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Tyrona Clark-Murray was one of the council members who spoke out against the Transparency for Taxpayers Act during a council meeting Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024.
January 24, 2024

City Council approves ‘transparency’ ordinance

The ordinance requires City Council approval for single-source contracts given to lobbyists and grant writers..…

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Jacksonville's former chief of emergency preparedness, Todd Smith, speaks at a news conference. | City of Jacksonville
January 23, 2024

Ex-Fire Rescue chief claims he was ‘coerced’ to resign

Todd Smith, Jacksonville’s former chief of emergency preparedness, alleges he was forced out after raising concerns about a contractor’s spending.…

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January 23, 2024

THE JAXSON | 5 Jacksonville attractions that don’t exist anymore

Here is a trip down memory lane, highlighting five major Jacksonville area attractions that don’t exist anymore.…

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Jaxport’s Talleyrand Marine Terminal. | Jaxport
January 22, 2024

Jaxport marine company will triple its space

Enstructure will take over space of Southeast Toyota Distributors, which is moving to the port’s Blount Island Marine Terminal.…

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Gustavo Guzman received the Duval County Teacher of the Year Award on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024. | Jacksonville Public Education Fund.
January 22, 2024

Duval Teacher of the Year drives students to grow

Biology teacher Gustavo Guzman, the first college graduate in his family, was selected as the winner among 180 top educators.…

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January 16, 2024

OPINION | Changing the urban landscape in 2024

In 2024, here are four trends that could permanently change urban Jacksonville for the better.…

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January 15, 2024

OPINION | Where is the stadium deal?

The set-up couldn’t have been better for stadium negotiations. Now, it’s the same old Jagwires, bumbling on the field and making…

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January 9, 2024

THE JAXSON | 6 historical facts about Lake Forest

Located five miles northwest of Downtown, Lake Forest has a history and built environment shaped by housing booms, bubbles and…

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January 2, 2024

THE JAXSON | Jacksonville’s oldest surviving skyscrapers

Atlantic National Bank Building (121 Atlantic Place), 121 W. Forsyth St. Year Completed: 1909 Height: 109 feet / 10 stories…

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This is the city of Jacksonville's new website, at jacksonville.gov. | City of Jacksonville
December 22, 2023

#AskJAXTDY l Why can’t I access jacksonville.gov while overseas?

A Jacksonville Today reader wonders whether the city is blocking website users in Israel.…