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John Monsky, creator of "The Eyes of the World," is shown during a performance this year at The Orpheum Theatre in New York City. | American History Unbound
August 27, 2025

Bolles alum to bring ‘Eyes of the World’ to Jacksonville

The multimedia presentation recounts World War II’s final months through the eyes of authors and photographers.…

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August 27, 2025

THE JAXSON | Jacksonville’s oldest sandwich shops

Jacksonville has long been recognized for its legacy sandwich shops and signature creations, including the Camel Rider, Steak-in-a-Sack, and the…

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A GE Vernova natural gas-powered turbine which could power a future JEA power plant. |
August 26, 2025

JEA moves to pursue $1.57 billion natural gas plant

JEA plans to build a natural gas power plant and may need to reevaluate its rollout of more solar projects.…

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Dr. Rodney L. Hurst listens to a commemoration of the 63rd anniversary of Ax Handle Saturday on Aug. 27, 2023. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
August 26, 2025

Ax Handle Saturday commemoration comes amid push to remove equity from public discourse

The 65th anniversary of Ax Handle Saturday will be commemorated Wednesday at The Church of Oakland on Jessie Street.…

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Attorney Leslie Jean-Bart appears Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025, on First Coast Connect on WJCT News 89.9.
August 26, 2025

Attorney seeks special prosecutor for Jax City Council

Attorney Leslie Jean-Bart asked the governor to order an investigation of potential Sunshine Law violations.…

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The historic area in St. Augustine. | Iagology, Flickr
August 26, 2025

Parking fines are going up in Downtown St. Augustine

Fines will increase to $100 from $35, but they will not include expired meters.…

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Police work the scene where officers shot a man Monday, Aug. 25, 2025, on Mayport Road near Dutton Island Road West. | News4Jax
August 26, 2025

Police kill man after standoff in Atlantic Beach

Nine officers fired on the man after he holed up in his car and reached for a gun case.…

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Jacksonville City Council President Kevin Carrico says police, fire and infrastructure were the financial priorities for City Council for the 2025-26 fiscal year, which begins Oct. 1, 2025. Carrico was joined by eight Republican members of the City Council, including Finance Committee Chair Raul Arias, left, and former Council President Ron Salem on the steps of Jacksonville City Hall on Monday, Aug. 25, 2025. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
August 26, 2025

Jax mayor and City Council president spar over budget cuts

With budget hearings wrapped up, City Council will now debate whether to cut programs to reduce taxes.…

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Beaver Street Fisheries has served as a importer, exporter, manufacturer and distributor of frozen seafood in Jacksonville since 1950. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
August 25, 2025

Beaver Street Fisheries in Jax joins FDA shrimp recall

The Food and Drug Administration advises that some shrimp provided to Walmart may have radioactive contamination.…

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Taylor Brown has loved books and reading since she was a young child. The 16-year-old Ed White High School student is a READ USA tutor who works with elementary-aged students between four and six hours each week. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
August 25, 2025

Investment in early learning may pay dividends for Duval’s literacy woes

Educators, policymakers and community leaders are focusing on a child’s first five years.…

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The current intersection of State Road 16 and International Golf Parkway. | Google
August 25, 2025

Improvements begin on State Road 16 near World Golf Village

A groundbreaking signaled the start of a $25 million project to widen SR 16 and reduce traffic congestion.…

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Sporting Jax's inaugural match in the Gainbridge Super League was postponed four times before it kicked off shortly before 10 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
August 24, 2025

Sporting Jax stumbles in opening match

DC Power spoiled Sporting Jax’s inaugural match in the Gainbridge Super League on Saturday night at Hodges Stadium in the…

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August 22, 2025

Health funding partly restored in city budget

The action came after the medical community lobbied local lawmakers not to scrap funding for teleheath and other programs.…

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A shooting occurred in the parking lot of Walmart Neighborhood Market in Middleburg. | Google
August 22, 2025

Road rage leads to shooting at Middleburg Walmart

Police said the shooter followed another driver into the parking lot and shot at his car after an argument.…

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Lion statues guard St. Augustine's iconic Bridge of Lions. | Noah Hertz, Jacksonville Today
August 22, 2025

Indie film studio eyes St. Augustine for production

Cardinal Flix is seeking financial help to shoot “the Batting Cage” in St. Augustine starting in April.…

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A sea turtle hatchling makes its way to the ocean in July 2024. | Beaches Sea Turtle Patrol
August 22, 2025

Unleashed dog kills 23 sea turtle hatchlings

Other nests on the First Coast were lost to waves produced by Hurricane Erin.…

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August 22, 2025

NUMBER OF THE WEEK | Biggest and smallest Florida cities

Separated by just 60 miles and an hour’s drive on I-95, Florida’s biggest city, Jacksonville, and its smallest both sit…

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A summer camp is held at the Towers of Hope for the children of sheltered residents, who are known as participants. | Salvation Army, Northeast Florida Area Command
August 21, 2025

Salvation Army receives $300K grant to help homeless

The grant from the Delores Barr Weaver Legacy Funds will help meet a particular need among single women.…

Featured image for “Duval Schools’ prospective buyer plans riverfront retirement community”
A sign outside the Duval Schools headquarters advertises that the property is available on Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025. | Megan Mallicoat, Jacksonville Today
August 21, 2025

Duval Schools’ prospective buyer plans riverfront retirement community

The School Board said it chose Fleet Landing’s offer of $20 million among 10 it received.…

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Ribault junior Jasmine Delphonse (14) applauds Trojans setter Rivka Woolf after the Trojans recorded a side out during the first game of the season. Ribault hosted Raines in the first volleyball game inside the new Austin-Wilkes Gymnasium on Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
August 21, 2025

Rebuilt Ribault spurs renewed Trojan pride on Northside

Duval County Public Schools devoted $120 million to rebuilt Ribault High School in Northwest Jacksonville.…

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August 21, 2025

BIT OF JOY | Nights of nostalgia

Home Alone (easily one of the top holiday movies ever) turns 35 this year, and the Florida Theatre is celebrating with…

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The former Lawton Pratt funeral home is being converted into apartments. | Michelle Corum, Jacksonville Today
August 21, 2025

Mortuary makeover: Rentals with a macabre appeal

The 110-year old Lawton L. Pratt Undertaking Co. is being converted into short-term rentals.…

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August 21, 2025

WHAT TO DO | Cumberland Island tour; Dog Surfing Classic; Ax Handle Saturday experience

Touring a national park with the ruins of a grand home and wild horses; watching dogs surf; and experiencing Ax…

Featured image for “Fernandina moves forward with paid parking downtown”
A view of Centre Street in Fernandina Beach, where paid parking would be installed. | Google
August 20, 2025

Fernandina moves forward with paid parking downtown

Despite heavy opposition, the City Commission hired an outside company to set up a paid parking system.…