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Mayor Donna Deegan answers questions at the presentation of Jacksonville's first comprehensive food plan | Simone Endress, Jacksonville Today
9 minutes ago

Jacksonville presents its first food plan to combat food insecurity

The food plan recommends steps to ensure that every Jacksonville resident has access to fresh, affordable food.…

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The VyStar SkySkape entrance to the Jacksonville Zoo & Botanical Gardens. | News4Jax
1 hour ago

JSO investigates suspicious person approaching children at Jacksonville zoo

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said it is investigating two separate complaints at the zoo.…

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A crowd walks through St. Augustine on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026, as part of the annual Out of the Darkness Walk organized by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention North Florida. | Noah Hertz, Jacksonville Today
2 hours ago

People touched by suicide find support in St. Augustine

Dozens of people took part in the annual Out of the Darkness Walk on Sunday in St. Augustine.…

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A Nor'easter and king tides caused coastal flooding at the Timucuan Ecological & Historic Preserve in Northeast Florida. | National Park Service
6 hours ago

Nor’easter producing dangerous surf and flooding along Florida’s East Coast

Rip currents, beach erosion and coastal flooding are expected to continue through the week.…

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The former Kmart building at 500 Atlantic Boulevard is shown on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026. | Sheldon Gardner, Jacksonville Daily Record
6 hours ago

Plans for ‘Town Center West’ include restaurants and a hotel

The new $100 million Town Center would replace the former Kmart in Neptune Beach.…

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A roundabout at FAMU Way is seen on the Florida A&M University campus in Tallahassee on June 6, 2024. | Mark Wallheiser, AP file
8 hours ago

At least 12 injured in shooting near FAMU stadium

Six children were among those injured on homecoming weekend for Florida A&M University.…

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The city of Jacksonville has targeted completion of the second phase of Riverfront Plaza by the end of 2027. The first phase opened in December 2025. | Special to the Jacksonville Daily Record
October 23, 2026

Swings, beer garden and more shown on plans for Riverfront Plaza

The second phase of Riverfront Plaza is expected to open by the end of 2027, two years after the first…

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The University of North Florida. | News4Jax
October 23, 2026

UNF suspends Chi Phi fraternity over hazing incidents

UNF said an investigation of the fraternity found people posing nude, getting sprayed with a hose and using drugs.…

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Habitat for Humanity's Volusia Woods community is near St. Augustine's West King district. | Habitat for Humanity of St. Johns County
October 23, 2026

Habitat St. Johns seeks owners for income-restricted homes

Habitat for Humanity of St. Johns County is seeking homeowners in Volusia Woods, the organization’s newest neighborhood.…

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The Rev. Christopher McKee Jr., lead pastor of The Church of Oakland in Jacksonville's Eastside, has organized voter mobilization efforts in both Florida and Ohio since he became a pastor in 2013. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
October 22, 2026

With chances to make history, Black churches mobilize Northeast Florida voters

Black churches in Northeast Florida are mobilizing their members with Souls to the Polls campaigns to promote early voting.…

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October 22, 2026

Metal detectors coming to Duval elementary schools

Principals will notify families when it’s time for their school to get the weapons detection system.…

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Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. visits the Lincoln Memorial University campus in Orange Park on Oct. 21, 2026. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
October 22, 2026

HHS Secretary RFK Jr. touts dietary guidelines with Northeast Florida healthcare leaders

HHS Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr. visited Orange Park to discuss nutrition initiatives with Jacksonville area healthcare executives.…

Featured image for “City board endorses $49M incentive for Fleet Landing proposal in Brooklyn”
An illustration of the Fleet Landing tower at the site of the former Haskell headquarters in Brooklyn. | Gensler
October 22, 2026

City board endorses $49M incentive for Fleet Landing proposal in Brooklyn

The Downtown Investment Authority advanced the proposed property tax refund for the 31-story tower to City Council.…

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Florida Senate President Ben Albritton says he will vote against Amendment 3 at the polls. | Colin Hackley, News Service of Florida
October 22, 2026

Albritton latest GOP senator to balk at Amendment 3

The Florida Senate president says Amendment 3 would impair small towns’ and counties’ ability to provide services.…

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Blues Fest takes over at St. Benedict the Moor Catholic Church in St. Augustine
October 22, 2026

WHAT TO DO | ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’; Blues Fest; ‘Carrie: The Musical’

A family-friendly movie night in Riverside, a blues fest in St. Augustine and “Carrie: The Musical” in Arlington are What…

Featured image for “Judge dismisses felony charge in St. Johns County voter guide case”
The fake voter guide, on the left, is shown next to the real one. | News4Jax
October 21, 2026

Judge dismisses felony charge in St. Johns County voter guide case

The charge was filed against political consultant Brianna Jordan, one of five people accused of distributing a fake voter guide.…

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The boundaries of a proposed 200-acre development near the busy intersection of Interstate 95 and State Road 16 in St. Johns County | St. Johns County
October 21, 2026

St. Johns County OKs more development on farmland

Development is coming to nearly 250 acres of farmland designated as “agricultural enclaves.”…

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A concept image shows the Third Thursday market at the Union Terminal Warehouse. | Courtesy Phil Rogacki
October 21, 2026

Community market coming soon to Union Terminal Warehouse

The monthly market will feature food, arts and crafts at the revamped building near EverBank Stadium.…

Featured image for “Races for governor and senator tight as election nears, UNF poll finds”
Election Day is Nov. 3, 2026. Voters can cast their ballots before by early voting or vote by mail. | WUSF
October 21, 2026

Races for governor and senator tight as election nears, UNF poll finds

A new poll from UNF’s Public Opinion Research Lab shows close races for governor and U.S. Senate.…

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The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office's new headquarters on Riverside Avenue. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
October 20, 2026

Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office shows off new headquarters in Brooklyn

Most operations have moved from the old Bay Street headquarters to the rebadged Florida Blue building in Brooklyn.…

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A Flock Safety license plate reader is seen along a public road. | David Goldman, AP file
October 20, 2026

St. Johns County will remove Flock cameras from county roads

County commissioners narrowly agreed to remove about 45 Flock cameras along county rights of way.…

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CEO Cheron Corbett looks on at a Jacksonville Housing Authority board meeting Monday, Oct. 19, 2026. | Elizabeth Caldwell, Jacksonville Today
October 20, 2026

Housing board scraps executive bonuses as financial questions mount

Jacksonville’s Housing Authority board rejected a new bonus structure that would have enriched the CEO.…

Featured image for “Oak Steakhouse Downtown considered for $400K in incentives”
This rendering shows the planned Oak Steakhouse in The Greenleaf building at Laura and Adams Streets. | Downtown Investment Authority
October 19, 2026

Oak Steakhouse Downtown considered for $400K in incentives

The Downtown Investment Authority board will consider incentives for the steakhouse planned in The Greenleaf building.…

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Photo of rough surf along St. Augustine Beach. | St. Johns County Marine Rescue
October 19, 2026

Nor’easter-like conditions could cause flooding along Florida coast

Portions of the St. Johns River may approach flood stage as a result of a coastal storm in the Atlantic.…