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May 24, 2023

Former GE Oil & Gas plant will lay off 183

Baker Hughes Co. now operates the Westside Jacksonville plant, which will close next year as part of a restructuring.…

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May 24, 2023

Boating safety urged as Memorial Day weekend approaches

Law enforcement will crack down on boating under the influence and speed-zone violations as the summer season begins.…

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May 24, 2023

Road Ranger driver charged after pickup went off Buckman Bridge

The driver for the motorist-assistance program was cited for careless driving after pushing the pickup off the bridge.…

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May 24, 2023

From pianos to percussion, Jazz Fest will pulse through the weekend

The Jacksonville Jazz Festival will return Downtown on Thursday through Sunday with live music from big-name artists and locals.…

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May 24, 2023

#AskJAXTDY | What happened to the giant bronze statue at the airport?

Hoy es Hoy, the 13-foot bronze statue at the Jacksonville Airport, has gone missing. Here’s where she’s headed next.…

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May 24, 2023

Big changes coming Thursday with Beach Boulevard construction

Drivers turning left from Beach Boulevard onto Southside Boulevard will encounter a new traffic pattern as part of a redesign…

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Duval County Superintendent Diana Greene reviews her notes during a May 2, 2023 emergency school board meeting where she announced her resignation. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
May 23, 2023

Superintendent Diana Greene ends trailblazing Duval career under scrutiny

The Duval superintendent’s tenure ends amid criticism from both the political left and right, but she also won bipartisan support…

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The new $6.5 million Fire Station 22, planned on Lenox Avenue. | City of Jacksonville.
May 23, 2023

Jacksonville starts construction on another fire station

City officials broke ground Tuesday on Lenox Avenue to replace the smaller, older Station 22 on Jammes Road.…

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May 23, 2023

Publix is converting its GreenWise Market stores

The Lakeland-based supermarket chain is changing its eight organic and natural foods concept stores into Publix.…

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May 23, 2023

Duval Schools picks deputy superintendent to temporarily fill top job

Dana Kriznar will replace retiring Superintendent Diana Greene starting next month, as the School Board begins searching for a permanent…

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May 23, 2023

Takeover deal canceled for Jax TV stations

A hedge fund’s buyout of station operator Tegna Inc. was terminated after the deal failed to get FCC approval by…

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May 22, 2023

Services set for St. Johns sergeant who died making arrest

Sgt. Michael Paul Kunovich collapsed Friday night while trying to detain an 18-year-old man who was resisting arrest.…

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May 22, 2023

The 1859 Mayport Lighthouse: Unvisited but not unloved

The Mayport Lighthouse Association hopes the public one day will get access to the lighthouse before the Civil War.…

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May 22, 2023

MOSH’s latest exhibit puts you face to face with dinosaurs

“Expedition: Dinosaur, Rise of the Mammals” combines life-size and exact animatronic dinosaurs, including T-Rex, Torosaurus and Ankylosaurus.…

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May 22, 2023

Strong storms and flash floods will stretch into the week

An influx of tropical moisture will increase the risk of flash flooding across Northeast Florida on Tuesday.…

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May 22, 2023

#AskJAXTDY | Will this Northside road ever reconnect to the Gateway Town Center? 

Will a road that used to connect to the Northside’s Gateway Town Center reopen? The city explains why not.…

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May 22, 2023

Jacksonville’s anti-panhandling law still hasn’t taken effect

The reason for the delay: City officials say it takes time to update existing laws and to train police.…

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May 22, 2023

Potential Downtown project could amount to $464 million

Four blocks south of Union Street are under review by a developer of Tampa’s waterfront district.…

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May 22, 2023

St. Marys city councilman jailed on battery charge

Artie Jones Jr. was charged after “a fight between family members,” St. Marys police said.…

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May 19, 2023

At long last, Riverfront Plaza construction will begin June 5

The park, on the site of Jacksonville Landing, will begin with a first phase that includes a playground, cafe and…

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May 19, 2023

Jacksonville’s unemployment rate sinks to near-record low

The unemployment rate for April fell to 2.3%, the state announced Friday. Employers added 31,700 jobs over a year.…

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May 19, 2023

Le Petit Paris sets third location in Southpoint area

The French cafe plans to open in the former Fresh-Mex & Co. space at 7111 Bentley Road. The first location…

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May 19, 2023

Spliff’s Gastropub plans second Jacksonville area site

Spliff’s will open in the Reef apartments and retail development in Atlantic Beach. Its first location is Downtown.…

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May 19, 2023

Investors blamed for Jacksonville’s affordable housing issues

Large institutional investors have bought more than 9,600 homes in Duval County, leading to higher rents and a shortage of…