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Douglas Anderson School of the Arts | Claire Heddles, Jacksonville Today
December 5, 2024

Removed Douglas Anderson teacher was accused of sex with 14-year-old

Previously unreported records explain the circumstances surrounding Corey Thayer’s removal.…

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The Jumbo Shrimp's ballpark, soon to be named VyStar Ballpark.
December 5, 2024

Jumbo Shrimp’s stadium now called VyStar Ballpark

The ballpark’s new name is a result of VyStar’s merger with 121 Financial Credit Union.…

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The shoreline at Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve, where Pervious Oyster Shell Habitats units will be installed to combat erosion. | Michelle Corum, Jacksonville Today
December 5, 2024

UNF gets federal grant to restore national park shorelines

A nearly $800,000 grant from the National Park Service will help UNF restore the shoreline at three parks in Florida…

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Anastsia State Park | News4Jax
December 5, 2024

Proposed law would restrict development in state parks

The legislation would prohibit development like the lodge and pickleball courts once proposed at Anastasia State Park in St. Johns…

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Matt and Lindsay Moberg opened The Mini Market at 233 N. Hogan St. It is in the former space of Back to the Grind Downtown coffee shop. | Ric Anderson, Jacksonville Daily Record
December 5, 2024

New Mini Market caters to Downtown crowd

The Mini Market sells snacks, gifts, groceries and more to meet the needs of Downtown workers.…

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A dog wades through floodwaters near collapsed homes on the coast of rural Taylor County on Sept. 27, 2024. | Kate Payne, AP
December 5, 2024

Florida’s property insurance market is rebounding

Changes to Florida laws are working as intended to bring the property insurance market back from the brink of collapse.…

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Mohammed Imad, 6, is a Gazan boy who is in Jacksonville to receive treatment for a skull fracture sustained when his home was bombed. Nearly 50 people welcomed Mohammed and his mother at Jacksonville International Airport on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
December 4, 2024

Jacksonville volunteers welcome Gazan boy receiving medical treatment after bombing

In addition to Tuesday’s arrival in Jacksonville, the nonprofit HEAL Palestine has brought Gazan children to Chicago, Dallas, San Francisco,…

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Melanie O'Shea, widow of Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Engineer Heath O'Shea, accepts a photo of him on Firefighter Memorial Day ceremonies at Station 1 on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
December 4, 2024

Fallen firefighters honored, as one name is added to memorial

Fire Engineer Heath O’Shea was among 26 firefighters remembered during Fallen Firefighter Memorial Day.…

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The University of Florida confirmed that the public has not been allowed to attend board of trustees' private retreats. The university said the law did not apply to the retreats because board members don’t vote or take official actions during those sessions. | Azhalia Pottinger, WUFT News)
December 4, 2024

Experts say UF meetings violated Sunshine Law

The UF board of trustees has met repeatedly in private settings where the public was not allowed to attend.…

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A Colliers brochure touts The Marina Restaurant and Cafe on the Green sites near the Four Seasons Hotel & Residences. | Jacksonville Daily Record
December 4, 2024

Two riverfront restaurants marketed at Four Seasons site

Colliers is promoting the Marina Restaurant and the Cafe on the Green at the Four Seasons Hotel & Residences.…

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A marketing brochure for The Pondry says it “combines workspace, residential living, and commerce in a one-of-a-kind mixed-use ecosystem.” | Jacksonville Daily Record
December 4, 2024

Residents prevail in fight against Pondry development

A City Council committee voted against rezoning the former Allstate Campus to develop The Pondry residences and offices.…

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December 4, 2024

Federal judge will consider social media rules for minors

Starting Jan. 1, kids 13 and under will no longer be able to have a profile on certain social media…

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Sporting Jax President and CEO Steve Livingstone shows one of the billboards that will promote Jacksonville's first professional women's sports team. | News4Jax
December 3, 2024

Women’s pro soccer arrives in Jacksonville

Jacksonville’s first professional women’s sports team — the Sporting Jax soccer club — will kick off in August 2025.…

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A traffic signal stops vehicles at Sunbeam Road in Jacksonville.
December 3, 2024

Stuck at a stoplight? Outdated traffic signals might be why

A new study concludes that delays at traffic signals cause congestion and accidents, harm the environment and endanger pedestrians.…

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FPL workers restore power after Hurricane Helene in Madison County. | Mike Exline, News Service of Florida
December 3, 2024

FPL will increase bills to cover $1.2B in hurricane costs

The Florida Public Service Commission gave FPL approval to raise bills about $12 per month for the average customer.…

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This concept image shows some of the wheelchair-accessible playground equipment planned at the St. Johns County Police Athletic League's new playground. | St. Johns County
December 3, 2024

St. Johns pledges $2.2M for ‘all-inclusive’ playground

The Diamond of Dreams playground will be only the second in the county designed for children with disabilities.…

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Feeding Florida says farmers and consumers benefit from a program to share excess food. | Andrii, stock.adobe.com
December 3, 2024

Feeding Florida food banks seek help from lawmakers

Food banks, including Feeding Northeast Florida, want to expand a program that pays farmers to send them excess food.…

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The Live Local Act was supposed to help people find affordable housing like Pelicant Lake Apartments in Pinellas Park. | Gabriella Paul, WUSF
December 3, 2024

Live Local Act is falling short on affordable housing

The law, enacted a year ago, may not be helping many public servants obtain affordable housing.…

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A plane sits in Boeing's Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul Facility at Cecil Airport. | Jacksonville Daily Record
December 3, 2024

Boeing to lay off 30 people in Jacksonville

Statewide, Boeing plans to lay off 141 employees as it cuts its global workforce by 10%.…

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Traffic heads toward Interstate 95 near Jacksonville International Airport. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
December 2, 2024

FDOT seeks feedback on I-95 widening near Downtown

Two public meetings are scheduled to discuss the I-95 widening from near Kings Road to Interstate 10.…

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Jordyn Shepherd is turning the former El Jefe restaurant at 947 Edgewood Ave. S.in Murray Hill into Hamburger Mary’s. | Dan Macdonald, Jacksonville Daily Record
December 2, 2024

Hamburger Mary’s to open in Murray Hill in December

The original Jacksonville location of Hamburger Mary’s was destroyed in a fire in October 2023.…

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A sign announces improvements at Hendricks Avenue Elementary in 2023. | Jacksonville Today
December 1, 2024

Duval Schools recognized as ‘System of Distinction’ for academic progress

Duval Schools received the award during the district’s recent reaccreditation review.…

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St. Johns County's entryway on State Road A1A. | Noah Hertz, Jacksonville Today
November 27, 2024

St. Johns County eases public comment at meetings

The St. Johns County Commission will take public comment earlier in meetings beginning Tuesday.…

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November 27, 2024

Cummer Museum will reopen gardens on Friday

The gardens at the Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens closed after three straight hurricanes.…