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The Duval County Courthouse. | Jacksonville Daily Record
August 15, 2024

Cleaveland vs. Cox: Campaign finances in race for 4th Circuit judge

Campaign finance reports indicate where candidates Nancy Cleaveland and Ashley Wells Cox are getting their money — and where they’re…

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An illustration shows the Flamingo bar and cafe, which would be modeled on The Flamingo in Murray Hill. | Jacksonville Daily Record
August 15, 2024

Flamingo Coffee Roasters may expand to Southbank

The Murray Hill bar and cafe has applied for a grant to open in the Hanania Place building on Riverside…

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Some pregnant women are bypassing Florida's six-week abortion ban by traveling to other states where the procedure is less restricted. | NUTAWUT, Day Of Victory Stu, stock.adobe.com
August 15, 2024

Florida’s abortion law drives women to other states

Abortions have declined in Florida since a six-week law took effect, but many women are traveling to other states or…

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August 15, 2024

Hurricane Ernesto could bring dangerous surf to Florida

Ernesto is a large and powerful hurricane that will churn up the seas. Eventually, this movement will reach Florida’s coastline.…

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Mourners built memorials to the three people killed in the Dollar General shooting. | News4Jax
August 14, 2024

Marker will honor victims of racist Dollar General shooting

A ceremony is scheduled Sunday to unveil the marker and other tributes.…

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Campaign signs are posted at Bowden and Spring Park roads for two candidates for state committeeman and state committeewoman. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
August 14, 2024

#AskJAXTDY | What is a Republican Party committeeman or committeewoman?

A Jacksonville Today reader wants to know more about candidates for state committeewoman and state committeeman.…

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St. Johns County political activist Nicole Crosby speaks at a recent St. Johns County Commission meeting. | Screenshot from St. Johns County livestream.
August 14, 2024

Court fight colors St. Johns County election

With the election in full swing, a court fight playing out in the background involves some key players.…

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An illustration shows a street in the Gateway Jax development, also known as The Pearl Street District. | Ted Vitale, Gateway Jax
August 14, 2024

Gateway Jax could begin construction soon

City Council this week approved $98.58 million in incentives for the mixed-use development in the North Core of Downtown Jacksonville.…

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August 14, 2024

FAMU’s interim president calls on senior leaders to resign

After holding the position for only a week, Interim President Timothy Beard said a change in leadership is necessary to…

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An aerial photograph shows the aftermath of Hurricane Charley.
August 14, 2024

A look back At Hurricane Charley, 20 years later

Hurricane Charley was one of five tropical systems that would directly impact Florida over the course of six weeks in…

Featured image for “Jacksonville City Council rejects hate-crime legislation”
Council member Rahman Johnson, who introduced an amendment to rename the legislation in honor of Johnnie Mae Chappel, rallies with the Northside Coalition before the vote Tuesday. | Casmira Harrison, Jacksonville Today
August 13, 2024

Jacksonville City Council rejects hate-crime legislation

With only seven of the council’s 19 members voting yes, the bill — named after Johnnie Mae Chappel, who was…

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Poe Pinson was introduced to skating when she was 4 years old. She is shown at WJCT Studios in May 2024.| Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
August 13, 2024

Fernandina names skate park after Poe Pinson

The city’s skateboard park will be renamed Friday to honor the 19-year-old Olympian from Fernandina Beach.…

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Nearly half of the multi-unit apartments in Jacksonville are offering incentives to rent, Zillow says.
August 13, 2024

Landlords are offering more perks in Jacksonville

Nearly half of the landlords in Jacksonville are offering concessions to renters, one of the highest rates in the country,…

Featured image for “Bucking some businesses, St. Augustine puts pedestrians first”
The intersection at Cuna and Spanish streets in downtown St. Augustine is now the end of the line for cars going north on the bricked street. | Noah Hertz, Jacksonville
August 13, 2024

Bucking some businesses, St. Augustine puts pedestrians first

Segments of a downtown St. Augustine street are now closed to vehicles. Some residents celebrate it, but some business owners…

Featured image for “Creole restaurant to replace Burrito Gallery in Downtown”
Dorothy’s Downtown will take the space of the former Burrito Gallery. | Monty Zickuhr, Jacksonville Daily Record
August 13, 2024

Creole restaurant to replace Burrito Gallery in Downtown

Dorothy’s Downtown will serve an upscale Southern and Creole-themed menu.…

Featured image for “Winn-Dixie in Fleming Island will become an Aldi store”
Aldi is beginning to convert Winn-Dixie stores to the Aldi brand. | Jacksonville Daily Record
August 13, 2024

Winn-Dixie in Fleming Island will become an Aldi store

Clay County is considering Aldi’s request for a permit to remodel the Winn-Dixie at 1545 County Road 220.…

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The back side of the Laura Street Trio, as seen July 10, 2024. | Jessica Palombo, Jacksonville Today
August 12, 2024

Laura Street Trio developer to city: ‘Buy me out’ 

Steve Atkins has been trying to work out a public-private partnership with the city to overhaul the three buildings at…

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Roslyn Mixon-Phillips was appointed as interim chief executive of the Jacksonville Housing Authority on Monday, Aug. 12, 2024. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
August 12, 2024

Jacksonville Housing Authority picks another interim CEO

Roslyn Mixon-Phillips, a former Housing Authority commissioner, was selected as interim CEO during a search for a permanent CEO.…

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August 12, 2024

Citizens Insurance looks to leave Downtown Jacksonville

The insurer’s lease in the EverBank building is expiring, and the company is targeting South Jacksonville for a move.…

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August 12, 2024

Next tropical system forecast to turn away from Florida

Potential Hurricane Ernesto is taking a similar track to Debby, but it is expected to turn to the north and…

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August 9, 2024

In Debby’s wake, heat and floodwaters remain a concern

As people begin the cleanup process this weekend, high temperatures and humidity will make efforts more difficult.…

Featured image for “Republican-backed School Board candidates key on parental rights”
About two dozen people stand in the rain outside Duval school district headquarters on Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024. The rally was organized by Public School Defenders and Families for Strong Public Schools, two Jacksonville advocacy groups. | Megan Mallicoat, Jacksonville Today
August 9, 2024

Republican-backed School Board candidates key on parental rights

Parental rights are again a topic of conversation because of the prominent role they play in Florida’s increasingly partisan school…

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The City Council Finance Committee pulled funding for the diversity and inclusion chief from Mayor Donna Deegan's budget.
August 9, 2024

City Council committee cuts DEI chief from budget

The panel’s members voted 4-2 to eliminate funding for the position of chief of diversity and inclusion.…

Featured image for “Outback Crabshack is back in St. Johns County”
Diners sit out back of the Crabshack during its soft reopening. | Megan Mallicoat, Jacksonville Today
August 9, 2024

Outback Crabshack is back in St. Johns County

Eight years after suffering major hurricane damage from Hurricane Matthew, Outback Crabshack will reopen this weekend.…