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The killer whale was found by beachgoers early on the morning on Jan. 11, 2023, in Palm Coast. It was transported off the beach to a lab at SeaWorld Orlando and later the University of Florida.
January 31, 2023

Stranded killer whale to be buried in Gainesville

The whale beached in Palm Coast was transported to a secret research facility at the University of Florida for study…

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January 31, 2023

FPL could ‘claw back’ pay for wrongdoing by CEO

Florida Power & Light Co. tried to reassure analysts about the departure of CEO Eric Silagy, who has been surrounded…

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January 31, 2023

World of Nations returns in February

The annual international festival in Jacksonville showcases food, music, artwork and clothing from a range of countries.…

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January 30, 2023

Activists rally for oversight of Jacksonville police

About 50 people rallied outside the Duval County Courthouse to protest the police beating of Tyre Nichols in Memphis.…

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January 30, 2023

Another fire station under construction on Jacksonville’s Northside

City leaders broke ground Monday on the next new fire station in Jacksonville — Station 64 at Harts Road and…

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The Morocco Shrine Temple exhibition hall was built in 1985 and expanded in 1990.
January 30, 2023

Demolition due for Morocco Shrine Center

The site of Morocco Shrine Center in Jacksonville will be redeveloped into a hotel, student housing, multifamily housing, commercial and…

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Jacksonville firefighters have reached a tentative contract agreeement.
January 30, 2023

Black firefighters lose suit over Jacksonville’s shaving rules

Jacksonville firefighters challenged rules requiring them to be cleanshaven even if they had a condition called pseudofolliculitis barbae, or PFB.…

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Congregants fill First Baptist Church Jacksonville during a worship service.
January 30, 2023

First Baptist responds to concerns about LGBTQ stance

The church is requiring its members to sign a statement agreeing that marriage is between a man and a woman.…

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January 30, 2023

New MOSH exhibit lets you explore a new planet

Jacksonville’s Museum of Science & History opens its newest exhibit: Planet Pioneers.…

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January 27, 2023

Duval Schools tells teachers to ‘cover or store’ books

In a video obtained by WJCT News, the district’s chief academic officer tells teachers to pull books from classrooms until…

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January 27, 2023

First Baptist sets forum to discuss sexuality statement

First Baptist Church of Jacksonville says its members must sign a “Statement on Biblical Sexuality” by March or leave the…

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January 27, 2023

City Council approves $7.5 million for 1st and Main in Springfield

1st and Main, an estimated $53.6 million project from Corner Lot in Jacksonville, combines multifamily and commercial space.…

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January 27, 2023

Developer has big plans for Northeast Florida

BTI Partners has already acquired 4,600 acres in Clay and St. Johns counties, but the company sees even more potential…

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January 27, 2023

Pilot program will test composting in Riverside and Avondale

Sunshine Organics and Compost will train about 15 Jacksonville restaurants on how to separate food for composting.…

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January 26, 2023

River City Brewing land might be developed after all

Jacksonville has canceled a deal with the Related Group to build apartments, but the developer could come back with a…

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January 26, 2023

Jacksonville’s drought could continue through February

Lack of rain has left Jacksonville and much of Northeast Florida in a moderate drought.…

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January 26, 2023

State law would combat antisemitic acts like Jacksonville’s

Proposed legislation in Florida would define certain acts as hate crimes and increase criminal penalties.…

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January 26, 2023

Closed San Marco Theatre put up for lease

Colliers is marketing the building where the San Marco Theatre closed after almost 85 years.…

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January 26, 2023

JEA board approves $106.6 million solar deal

JEA will have access to 150 megawatts of solar power produced by Florida Power & Light Co.…

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January 25, 2023

Apartment deal canceled for River City Brewing site

Jacksonville has terminated a development agreement with the Related Group to build RD River City Brewery Apartments on the Southbank.…

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January 25, 2023

Projected messages outlawed. But could new law be challenged?

The law — conceived as a way to attack antisemitic displays — could face issues if challenged in court, attorneys…

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January 25, 2023

Suspect arrested in dad’s fatal ambush in Jax Beach

Henry Tenon, 61, did not act alone,in the slaying of Jared Bridegan, authorities said. The investigation is continuing.…

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January 25, 2023

Lawmakers consider oversight of municipal utilities like JEA

Florida’s Public Service Commission has no authority over municipal utilities. Lawmakers are discussing whether to change that.…

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January 25, 2023

Land deal saves Little Tiger Island for conservation

Nearly a square mile of marsh and uplands facing Fernandina Beach’s historic waterfront is being preserved.…