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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…

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November 7, 2022

Homes evacuated after fire at Brunswick chemical plant

Residents in Georgia — the Hickory Bluff and Sanctuary Cove areas — have been asked to evacuate and shelter in…

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“Poll chaplain” Doris Rodgers volunteered for a three-hour shift during early voting, after completing an online training with Faiths United to Save Democracy. | Claire Heddles, Jacksonville Today
November 6, 2022

‘Poll chaplains’ prep for Jacksonville Election Day

Southside Jacksonville evangelist Doris Rodgers spent her Friday morning posted outside the Northside’s Highlands Regional Library, one of Jacksonville’s early…

November 4, 2022

After fits and starts, Jacksonville council approves new districts

Under the gun of a tight deadline, the Jacksonville City Council on Friday approved a new map of council districts…

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November 4, 2022

Persimmon Festival celebrates urban agriculture on First Coast

The local nursery Eat Your Yard Jax is having its second annual Persimmon Festival this weekend. Eat Your Yard Jax…

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November 4, 2022

TIAA Bank Field will keep its name for some time

The announcement Thursday that TIAA is selling its Jacksonville-based bank means the city-owned stadium and home of the Jacksonville Jaguars…

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November 4, 2022

Three sentenced in Duval County voting schemes

Sentences were handed down in Jacksonville this week in two voting-related crimes, according to the State Attorney’s Office. And a…

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November 4, 2022

Jacksonville City Council plans to vote today on new district maps

The Jacksonville City Council plans to vote Friday on new district maps after the old ones were struck down as…

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November 4, 2022

Candlelight vigil fights rash of antisemitic messages

Flames flickered in the hands of dozens Thursday night at James Weldon Johnson Park as community groups gathered with local…