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Deteriorating sidewalks and overgrown weeds are visible at the water's edge at Springfield Park. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today

#AskJAXTDY | Why is Springfield Park so neglected?

A Jacksonville Today reader says Springfield Park is suffering from “a complete lack of care.”…

By Dan Scanlan

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Inspectors from the Florida Department of Transportation look at the damage caused when a crane hit the Hart Bridge on Wednesday, Nov. 5th, 2026. | FDOT

Crane crashes into Hart Bridge, closing it for hours, but damage is minor

The crane was being maneuvered on a barge when it hit the bridge. An inspection showed only “cosmetic damage.”…

By Dan Scanlan

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The new DRIFTERS City Bike Share program lets riders pick up rental bikes from docking stations around St. Augustine including at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre, the Lightner Museum and Bog Brewing Company on West King Street | Photo courtesy Old City PR

St. Augustine’s new bike share aims to get more wheels on the road

The bike share program aims to get more people to see the area outside of their cars. …

By Noah Hertz

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Thrill-seekers sail at the Greater Jacksonville Agricultural Fair. | News4Jax

Jacksonville Fair moves to the Westside: What to know before you go.

The Greater Jacksonville Agricultural Fair is scheduled to open Thursday after moving out of Downtown.…

By Andrea Snody - News4Jax

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An artist's rendering of the planned 37,000-square-foot Publix at 119 W. Beaver St., part of a new building that will also include a 15-story residential tower and 400 parking spaces. | Gateway/Pearl Square

Could a Downtown Publix be the first casualty of Amendment 3 in Jacksonville?

A tie vote in a City Council committee left the fate of a Downtown residential tower and Publix in limbo.…

By Mike Mendenhall

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Buses maneuver at JTA's Jacksonville Regional Transportation Center in LaVilla. | JTA

#AskJAXTDY | Why did JTA cut bus routes the day before Election Day?

A Jacksonville Today reader says JTA’s cuts made it hard for voters to get to the polls.…

By Dan Scanlan

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An election worker inspects a ballot. | Lynne Sladky, AP

Atlantic Beach candidates separated by just 2 votes. What now?

Lisa Herrold holds a razor-thin lead over Jennifer Lagner for Seat 4 on the Atlantic Beach City Commission.…

By Jennifer Waugh - News4Jax

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County Commissioner Sarah Arnold, former St. Augustine Beach Mayor (and current City Commissioner) Dylan Rumrell and County Commissioner Christian Whitehurst. | St. Johns County, St. Augustine Beach

Charges refiled in fake voter guide case in St. Johns County

Five people face misdemeanor charges in connection with a phony voter guide designed to look like the real one.…

By Noah Hertz

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An early morning view from Anastasia State Park near St. Augustine | Noah Hertz, Jacksonville Today

St. Johns voters give resounding yes to land conservation referendum

Voters in St. Johns County overwhelmingly supported a conservation land measure.…

By Noah Hertz

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U.S. Sen. Ashley Moody of Florida. | Steve Cannon, AP

Republican Ashley Moody edges Angie Nixon for US Senate seat

The incumbent Moody will keep the seat she has held since 2024, when Gov. Ron DeSantis appointed her.…

By Mike Mendenhall

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Empty polling booths inside the Duval County Supervisor of Elections Office. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today

Voters approve Amendment 3 tax cut but reject other ballot measures

Amendment 3 faced harsh criticism from local officeholders and first responders who said the tax cut was too drastic.…

By Ana Goñi-Lessan - News Service of Florida

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Republican Gov.-elect Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Florida, celebrates at an election night event with his wife, Erika, on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, in Hollywood. | Rebecca Blackwell, AP

Republican Byron Donalds wins Florida governor’s race

Gov.-elect Byron Donalds promised to make Florida more affordable. He will take office Jan. 5.…

By Douglas Soule - WUSF and Steve Newborn - WUSF

Featured image for “Clay County voters renew school tax, keep commissioner salary cap, elect Edwards”

A sign designating a polling place is seen on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. | Megan Mallicoat, Jacksonville Today

Clay County voters renew school tax, keep commissioner salary cap, elect Edwards

Clay County voters made decisions on two local issues and elected a new member to the five-person Board of County…

By Elizabeth Caldwell

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Duval voters overwhelmingly pass 1-mill renewal; all 3 school board races close

School Board winners were all endorsed by current reps, so the board’s political makeup is unlikely to change.…

By Megan Mallicoat

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The parking lot at voting Precinct 407 was packed just before noon Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, at Southpoint Baptist Church on Tiger Hole Road. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today

Full election results for Florida and the First Coast

Jacksonville Today has complete election results for statewide races, local offices and ballot issues.…

By Jacksonville Today

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Duval School Board member Tony Ricardo is one of six board members who voted to remove the book "Identical" from school shelves in April 2025. | Megan Mallicoat, Jacksonville Today

School Board member urged to resign over anti-Islam social media post

Tony Ricardo shared a social media post calling Islam a “political cult masquerading as a faith.”…

By Megan Mallicoat

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Fans that are part of a cooling system are seen on the roof of a data center April 27, 2026, in Hillsboro, Oregon. | Jenny Kane, AP

St. Johns County bans data centers for at least a year

The county became the third in Northeast Florida to impose a moratorium on large-scale data centers.…

By Noah Hertz

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European Street Cafe owner Andy Zarka stands in front of the dessert counter at the San Marco location. | Sheldon Gardner, Jacksonville Daily Record

European Street Cafe owner prepares to open Downtown

The new European Street at Riverfront Plaza will mark the next phase of a decades-long story in Jacksonville.…

By Sheldon Gardner - Jacksonville Daily Record

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Florida's general election ballots list Republicans over Democrats. Why? It's because of a state law.

Why are Republicans listed first on Florida’s ballots?

Florida law gives the top ballot position to candidates from the party that won the last governor’s race.…

By Douglas Soule - WUSF

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Jacksonville Transportation Authority CEO Nat Ford speaks at the topping-out ceremony for the U2C Autonomous Innovation Center near Broad and Water streets in LaVilla. | Jeffrey Leeser via Jacksonville Daily Record

November 2, 2026

Former JTA CEO Nat Ford to testify before City Council in January

JTA’s finances were “a disaster” by July 2025, a past CFO told a council committee Monday.…

By Mike Mendenhall

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Jacksonville attorney Charlie "Chuck" Farah Jr. | Farah & Farah

November 2, 2026

Florida Supreme Court suspends attorney Chuck Farah for 90 days

The court said Farah took on far more cases against tobacco companies than he could handle.…

By Dan Scanlan

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Georgia-Florida banners hang in Downtown Jacksonville before a previous game. l Steven Ponson, Jacksonville Today

October 30, 2026

Businesses suffer as Georgia-Florida game moves to Atlanta

Business usually amps up for the Georgia-Florida game, but the game has moved while EverBank Stadium is renovated.…

By Ariel Schiller - News4Jax and Walter Pendergrass - News4Jax

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Attorney Pedro Echarte discusses crimes reported at an apartment complex where a 19-year-old man was shot to death. | News4Jax

October 30, 2026

Family sues apartment complex after teen is shot to death in home invasion

The lawsuit claims The Marley at Trout River Apartments failed to provide security despite hundreds of crimes.…

By Dan Scanlan

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A rendering released in September shows the planned Museum of Science & History on the Downtown Northbank. | MOSH

October 30, 2026

MOSH hits $100M fundraising mark; $50M still sought

MOSH said it could break ground on its new Northbank museum even before the full amount is raised.…

By Dan Scanlan

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