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School districts beg Florida lawmakers not to slash bonuses for accelerated students

Florida’s education funding could cost local districts millions if incentives for accelerated programs are reduced.…

By Megan Mallicoat

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Florida A&M University is Florida's only public historically Black university. | Alejandro Santiago, WFSU Public Media

NIH cutbacks stifle research at Florida’s universities

Florida A&M, the state’s only public historically Black university, will lose funding for cancer research.…

By Will Brown

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Charles Faggart of Chop it Charlie's. | gofundme

Duval inmate severely injured; 9 officers suspended

The Sheriff’s Office released no information about how the inmate was hurt. He remains hospitalized.…

By Dan Scanlan

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The St. Augustine Airport, which is overseen by the St. Johns County Airport Authority. | St. Augustine Airport

State attorney subpoenas St. Johns Airport Authority

The subpoenas seek information about a variety of Airport Authority operations and top-level administrators.…

By Noah Hertz

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The James D. Westcott Building is on the campus of Florida State University in Tallahassee. | Lauren Witte, Fresh Take Florida

Universities face sweeping audits under Florida DOGE

The state DOGE has demanded that universities turn over a vast set of documents regarding staffing, research and grants.…

By Garrett Shanley - Fresh Take Florida

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A sign on First Street in Neptune Beach lays out the rules for riding e-bikes.

E-bikes may be allowed on the sand in Neptune Beach

The police chief proposes to allow e-bikes on the beach if they’re operated safely and under 15 mph.…

By Heather Henderson

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A rendering of the planned UNF esports arena | UNF

Achievement unlocked: UNF esports arena gets $3M boost from city of Jacksonville

The city has awarded UNF’s esports arena project $3 million for the development of competitive video gaming facility in the…

By Mike Mendenhall

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More than 500 people from the community attended the ICARE Nehemiah Assembly on Monday, April 7, 2025. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today

Mayor pledges to work with ICARE on affordable housing

Mayor Donna Deegan agreed to meet with ICARE to explore the possibility of an affordable housing trust fund.…

By Dan Scanlan

Andrea Barnwell Brownlee is CEO of the Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens. | Cummer Museum

Cummer Museum’s CEO will retire May 1

Andrea Barnwell Brownlee will retire from the Cummer Museum of Arts & Gardens after almost five years at the helm.…

By Dan Scanlan

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New restaurants are moving into downtown St. Augustine, but others say the crowds have become too much. | Noah Hertz, Jacksonville Today

The evolution of St. Augustine’s dining scene

As St. Augustine’s fame grows, some restaurants are moving into downtown, but others are on the way out.…

By Noah Hertz

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A Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints temple is planned on Loretto Road in Mandarin. | The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Jacksonville’s first Mormon temple planned in Mandarin

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints temple will be built on a wooded site on Loretto Road.…

By Dan Scanlan

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Publix intends to tear down its store in Island Walk Shopping Center in Fernandina Beach and build a new, larger one. | Jacksonville Daily Record

Publix to be demolished and rebuilt in Fernandina

A new, larger Publix will replace the store in the Island Walk Shopping Center.…

By J. Brooks Terry - Jacksonville Daily Record

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FDOT's traffic camera at I-10 and U.S. 17 shows some of the widening underway.

#AskJAXTDY | When will I-10 widening finally be done?

FDOT has been working on the I-10 widening for almost five years. Why is it taking so long?…

By Dan Scanlan

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Jacksonville City Council member Terrance Freeman addresses the Duval County Coalition of Black Republican Americans on July 25, 2024. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today

Jax councilman wants state DOGE to audit city’s finances

City Council member Terrance Freeman has filed legislation volunteering the city for a state DOGE audit.…

By Mike Mendenhall

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Shad Khan's shipyards project, including the Four Seasons hotel and residences, is due for $25.8 million in incentives. | Jacksonville Daily Record

Jacksonville on the hook for $74M in developer incentives

Jacksonville City Council member Will Lahnen refers to the city’s commitments as the “cash incentive cliff.” …

By Ric Anderson - Jacksonville Daily Record

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Donors Vince and Linda Ferrigno announce the expansion plans of Downtown Ecumenical Services Council on April 4, 2025. | Michelle Corum, Jacksonville Today

Ecumenical services council expands to help more people

The Downtown Ecumenical Services Council is moving to larger offices less than a mile away.…

By Michelle Corum

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An illustration shows the children's garden planned at the Jacksonville Arboretum and Botanical Gardens. | Jacksonville Arboretum and Botanical Gardens

Jacksonville Arboretum unveils next phase of development

A children’s garden will be the first part of a new master plan to give the Jacksonville Arboretum a botanical…

By Dan Scanlan

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Cooler weather is coming; will it be our last cold front?

As April progresses, cold fronts will become more scarce and we will slowly say goodbye to Florida’s dry season.…

By Irene Sans - Storm Center

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Jacksonville City Council members Nick Howland, left, and Jimmy Peluso discuss a local immigration law on The Florida Roundup on Friday, April 4, 2025. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today

Two Jax lawmakers square off on immigration law

City Council members Nick Howland and Jimmy Peluso debated the new immigration law Friday on the Florida Roundup.…

By Mike Mendenhall

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St. Johns County Superintendent Tim Forson was a guest on The Florida Roundup on Friday, April 4, 2025. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today

St. Johns superintendent warns against ending property taxes

Superintendent Tim Forson says a proposal to eliminate property taxes would be “very,very tough” for public schools.…

By Noah Hertz

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The Cathedral District Apartments would be part of a seven-story residential and retail complex at East Duval and Newnan streets.

More development planned in Downtown Jacksonville

Downtown could add affordable housing in the Cathedral District and retail and a restaurant in Brooklyn.…

By Mike Mendenhall

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Water Lily would be a mixed-use development with 3,000 homes planned at County Road 214 and County Road 13 North in St. Johns County.

Public outcry sinks Water Lily plan in St. Johns County

The Water Lily development would bring up to 3,000 homes to a largely agricultural area.…

By J. Brooks Terry - Jacksonville Daily Record

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Student drivers from Florida high schools and colleges compete in last year's Electrathon race at Florida State College at Jacksonville’s Downtown campus. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today

Student-built electric race cars will square off at FSCJ

Drivers in 160-pound race cars will compete in the Electrathon racing series on Saturday at FSCJ Downtown.…

By Dan Scanlan

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Hurricane season could be busier than usual (again)

Colorado State University is foreasting 17 named storms, nine hurricanes and four major hurricanes.…

By Irene Sans - Storm Center

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