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Dr. Peter Ghali conducted a Jacksonville study that looked at the impact of targeted colon cancer screenings in Jacksonville. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
November 10, 2022

Duval’s colon cancer rate is higher than Florida’s. A local doctor studied whether personal phone calls about screening could help. 

When Black Panther: Wakanda Forever debuts this week it will serve as a cinematic eulogy to Chadwick Boseman. The actor…

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November 10, 2022

Pete’s Bar bash is back with a hitch — the Clydesdales

The annual Pete’s Giving event in Neptune Beach on Thanksgiving Day will have some famous visitors this year — the…

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San Marco Boulevard was flooded at Lasalle.
November 10, 2022

Tropical Storm Nicole has moved on, but risks remain

Tropical Storm Nicole might have passed, but that doesn’t mean it’s safe outside. Kevin Guthrie, director for the Florida Division…

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November 10, 2022

Loan approved for affordable housing in Arlington

The Jacksonville City Council approved a $5 million, low-interest loan to The Vestcor Companies Inc. to help finance Madison Palms,…

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November 10, 2022

Tractor-trailer overturns on Dames Point Bridge

An overturned tractor-trailer closed northbound lanes of the Dames Point Bridge on Thursday morning. The incident happened just before 9:30…

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November 10, 2022

Deadlines extended for voters with ballot problems

Thanks to Tropical Storm Nicole, voters have a few extra days to fix any problems with their ballots from the…

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Memorial Park in Riverside, under water.
November 10, 2022

Nicole races across Florida; flooding swamps the First Coast

Hurricane Nicole made landfall about 3 a.m. Thursday near Vero Beach and quickly weakened to a tropical storm, but Northeast…

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November 9, 2022

Brace yourself: Tropical Storm Nicole is moving into Northeast Florida

The outer edge of massive Tropical Storm Nicole reached Northeast Florida on Wednesday, bringing widespread cancellations and the potential for…

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Republican T.K Waters, left, celebrates his win at a watch party in Jacksonville's San Marco neighborhood.
November 8, 2022

T.K. Waters is Jacksonville’s next sheriff

T.K. Waters, a former chief of investigations for the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, will take over the top seat after securing…

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November 8, 2022

St. Johns County says no to higher sales tax

St. Johns County voters were adamant: They do not want to pay more sales tax. Voters on Tuesday defeated a…

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Aaron Bean of Fernandina Beach became the first Nassau County resident elected to the United States Congress. He will represent Florida's Fourth Congressional District. Bean, 55, previously served in the Florida Legislature for 16 years. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
November 8, 2022

Aaron Bean leads GOP wave in congressional races

Aaron Bean will be Northeast Florida’s representative in the newly drawn Congressional District 4. The Fernandina Beach resident comfortably defeated…

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November 8, 2022

Northeast Florida Republicans carry the day in state Legislature

As with their fellow Republicans farther up the ballot, GOP candidates for seats in the state Legislature dominated yesterday’s midterm…

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November 8, 2022

Here’s everything that’s closing for Tropical Storm Nicole

More events and businesses are closing or rescheduling as Tropical Storm Nicole creeps closer.We’ll add to this list as they’re…

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November 8, 2022

Veterans Day Parade canceled in Jacksonville

With Tropical Storm Nicole approaching, Jacksonville has canceled the Veterans Day Parade and breakfast scheduled for Friday morning. Mayor Lenny…

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November 8, 2022

Evacuations recommended ahead of Tropical Storm Nicole

Tropical Storm Nicole, approaching hurricane strength, is bearing down on Florida, and a tropical storm warning has been issued for…

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November 8, 2022

Oceanfront home on Amelia Island sells for record $13.35 million

An oceanfront home at 43 Ocean Club Drive on Amelia Island has sold for $13.35 million. It is the most…

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November 8, 2022

Apartments approved to replace Adventure Landing

The Jacksonville Beach City Council says a proposal to replace the Adventure Landing amusement and water park with a 415-unit…

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Dr. Charles B. McIntosh became Jacksonville's first Black pediatrician to open a private practice in 1958. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
November 7, 2022

Trailblazer Dr. Charles B. McIntosh paves path for clinic, community center in Northwest Jax

A smile slowly crept across Dr. Charles B. McIntosh’s face as he watched the unveiling last week of a rendering…

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The Duval County Supervisor of Elections building. | Claire Heddles, Jacksonville Today
November 7, 2022

EXPLORE: Duval GOP leads early voting ahead of Election Day

About 30% of registered Duval County voters have already cast a ballot – that’s more than 136,000 people who voted…

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November 7, 2022

Jacksonville Zoo renovation takes major step forward

The Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens is 75% of the way toward its $52 million “Rezoovenation” fundraising campaign, with a $2.25…

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November 7, 2022

Subtropical Storm Nicole could mirror Ian on the First Coast

More wind, rain and possible storm surges are coming our way as the Atlantic hurricane season aims one more punch…

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November 7, 2022

Eastside may be bound for national historic designation

The six tiny shotgun houses that sit snugly together along Oakley Street are faded, chipped and sagging, showing every bit…

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November 7, 2022

Lawsuit refiled against Duval Schools over gender instruction law

Parents, students and a nonprofit group have filed a revised lawsuit against Duval and three other school districts, challenging a…

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November 7, 2022

Subtropical Storm Nicole could approach hurricane strength as it nears Florida

Subtropical Storm Nicole formed overnight Monday and is forecast to strengthen as it approaches Florida on Thursday. As of early…