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January 10, 2023

Nonprofit comes to Jax to help people get out of jail

The Bail Project, a national nonprofit, wants to prove that the current bail system is unjust and unnecessary.…

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January 9, 2023

Stranded manatee freed from the mud off Metro Park

Jacksonville Fire and Rescue crews helped free a manatee stuck in the low tide as fans flocked to the Jaguars…

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January 9, 2023

That Bar at the Arena plans rooftop deck

The 113-year-old building next to VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena could get covered seating and a rooftop deck.…

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January 9, 2023

Suspect arrested in drive-by shooting that killed 13-year-old boy

Prince Holland died as a result of gun violence between street gangs in Jacksonville, the sheriff said.…

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January 9, 2023

Community activist Ben Frazier to speak out at City Council again

Activist Ben Frazier will return to the place where he was arrested a month ago to continue his demand for…

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January 9, 2023

The artistry of Ukraine: Lviv Philharmonic Orchestra comes to Jax

Ukraine’s Lviv National Philharmonic Orchestra will perform at the 22nd season of Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival on Jan. 17.…

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January 6, 2023

Duval high school cancels play over sexual content

Douglas Anderson School of the Arts pulled the plug on the production of “Indecent.”…

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January 6, 2023

Court rejects Jacksonville’s appeal in redistricting case

A federal appeals panel upheld an order requiring the city to use City Council districts drawn by plaintiffs in a…

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January 6, 2023

Veteran Jacksonville cop charged with falsifying arrest report

A Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office patrolman was arrested for official misconduct after an arrest report was falsified, the sheriff said.…

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January 6, 2023

Finally: Shade may be coming to TIAA Bank Field

The Jacksonville Jaguars have picked HOK Architects to redesign TIAA Bank Field, including the addition of shade for fans.…

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January 6, 2023

Annual March for Life planned Jan. 14 in St. Augustine

Anti-abortion marchers will hit St. Augustine streets in mid-January to celebrate the overturning of Roe v. Wade.…

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January 6, 2023

Duval surpasses 1 million population. Why does it matter?

With more than 1 million people, Duval County can attract more retailers and businesses, but the milestone raises challenges for…

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January 6, 2023

After 30 years, Karpeles Manuscript Museum to close in Jacksonville

The museum is one of more than a dozen around the country to display founder David Karpeles’ collection of rare…

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January 5, 2023

Two-story Daily’s would include bar and restaurant

The rooftop bar/restaurant at Daily’s in LaVilla would include outdoor covered seating and a game area, plans show.…

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January 5, 2023

Bank settles lawsuit against founders of Celebration Church

Stovall and Kerri Weems, founders of Celebration Church, settled a lawsuit that argued the couple owed more than $700,000 on…

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January 5, 2023

Jacksonville’s riverfront is starting to take shape

Agency Landscape + Planning has been selected to design Shipyards West Park, part of a ribbon of development between Downtown…

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January 5, 2023

Schoolkids get a lift with free Jacksonville bus rides

Hundreds of Jacksonville students have been riding JTA buses to school since the free service began a year ago.…

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January 5, 2023

Court alters residency requirement for City Council election

U.S. District Judge Marcia Morales Howard waived a requirement that candidates in some districts live there for six months.…

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January 4, 2023

15 busted in Jacksonville drug sting

A 4-month-long Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office investigation seized $2 million worth of illegal fentanyl, methamphetamine and cocaine, the sheriff said.…

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January 4, 2023

Jacksonville ‘theater kid’ returns home with ‘Aladdin’

Joshua Kenneth Allen Johnson attended Jacksonville’s Douglas Anderson School of the Arts. In “Aladdin,” He’ll appear on the same stage where…

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A beached whale was spotted Wednesday at Hanna Park. This photo has been blurred to obscure the whale's wounds. (Photo submitted by News4Jax viewer.)
January 4, 2023

Whale dies after beaching at Hanna Park

A whale washed up Wednesday morning on the beach at Hanna Park in Jacksonville. It was alive when the FWC…

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January 4, 2023

Lakesha Burton files to run again for Jacksonville sheriff

The retired assistant chief who was runner-up in the Nov. 8 runoff for Jacksonville sheriff has filed to run again.…

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January 4, 2023

The Hub Brooklyn is ready for construction

The Hub Brooklyn is ready to rise. The city issued three permits Tuesday for Danis Construction LLC to build three…

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Mayor Lenny Curry delivers his budget message on July 21, 2022.
January 3, 2023

Mayor Curry’s ‘resign-to-run’ idea looks doomed

It looks like Jacksonville City Council members don’t want to give up their positions when seeking another public office. Mayor…