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The Madi Rum development would include a restaurant, bakery, distillery and greenhouses — plus an ornamental plane shown on the rum bottle. | Jacksonville Daily Record
July 19, 2024

St. Johns rum producer plans restaurant and distillery

The Madi Rum development would be built on 6 acres on State Road 207, west of Interstate 95.…

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The St. Marys Bridge on U.S. 17, at the Florida-Georgia border. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
July 19, 2024

St. Marys Bridge will shut down next week for routine repairs

Traffic will be detoured from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday at the Florida-Georgia border.…

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University of Florida President Ben Sasse fist-bumps kids during UF's Homecoming Parade in Gainesville in 2023. | Ashleigh Lucas, WUFT News)
July 19, 2024

UF president suddenly resigns, citing wife’s health

University of Florida President Ben Sasse will leave his job July 31, 17 months after taking the position.…

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One of the results of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' veto of the Clean Beaches Act is no additional help from the Florida Department of Health in terms of improved water quality testing or beach closure signage, even in case of fecal pollution or a blue-green algae or red tide outbreak like the one in 2018 that killed this goliath grouper and tens of thousands more fish that washed up on Southwest Florida's beaches. | Captains for Clean Water, WGCU
July 19, 2024

DeSantis’ veto of beach bill roils environmentalists

Supporters said the bill would have protected the health of beachgoers. The Legislature approved the bill unanimously.…

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July 19, 2024

Florida Tropical Training Week: Get prepared with the pros

Meteorologists from the National Weather Service will prepare workshop participants for the most active weeks of this hurricane season.…

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Justin Kunst takes aim at a simulated school shooter during a drill at Keiser University. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
July 18, 2024

Keiser’s new simulator trains students for police careers

Keiser University in Jacksonville uses a new interactive simulator to put students in active shooter situations or other crises they…

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A newly renovated 110,000-square-foot facility is now open for Feeding Northeast Florida, the area's largest food bank. l Steven Ponson, Jacksonville Today
July 18, 2024

Feeding Northeast Florida opens expanded space

The area’s largest food bank says its renovated facility will help meet a growing need for food.…

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A marina, apartment and commercial development is planned at 13911 Atlantic Blvd. along the Intracoastal Waterway. | Jacksonville Daily Record
July 18, 2024

Former shipyard could be redeveloped on Intracoastal

Apartments, a restaurant and a marina are proposed on the land on Atlantic Boulevard.…

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The Better Jacksonville Plan will widen Old Middleburg Road from two to four lanes with other improvements. The project was first proposed 24 years ago. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
July 18, 2024

Long-awaited widening begins on Old Middleburg Road

Residents have been waiting more than two decades for the road to be widened from two lanes to four.…

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The Jacksonville Jaguars are introducing throwback uniforms based on the team's inaugural year in 1995. | Jacksonville Jaguars
July 18, 2024

Bringing ’em back: Jags introduce throwback uniforms

In celebration of their 30th anniversary, the Jaguars are introducing “Prowler Throwbacks,” a uniform based on their first year in…

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July 17, 2024

#AskJAXTDY | Who’s behind mailers in School Board District 3 race?

Political action committees and parties can spend unlimited money to support candidates — even in school board races, which have…

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Arvid Smith plays the Sitar at the Cummer Museum of Arts and Gardens during a performance on Wednesday, July 17, 2024. l Steven Ponson, Jacksonville Today.
July 17, 2024

Summer at the Cummer returns this week

Summer at the Cummer offers free admission to the museum and gardens with live music, games and art-making activities.…

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Massive portable generators line the back of the Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront hotel, five months after an electrical fire at the Downtown building. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
July 17, 2024

Neighbors tire of humming generators at Downtown Hyatt

The Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront hotel has been using generators since a fire five months ago.…

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City Council's Finance Committee meets Tuesday, July 16, 2024. | News4Jax
July 17, 2024

Affordable housing land misused, report reveals

The city of Jacksonville has given away land to create affordable housing but has not held the recipients accountable, according…

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July 17, 2024

THE JAXSON | 10 restaurants and bars coming to Downtown Jax 

Several new restaurants and bars are in the works for Downtown Jacksonville.…

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A solid waste employee collects garbage in Jacksonville. | News4Jax
July 17, 2024

Jacksonville solid waste drivers made over $50,000 in overtime

The Office of Inspector General said it was impossible to determine whether the hours were actually worked.…

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An illustration shows the entrance to the Union Terminal Warehouse at 700 E. Union St., near Jacksonville’s Eastside neighborhood and EverBank Stadium. | Columbia Ventures
July 17, 2024

Permit issued for remodeling of Union Terminal Warehouse

The historic warehouse on Jacksonville’s Eastside will be remodeled into apartments, offices and retail units. …

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An illustration shows the proposed waterfront park in downtown Fernandina Beach. | News4Jax
July 17, 2024

Design approved for Fernandina waterfront park

Fernandina Beach city commissioners have taken the next steps to make the Amelia Waterfront Park a reality. Commissioners on Tuesday…

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A rendering by Jacksonville engineering firm Haskell shows the revitalized Mayport Village community. | Haskell
July 17, 2024

Mayport redevelopment could get boost from city

Jacksonville may provide $154,100 to hire staff and make improvements to drive the project forward.…

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Former Jacksonville police officer Josue Garriga III makes a court appearance in Clay County in March.
July 17, 2024

Former cop pleads guilty to enticing 17-year-old girl

Josue Garriga III was accused of pursuing a relationship with a Clay County girl he had met in church.…

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Amy Baker, coordinator of the Legislature’s Office of Economic & Demographic Research, says it’s tough to speculate about potential litigation costs related to the passage of the abortion rights constitutional proposal. | The Florida Channel
July 17, 2024

Abortion rights supporters allege ‘dirty trick’ on ballot

Supporters of Amendment 4 say a statement on the ballot will mislead voters about the proposed constitutional amendment.…

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St. Johns County's entryway on State Road A1A. | Noah Hertz, Jacksonville Today
July 16, 2024

Higher taxes likely for St. Johns County residents

The county plans to keep its tax rate the same, but rising property values mean homeowners would pay more.…

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A mob storms the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. | AP
July 16, 2024

Yulee man charged in Jan. 6 Capitol breach

Garth Walton is one of at least seven people from the Jacksonville area charged in connection with the breach of…

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Two people have died in five days while in custody of the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office.
July 16, 2024

Suspect dies in custody; he’s the second in six days

Joseph Lawson, 43, was arrested after scuffling with police and firefighters. He died at the hospital.…