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March 31, 2023

Sugar Factory is open, but you can’t order a drink

The state says it needs more information before it can issue a liquor license to the long-delayed Sugar Factory American Brasserie.

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March 31, 2023

New stores and restaurants planned at The Avenues mall

The Avenues will add the Fundom anime store, Sugar Kids Spa and Cielo Azul Cocina Mexicana restaurant, among others.

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March 31, 2023

UNF reopens nature trails after $1 million renovation

The Robert W. Loftin Nature Trails include a renovated bridge over Lake Oneida and new boardwalks for the thousands of people who use the trails every day.

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March 31, 2023

Drivers beware: Lots of I-10 detours are coming next week

FDOT says drivers along Interstate 10 should expect 10 separate detours as work continues on a $174.5 million project along the Westside interstate.

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March 31, 2023

Le Petit Paris cafe expanding to third location

Owner Alex Chezaud continues to expand Le Petit Paris, the version of a Parisian cafe he launched in Jacksonville in 2019.

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March 30, 2023

Here’s how local lawmakers voted on gun law changes

Democratic legislators from Northeast Florida voted against a bill that allows people to carry guns without licenses. Republicans voted yes.

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March 30, 2023

More help coming for people with rent and utility troubles

Jacksonville City Council this week provided $2 million in additional money for the Emergency Rental Assistance Program.

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March 30, 2023

Historic silent-film studio is ready for public closeup

A museum dedicated to Jacksonville’s silent-filmmaking past, as well as an important piece of Black filmmaking, is almost ready for public tours.

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March 30, 2023

Mayo Clinic gets $41 million grant for major Alzheimer’s study

Lessons learned at Mayo Clinic Jacksonville could lead to treatment or even a cure for Alzheimer’s.

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March 30, 2023

Crew demolishes Capt. Sandy Yawn’s building in LaVilla

The Bravo TV reality show star demolished the century-old building with plans for a nautical-themed restaurant, despite concern from preservation advocates.

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