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October 26, 2022

Nassau jailer fired and charged with beating inmate

A corrections officer in Nassau County has been fired and charged with battery after an inmate was beaten, pepper-sprayed and…

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October 26, 2022

Advocates pressure Jacksonville on redistricting

With time running out, pressure is mounting on Jacksonville City Council to create new council maps that advocates say will…

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October 26, 2022

Atlantic Beach bans smoking at beach and parks

In Atlantic Beach, it’s now illegal to use the beach as a giant ashtray. Citing health and environmental concerns, the…

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Daryl D. Jones with the D.C.-based Transformative Justice Coalition speaks in Jacksonville on Oct. 21, 2022, at a get-out-the-vote rally. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
October 25, 2022

Could Duval’s Black voters dictate the Florida midterms? 

Moné Holder does not need to be reminded of the importance of next month’s elections. “If we’re about to energize,…

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JSO Gang Unit Sgt. Douglas Howell attended a campaign event for T.K. Waters on Monday, Oct. 24, 2022.
October 25, 2022

JSO investigates reports of sergeant’s racist social media posts

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office has begun an investigation into a sergeant accused of posting racist messages on social media. Internal…

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October 25, 2022

‘Part of the fabric of Jacksonville’: Contract talks loom for Florida-Georgia game

It is a college pigskin classic that annually nets about $20 million for Jacksonville’s economy as fans from Florida and…

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October 25, 2022

How Jacksonville faded as a banking headquarters

Jacksonville was known as the banking headquarters of Florida for much of the 20th century, with three major bank headquarters…

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October 25, 2022

Former Jaguar Gardner Minshew sells Ponte Vedra Beach home for $890,000

Former Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Gardner Minshew II has sold his one-time St. Johns County home for $890,000. Minshew sold the…

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October 25, 2022

Duval Schools did better than most during pandemic

Duval County students’ fourth-grade test scores fell for both math and reading as part of a national slide blamed on…

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A patron takes in the Van Gogh immersive experience.
October 25, 2022

Van Gogh exhibit extended through Feb. 26

If you’re still hoping to see the Van Gogh immersive experience, you’ll be happy to know it’s going to stick…

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October 25, 2022

Pastor calls for investigation of cop’s racially oriented tweets

A local pastor is calling for disciplinary action against a Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office sergeant for social media posts that some…

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October 24, 2022

How long will Jax keep the Florida-Georgia game?

The University of Florida and the University of Georgia issued a joint statement Monday that indicated the issue of whether…

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October 24, 2022

Democrat Ken Jefferson crosses party lines to endorse T.K. Waters for sheriff

A Democrat who ran and lost his primary race for Jacksonville sheriff crossed party lines Monday and endorsed Republican candidate…

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October 24, 2022

How to guard against property and mortgage scams

A new program in Northeast Florida could protect you from scammers who would steal your home, land or business property.…

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October 24, 2022

Cigar superstore proposed for Town Center area

From supermarkets to luxury retail stores and fast-food favorites to destination restaurants, the greater St. Johns Town Center area offers…

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October 24, 2022

Jacksonville may start inspecting your recycling bins

Jacksonville recyclers could see an “oops” tag attached to their bins next year — a calling card as part of…

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October 24, 2022

Judge dismisses challenge to ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law

In a lawsuit against Duval and other school districts, a federal judge has refused to block the districts from carrying…

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October 24, 2022

Waterfront shopping district among ideas for Clay County

Clay County leaders are eyeing major improvements to their tourism industry that could bring everything from a huge waterfront shopping…

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October 24, 2022

Free shuttles are back for St. Augustine’s Nights of Lights

Navigating to and from the winter holiday’s Nights of Lights in St. Augustine will get easier beginning on Nov. 19,…

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October 21, 2022

Debate pits Jacksonville candidates for sheriff before Nov. 8 runoff

With the election just over two weeks away, the candidates to be Jacksonville’s next sheriff squared off in a lively…

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October 21, 2022

Oceanfront home on Amelia Island sells for record $13.35 million

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

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October 21, 2022

Jacksonville hires redistricting expert after gerrymandering ruling

A day after Jacksonville argued in court that it didn’t have enough time to pass new redistricting maps, City Council President…

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October 21, 2022

Nearly 55,000 have voted by mail in Northeast Florida

A total of 54,975 people in Northeast Florida have cast vote-by-mail ballots for the Nov. 8 election. Republicans have cast…

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October 21, 2022

Dry, warm winter likely as La Niña continues for third year

La Niña is expected to lead to a warmer and drier winter across Florida during the upcoming winter season for…