques…

By Ennis Davis

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The Anastasia Mosquito Control District is responsible for keeping the population of the blood-sucking pests down in St. Johns County. | Anastasia Mosquito Control District
November 26, 2024

Bonuses for mosquito control board may have been improper

The board of the Anastasia Mosquito Control District has given itself bonuses for at least six years, including $1,000 the…

By Noah Hertz

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Kim Allen, CEO of 904Ward, and Jacksonville City Council member Ju'Coby Pittman organized a soil collection ceremony on Aug. 25, 2024, to remember the victims of a racist rampage in Jacksonville's Grand Park neighborhood. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
November 25, 2024

904Ward CEO announces her departure

In a statement shared with donors Monday, 904Ward CEO Kimberly Allen said she will move to Houston for another opportunity.…

By Will Brown

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A Kemp's ridley sea turtle travels up St. Augustine Beach to nest this summer. | Ashley Raybould, St. Johns County
November 25, 2024

A rare species of sea turtle returns to the First Coast

St. Johns County is celebrating a surprising number of Kemp’s ridley sea turtle nests this nesting season.…

By Noah Hertz

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An estimated 500 families accepted a frozen turkey and all the fixings from about 100 volunteers at the 34th annual Mandarin Food Bank on Monday, Nov. 25. 2024. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
November 25, 2024

More families are struggling for food this Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving food giveaways on the First Coast are seeking longer lines than ever.…

By Dan Scanlan

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November 22, 2024

Record holiday travel expected at Jacksonville’s airport

Travelers at Jacksonville International Airport can expect parking changes as a new garage is built.…

By Dan Scanlan

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This dog is available for adoption through Clay County Animal Services. | Clay County
November 22, 2024

Clay County plans expanded animal shelter

The $21.5 million animal shelter will be built near Fleming Island. The current shelter in Green Cove Springs has outgrown…

By Dan Scanlan

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