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The Jacksonville Humane Society is dealing with an influx of kittens. l Jacksonville Humane Society

Hundreds of kittens land at Jax Humane Society

The Jacksonville Humane Society is asking for the public’s help after an influx of kittens in the past month.…

By Steven Ponson

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Metropolitan Park is seen looking east, where a stage once sat. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today

Public offers suggestions to ‘reimagine’ Metro Park

The city is seeking suggestions on how to develop the riverfront park into a “part of the everyday experience.”…

By Dan Scanlan

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Classic British motorcycles were part of a recent Riding Into History motorcycle concours 'd'elegance. | Dohms Creative, Riding Into History

Classic motorcycle show rolls to new site at car museum

The 24th annual Riding Into History Motorcycle Concours is set for Saturday at the Classic Car Museum of St Augustine.…

By Dan Scanlan

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This house in San Marco sold for $283,000 in 2016. Today it's listed for $485,000. | Jessica Palombo, Jacksonville Today

Home prices in Jacksonville doubled in just 7.9 years

Home prices have skyrocketed across the country lately, and a study by Point2 looked at where prices doubled the fastest. If you have…

By Heather Henderson

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Willie Williams spent more than 44 years in prison for a crime he didn't commit.

Freed Jacksonville man sues after 44 years in prison

Willie Williams filed a civil rights lawsuit Wednesday against the city of Jacksonville, Duval County and detectives from the Jacksonville…

By Randy Roguski

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Demand is increasing to feed food-insecure people in Northeast Florida. l Feeding Northeast Florida

More families desperate for food than during the pandemic

Feeding Northeast Florida says it is distributing 17% more food now than during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.…

By Steven Ponson

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The plan for Riverfront Plaza, including a cafe with rooftop playground and a planned waterfront restaurant. | Downtown Investment Authority

#AskJAXTDY l Riverfront Plaza design questions

We answer: Where will people park at Riverfront Plaza? & Will the park will be built on a concrete platform?…

By Dan Scanlan

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Sen. Bob Graham, right, speaks during the National Commission on the BP Deepwater Horizon Spill and Offshore Drilling meeting on Sept. 27, 2010 | AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta

OPINION | Bob Graham’s legacy and its lessons for today

Graham was arguably the last of the great governors of the state, one who could talk to “old Florida” and…

By A.G. Gancarski

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ARTS PICKS | April 19-21

Jacksonville Today Arts and Culture Editor Matt Shaw shares his arts and culture picks for the weekend.…

By Matthew Shaw

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A rendering of The Lofts at Southbank, a mixed-use development including offices, housing, self-storage and retail space.

Southbank self storage, affordable housing plan wins over zoning committee

City Council members on the Land Use and Zoning Committee meeting on Tuesday narrowly endorsed a rezoning request that could…

By Casmira Harrison

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Longtime Atlantic Beach resident Carolyn Zisser brought Diane Ravitch's book "Slaying Goliath" with her to address the Duval County School Board on Tuesday, April 16, 2024. Zisser was among nearly a dozen people who implored the board to keep Atlantic Beach Elementary open. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today

Duval parents plead to keep their schools open

Nearly a dozen parents spoke to the School Board on Tuesday, but school officials stressed again that no decisions are…

By Will Brown

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St. Johns County hopes to develop a campus-style museum of African American history, performing arts, cultural exhibits and more. | St. Johns County

St. Johns County ranks first for Black history museum

The county is among four finalists statewide for the new museum and will present its case to a state task…

By Randy Roguski

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THE JAXSON | The drive-in theatres of Jacksonville

For 69 years, drive-in movie theaters entertained generations of Jaxsons. Today, their remnants are hard to find in the city’s…

By Ennis Davis

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This illustration shows St. Johns County Fire Station 23 planned for construction near Nocatee by 2028. | St. Johns County

St. Johns County needs four new fire stations

County commissioners approved plans Tuesday to build four new fire stations and other public safety buildings.…

By Noah Hertz

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Gov. Ron DeSantis signs a wide-ranging education bill Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at the Jacksonville Classical Academy. | News4Jax

DeSantis returns to Jax to sign limits on textbook challenges

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill that will limit challenges to schoolbooks and ease the process for charter schools to…

By Dan Scanlan

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The World Golf Hall of Fame and IMAX theater sit near St. Augustine. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today

St. Johns County to buy World Golf Village property

The St. Johns County Commmission voted to buy a chunk of World Golf Village for $5.5 million, but plans for…

By Noah Hertz

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Leaders in the Beaches communities are urging Duval County Public Schools not to make changes to schools in their communities. l Element5 Digital, Unsplash

Beaches leaders fight to preserve schools

Jacksonville Beach and Neptune Beach city councils voted to oppose the closure or consolidation of schools in their communities.…

By Steven Ponson

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City Council is nearing a vote on renovation of EverBank Stadium. | Casmira Harrison, Jacksonville Today

#AskJAXTDY l Will a remodeled stadium be climate-friendly?

Both the Jaguars and the city have publicly pledged to include green initiatives and resiliency efforts into their agreement to…

By Casmira Harrison

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Jay Stowe resigned as CEO of JEA in April. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today

Interim CEO appointed to replace departing Jay Stowe

JEA veteran Vickie Cavey was appointed as interim CEO after Jay Stowe resigned in a “mutual decision” with the Board…

By Steven Ponson

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Florida Education Commissioner Manny Diaz Jr. spoke with freshmen and sophomores at Raines High School on Friday, April 12, 2024, about opportunities through the state's Bright Futures Scholarship Program. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today

Education chief visits Raines to tout Bright Futures scholarships

Florida Education Commissioner Manny Diaz Jr. wants to ensure that students know their options for attending college.…

By Will Brown

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FSCJ gets $1.5 million to train people with unique abilities

The grant will fund a multiyear program to educate students with unique abilities and match them with jobs in Jacksonville.…

By Carter Mudgett

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This aerial view shows the World Golf Hall of Fame at World Golf Village in St. Augustine. | Visit St. Augustine

St. Johns County considers buying World Golf Village

The County Commission on Tuesday will discuss a $5.5 million plan to buy the majority of the property.…

By Noah Hertz

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Martin Newman, a resident of the TrailMark neighborhood in St. Johns County, cleans up his lawn Friday, April 12, 2024, after a tornado touched down not far from his home. | Noah Hertz, Jacksonville Today.

St. Johns County residents pick up pieces after tornado

A 100-mph tornado blew through two neighborhoods Thursday, damaging roofs, window and trees.…

By Noah Hertz

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Flanked by law enforcement officers and legislators at the St. Johns County Sheriff's Office, Gov. Ron DeSantis shows bills he signed Friday, April 12, 2024. | Noah Hertz, Jacksonville Today.

DeSantis in St. Augustine to sign law enforcement bills

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed laws that govern police review boards and prevent people from harassing police officers.…

By Noah Hertz

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