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Superintendent Chris Bernier hosts a town hall at duPont Middle School on Jan. 23, 2025. | Megan Mallicoat, Jacksonville Today
January 28, 2025

Duval Schools town halls tackle district budget woes; last town hall is Thursday

Budget cuts could affect busing, class schedules, and more in Duval County public schools.…

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Church pastors pray over Sheriff T.K. Waters and Sheriff's Office staff after the new Operation Safe Passage program was launched at Builders of the Faith Community Church on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
January 28, 2025

Cops and clergy offer gang members a ‘Safe Passage’

The new Safe Passage program gives people the support they need to leave a life of gangs and violence.…

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Food service assistant Brenda Bartee gives students breakfast at Washington Elementary School in Riviera Beach in August 2021. | Wilfredo Lee, AP
January 28, 2025

#AskJAXTDY | Why is Florida refusing federal food aid for children?

Florida says the USDA’s SUN Bucks food program has too many strings attached. But what are they?…

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A voter enters the polling place at the Beaches Branch Library in October 2024.
January 28, 2025

Teen won’t be prosecuted for machete threat at polls

Prosecutors said the teen did not legally intimidate anyone when he confronted Harris-Walz supporters with a machete.…

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A Meridian Waste garbage truck. | Meridian Waste
January 28, 2025

Meridian Waste threatens suit after higher pay is rejected

Jacksonville’s general counsel advised that a 29% rate increase for Meridian was not allowed.…

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Former JEA CEO Aaron Zahn leaves the federal courthouse in March 2022 after entering a not guilty plea on charges of conspiracy and wire fraud.
January 28, 2025

Former JEA CEO Aaron Zahn reports to prison

Zahn is serving his sentence for conspiracy and wire fraud in Federal Correctional Institution, Edgefield in South Carolina.…

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The University of North Florida presented this watercolor painting of the Silverfield College of Education and Human Services to donors Gary and Laine Silverfield. | UNF
January 27, 2025

UNF names education college for Gary and Laine Silverfield

UNF celebrated the Silverfield College of Education and Human Services in honor of the longtime donors.…

Featured image for “Ragtime Tavern closes after 40+ years in Atlantic Beach”
Ragtime Ragtime Tavern in Atlantic Beach closed permanently over the weekend. | Dan Macdonald, Jacksonville Daily Record
January 27, 2025

Ragtime Tavern closes after 40+ years in Atlantic Beach

A sign on the window of Ragtime Tavern says “Unfortunately, we have permanently closed.”…

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A general view of the Old Capitol and current Florida Capitol buildings on Feb. 8, 2023, in Tallahassee. | Phil Sears, AP
January 27, 2025

Lawmakers rebuke DeSantis on special session and budget

The rebuke included overriding the governor’s budget veto from last year.…

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Breon Allen, 7, was shot to death in a drive-by shooting lon Jan. 24, 2025. | MAD DADS
January 27, 2025

A deadly weekend: Boy killed in shooting; baby run over

A 7-year-old boy died in a drive-by shooting, and an 8-month-old was placed on the road and run over.…

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Former Nassau County sheriff’s Sgt. James Darrell Hickox of Callahan. | News4Jax
January 27, 2025

Ex-Nassau County cop sentenced for fraud and drugs

Former Nassau County police Sgt. James Darrell Hickox was sentenced to 17½ years in federal prison.…

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Sam Mousa
January 27, 2025

Funeral set for former city leader Sam Mousa

Funeral services for Sam Mousa will be Wednesday at George Antiochian Orthodox Church.…

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The 60-day Florida legislative session will begin next week. | Sam Thomas, Fresh Take Florida
January 27, 2025

Here’s what to watch ahead of Florida’s special session

Republican lawmakers filed a flurry of bills for the special session dealing with immigration and ballot initiatives.…

Featured image for “Play ball! J.P. Small Park reopens ahead of baseball season”
L.J. Highsmith squares up a baseball during a baseball clinic organized by Jacksonville-based Walk Off Charities on Friday, Jan. 24, 2025, inside Henry L. Aaron Field at J.P. Small Park. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
January 24, 2025

Play ball! J.P. Small Park reopens ahead of baseball season

The historic J.P. Small Park — home to Hank Aaron Field — reopened after a $9.5 million renovation.…

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January 24, 2025

Jaguars hire Liam Coen as head coach

Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ offensive coordinator, Liam Coen, becomes the Jacksonville Jaguars’ 10th head coach.…

Featured image for “Downtown Marriott plans more renovations”
A rendering of the renovated Marriott Jacksonville Downtown shows the greatroom check-in area. | Jacksonville Daily Record
January 24, 2025

Downtown Marriott plans more renovations

The Marriott is renovating rooms but also public areas like lobbies, ballrooms and fitness areas.…

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January 24, 2025

Florida’s frosty forecast continues through Saturday

Temperatures in Jacksonville were below 40 degrees for 42 straight hours.…

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Mayor Donna Deegan and owners of Decca Live cut a ribbon to open the new entertainment venue on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025. | Michelle Corum, Jacksonville Today
January 24, 2025

Decca Live entertainment venue opens Downtown

Decca Live is a multilevel setting for live music that will range from country to rock and hip hop.…

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Gov. Ron DeSantis discusses illegal immigration during a news conference Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025, in Jacksonville. He is flanked by Rep. Kiyan Michael, R-Jacksonville, and Sheriff T.K. Waters. | Ron DeSantis, Facebook
January 23, 2025

DeSantis comes to Jax to push immigration proposals

Gov. Ron DeSantis outlined immigration reforms he is proposing to the Florida Legislature.…

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January 23, 2025

Electricity demand soared as winter storm hit Jacksonville

JEA reported nearly record demand for electricity as temperatures dipped below freezing.…

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Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters announces the arrest of a corrections officer. | News4Jax
January 23, 2025

Jacksonville corrections officer charged in domestic dispute

Corrections Officer Christopher E. Bowens was charged with battery and false imprisonment.…

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Sam Mousa
January 23, 2025

Former Jacksonville city administrator Sam Mousa dies

Mousa, a stalwart of five city administrations, died Wednesday night at Mayo Clinic.…

Featured image for “St. Augustine Marine Center seeks rezoning for expansion”
The St. Augustine Marine Center is at 404 Riberia St. in downtown St. Augustine. | Jacksonville Daily Record
January 23, 2025

St. Augustine Marine Center seeks rezoning for expansion

Proposals for the Marine Center include office space, commercial space, patio, parking, boat slips and service bays.…

Featured image for “Banks the jaguar is leaving Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens”
Banks is shown on the day he was introduced to the public, July 20, 2023. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
January 22, 2025

Banks the jaguar is leaving Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens

Banks will move on to participate in a species survival program and meet a potential mate.…