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New playground equipment has been installed at Ringhaver Park on Jacksonville's Westside. l Kim Clontz, Friends of Jax Playgrounds.
March 1, 2024

New Ringhaver playground embraces all children

The renovated playground at Ringhaver Park was designed to be more inclusive for children with limited abilities.…

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Whiskey Jax Kitchen & Cocktails posted this notice about its closing. | Whiskey Jax, Instagram
February 29, 2024

Whiskey Jax closing in Atlantic Beach

Sunday will be the last day for the gastropub and live music venue. The location in the Baymeadows area will…

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Capt. Gregory deWindt speaks after his appointment as commanding officer of Naval Air Station Jacksonville on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024. | Master at Arms Scottie Coombs, U.S. Navy
February 29, 2024

Naval aviator takes the reins at NAS Jacksonville

Executive Officer Capt. Greg deWindt took over command of the sprawling base on Roosevelt Boulevard after a ceremony Thursday. He…

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Three Malayan tiger cubs are ready to strut for the public at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens this week. l News4Jax.
February 29, 2024

Three Malayan tiger cubs ready for debut at zoo

The cubs born at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens in November will join their mother Friday in the Land of…

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Runners cruise past the finish line at the Gate River Run. | Gate River Run
February 29, 2024

Thousands will hit the roads Saturday for Gate River Run

Some 16,000 runners will cruise through Downtown, the Southside and Arlington in one of the best-known 15K races in the…

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February 28, 2024

What else could proposed stadium money buy?

The Jacksonville Jaguars are negotiating with the city to split the cost of a $1.4 billion stadium remodel. What does…

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A new video board has been installed in the outfield at 121 Financial Ballpark. The stadium's renovation project is called Project Next. | Steven Ponson, WJCT News 89.9
February 28, 2024

121 Financial Ballpark in line for major makeover

The Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp plan a new multilevel building in right field, a new center field main entrance and enhanced…

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Some of the thousands of fans who flocked to The Amelia concours d'Elegance check out a row of rare Denzel sports cars built in Austria. | Dan Scanlan, WJCT News 89.9
February 28, 2024

The Amelia draws thousands for classic cars and racing stars

The region’s largest automobile event hits Amelia Island this weekend for the 29th time as The Amelia rumbles in with…

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The St. Johns River Ferry. | JTA
February 28, 2024

Mayport ferry operator files for bankruptcy; service unaffected

The JTA, which owns the ferry service, says there will be no affect on people who use the ferry or…

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Mayor Donna Deegan presents 904Ward Director of Equity Regina Newkirk Rucci a resolution celebrating Black History Month. Deegan announced the creation of an African American Advisory Board on Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024, at City Hall. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
February 28, 2024

Deegan forms African American Advisory Board

The board will enable residents to share information and perspective with Mayor Donna Deegan. Appointments are expected later in the…

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February 27, 2024

THE JAXSON | Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor’s 5 largest metropolitan areas

The Gullah Geechee are descended from African ancestors who arrived through the slave trade and settled from St. Augustine up…

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The Rev. James Bodie speaks to 100-plus people at the ICARE meeting Monday night in Arlington. | Dan Scanlan, WJCT News 89.9
February 27, 2024

After more shootings, ICARE pushes for solutions

ICARE, a community group made up of church members, is pushing Sheriff T.K. Waters to implement a Safe Communities program…

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Leonard Cure's mother, Mary Cure, speaks during a news conference Tuesday, Feb. 27. | News4Jax
February 27, 2024

Family sues Camden sheriff and sergeant over son’s death

The family of Leonard Cure sued after Sgt. Buck Aldridge shot and killed him during a traffic stop in Kingsland,…

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An electrical fire in the bakery at Community Loaves in Murray Hill has forced the business to move to a lighter operation until repairs can be made. | Community Loaves.
February 27, 2024

Popular Murray Hill bakery in need of help after fire

Community Loaves hopes the community will help keep employees on the payroll by buying gift cards while the business gets…

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Zay Tucker is a lifeguard at the Emmett Reed Community Pool in Brentwood. He stopped for a photo minutes before the pool opened for the summer in July 2023. Tucker has served as a lifeguard for five years. "I know a lot of people. I like seeing people I know and friends that live over here. It's cool," Tucker said. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
February 27, 2024

Jacksonville works to open more swimming pools this year

Many Jacksonville pools did not open last summer due to a lack of lifeguards. The city is raising pay this…

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The Jean Ribault, the St. Johns River Ferry. | JTA
February 26, 2024

St. Johns River Ferry resumes service on Tuesday

The St. Johns River Ferry will resume service on Tuesday, Feb. 27, after service was suspended for three weeks…

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Jaguars receiver Calvin Ridley, left, celebrates his second touchdown catch with Christian Kirk, right, during the third quarter of an AFC South contest against the Tennessee Titans. The Jaguars improved to 7-3 following a 34-14 win over the Tennessee Titans at EverBank Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
February 26, 2024

SPORTS | As NFL combine approaches, Jaguars’ needs are many

The NFL draft combine kicks off this Thursday in Indianapolis. What should the Jaguars focus on?…

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February 26, 2024

New 324 area code launches Monday in Jacksonville area

All 904? No more. Starting today, anyone requesting a new phone number or an extra line in the Jacksonville area…

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Iona Godfrey King and Donal King speak with Jacksonville City Council President Ron Salem about a bombing that took place in their North Riverside neighborhood in February 1964 on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
February 25, 2024

Survivors of Klan terror in Murray Hill share their story with Jacksonville leaders 60 years later

Donal Godfrey survived a Ku Klux Klan bombing in Murray Hill at age 6. He shared his story with City…

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Ron Salem and Donna Deegan at her 2023 budget presentation | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
February 25, 2024

OPINION | The reality of divided government

For Mayor Donna Deegan and this City Council, it will take negotiation and the time-honored principle of “getting to yes”…

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Belvedere Terminals has encountered opposition in other areas of the state outside Jacksonville. This sign was posted in Ormond Beach. | Molly Duerig, WMFE News
February 23, 2024

Proposed fuel farm may be moved outside Dinsmore area

Belvedere Terminals wants to build several fuel storage hubs across Florida, but it has met stiff opposition to placing one…

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Lumpia from Abstrack Filipino is featured in a new exhibit at the Beaches Museum. | Katie Rider, Beaches Museum.
February 23, 2024

New exhibit explores the culinary history of the Beaches

A new exhibit at the Beaches Museum will explore the history and culture surrounding food in the Beaches area.…

Featured image for “‘Magical’ youth baseball complex opens on Southside”
The Bragan Baseball Complex at Fort Family Regional Park has three new artificial turf baseball fields, clubhouse with concession stand and shaded bleachers. | Dan Scanlan, WJCT News 89.9
February 23, 2024

‘Magical’ youth baseball complex opens on Southside

The Bragan Baseball Complex includes three fields to help children from underserved communities learn baseball.…

Featured image for “‘Pull the crews out.’ Dramatic video captures Rise Doro fire”
A Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department drone shows the Rise Doro fire at its height. after the roof had burned out and floors collapsed inside. | Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department
February 22, 2024

‘Pull the crews out.’ Dramatic video captures Rise Doro fire

The Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department released a video showing the fire growing out of control at the Rise Doro…