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Deborah Parrish joins First Coast Crime Stoppers on Monday, Oct. 13, 2025, to seek tips in her husband's slaying 13 years ago. With her are Crime Stoppers Executive Director Chase Robinson, left, and cold case homicide Detective Travis Oliver Sr. | First Coast Crime Stoppers
October 13, 2025

Widow pleads for tips in husband’s cold case killing

Julius Richardo Parrish died in a drive-by shooting 13 years ago — a cold case that remains unsolved today.…

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WWII pilot J.G. Ralph Cornelius Dupont was finally identified after 81 years of missing in action. | Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency
October 10, 2025

WWII pilot, missing since 1944, comes home for Hastings burial

The remains of pilot J.G. Ralph Cornelius DuPont were finally identified after he was missing in action for 81 years.…

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The Menendez football program won its first district title in 2019. The Falcons hosted Ocala Vanguard on November 8, 2019, in their first home playoff game in school history. | Photo by Will Brown
October 10, 2025

Pedro Menendez field may be named after first principal

The football field at Pedro Menendez High School may be named for Bill Mignon, a longtime School Board member.…

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The U.S. Courthouse in Jacksonville
October 9, 2025

Former Duval teachers union president pleads guilty

Teresa Brady admitted she and another union official conspired to cash in fraudulent leave time.…

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A licensed Starbucks franchise is planned on the ground floor of Bank of America Tower at 50 N. Laura St. | Jacksonville Daily Record
October 9, 2025

Why the city thinks incentives for Downtown Starbucks make sense

Jacksonville officials say a Starbucks in the Bank of America Tower would be a sign of health for Downtown.…

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City crews and volunteers move the deteriorated Peg Leg Pete statue early Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025, to the Amelia Island Museum of History. | City of Fernandina Beach
October 9, 2025

Peg Leg Pete moves to new home and uncertain future

The deteriorated Peg Leg Pete statue was moved from the Fernandina waterfront to the Amelia Island history museum.…

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Barrels line a road project at Southside and Deerwood Park boulevards. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
October 9, 2025

#AskJAXTDY | Why do some road projects seem to take forever?

It sometimes seems that road projects begin and then no one works on them for long periods. Why is that?…

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St. Johns County Commissioner Ann Taylor wears handcuffs to illustrate what she says is an attack on home rule. | Screenshot from St. Johns County livestream.
October 8, 2025

State development law hits home in St. Johns County

A new law in Florida limits how local governments can respond to development after hurrricanes.…

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Tuesday’s Duval DOGE Committee meeting was held at Jacksonville City Hall | File photo
October 8, 2025

Duval DOGE targets city’s group health fund deficit

The Duval DOGE committee’ will look for ways to reduce the city’s $21 million health care deficit.…

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Duval Schools will continued to be headquartered on the Southbank following the School Board's rejection of a sale and purchase of a Southside location. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
October 7, 2025

Duval School Board votes down HQ move

In dual 0-7 votes, the board passed on the sale of the Prudential Drive property and opted to not purchase…

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Barnabas Center workers distribute food in Callahan. | Barnabas Center
October 7, 2025

Barnabas Center helping more of Nassau’s needy

Barnabas Center is expanding to western Nassau County because of growing demand for its services.…

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JTA's new NAVI, an autonomous downtown shuttle service, moves down East Bay Street. The service has low ridership three months after it began. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
October 7, 2025

Driverless Downtown shuttles are drawing few riders

Just over 100 people a day have used the NAVI shuttles, but the mayor and JTA predict the number will…

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Mayor Donna Deegan speaks at the opening of affordable homes in the Durkeeville community. She was joined by Jacksonville Housing Authority CEO Cheron Corbett, left, and City Council member Jimmy Peluso. | City of Jacksonville
October 6, 2025

Jacksonville unveils affordable homes in historic Durkeeville

The Durkeeville homes were officially opened Monday, one step toward more affordable housing.…

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The Lincolnville Community Garden got its start with funding from St. Augustine's Neighborhood Grant Program. | Lincolnville Community Garden
October 3, 2025

Neighborhood grants now available in St. Augustine

Groups can apply for up to $3,000 in neighborhood grants to spruce up their communities.…

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AY Luxury Designs owner Amany Youssef is the youngest female contractor in Northeast Florida. When licensed at age 23, she was the youngest female contractor in the state. | Noah Hertz, Jacksonville Today
October 3, 2025

Amany Youssef: From refugee to rare female contractor

A Jacksonville business owner is the area’s youngest female contractor, and a trailblazing small business owner.…

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Chart by Megan Mallicoat, Jacksonville Today
October 3, 2025

NUMBER OF THE WEEK | Northwest Classic

In the Northwest Classic, the Vikings (4-0) are one of the best programs in Northeast Florida. The Trojans (1-5) seek…

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Florida Department of Transportation workers make repairs to the Main Street Bridge.| FDOT
October 3, 2025

Main Street Bridge reopens all lanes for first time in weeks

The Main Street Bridge has been partly closed since September after a ship hit the bridge the month before.…

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Karen Bowling at the University of North Florida's Center for Entrepreneurship in 2020. | Jacksonville Daily Record
October 2, 2025

Chief administrator is leaving Jacksonville mayor’s office

Chief Administrative Officer Karen Bowling departs after a little more than two years in the administration.…

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The Black Book Bash will bring more than 100 authors to Jacksonville. Deesha Philyaw, author of "The Secret Lives of Church Ladies," is a Jacksonville native who is slated to attend. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
October 2, 2025

Black Book Bash draws authors to Jacksonville amid literary backlash

The inaugural Black Book Bash will be held at the Hyatt Regency Jacksonville from Friday through Sunday.…

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McCoys Creek flows into the St. Johns River again as a steel barrier between them is lifted on Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
October 2, 2025

At long last, McCoys Creek flows back to St. Johns River

A $52.8 million, six-year project restored McCoys Creek to prevent flooding in Mixon Town and nearby areas.…

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A dog is dressed as "the world's smallest lion" for the inaugural Five Points Funky Friday, which had a circus theme. | Five Points Association
October 1, 2025

WHAT TO DO | Five Points Funky Friday; Tactile Art Show; Island Hop Craft Beer and Spirits Fest

Five Points’ monthly Funky Friday, an art show you can touch in St. Augustine, and Fernandina’s Island Hop beer and…

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Artist and sculptor Mere Mason works on what will be a rainbow fixture to repurpose an abandoned payphone in Riverside ahead of Jax River City Pride on Saturday and Sunday. | Mike Mendenhall, Jacksonville Today
October 1, 2025

Rainbow art returning to Five Points ahead of Pride weekend

In advance of Jax River City Pride, displays are popping up to replace crosswalks the state eliminated.…

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A pair of Miami Arts Studio students hug as others walk between classes on World Mental Health Day on Oct. 10, 2023, at the magnet school in Miami. | Rebecca Blackwell, AP
October 1, 2025

Free mental health services available to Duval students

Demand for mental health services is at an all-time high among Duval Schools students.…

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Green Cove Springs City Manager Steve Kennedy announced that he will retire in November.
October 1, 2025

Green Cove city manager will retire next month

Green Cove Springs City Manager Steve Kennedy will retire after eight years in the job.…