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People line up for a food distribution at Calvary Baptist Church on Dunn Avenue on Nov. 5. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
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Jax City Council to consider emergency aid as food banks see surge in demand

The Jacksonville City Council is expected to consider emergency legislation this week that would devote local dollars to help fill…

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Camping World Stadium might host the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2027. | campingworldstadium.com
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Jags reportedly pick Orlando for home games in 2027

An Orlando city commissioner says the Jaguars will play at Camping World Stadium while EverBank Stadium is renovated.…

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A potential Hard Rock Hotel is proposed on 2.02 acres at 500 E. Bay St., the site of the demolished Berkman II condominium along the St. Johns River. | Jacksonville Daily Record
2 days ago

Potential Hard Rock Hotel could seek public incentives

Developers outlined at least $40 million in incentives for a possible Hard Rock on the Northbank.…

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The latest design of the Shipyards West Park is 90% complete. It shows a new two-story event pavilion, a flex lawn, a Playscape, Riverwalk, sports/pickleball courts and trees, all planned to be bult by 2028. | City of Jacksonville
2 days ago

The next step on the riverfront: Shipyards West Park

Groundbreaking is planned next year on Shipyards West, one of many areas under development on the Northbank.…

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An aerial view of Apna Bazar at 11153 Beach Blvd. The grocer wants to expand to open an animal slaughterhouse.
2 days ago

No decision reached on Beach Boulevard slaughterhouse

The Jacksonville Planning Commission took a tie vote on whether Apna Bazar can expand with a slaughterhouse.…

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Representatives of the Black Power 96 radio station in St. Petersburg speak after a court hearing Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025, in Jacksonville. | Michelle Corum, Jacksonville Today
November 6, 2025

Pinellas radio station argues 1st Amendment case in Jax

The radio station, Black Power 96, says Pinellas County withheld COVID relief funds for racial reasons.…

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The entrance sign at Jacksonville International Airport. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
November 6, 2025

Flight cutbacks could crimp travel at Jacksonville airport

Jacksonville travelers could enounter complications because of flight reductions ordered at other airports.…

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Passengers walk from a terminal at Philadelphia International Airport on Oct. 7, 2025. | Matt Rourke, AP
November 6, 2025

What to do if the government shutdown cancels your flight

See whether you’re entitled to a refund if your flight is canceled or delayed in the shutdown.…

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Tocoi River Estates sought to bring 205 homes off County Road 214 in St. Johns County. | Jacksonville Daily Record
November 6, 2025

St. Johns commission rejects 205-home development

A developer sought to resurrect a plan for homes on farmland off County Road 214.…

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The science of the polar vortex
November 6, 2025

‘Polar vortex’ to bring Florida an early taste of winter

Frigid air will bring winter-like temperatures to Florida for Veterans Day. But what is the polar vortex, exactly?…

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Georgia Patrick says food distribution drives like the one that took place at Calvary Baptist Church on Dunn Avenue on Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025, will allow her family to eat this month. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
November 5, 2025

Jaxsons face food decisions amid SNAP reductions

The Duval Care Coalition connects people affected by SNAP reductions with organizations that provide food.…

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JEA headquarters is at 225 N. Pearl St. | Jacksonville Daily Record
November 5, 2025

JEA responds to government shutdown by halting late fees

JEA also will also ease criteria for struggling customers to qualify for payment extensions.…

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St. Augustine conservation photographer Matt Keene captured this image of flowers.
November 5, 2025

Photographer turns back time to capture the outdoors

Photographer Matt Keene documents vulnerable ecosystems using an old-fashioned method called tintypes.…

Featured image for “Duval DOGE questions autonomous vehicle program”
One of the Jacksonville Transit Authority's autonomous vans makes a test run recently on Gator Bowl Boulevard. A JTA staffer sits inside to take over if necessary. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
November 5, 2025

Duval DOGE questions autonomous vehicle program

Some members of the Jacksonville City Council want to rethink funding for the autonomous vehicle program.…

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The Wilson Family Farm in St. Johns County is among the producers in the local agriculture industry. | Submitted, Christine Wilson
November 5, 2025

St. Johns County seeks input from agriculture leaders

A new agriculture advisory board will give farmers a seat at the table during important county decisions.…

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An oil derrick in the Gulf of Mexico. | U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
November 5, 2025

Legislation would extend ban on oil drilling off Florida

The American Shores Protection Act would ban new oil and gas drilling in federal waters.…

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Renderings of Pearl Square, the Gateway Jax development in the NorthCore area of Downtown Jacksonville, show sidewalk seating. | Jacksonville Daily Record
November 5, 2025

Jacksonville may expand sidewalk dining Downtown

City Council is considering legislation that would allow sidewalk dining throughout Downtown instead of in select areas.…

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A new Florida law allows pregnant women to use parking spaces reserved for people with disabilities.
November 5, 2025

Lawsuit challenges parking permits for pregnant women

A new state law allows pregnant women to use parking spaces reserved for people with disabilities.…

Featured image for “Duval Schools HQ to move to Baymeadows after School Board reverses course”
The Duval School Board voted to purchase this office building, currently occupied by Southeastern Grocers, for the district's headquarters. | Megan Mallicoat, Jacksonville Today
November 5, 2025

Duval Schools HQ to move to Baymeadows after School Board reverses course

Duval Schools HQ on the Southbank will be sold in the move to a building on the Southside, following a…

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Sporting Jax’s first men’s head coach, Liam Fox, speaks to reporters Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
November 4, 2025

Sporting Jax lands men’s head coach as 2026 season nears

Veteran Scottish coach Liam Fox will lead the Sporting Jax mens team when it opens play next year.…

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Superintendent Chris Bernier talks at a town hall at Riverside High School on Nov. 3, 2025. | Megan Mallicoat, Jacksonville Today
November 4, 2025

Duval Schools lobbying Tallahassee for Schools of Hope changes 

State lawmakers allowed Schools of Hope charters to colocate in district schools, which a Duval School Board member says is…

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ICARE is working with the city to revive an affordable housing trust fund. | Gabriella Paul, WUSF
November 4, 2025

ICARE and city pledge to revive affordable housing fund

The fund would provide incentives for developers to create more affordable housing.…

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A new fee on developers would conserve undeveloped land like this in St. Johns County. | Flickr, Justin Ellenberger
November 4, 2025

St. Johns County could charge developers a conservation fee

The impact fee, phased in over five years, would pay for acquiring sensitive conservation land.…

Featured image for “Pratt Funeral Home will be reborn as ‘The Raven’”
The former Lawton Pratt funeral home is being converted into lodging. | Michelle Corum, Jacksonville Today
November 4, 2025

Pratt Funeral Home will be reborn as ‘The Raven’

The Raven, a lodging establishment, will feature 13 rooms with kitchenettes and laundry facilities plus a pool.…