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Planned city projects that will affect the Northbank Riverwalk. | City of Jacksonville
July 7, 2024

More of Northbank Riverwalk to close as Downtown projects continue

More of the Northbank Riverwalk will close as work progresses on Downtown Jacksonville bulkhead and park projects.…

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The city's new medical examiner's office, now under construction off Golfair Boulevard and North Davis Street. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
July 5, 2024

#AskJAXTDY l Will Jacksonville’s new morgue have a crematorium?

Will bodies be disposed of at the new medical examiner’s office? a reader wonders.…

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Screaming Cat Ice Cream and Coffee is planned at 2700 Park St. in Riverside. | Jax Daily Record
July 3, 2024

Screaming Cat Ice Cream and Coffee to open in Riverside this summer

A new ice cream and coffee venture is coming to a Riverside shopping and dining district.…

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Clara White Mission | The Jaxson
July 3, 2024

City failed in oversight of grants to Clara White Mission: Inspector General report

The mayor’s office says it’s undertaking a thorough review of processes to improve oversight and accountability in the awarding of…

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Duval Superintendent Chris Bernier talks to reporters after his official swearing-in on July 2, 2024. | Megan Mallicoat, Jacksonville Today
July 2, 2024

Duval School Board delays vote on student safety policy 

A final student safety policy will be ready for review at the September Duval School Board meeting.…

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Rear Adm. Jim Aiken, U.S. 4th Fleet Commander, (right) speaks to the crew of the U.S. Burlington before it embarks on its 2-month "Operation Continuing promise" to Jamaica, Costa Rica, Honduras, Colombia, and Panama. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
July 2, 2024

Operation Continuing Promise mission departs Mayport for Jamaica, Central America

The U.S. Navy’s USNS Burlington transport ship launched on Wednesday from Naval Station Mayport to bring Operation Continuing Promise, and…

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Sinsations on Emerson Street is one of the businesses suing the state over its entertainer age limit. | Google Maps
July 2, 2024

2 Jacksonville adult businesses sue state of Florida over employee age limit

The federal lawsuit alleges the new Florida law violates the rights of 18- to-20-year-old adult entertainers.…

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The Baker County Sheriff's Office
July 2, 2024

Suit over Baker County Sheriff’s handling of ICE detainees awaits judge’s ruling

The ACLU claims detainees’ rights are being violated because of lack of access to lawyers and family.…

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Southern defeated Bethune-Cookman 28-18 at EverBank Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
July 2, 2024

Jacksonville wants to lure HBCU football to renovated ‘Stadium of the Future’

The deal with the Jaguars included a stipulation that Jacksonville would work to bring in an annual football game between…

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Family members greet the crew of the U.S.S. Mason at Naval Station Mayport after a nearly nine-month deployment. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
July 2, 2024

Navy destroyer returns home to Mayport after helping fight Houthi rebels

A crew of about 350 returned to Mayport Tuesday after a nine-month deployment to the Red Sea.…

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Elder Lee Harris is the longtime pastor of Mount Olive Primitive Baptist Church in Durkeeville. He holds a revitalization plan from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development from 1996 as evidence that some of the promises made to Durkeeville residents have not always been upheld. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
July 1, 2024

Durkeeville revitalization study a ‘new chapter’ for historic Black community

Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan signed legislation on Monday to invest $200,000 in studying how to redevelop the Durkeeville neighborhood.…

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Artist's rendering of the new MOSH site at Hogans Creek and the St. Johns River | MOSH, submitted
July 1, 2024

MOSH surpasses $40M fundraising goal required for Northbank move

The Museum of Science & History announced on Monday it has surpassed its fundraising goal requirement of $40 million outlined…

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A recent Downtown fireworks display. | Visit Jacksonville
July 1, 2024

Plan your July 4th: Jacksonville area events

Fireworks will fly high over many parts of Jacksonville and Northeast Florida on Thursday, the 4th of July.…

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St. Augustine | Noah Hertz, Jacksonville Today
July 1, 2024

Former St. Augustine mayor loses law license 

Joseph Boles Jr. was a prominent elder law attorney and former eight-year mayor of St. Augustine.…

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Roundtable members and mentees at a holiday social (L-R): Charlene Shirk, Christina Singleton, Patti Peeples, Laura Bunso, Linda Nottingam, Whitney Ricci, Stephanie Marquardt and Jackie Perrault | Provided by Linda Nottingham
June 30, 2024

Unintentional entrepreneur helps local business owners succeed

Jacksonville business coach Linda Nottingham retired to the First Coast 25 years ago after selling two companies she co-founded in…

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Sen. Geraldine Thompson chairs the Florida Museum of Black History Task Force. | Colin Hackley, News Service of Florida
June 28, 2024

Black history museum moves forward in St. Johns County

A state task force voted Friday to submit a report to the governor to create a Black history museum in…

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People watch as balloons are released during a ceremony to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2021, in Las Vegas. | John Locher, AP
June 28, 2024

Balloon releases will soon be illegal in Florida

The new restriction aims to protect wildlife from discarded balloons. It will match the law on much of the First…

Featured image for “DIA backs out of Laura Street Trio negotiations”
All three buidlings in the Laura Street Trio were built in the early 20th century. | The Jaxson
June 28, 2024

DIA backs out of Laura Street Trio negotiations

The developer, Southeast Development Group, wants to work directly with the Jacksonville City Council.…

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Grand Ocean will be an office and retail project in the Beaches Town Center at 42 E. Coast Drive in Atlantic Beach, north of Coop 303 restaurant. | Jacksonville Daily Record
June 28, 2024

ATP Tour moving headquarters to Atlantic Beach

The governing body of men’s professional tennis is downsizing with a move from Ponte Vedra Beach.…

Featured image for “Florida begins testing cows as bird flu spreads to dairy cattle”
According to the United States Department of Agriculture, over 100 dairy herds across the country have been infected with the flu. There are no reported cow infections in Florida. | Kerry Sheridan, WUSF
June 28, 2024

Florida begins testing cows as bird flu spreads to dairy cattle

Experts worry that the virus is mutating and could spread from human to human, creating another pandemic.…

Featured image for “La Cocina moving from St. Augustine Beach to downtown”
Norberto Jaramillo operates three restaurants in St. Augustine – La Cocina Bistro and Catering, La Cocina Mexican Restaurant and the new La Cocina in the Cellar Upstairs, which he expects to open in July. | Dan Macdonald, Jacksonville Daily Record
June 28, 2024

La Cocina moving from St. Augustine Beach to downtown

The restaurant closed at Castillo Real Resort Hotel. It will reopen in July at the top of the San Sebastian…

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The Florida Realtors opposed the vacation rentals bill. | Picasa/Konstantin L, Stock.Adobe.Com
June 28, 2024

DeSantis vetoes contentious vacation rental bill

Gov. Ron DeSantis said the bill would create bureaucratic red tape for local officials.…

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Jimmy Buffett performs in Gulf Shores, Alabama, on June 30, 2010. | Dave Martin, AP
June 28, 2024

Jimmy Buffett highway will run through Northeast Florida

Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a bill designating State Road A1A as Jimmy Buffett Memorial Highway from Key West to…

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June 28, 2024

Saharan dust takes over tropics, but 2 systems advance

A storm system labeled Invest 95 is moving into an area conducive for development.…