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Jacksonville Jaguars offensive guard Walker Little (72) celebrates with running back Tank Bigsby (4) after a first down against the Tennessee Titans on Nov. 19, 2023. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
July 9, 2024

Tickets now available for Jaguars training camp

The Jaguars announced 16 open practice dates for fans, including one at EverBank Stadium. Tickets are free, but you must reserve…

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The Confederate statue is seen in Springfield Park prior to its removal in December 2023.
July 8, 2024

#AskJAXTDY | Are funds still set aside for Confederate monument removal?

A Jacksonville Today reader asks what’s happening with the money set aside for Confederate monument removal…

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Beach restoration stretched over more than 9 miles of coastline from the St. Johns-Duval county line south to the Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve. | St. Johns County
July 8, 2024

St. Johns County finishes beach restoration early

Crews have been shoring up 9 miles of beach since March to fortify it against future storms.…

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Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters talks about a deadly mass shooting at a Dollar General store on Aug. 27, 2023. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
July 8, 2024

OPINION | Sorry, sheriff, Duval is Florida’s murder capital

Jaguars fans like to chant “Duuuval” for their pro football team. But when it comes to the murder rate, sheriffs…

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The FIVE music venue will replace Sun-Ray Cinema in Five Points. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
July 8, 2024

Live music venue set for shuttered Sun-Ray Cinema

Marathon Live plans to renovate the Five Points space into a venue called FIVE.…

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Traffic is detoured at A. Philip Randolph Boulevard and East Bay Street. | Bill Bortzfield, Jacksonville Today
July 8, 2024

Traffic detoured for JEA work near stadium

East Bay Street is closed at A. Philip Randolph Boulevard as JEA installs chilled water mains.…

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The city's new medical examiner's office, now under construction off Golfair Boulevard and North Davis Street. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
July 5, 2024

#AskJAXTDY l Will Jacksonville’s new morgue have a crematorium?

Will bodies be disposed of at the new medical examiner’s office? a reader wonders.…

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Duval Superintendent Chris Bernier talks to reporters after his official swearing-in on July 2, 2024. | Megan Mallicoat, Jacksonville Today
July 2, 2024

Duval School Board delays vote on student safety policy 

A final student safety policy will be ready for review at the September Duval School Board meeting.…

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Rear Adm. Jim Aiken, U.S. 4th Fleet Commander, (right) speaks to the crew of the U.S. Burlington before it embarks on its 2-month "Operation Continuing promise" to Jamaica, Costa Rica, Honduras, Colombia, and Panama. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
July 2, 2024

Operation Continuing Promise mission departs Mayport for Jamaica, Central America

The U.S. Navy’s USNS Burlington transport ship launched on Wednesday from Naval Station Mayport to bring Operation Continuing Promise, and…

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Sinsations on Emerson Street was one of the businesses suing the state over its entertainer age limit. | Google Maps
July 2, 2024

2 Jacksonville adult businesses sue state of Florida over employee age limit

The federal lawsuit alleges the new Florida law violates the rights of 18- to-20-year-old adult entertainers.…

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The Baker County Sheriff's Office
July 2, 2024

Suit over Baker County Sheriff’s handling of ICE detainees awaits judge’s ruling

The ACLU claims detainees’ rights are being violated because of lack of access to lawyers and family.…

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Southern defeated Bethune-Cookman 28-18 at EverBank Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
July 2, 2024

Jacksonville wants to lure HBCU football to renovated ‘Stadium of the Future’

The deal with the Jaguars included a stipulation that Jacksonville would work to bring in an annual football game between…

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Family members greet the crew of the U.S.S. Mason at Naval Station Mayport after a nearly nine-month deployment. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
July 2, 2024

Navy destroyer returns home to Mayport after helping fight Houthi rebels

A crew of about 350 returned to Mayport Tuesday after a nine-month deployment to the Red Sea.…

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Elder Lee Harris is the longtime pastor of Mount Olive Primitive Baptist Church in Durkeeville. He holds a revitalization plan from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development from 1996 as evidence that some of the promises made to Durkeeville residents have not always been upheld. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
July 1, 2024

Durkeeville revitalization study a ‘new chapter’ for historic Black community

Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan signed legislation on Monday to invest $200,000 in studying how to redevelop the Durkeeville neighborhood.…

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Artist's rendering of the new MOSH site at Hogans Creek and the St. Johns River | MOSH, submitted
July 1, 2024

MOSH surpasses $40M fundraising goal required for Northbank move

The Museum of Science & History announced on Monday it has surpassed its fundraising goal requirement of $40 million outlined…

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A recent Downtown fireworks display. | Visit Jacksonville
July 1, 2024

Plan your July 4th: Jacksonville area events

Fireworks will fly high over many parts of Jacksonville and Northeast Florida on Thursday, the 4th of July.…

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St. Augustine | Noah Hertz, Jacksonville Today
July 1, 2024

Former St. Augustine mayor loses law license 

Joseph Boles Jr. was a prominent elder law attorney and former eight-year mayor of St. Augustine.…

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A screenshot from a Tom Leek ad
June 30, 2024

OPINION | Why is Tom Leek all over your TV when you probably can’t vote for him?

Tom Leek’s establishment cred and big spending haven’t helped him in what’s now a three-way primary battle.…

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Roundtable members and mentees at a holiday social (L-R): Charlene Shirk, Christina Singleton, Patti Peeples, Laura Bunso, Linda Nottingam, Whitney Ricci, Stephanie Marquardt and Jackie Perrault | Provided by Linda Nottingham
June 30, 2024

Unintentional entrepreneur helps local business owners succeed

Jacksonville business coach Linda Nottingham retired to the First Coast 25 years ago after selling two companies she co-founded in…

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People watch as balloons are released during a ceremony to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2021, in Las Vegas. | John Locher, AP
June 28, 2024

Balloon releases will soon be illegal in Florida

The new restriction aims to protect wildlife from discarded balloons. It will match the law on much of the First…

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All three buildings in the Laura Street Trio were built in the early 20th century. | The Jaxson
June 28, 2024

DIA backs out of Laura Street Trio negotiations

The developer, Southeast Development Group, wants to work directly with the Jacksonville City Council.…

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The Duval Schools administration building. | Claire Heddles, Jacksonville Today
June 27, 2024

Duval Schools releases new student safety plan

The safety plan is a response to teacher misconduct at Douglas Anderson School of the Arts, but it will apply…

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Downtown Jacksonville | Jessica Palombo, Jacksonville Today
June 27, 2024

OPINION | An alternative vision for historic Downtown Jacksonville

Our path to a more welcoming, vibrant, and distinctive historic Downtown Jacksonville offers an alternative vision to the city’s prevailing wisdom, guided…

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Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia lawmakers are asking questions about the operations at the Jacksonville Regional Processing and Distribution Center after receiving complaints for months. l News4Jax.
June 27, 2024

Lawmakers question delayed mail at USPS center in Jax

Lawmakers say they receive countless complaints about the Regional Processing and Distribution Center in Jacksonville.…