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The U.S. Courthouse in Jacksonville
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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
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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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Rep. Sam Garrison, R-Fleming Island, was formally designated Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025, to become the next Florida House speaker. | Tom Urban, News Service of Florida
2 hours ago

Fleming Island lawmaker designated as House speaker

Republican Rep. Sam Garrison will be the first House speaker from Clay County since John Thrasher in 1999 and 2000.…

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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
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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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Charlie Kirk speaks during a town hall meeting on March 17, 2025, in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. | Jeffrey Phelps, AP
5 hours ago

Two Jacksonville roads would be renamed for Charlie Kirk

A state lawmaker has filed a bill to rename roads for Charlie Kirk at UNF and other colleges and universities.…

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Barrels line a road project at Southside and Deerwood Park boulevards. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
6 hours ago

#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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7 hours ago

Florida growth law draws another legal challenge

The new law temporarily prohibits changes in growth plans, including one in St. Johns County.…

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Rain and cooler temperatures are on the way

Rain combined with king tides could bring a flash flood risk for parts of the Jacksonville area.…

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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.
1 day ago

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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Rebecca Gonzalez opened her first 1928 Cuban Bistro in 2019 on Baymeadows Road near San Jose Boulevard. | Jeffrey Leeser, Jacksonville Daily Record
1 day ago

1928 Cuban Bistro plans to expand in Brooklyn

Based in Jacksonville, 1928 Cuban Bistro plans its eighth location where Tossgreen closed.…

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The first Habit Burger & Grill in Jacksonville is at 13559 Beach Blvd. | Karen Brune Mathis, Jacksonville Daily Record
1 day ago

Habit Burger & Grill sets opening for first Jax restaurant

The California-based Habit Burger & Grill plans three locations in Jacksonville.…

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Tuesday’s Duval DOGE Committee meeting was held at Jacksonville City Hall | File photo
1 day ago

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
2 days ago

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
2 days ago

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
2 days ago

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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2 days ago

Tropical Storm Jerry develops in central Atlantic

Jerry, the 10th named storm of the season, is expected to turn northward later this week.…

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The Horace Drew Mansion in Springfield. | The Jaxson
October 6, 2025

State funding proposed to preserve Springfield mansion

Rep. Wyman Duggan of Jacksonville submitted a proposal to preserve the Horace Drew Mansion.…

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GŪD Essence, a cannabis products retailer from Miami, is planned at the former Burger King at 210 E. State St. in Downtown Jacksonville. | Joe Lister, Jacksonville Daily Record
October 6, 2025

Cannabis store planned in Downtown Jacksonville

GŪD Essence, a cannabis retailer, would occupy the closed Burger King at 210 E. State St.…

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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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A diver shows coins recovered off the Treasure Coast. | 1715 Fleet - Queens Jewels, LLC via AP
October 6, 2025

Treasure hunters recover $1M in coins from shipwreck

Divers uncovered a load of centuries-old Spanish coins on a shipwreck off the Treasure Coast.…

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October 6, 2025

King tides likely to bring flooding on First Coast

High tides will be about 1 foot higher than usual through next Monday, and coastal flooding is likely.…

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The Jacksonville Jaguars unveiled the new "grand staircase" at Gate 1 at EverBank Stadium. It is at the southwest corner of the stadium near Lot J. | Joe Lister, Jacksonville Daily Record
October 3, 2025

Jaguars unveil first visible stadium improvement

Fans will get a look at the stadium’s new “grand staircase” when they arrive for Monday Night Football.…

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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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A licensed Starbucks franchise is planned on the ground floor of Bank of America Tower at 50 N. Laura St. | Jacksonville Daily Record
October 3, 2025

Starbucks seeks incentives for Downtown coffee shop

The Starbucks franchise would open on the ground floor of Bank of America Tower.…