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Douglas Anderson School of the Arts
December 11, 2024

State closed probe of Jax teacher before accuser was given chance to testify, lawyer says

The Florida Department of Ed says the accuser refused to be interviewed — a claim contradicted by emails reviewed by…

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The First Coast Hispanic Chamber of Commerce will celebrate six individuals and businesses who have exhibited an outstanding job in their industries and in the community. | First Coast Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
December 11, 2024

First Coast Hispanic chamber to recognize business leaders

The chamber will celebrate Hispanic people and businesses who are part of a rapidly growing community in the region.…

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Actress Madison Wolfe is shown in a still from "The Man in the White Van." The van is seen in the background. | The Man in the White Van
December 11, 2024

Jacksonville filmmaker premieres story of serial killer

The movie tells the story of Billy Mansfield Jr., who killed five women between 1975 and 1980 and dumped a…

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A rendering of "Spectral Subjects," the newest Project Atrium installation at MOCA | MOCA
December 11, 2024

ARTS PICKS | Dec. 13-15

Jacksonville’s annual Hispanic festival, a group show art opening in San Marco and the new Project Atrium piece at MOCA…

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December 11, 2024

THE JAXSON | Merrill-Stevens: Legacy of the Southside Shipyard

The history of a former World War I-era shipyard now occupied by Bishop Kenny High School.…

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A Greyhound bus waits on the edge of Downtown Jacksonville on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024. | Michelle Corum, Jacksonville Today
December 10, 2024

Jacksonville tries many routes to comply with homeless law

Fifty-two people have been arrested and others bussed home to prevent homeless people from sleeping in public.…

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The U.S. Navy Blue Angles participate in the Jacksonville Sea & Sky Air Show at Jacksonville Beach on Oct. 22, 2023. | Will Brown
December 10, 2024

Blue Angels add Jax to the schedule in 2025

The Blue Angels had not scheduled an appearance in Jacksonville in 2025, but the schedule opened up when another show…

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Arlen Fontaine's "Gingerbread Village" is one of 24 pastry and icing creations at the 22nd annual Gingerbread Extravaganza. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
December 10, 2024

Sweet treats on display at Gingerbread Extravaganza

The Gingerbread Extravaganza includes 25 cookie and candy creations on display through Dec. 28 at Old St. Andrews Church.…

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Harold Swain and his wife, Thelma, were killed at Rising Daughter Baptist Church in Waverly. | Google
December 10, 2024

Arrest made in 39-year-old Camden County murders

A Camden County church deacon and his wife were shot to death during a Bible study class. The wrong man…

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Jacksonville firefighters gather in front of a home Knoll Drive North where two residents and two firefighters were injured in a fire. Firefighters joined the mayor and fire chief to give smoke detectors and safety information to neighbors on Monday, Dec. 9, 2024. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
December 9, 2024

After string of fires, mayor and chief take safety to the street

Firefighters passed out free smoke detectors and fire safety information after multiple fires in Jacksonville over five days.…

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Avelo Airlines will flight twice a week between Jacksonville and New Haven, Connecticut. | Avelo Airlines
December 9, 2024

Hello, Avelo: Jax adds airline with flights to New Haven

Avelo Airlines will offer nonstop service between Jacksonville and Tweed-New Haven Airport on Friday and Mondays.…

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December 9, 2024

It’ll be Ole Miss and Duke in the Taxslayer Gator Bowl

This will be the first time these teams have met and Duke’s first appearance in the Gator Bowl.…

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Jacksonville Jaguars running back Tank Bigsby scores a touchdown during the game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, in Nashville. | AP Photo, Stew Milne
December 8, 2024

SPORTS | Jaguars trudge to win in Nashville

A win, yes, but by a poor team playing uninspiring football to end a season that isn’t going anywhere.…

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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.…

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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.…

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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.…

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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.…

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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…

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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,…

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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.…

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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.…

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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…

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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.…

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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.…