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An illustration shows the Publix planned at 119 W. Beaver St., part of a new building that will include a 15-story residential tower and 400 parking spaces. | Gateway/Pearl Square
September 3, 2025

Publix is coming to Pearl Square in Downtown Jax

Publix will become part of Gateway Jax’s redevelopment of 28 city blocks in the city’s north core.…

By Dan Scanlan

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A new security camera is mounted on a wall at the Clanzel T. Brown Park on Moncrief Road in Jacksonville. | City of Jacksonville
September 2, 2025

Jacksonville adds security cameras and Wi-Fi at parks

The city has installed cameras at 10 busy parks and Wi-Fi at four, with more to come.…

By Dan Scanlan

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The Plaza de la Constitución is lit up during Nights of Lights in downtown St. Augustine. l St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra, and The Beaches Visitors and Convention Bureau
September 2, 2025

St. Johns County kicks in more money for Nights of Lights

The county will chip in $650,000 more than last year to help make sure Nights of Lights runs smoothly.…

By Noah Hertz

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Karma Automotive Dealer Principal Vladimir Ranguelov joined Karma Automotive President Marques McCammon at the opening of the Jacksonville dealership in March 2024. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
September 2, 2025

Jacksonville exotic-car dealer charged with fraud

Vladimir Anguelov Ranguelov, owner of the closed Karma Automotive dealership, was accused of dealing in stolen property.…

By Dan Scanlan

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Jenkins Quality Barbecue has operated in Jacksonville for 68 years. | Michelle Corum, Jacksonville Today
September 2, 2025

Jenkins Quality Barbecue to close after 68 years

The Jenkins family cited rising costs and shifting consumer trends. The restaurant will close Sept. 30.…

By Marcela Camargo - News4Jax

Featured image for “Duval Schools’ HQ move vote delayed; competing offers kept hidden from public  ”
Duval Schools is considering purchasing this building in the Prominence office park to be its new HQ. | Megan Mallicoat, Jacksonville Today
September 1, 2025

Duval Schools’ HQ move vote delayed; competing offers kept hidden from public  

Tuesday’s vote will now decide whether to authorize the superintendent to negotiate the needed contracts.…

By Megan Mallicoat

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The former Bread & Board restaurant at 100 W. Bay St. in Downtown Jacksonville. | Mike Mendenhall, Jacksonville Today
August 29, 2025

#AskJAXTDY | Will Bread & Board ever return Downtown?

VyStar Credit Union is working to find another restaurant for the space left empty by Bread & Board.…

By Mike Mendenhall

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The 47-year-old Peg Leg Pete statue stands at 102 Centre St. in Fernandina Beach. | Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
August 29, 2025

Mystery in Fernandina: Does Peg Leg Pete contain human ashes?

The possibility has stalled plans to move the iconic pirate statue to a museum.…

By Dan Scanlan

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Kaelin Gibbs dives near the Blue Hole vent Wednesday, July 16, 2025, in Fort White. | Marta Lavandier, AP
August 29, 2025

Florida’s once-pristine springs are under growing threat

Pollution, development and climate change are all taking a toll on one of the state’s great treasures.…

By Curt Anderson - Associated Press, Marta Lavandier - Associated Press and Daniel Kozin - Associated Press

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A row of vehicles are gutted in a parking garage at Jacksonville International Airport after a fire May 16, 2025. | Jacksonville Aviation Authority
August 29, 2025

Jax airport says parking is no problem despite fire

Airport officials say travelers on the busy holiday weekend shouldn’t have a problem finding spaces.…

By Dan Scanlan

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August 29, 2025

Rain and flash flood risk return for Labor Day weekend

Sunday morning will likely be a wet one across North Florida, and the heat will ignite the sea breeze.…

By Irene Sans - Storm Center

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Artist Ansley Randall’s mural on San Marco Boulevard, done by the Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville, is one of six street art projects the city will remove under FDOT mandates. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
August 28, 2025

Jacksonville’s painted crosswalks will be wiped away

The city says it will cost almost $22,000 to remove artwork under orders of the Florida Department of Transportation.…

By Dan Scanlan

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An immigration detension center in the Everglades has been dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz." | Rebecca Blackwell, AP
August 28, 2025

‘Alligator Alcatraz’ could be empty within days

The immigration detention center is winding down even as the state fights an order to close the facility.…

By Kate Payne - Associated Press/Report for America and Mike Schneider - Associated Press

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Freehold Communities' Arden development in South Florida would be an agrihood with a 5-acre farm and event barn. | Freehold Communities
August 28, 2025

‘Agrihood’ could be revived in St. Johns County

A special magistrate says the county acted unreasonably when it denied a rezoning request for the project.…

By J. Brooks Terry - Jacksonville Daily Record

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The Rayonier Advanced Materials plant on Gum Street near downtown Fernandina Beach. | Google
August 27, 2025

Rayonier demands $6.6M for denial of bioethanol plant

Rayonier Advanced Materials says Fernandina Beach cost the company market value by wrongfully rejecting the plant.…

By Dan Scanlan

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Ten Tiny Homes are going up next to the Sulzbacher men’s shelter in Downtown Jacksonville. | Michelle Corum, Jacksonville Today
August 27, 2025

Tiny homes may be good fit for sheltering homeless

Ten tiny homes are going up next to Sulzbacher’s men’s shelter in Downtown Jacksonville.…

By Michelle Corum

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Mayor Donna Deegan hosted a community conversation at the Legends Center in the Sherwood neighborhood on Aug. 24, 2023. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
August 27, 2025

Jax mayor wants to hear what you think of city budget

Mayor Donna Deegan has set a series of town hall meetings after City Council cut some of her proposals.…

By Mike Mendenhall

Featured image for “Bolles alum to bring ‘Eyes of the World’ to Jacksonville”
John Monsky, creator of "The Eyes of the World," is shown during a performance this year at The Orpheum Theatre in New York City. | American History Unbound
August 27, 2025

Bolles alum to bring ‘Eyes of the World’ to Jacksonville

The multimedia presentation recounts World War II’s final months through the eyes of authors and photographers.…

By Dan Scanlan

Featured image for “Bible study program raises concerns in Duval Schools”
Students board a LifeWise Academy bus for religious instruction away from school. | News4Jax
August 27, 2025

Bible study program raises concerns in Duval Schools

LifeWise Academy would take students away from school for religious lessons, provided parents approved.…

By Ariel Schiller - News4Jax and Jud Hulon - News4Jax

Featured image for “JEA moves to pursue $1.57 billion natural gas plant”
A GE Vernova natural gas-powered turbine which could power a future JEA power plant. |
August 26, 2025

JEA moves to pursue $1.57 billion natural gas plant

JEA plans to build a natural gas power plant and may need to reevaluate its rollout of more solar projects.…

By Mike Mendenhall

Featured image for “Ax Handle Saturday commemoration comes amid push to remove equity from public discourse”
Dr. Rodney L. Hurst listens to a commemoration of the 63rd anniversary of Ax Handle Saturday on Aug. 27, 2023. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
August 26, 2025

Ax Handle Saturday commemoration comes amid push to remove equity from public discourse

The 65th anniversary of Ax Handle Saturday will be commemorated Wednesday at The Church of Oakland on Jessie Street.…

By Will Brown

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A headstone is shown at the St. Nicholas Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery after it underwent restoration. | News4Jax
August 26, 2025

Glory returns to cemetery for African American veterans

The once-forgotten St. Nicholas Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery has been restored.…

By Tarik Minor - News4Jax

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Attorney Leslie Jean-Bart appears Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025, on First Coast Connect on WJCT News 89.9.
August 26, 2025

Attorney seeks special prosecutor for Jax City Council

Attorney Leslie Jean-Bart asked the governor to order an investigation of potential Sunshine Law violations.…

By Michelle Corum

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The historic area in St. Augustine. | Iagology, Flickr
August 26, 2025

Parking fines are going up in Downtown St. Augustine

Fines will increase to $100 from $35, but they will not include expired meters.…

By Michelle Corum

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