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The former Black Knight building is at 601 Riverside Ave.
December 23, 2024

#AskJAXTDY | How does city win by giving incentives to ICE?

A Jacksonville Today reader wonders how the city benefits by giving a company $21 million in incentives.…

By Michelle Corum

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Nigelle Kohn is the executive director of Florida Avenue Main Street, a new nonprofit meant to connect residents, business owners and property owners on the Eastside with the wider Jacksonville community. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
December 23, 2024

Q&A | Jax native leads Eastside nonprofit focused on community revitalization

Florida Avenue Main Street’s inaugural Executive Director Nigelle Kohn grew up in Washington Estates on the city’s Northside.…

By Will Brown

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Las Vegas Raiders running back Ameer Abdullah (8) scores a touchdown as he gets past the Jacksonville Jaguars defense, including cornerback Tyson Campbell (3), during the second half of the game on Dec. 22, 2024, in Las Vegas. | AP Photo/John Locher
December 22, 2024

SPORTS | Thomas stars as Jaguars stumble to another loss

With the loss, and the other results around the NFL, the Jaguars are now in line to hold the third…

By Cole Pepper

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Former JEA CEO Aaron Zahn walks out of the Bryan Simpson United States courthouse in Downtown Jacksonville after being convicted of conspiracy and wire fraud on March 15, 2024. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
December 22, 2024

PHOTO ESSAY | Jacksonville 2024 in 24 images

Jacksonville Today’s Will Brown chose his favorite 24 images he captured in 2024.…

By Will Brown

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Construction is shown on a two-story restaurant to be named The Lomax at Lomax and Oak streets in Five Points. | Casmira Harrison, Jacksonville Today file
December 21, 2024

#AskJAXTDY | Will stalled Lomax restaurant be fined in Five Points?

Will the The Lomax suffer any penalties for stalled construction in Five Points? The short answer is no. but its…

By Casmira Harrison

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Former Putnam County teacher Gus Devereaux is shown after his arrest Friday morning. | Putnam County Sheriff's Office
December 20, 2024

Former Putnam teacher jailed over nude student photos

Police said Gus Devereaux was arrested after photos of a former student were found on his laptop computer.…

By Dan Scanlan

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Douglas Anderson School of the Arts
December 20, 2024

State flags license of accused Douglas Anderson teacher

The Florida Department of Education took action against Corey Thayer, a former teacher accused of sexual acts against a student.…

By Megan Mallicoat

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December 19, 2024

NUMBER OF THE WEEK | Downtown progress

A look at employment and office vacancy in Downtown Jacksonville.…

By Megan Mallicoat

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A holographic version of Mayor Donna Deegan welcomes travelers at Jacksonville International Airport — as the real Deegan watches on the left. The technology was unveiled Dec. 19, 2024. | Michelle Corum, Jacksonville Today
December 19, 2024

A hologram-like mayor welcomes Jax visitors

A 3D representation of Mayor Donna Deegan — almost a hologram — now greets travelers at Jacksonville International Airport.…

By Michelle Corum

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Macclenny babysitter Rhonda Jewell testifies during her trial this month. | News4Jax
December 19, 2024

Babysitter gets 17 years for infant’s death in hot car

Baker County babysitter Rhonda Jewell said she forgot she left the 10-month-old girl in her car until five hours later.…

By Dan Scanlan

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Scottie Scheffler's group putts on the 17th green at The Players Championship last March. | Noah Nertz, Jacksonville Today
December 19, 2024

PGA Tour launches search to fill new CEO position

The PGA Tour, based in Ponte Vedra Beach, hopes to bring new perspectives into the organization.…

By Will Brown

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People look at the final Metropolitan Park proposal during a town hall meeting Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2024. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
December 18, 2024

Metropolitan Park design unveiled; here’s what it includes

Metropolitan Park would retain most of its trees and create new space for events and recreation on the river.…

By Dan Scanlan

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The current St. Johns County Commission are, from left, Christian Whitehurst, Sarah Arnold, Krista Joseph, Clay Murphy and Ann Taylor. | St. Johns County
December 18, 2024

One-time outcast now leads the way on St. Johns Commission

As chair of the St. Johns County Commission, Krista Joseph hopes to slow the county’s rampant growth.…

By Noah Hertz

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December 18, 2024

THE JAXSON | 6 major projects planned for LaVilla

In addition to the new University of Florida campus, here are six other major projects under construction in the historic…

By Ennis Davis

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Jerry Burns sits with his defense attorney during this week's sentencing phase in a Duval County courtroom. | News4Jax
December 17, 2024

Jury recommends life sentence for husband in murder plot

Jerry Burns was convicted of plotting the slaying of his wife, who was stabbed 39 times.…

By Dan Scanlan

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Gambling machines. | Nik on Unsplash
December 17, 2024

Six accused of illegal gambling ring in Jacksonville

The gambling suspects include Robin Rukab Azzam, a former City Council candidate and longtime city employee.…

By Dan Scanlan

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Douglas Anderson School of the Arts. | Claire Heddles, Jacksonville Today
December 17, 2024

State asked to reopen investigation into accused Duval teacher

Duval Schools sent information from a recent investigation to the state DOE.…

By Megan Mallicoat

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A school speed zone. | News4Jax
December 17, 2024

School crossing guard charged in hit-and-run

Crossing guard Carolyn Bacon hit a man in Northwest Jacksonville, police said. Witnesses got her tag number.…

By Steven Ponson

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Ilson Kim | Photo provided by family
December 16, 2024

Police seek shoplifters who killed store owner as they fled

Police say shoplifters hit and killed Ilson Kim as she chased their getaway car in the parking lot.…

By Michelle Corum

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Jacksonville City Hall
December 16, 2024

OPINION | Jacksonville politics 2024: Year in review — and what’s next

At least two of Mayor Donna Deegan’s early moves will go down in history. The new local Republican Party chair…

By A.G. Gancarski

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Metropolitan Park as it looks now, from where the stage used to be. The cranes are being used to build the Four Seasons Hotel in the background. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
December 16, 2024

Final design of Metro Park will be unveiled today

The public will be able to comment on the park design during a meeting Wednesday.…

By Dan Scanlan

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The Raines Vikings on the field after their 41-0 loss to Miami Northwestern in the FHSAA Class 3A state championship on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. The Vikings ended their season with a 13-1 record. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
December 15, 2024

Raines shut out in football final

Miami Northwestern beat the Vikings 41-0 to end Raines’ quest for a fourth state football championship in school history.…

By Will Brown

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Brian Thomas Jr. makes his second touchdown catch during the fourth quarter in a loss to the New York Jets. The Jaguars gave away a fourth quarter lead en route to a 32-25 loss to fall to 3-11 on the season on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
December 15, 2024

SPORTS | Jaguars lose to Jets in entertaining game

If the Jaguars had played the kind of game they did on Sunday back in September, it might have been…

By Cole Pepper

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Max Morel-Sepulveda, left, works with children during a recent charity trip to Colombia. | Reaching the Unreached
December 15, 2024

Local first responder takes Christmas to Colombian orphans

Max Morel-Sepulveda will take food, clothes and more to orphans in Colombia.…

By Dan Scanlan

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