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Numa Saisselin stands inside the Florida Theatre in mid-2023, as a renovation began. Saisselin has resigned as the theater's president. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
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Florida Theatre President Numa Saisselin resigns

Saisselin said his departure after 13 years was a mutual decision between himself and the Florida Theatre.…

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Sheriff T.K. Waters speaks Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025, about the arrest of a police officer on charges of false imprisonment and stalking. | News4Jax
2 hours ago

Jacksonville police officer charged with stalking

Officer Claude Fleurimond resigned after he was accused of false imprisonment and stalking his former girlfriend.…

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Indian marketplace Patel Brothers plans a 20,000-square-foot store in the developing Shops at Racetrack Rd. in St. Johns County. | Patel Brothers
2 hours ago

Indian grocery Patel Brothers plans St. Johns County store

Patel Brothers plans a store at the Shops at Racetrack Road, the chain’s second store in Northeast Florida.…

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Ken Babby, pictured in 2023, owned the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp for 10 years. He purchased the club from Peter Bragan. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
15 hours ago

Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp sold to Prospector Baseball Group

The Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp were purchased by Prospector Baseball Group. This is Prospector’s first purchase of an affiliated baseball club.…

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Ability Housing has opened Village at Cedar Hills, an affordable housing complex on Jacksonville’s Westside. | Michelle Corum, Jacksonville Today
20 hours ago

90 affordable housing units open in West Jacksonville

Ability Housing opened Village at Cedar Hills, 90 units of affordable housing at a time when it’s desperately needed.…

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The Narcotics Overdose Death Investigations Unit rushes a house during a recent drug investigation. | Jacksonville Sheriff's Office
22 hours ago

Fatal drug overdoses decline 33% in Jacksonville

Sheriff T.K. Waters credits a 4-year-old investigations unit focused on narcotics overdose deaths.…

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One of JTA's autonomous vehicles. | Jacksonville Today
1 day ago

JTA sues union in dispute over federal safety plan

JTA says the union is jeopardizing federal funding by refusing to sign a safety plan involving autonomous vehicles.…

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Haley Bartlett, John Phillips, and Hope McMath at a news conference in Phillips' office Monday. | Megan Mallicoat, Jacksonville Today
2 days ago

Duval Schools faces lawsuits over teachers’ right to free speech

The teachers’ complaints allege their right to free speech was violated.…

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An endangered North Atlantic right whale named "Division" was spotted Wednesdaty, Dec. 3, 2025, off Jekyll Island, Georgia. Fishing lines were entangled around ihis body. | Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
2 days ago

Teams rescue entangled right whale off St. Marys

The endangered whale, named “Division, was severely entangled in fishing lines off St. Marys, Georgia.…

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Feeding Northeast Florida received a $250,000 donation from Baptist Health to combat food insecurity in the region. The food distribution nonprofit says the money will fund 215,000 meals. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
2 days ago

Baptist Health identifies food insecurity as community health challenge

Baptist Health will fund 215,000 meals across its five-county service area as part of its commitment to eradicate food insecurity.…

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James Bennett, chief operating officer of the Jacksonville Port Authority, is shown in 2022. | Jacksonville Port Authority
2 days ago

Jacksonville Port Authority executive dies in car accident

James Bennett, chief operating officer of the Port Authority, also sat on the Baker County Board of Commissioners.…

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Drew Mansion was built in 1909 by Dr. Horace Drew, a renowned physicist and grandson of Jacksonville pioneer Columbus Drew. | News4Jax
2 days ago

New owner plans to rehab historic Drew Mansion

New owners plan to restore long-vacant Drew Mansion in Springfield, creating community space on the first floor.…

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St. Augustine Police Chief Jennifer Michaux will retire next month. | St. Augustine Police Department
December 5, 2025

St. Augustine police chief announces retirement

Police Chief Jennifer Michaux reflects on her 30-year career in law enforcement and her five years as chief.…

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Linda Schneader takes photos of her kids pumping water in the splash pad at the newly opened Riverfront Plaza. | Michelle Corum, Jacksonville Today
December 5, 2025

Expansive Riverfront Plaza and playground officially open

Visitors praised the first phase of Jacksonville’s newest park, which was more than a year in the making.…

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Gingerbread creations like a snow-covered White House are part of the 23rd annual Gingerbread Extravaganza at the Jacksonville History Center. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
December 5, 2025

Gingerbread extravaganza takes its artistry to new home

The Jacksonville Historical Society’s 23rd annual extravaganza features 41 gingerbread creations.…

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Palatka officials have issued a public drinking water notice after recent sampling showed elevated lead levels in more than 10% of homes tested. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
December 5, 2025

Palatka residents warned of lead in drinking water

Water samples showed elevated lead in more than 10% of the homes tested, the city said.…

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Hodges Stadium at the University of North Florida. | File photo
December 5, 2025

City Council eyes funding for higher ed and job training

The University of North Florida would get $6 million for upgrades to Hodges Stadium and additional practice fields.…

Featured image for “Indiana developer says it’s buying Laura Street Trio”
The Laura Street Trio has been deteriorating for decades. | Jessica Palombo, Jacksonville Today
December 5, 2025

Indiana developer says it’s buying Laura Street Trio

Becovic Management Group says it is buying the restored Barnett National Bank Building in addition to the Laura Street Trio.…

Featured image for “Eye surgeon envisions more medical tourism in Jacksonville”
Dr. Arun Gulani is a Jacksonville ophthalmologist who has served people from nearly 100 countries. He says the region's medical tourism industry is ripe for growth. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
December 4, 2025

Eye surgeon envisions more medical tourism in Jacksonville

Dr. Arun Gulani has served people from nearly 100 countries and believes medical tourism can benefit the region.…

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The Main Street Bridge is featured on a vintage postcard | Jessica Palombo, Jacksonville Today
December 4, 2025

Main Street Bridge could become a national landmark

City lawmakers want to add the iconic Main Street Bridge to the National Register of Historic Places.…

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The USS Cleveland will join the littoral combat squadron at Naval Station Mayport, the last of its kind, the Navy says. | U.S. Navy
December 4, 2025

Final littoral combat ship destined for Mayport

The U.S. Navy has accepted delivery of the USS Cleveland. The ship will homeport at Mayport Naval Station.…

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Christmas decorations in Orlando, Florida.
December 4, 2025

Warm weather forecast for December and the holidays

NOAA’s latest December outlook predicts the holidays will be drier and warmer than usual.…

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State Attorney Melissa Nelson explains why she decided a police officer's shooting of an unarmed boy was lawful. | News4Jax
December 4, 2025

Police officer cleared in shooting of unarmed boy

The police officer was justified in shooting the boy, but communication errors contributed, the state attorney says.…

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Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia speaks Wednesday beside (from left) State Sen. Jonathan Martin, R-Fort Myers, state Rep. Kiyan Michael, R-Jacksonville, and St. Johns County Sheriff Rob Hardwick. | Noah Hertz, Jacksonville Today
December 3, 2025

State CFO touts immigration agenda in St. Johns County

CFO Blaise Ingoglia came to the First Coast to discuss his immigration priorities in the upcoming legislative session.…