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10 legal issues to watch in Florida in 2026

A long list of legal issues remain unresolved in Florida: immigration, guns, marijuana, transgender laws and more.…

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An illustration shows the interior of the proposed Starbucks in Downtown Jacksonville. | City of Jacksonville
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Starbucks gets permit to build in Bank of America Tower

The city issued a permit for Starbucks to build on the ground floor of the building’s southeast corner.…

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Jacksonville native Antonio Clary celebrates Virginia's win in the 81st TaxSlayer Gator Bowl on Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025, at EverBank Stadium. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
4 hours ago

Sandalwood grad Antonio Clary caps off collegiate career in Gator Bowl win

The Jacksonville native helped the University of Virginia win the 2025 Gator Bowl in his final collegiate game.…

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Winter will slap Florida with a cold goodbye to 2025

Many people, including those in North Florida, will wake up to one of the coldest air masses of the season…

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Legislation filed by Sen. Jennifer Bradley would regulate drinking straws and stirrers. | francescoridolfi.com/Rido, stock.adobe.com
December 24, 2025

Fleming senator files bill to regulate drinking straws

The legislation from Sen. Jennifer Bradley would set rules for the materials used in straws and stirrers.…

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An AI microprocessor is shown on a motherboard computer circuit. | Zetha_Work, stock.adobe.com, 441302262
December 24, 2025

AI ‘Bill of Rights’ proposed in Florida Senate

The AI proposal comes as President Trump tries to limit state regulation of artificial intelligence.…

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The Bestbet cardroom in Jacksonville. | Google Maps
December 24, 2025

Bestbet sues to stop poker room in Hamilton County

Bestbet argues that Hamilton Downs should not be allowed to operate a card room on adjacent land.…

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A CVS store in Newton, Massachusetts, on Aug. 13, 2025. | Charles Krupa, AP file
December 24, 2025

Are any stores open on Christmas Day?

Most stores are closed on Christmas, but a handful of businesses will be open during the holiday.…

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The Christmas Day weather forecast for Greater Jacksonville. | National Weather Service
December 24, 2025

Christmas weather in Florida: A bit of everything in recent years

We’re going to have a typically warm Christmas this year, but a cool-down is coming for New Year’s.…

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Merrill Road Elementary is one of two schools that remain on Mater Academy's list for Schools of Hope. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
December 23, 2025

Only Merrill Road Elementary, Fort Caroline Middle eyed as Schools of Hope 

Mater Academy has narrowed its list of 25 buildings to two intended for Schools of Hope in Duval.…

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Former University of Florida President Ben Sasse.
December 23, 2025

Former UF President Ben Sasse has pancreatic cancer

Sasse posted on social media that he has been diagnosed with metastasized, Stage 4 pancreatic cancer.…

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A bill in the Florida Legislature would eliminate these license plate stickers. | Randy Roguski, Jacksonville Today
December 23, 2025

Florida Legislature may eliminate license plate stickers

Motorists would still need to register their cars, but the yellow stickers would no longer be required.…

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Judge R. Hudson Olliff | The Tributary
December 23, 2025

The ‘hanging judge’: Jim Crow legacy looms over Jacksonville death row case

The late Judge R. Hudson Olliff was known for a harsh approach to crime and questionable remarks about Black people.…

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The archbishop of Miami, Thomas Wenski, raises his hand while addressing a crowd during a panel on immigration at Georgetown University in Washingtonon Sept. 11, 2025. | Luis Andres Henao, AP file
December 23, 2025

White House rebuffs Florida bishops on immigration

Catholic bishops appealed to President Trump to pause immigration enforcement during the holidays.…

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Burglars smashed a door at Minds of the Future Academy and stole about $200,000 worth of technology. | News4Jax
December 23, 2025

Thieves steal $200K in technology from private school

Minds of the Future Academy is turning to the community for help replacing the lost technology.…

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Two of the JTA’s autonomous NAVI shuttles are parked on North Georgia Street on June 27, 2025. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
December 23, 2025

JTA wants to know what’s on your mind

JTA will have a series of meetings next month to explain plans and solicit feedback from the community.…

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Raines football coach Donovan Masline receives a key to the City of Jacksonville during a Dec. 18, 2025 celebration at Raines High School. The Vikings went 14-0 and claimed the FHSAA Class 3A championship with a 23-22 win over Miami Northwestern. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
December 22, 2025

PHOTO ESSAY | Will Brown’s favorite images of 2025

Jacksonville Today’s Will Brown shares his favorite photos from Jacksonville in 2025.…

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District 2 Clay County School Board member Robert Alvero. | Clay County School Board
December 22, 2025

Clay School Board member takes heat for racial comments

The state education commissioner wants Robert Alvero to explain a racial post on social media.…

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Nothing Putt Fun & Games is planned on 2.78 acres at 7250 and 7280 U.S. 1 N., about a half-mile south of International Golf Parkway. | Jacksonville Daily Record
December 22, 2025

Proposed miniature golf course hits hurdle in St. Johns County

The zoning agency recommended against a miniature golf course called Nothing Putt Fun & Games.…

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December 22, 2025

Rip currents and rough seas threaten Florida’s coast

The winds will be constant and intense along the Atlantic coast during the first half of Christmas week.…

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Raines freshmen Ameer Mabane, left and Nicholas Davis, right, celebrate the team's 14-0 season during a community parade. Jacksonville celebrated the Raines Vikings winning the FHSAA Class 3A state football championship with a community parade on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
December 20, 2025

PHOTO ESSAY | Raines football celebrated in Northwest Jacksonville

The Raines Vikings marched down Moncrief Road with their hard-fought state championship trophy during a community parade on Saturday.…

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Picolata is a small community along the St. Johns River in west St. Johns County. The area's history goes back centuries, but very little physical evidence remains of forts and other structures that once stood. | Noah Hertz, Jacksonville Today
December 19, 2025

You may not know Picolata, but a couple is trying to preserve it

Picolata was once a river crossing and the site of a Spanish fort, but much of the settlement is gone.…

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Justin Golden stands with attorney Kenneth Williams as he is sentenced to 30 years in prison in his baby's death. | News4Jax
December 19, 2025

Dad gets 30 years for running over baby and killing him

Justin Golden admitted he put his 8-month-old baby on the road but said he did not intend to kill him.…

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Raines football players are all smiles during a school pep rally to celebrate the undefeated Vikings on Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
December 19, 2025

Raines football champions celebrated with pep rally and parade

A parade to honor the William M. Raines football program will begin at Lonnie Miller Park at 9 a.m. Saturday.…