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January 20, 2023

68 jobs affected as St. Vincent’s Riverside ends maternity care

Ascension filed a notice with the state saying employees will be let go starting March 19 when the hospital discontinues…

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The Duval Schools administration building. | Claire Heddles, Jacksonville Today
January 19, 2023

Enrolling your child in Duval County Public Schools | JAX TODAY GUIDE

If you’re looking to enroll a first-time student in Duval Schools for this coming fall, here’s what you need to…

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U.S. Representative John Rutherford (right) was the first sheriff to grant Republican donor Kent Stermon badge access to JSO buildings.
January 19, 2023

Republican donor Kent Stermon had JSO access for nearly a decade as part of “the sheriff’s circle”

Kent Stermon, the donor who was under investigation when he died, was issued 5 separate badges giving him JSO access,…

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January 19, 2023

USS Orleck could move to new home by March 31

The Jacksonville Downtown Investment Authority board this week advanced a 10-year licensing agreement for the floating naval museum.…

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January 19, 2023

Jacksonville’s airport among Florida’s worst for seized guns

Jacksonville’s airport had the state’s highest rate of confiscated guns last year, during a record year for weapon seizures nationwide,…

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January 19, 2023

Dueling bills seek to prohibit hate speech in Jacksonville

Two Jacksonville City Council members have filed identical bills that seek to prohibit the projection of messages onto buildings.…

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January 19, 2023

St. Johns County teachers take hard line on pay

Teachers plan to protest their pay by working only 7.5 hours a day, the amount of time they’re paid for.…

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The State Board of Education, travels to sites around the state for its monthly meetings and met in Nassau County Wednesday. | Claire Heddles, Jacksonville Today
January 18, 2023

Florida Ed Board OKs school book rules, rejects trans student protections and applauds ‘anti-woke’ state colleges 

The State Board of Education signed off on measures in alignment with the priorities of Governor Ron DeSantis.…

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January 18, 2023

Jacksonville may outlaw hate speech displays

A proposed law would ban anyone from projecting images onto someone else’s building — a response to several antisemitic displays…

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January 18, 2023

Maternity services ending at Ascension St. Vincent’s Riverside

With the community’s health care needs changing, Ascension St. Vincent’s Riverside will discontinue maternity care March 19.…

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January 18, 2023

Intermodal project derailed in St. Johns County

Neighbors complained the proposed Col. Hinman Intermodal Exchange Facility would create dangerous truck traffic, noise and environmental issues.…

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Mayor Elaine Brown swears in City Manager Stefen Wynn in January 2020.
January 18, 2023

Neptune Beach city manager fired

City Manager Stefen Wynn was accused of “flagrant neglect of duty” and “willful misconduct.”…

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Caption: First Coast Energy looks to convert portions of this LaVilla property into a mixed-use development with a Daily’s Place gas station. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
January 17, 2023

Downtown board’s deferral of planned LaVilla gas station hailed as community victory 

A Jan. 12 deferral means the Downtown Improvement Authority will bring the DDRB’s concerns to Jacksonville-based First Coast Energy before…

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January 17, 2023

Here’s how Trevor Lawrence wound up at Waffle House

The Jaguars quarterback celebrated his playoff victory with a cheesesteak, hash browns and a pecan waffle.…

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January 17, 2023

Baker jail employee charged after relationship with inmate

Evelyn Rhodes is accused of providing contraband to the inmate and disclosing confidential criminal justice information.…

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January 17, 2023

Human trafficking hides close to home

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office rescued 10 human trafficking victims in 2022. Authorities spoke Tuesday during National Human Trafficking Awareness Month.…

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January 17, 2023

Rents are inching downward in Jacksonville

The Jacksonville metro area was one of 14 nationwide where the price for a new lease declined in the past…

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January 17, 2023

Here’s what’s going up at former Southgate Plaza

The Jack on Beach will be a 295-unit apartment community featuring resort-style amenities.…

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January 17, 2023

Jax Beach seafood restaurant to reopen after nearly 12 years

Crabcake Factory Seafood Grille & Bar will return to its longtime location — 1396 Beach Blvd. at Penman Road in…

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January 13, 2023

Frigid temperatures will grip North Florida this weekend

Lows Sunday morning will more than likely be colder than Saturday morning. Temperatures could range from the mid and upper…

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January 13, 2023

Jacksonville mayoral candidates locked in for wide open race

The candidates to replace Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry include four Republicans, two Democrats and an independent.…

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January 13, 2023

Sheriff T.K. Waters goes unopposed in election

Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters retained his job unchallenged as the qualifying deadline for Duval County’s spring elections passed Friday.…

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January 13, 2023

JTA expands Gameday Xpress for Saturday’s Jaguars game

JTA expects record crowds for the Jacksonville Jaguars’ AFC wild-card round matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers.…

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The St. Johns River Ferry. | JTA
January 13, 2023

St. Johns River Ferry delays shutdown

The ferry will be out of service from Jan. 25 to May 2 for maintenance required by the U.S. Coast…