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The University of North Florida presented this watercolor painting of the Silverfield College of Education and Human Services to donors Gary and Laine Silverfield. | UNF
January 27, 2025

UNF names education college for Gary and Laine Silverfield

UNF celebrated the Silverfield College of Education and Human Services in honor of the longtime donors.…

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Breon Allen, 7, was shot to death in a drive-by shooting lon Jan. 24, 2025. | MAD DADS
January 27, 2025

A deadly weekend: Boy killed in shooting; baby run over

A 7-year-old boy died in a drive-by shooting, and an 8-month-old was placed on the road and run over.…

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Former Nassau County sheriff’s Sgt. James Darrell Hickox of Callahan. | News4Jax
January 27, 2025

Ex-Nassau County cop sentenced for fraud and drugs

Former Nassau County police Sgt. James Darrell Hickox was sentenced to 17½ years in federal prison.…

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Sam Mousa
January 27, 2025

Funeral set for former city leader Sam Mousa

Funeral services for Sam Mousa will be Wednesday at George Antiochian Orthodox Church.…

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January 27, 2025

BIT OF JOY | Meet a Budweiser Clydesdale

Even if you’re not a football fan, you might be looking forward to watching the Super Bowl for the commercials…

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EverBank Stadium, seen here in October 2024. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
January 26, 2025

OPINION | The city suffers while Jaguars owner stumbles

The city needs a respected, independent evaluation of future finances, the equivalent of a financial counseling session — tough love.…

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L.J. Highsmith squares up a baseball during a baseball clinic organized by Jacksonville-based Walk Off Charities on Friday, Jan. 24, 2025, inside Henry L. Aaron Field at J.P. Small Park. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
January 24, 2025

Play ball! J.P. Small Park reopens ahead of baseball season

The historic J.P. Small Park — home to Hank Aaron Field — reopened after a $9.5 million renovation.…

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January 24, 2025

Jaguars hire Liam Coen as head coach

Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ offensive coordinator, Liam Coen, becomes the Jacksonville Jaguars’ 10th head coach.…

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Chart by Megan Mallicoat, Jacksonville Today
January 24, 2025

NUMBER OF THE WEEK | Snowy Day

See the previous snow records in Florida counties before historic Winter Storm Enzo blasted the Panhandle this week.…

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Petunia was adopted by a family after being brought to the Humane Society. | Jacksonville Humane Society
January 24, 2025

BIT OF JOY | National Change a Pet’s Life Day

Today is National Change a Pet’s Life Day, and the Jacksonville Humane Society is asking you to help change the…

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Gov. Ron DeSantis discusses illegal immigration during a news conference Jan. 23, 2025, in Jacksonville. He is flanked by Rep. Kiyan Michael, R-Jacksonville, and Sheriff T.K. Waters. | Ron DeSantis, Facebook
January 23, 2025

DeSantis comes to Jax to push immigration proposals

Gov. Ron DeSantis outlined immigration reforms he is proposing to the Florida Legislature.…

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Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters announces the arrest of a corrections officer. | News4Jax
January 23, 2025

Jacksonville corrections officer charged in domestic dispute

Corrections Officer Christopher E. Bowens was charged with battery and false imprisonment.…

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Sam Mousa
January 23, 2025

Former Jacksonville city administrator Sam Mousa dies

Mousa, a stalwart of five city administrations, died Wednesday night at Mayo Clinic.…

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St. Johns County's Trash Bash is Jan. 24.
January 23, 2025

BIT OF JOY | St. Johns County Trash Bash

Tired of being cooped up in the house to avoid the icy roads? St. Johns County invites you to get…

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Banks is shown on the day he was introduced to the public, July 20, 2023. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
January 22, 2025

Banks the jaguar is leaving Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens

Banks will move on to participate in a species survival program and meet a potential mate.…

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Trent Baalke has been fired as general manager of the Jacksonville Jaguars. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
January 22, 2025

Baalke out as Jaguars GM as search for a new coach falters

Trent Baalke has been fired as the Jacksonville Jaguars’ general manager, just over a month after the head coach was…

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Sculptures by UNF student Artist-In-Residence Dustin Sims are on view at MOCA. | MOCA
January 22, 2025

ARTS PICKS | Jan. 24-26

Animal sculptures, the music of Frank Zappa as performed by his son, and three jazz vocalist powerhouses are this weekend’s…

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HabiJax staff and volunteers work to erect the frame of a new home in October 2024. | HabiJax
January 22, 2025

HabiJax merges with Nassau County group

HabiJax says the merger will allow the groups to serve more families across Northeast Florida.…

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The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office blocks the Hart Bridge on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
January 22, 2025

After a dusting of snow, deep freeze persists on First Coast

Roads remained treacherous Wednesday after Northeast Florida awoke to a freeze, sleet and, in some place, snowflakes.…

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January 22, 2025

THE JAXSON | A trip down memory lane: 1970s Jacksonville

Here’s a visual history of seven sites photographed as a part of a 1970s city of Jacksonville planning study.…

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St. Johns County Administrator Joy Andrews | St. Johns County
January 22, 2025

St. Johns Commission chair targets county administrator

Commissioner Krista Joseph moved to oust County Administrator Joy Andrews, but her attempt did not get enough votes.…

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January 22, 2025

BIT OF JOY | St. Augustine’s poet laureate

St. Augustine just appointed a new poet laureate: Ann Browning Masters. She succeeds the city’s previous (and first) poet laureate,…

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Cars travel on a snow covered highway Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025, in Houston. | David J. Phillip, AP
January 21, 2025

Northeast Florida battens down for rare blast of winter

Public officials encourage people to stay off the roads as a winter storm coats the area with freezing rain and…

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A police bodycam shows Jacksonville Officer Mindy Cardwell pulling a handgun from a driver's holster during a traffic stop on North Main Street. | Jacksonville Sheriff's Office
January 21, 2025

Officer could be fired for accidentally shooting driver

Jacksonville Officer Mindy Cardwell is accused of accidentally shooting a man while removing a gun from his holster.…