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December 20, 2024

More cold weather arrives for the weekend

The cold will move in quickly Friday evening from Jacksonville to the Panhandle.…

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A holographic version of Mayor Donna Deegan welcomes travelers at Jacksonville International Airport — as the real Deegan watches on the left. The technology was unveiled Dec. 19, 2024. | Michelle Corum, Jacksonville Today
December 19, 2024

A hologram-like mayor welcomes Jax visitors

A 3D representation of Mayor Donna Deegan — almost a hologram — now greets travelers at Jacksonville International Airport.…

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Staff from the District 23 Medical Examiner's Office set up to perform an X-ray using a portable unit because the office does not have the space for a dedicated radiological room. | St. Johns County
December 19, 2024

Medical examiner critically cramped in St. Johns County

After failing to get state funding last year to replace its aging Medical Examiner’s Office, St. Johns County is trying…

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Macclenny babysitter Rhonda Jewell testifies during her trial this month. | News4Jax
December 19, 2024

Babysitter gets 17 years for infant’s death in hot car

Baker County babysitter Rhonda Jewell said she forgot she left the 10-month-old girl in her car until five hours later.…

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Scottie Scheffler's group putts on the 17th green at The Players Championship last March. | Noah Nertz, Jacksonville Today
December 19, 2024

PGA Tour launches search to fill new CEO position

The PGA Tour, based in Ponte Vedra Beach, hopes to bring new perspectives into the organization.…

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AT&T workers went on strike in August. | News4Jax
December 19, 2024

AT&T cutting 135 jobs in Fleming Island

AT&T announced layoffs three months after agreeing to a new contract with workers.…

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The city posted a sign alerting residents to the cleanup of Lonnie C. Miller Park. | News4Jax
December 19, 2024

Jacksonville plans cleanup at park once used as dump site

The city will have a public meeting to discuss the cleanup of Lonnie C. Miller Park in Northwest Jacksonville.…

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Four Winn-Dixie and Harveys Supermarket stores are converting to the Aldi brand in Northeast Florida.
December 19, 2024

Another Winn-Dixie will become an Aldi store

Aldi has filed plans so far to convert four Winn-Dixie and Harveys stores to the Aldi brand.…

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Super Food & Brew is closing at 11 E. Forsyth St. in the 11 East apartment building. | David Crumpler, Jacksonville Daily Record
December 19, 2024

Super Food & Brew to close Downtown at year’s end

Super Food & Brew was launched in 2015 and billed itself as a healthy gastropub.…

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People look at the final Metropolitan Park proposal during a town hall meeting Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2024. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
December 18, 2024

Metropolitan Park design unveiled; here’s what it includes

Metropolitan Park would retain most of its trees and create new space for events and recreation on the river.…

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The current St. Johns County Commission are, from left, Christian Whitehurst, Sarah Arnold, Krista Joseph, Clay Murphy and Ann Taylor. | St. Johns County
December 18, 2024

One-time outcast now leads the way on St. Johns Commission

As chair of the St. Johns County Commission, Krista Joseph hopes to slow the county’s rampant growth.…

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December 18, 2024

Indoor pickleball club in the works at Oakleaf Station

The city has issued a permit for The Paddle Lands Pickleball Club, an indoor center with seven courts.…

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Traffic and road construction in St. Johns County. | News4Jax
December 18, 2024

St. Johns County seeks $40M to ease traffic congestion

County officials are pushing critical traffic improvement projects forward for state and federal funding.…

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Jerry Burns sits with his defense attorney during this week's sentencing phase in a Duval County courtroom. | News4Jax
December 17, 2024

Jury recommends life sentence for husband in murder plot

Jerry Burns was convicted of plotting the slaying of his wife, who was stabbed 39 times.…

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Gambling machines. | Nik on Unsplash
December 17, 2024

Six accused of illegal gambling ring in Jacksonville

The gambling suspects include Robin Rukab Azzam, a former City Council candidate and longtime city employee.…

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Douglas Anderson School of the Arts. | Claire Heddles, Jacksonville Today
December 17, 2024

State asked to reopen investigation into accused Duval teacher

Duval Schools sent information from a recent investigation to the state DOE.…

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Joe Nackashi, vice chairman of technology at ICE, announces the company's expansion on Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024. | Michelle Corum, Jacksonville Today
December 17, 2024

Fortune 500 company ICE plans expansion in Jacksonville

Intercontinental Exchange Inc., operator of the New York Stock Exchange, will spend at least $173 million on its expansion.…

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Sen. Randy Fine says his bill would prevent the display of "pro-violence ‘Black Lives Matter’ flags" on government buildings. | Jeff Chiu, AP
December 17, 2024

Lawmaker tries again to restrict flags on public buildings

Sen. Randy Fine wants to prevent flags representing a “political viewpoint,” including Pride flags, Palestine and Black Lives Matter.…

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Sidewalk dining was tested at Jekyll Brewing and Oaxaca Club in Jacksonville Beach. | News4Jax
December 17, 2024

More sidewalk dining is coming to Jax Beach

Jacksonville Beach City Council approved a plan Monday to expand sidewalk dining permits in a limited area.…

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A school speed zone. | News4Jax
December 17, 2024

School crossing guard charged in hit-and-run

Crossing guard Carolyn Bacon hit a man in Northwest Jacksonville, police said. Witnesses got her tag number.…

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Clay County Schools is trying to respond to growth. | News4Jax
December 16, 2024

Clay County plans more junior high schools

Rapid growth in some areas of Clay County has created a need for more junior highs.…

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Ilson Kim | Photo provided by family
December 16, 2024

Police seek shoplifters who killed store owner as they fled

Police say shoplifters hit and killed Ilson Kim as she chased their getaway car in the parking lot.…

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Metropolitan Park as it looks now, from where the stage used to be. The cranes are being used to build the Four Seasons Hotel in the background. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
December 16, 2024

Final design of Metro Park will be unveiled today

The public will be able to comment on the park design during a meeting Wednesday.…

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A classroom building at the University of Central Florida in Orlando is shown in this undated handout photograph provided by the State University System. | Fresh Take Florida, State University System
December 16, 2024

Sophisticated hackers steal $107,625 from UCF

Hackers breached a vendor’s computers and tricked the university into sending money to a different bank account.…