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Jacksonville University students work on their concept for storing cryogenic fuel in space. | Jacksonville University

BIT OF JOY | JU students selected as finalists in NASA competition

Two student teams from Jacksonville University are finalists in NASA’s Human Lander Challenge.…

By Heather Henderson

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A rendering of the planned UNF esports arena | UNF

Achievement unlocked: UNF esports arena gets $3M boost from city of Jacksonville

The city has awarded UNF’s esports arena project $3 million for the development of competitive video gaming facility in the…

By Mike Mendenhall

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THE JAXSON | Before and after: The S-Line Urban Greenway

S-Line Urban Greenway opened in 2008 as Jacksonville’s first dedicated urban multi-use trail. Here is a before-and-after look at the…

By Ennis Davis

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More than 500 people from the community attended the ICARE Nehemiah Assembly on Monday, April 7, 2025. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today

Mayor pledges to work with ICARE on affordable housing

Mayor Donna Deegan agreed to meet with ICARE to explore the possibility of an affordable housing trust fund.…

By Dan Scanlan

Andrea Barnwell Brownlee is CEO of the Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens. | Cummer Museum

Cummer Museum’s CEO will retire May 1

Andrea Barnwell Brownlee will retire from the Cummer Museum of Arts & Gardens after almost five years at the helm.…

By Dan Scanlan

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New restaurants are moving into downtown St. Augustine, but others say the crowds have become too much. | Noah Hertz, Jacksonville Today

The evolution of St. Augustine’s dining scene

As St. Augustine’s fame grows, some restaurants are moving into downtown, but others are on the way out.…

By Noah Hertz

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A Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints temple is planned on Loretto Road in Mandarin. | The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Jacksonville’s first Mormon temple planned in Mandarin

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints temple will be built on a wooded site on Loretto Road.…

By Dan Scanlan

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Jacksonville native Avery Patterson is representing the country on the U.S. Women's National Soccer Team. | USWNT via X

BIT OF JOY | Jax athlete reps the U.S.

Jacksonville native Avery Patterson is representing the country on the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team.…

By Heather Henderson

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FDOT's traffic camera at I-10 and U.S. 17 shows some of the widening underway.

#AskJAXTDY | When will I-10 widening finally be done?

FDOT has been working on the I-10 widening for almost five years. Why is it taking so long?…

By Dan Scanlan

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Jacksonville City Council member Terrance Freeman addresses the Duval County Coalition of Black Republican Americans on July 25, 2024. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today

Jax councilman wants state DOGE to audit city’s finances

City Council member Terrance Freeman has filed legislation volunteering the city for a state DOGE audit.…

By Mike Mendenhall

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Donors Vince and Linda Ferrigno announce the expansion plans of Downtown Ecumenical Services Council on April 4, 2025. | Michelle Corum, Jacksonville Today

Ecumenical services council expands to help more people

The Downtown Ecumenical Services Council is moving to larger offices less than a mile away.…

By Michelle Corum

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An illustration shows the children's garden planned at the Jacksonville Arboretum and Botanical Gardens. | Jacksonville Arboretum and Botanical Gardens

Jacksonville Arboretum unveils next phase of development

A children’s garden will be the first part of a new master plan to give the Jacksonville Arboretum a botanical…

By Dan Scanlan

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BIT OF JOY | Haiku contest winners

The St. Johns Cultural Council announced the winners of its 5th annual Haiku Contest.…

By Heather Henderson

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Lotus Noodle Bar's ground duck ramen "brimmed with exuberance," Hanna Raskin says.

CRITIC’S NOTEBOOK | St. Augustine restaurant and bar scene

These were the standouts from food writer Hanna Raskin’s visits to St. Augustine.…

By Hanna Raskin

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Jacksonville City Council members Nick Howland, left, and Jimmy Peluso discuss a local immigration law on The Florida Roundup on Friday, April 4, 2025. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today

Two Jax lawmakers square off on immigration law

City Council members Nick Howland and Jimmy Peluso debated the new immigration law Friday on the Florida Roundup.…

By Mike Mendenhall

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St. Johns County Superintendent Tim Forson was a guest on The Florida Roundup on Friday, April 4, 2025. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today

St. Johns superintendent warns against ending property taxes

Superintendent Tim Forson says a proposal to eliminate property taxes would be “very,very tough” for public schools.…

By Noah Hertz

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The Cathedral District Apartments would be part of a seven-story residential and retail complex at East Duval and Newnan streets.

More development planned in Downtown Jacksonville

Downtown could add affordable housing in the Cathedral District and retail and a restaurant in Brooklyn.…

By Mike Mendenhall

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Student drivers from Florida high schools and colleges compete in last year's Electrathon race at Florida State College at Jacksonville’s Downtown campus. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today

Student-built electric race cars will square off at FSCJ

Drivers in 160-pound race cars will compete in the Electrathon racing series on Saturday at FSCJ Downtown.…

By Dan Scanlan

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South Carolina Aquarium volunteers and a Little Talbot Island State Park ranger carried some of the recuperated sea turtles back into the ocean on Wednesday morning. | South Carolina Aquarium

BIT OF JOY | Sea turtles released

Five rehabilitated sea turtles were released at Little Talbot Island this week.…

By Heather Henderson

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Go-kart racers tackle the winding 103rd Street Sports Complex in 2024. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today

Wheel-to-wheel go-kart action aids spina bifida charity

For more than two decades, a go-kart race at the city’s only track has raised money for Spina Bifida of…

By Dan Scanlan

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Jacksonville City Hall

Duval DOGE launches web page to track committee’s work

The DOGE committee plans to deliver a report by June 23 about the city’s services, finances and government.…

By Dan Scanlan

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UniverSoul Circus is in Jax until April 20. | Tim Pethel

BIT OF JOY | A fair, a circus and a festival

The Clay County Agricultural Fair and the UniverSoul Circus start Thursday.…

By Heather Henderson

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WHAT TO DO | UNF Astronomy Night, ‘Madama Butterfly,’ Gallery Brunch Hop

Stargazing with powerful telescopes, taking in an opera in Amelia Island and hopping from art gallery to art gallery in…

By Amy Garrett

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Mayor Donna Deegan announces Wednesday, April 2, 2025, that she is allowing a controversial immigration bill to take effect without her signature. | News4Jax

Deegan lets immigration bill take effect without her signature

Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan praised the city’s immigrants and said she would not sign a bill she found objectionable.…

By Dan Scanlan

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