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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.…

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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.…

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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.…

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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.…

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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.…

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Trent Baalke has been fired as general manager of the Jacksonville Jaguars. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
January 22, 2025

Baalke out as Jaguars GM as search for a new coach falters

Trent Baalke has been fired as the Jacksonville Jaguars’ general manager, just over a month after the head coach was…

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HabiJax staff and volunteers work to erect the frame of a new home in October 2024. | HabiJax
January 22, 2025

HabiJax merges with Nassau County group

HabiJax says the merger will allow the groups to serve more families across Northeast Florida.…

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Johnny McDonald, who was visiting Florida from his home in Tennessee, sits on a park bench facing the open Gulf on Jan. 14, 2025, in Cedar Key. He doesn't think the Gulf of Mexico should be renamed. | Libby Clifton, Fresh Take Florida
January 22, 2025

Gulf of America: The view of people who live there

President Donald Trump’s executive order to rename the Gulf of Mexico has left residents along the Gulf Coast sharply divided.…

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The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office blocks the Hart Bridge on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
January 22, 2025

After a dusting of snow, deep freeze persists on First Coast

Roads remained treacherous Wednesday after Northeast Florida awoke to a freeze, sleet and, in some place, snowflakes.…

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St. Johns County Administrator Joy Andrews | St. Johns County
January 22, 2025

St. Johns Commission chair targets county administrator

Commissioner Krista Joseph moved to oust County Administrator Joy Andrews, but her attempt did not get enough votes.…

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The World Golf Hall of Fame and IMAX theater sit near St. Augustine. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
January 21, 2025

New plan proposed for World Golf Village IMAX

The IMAX Theater at World Golf Village could become a community theater and event space.…

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Cars travel on a snow covered highway Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025, in Houston. | David J. Phillip, AP
January 21, 2025

Northeast Florida battens down for rare blast of winter

Public officials encourage people to stay off the roads as a winter storm coats the area with freezing rain and…

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A police bodycam shows Jacksonville Officer Mindy Cardwell pulling a handgun from a driver's holster during a traffic stop on North Main Street. | Jacksonville Sheriff's Office
January 21, 2025

Officer could be fired for accidentally shooting driver

Jacksonville Officer Mindy Cardwell is accused of accidentally shooting a man while removing a gun from his holster.…

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January 21, 2025

Rezoning sought for proposed Jacksonville Surf Park

The PARC Group wants to rezone more than 200 acres at eTown for a surf park, housing and other amenities.…

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Michael Waltz. | AP
January 21, 2025

Early voting begins to replace congressman Michael Waltz

Voters in Putnam County and parts of St. Johns County will pick a new representative in Congressional District 6.…

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Legislation from Jacksonville City Council member Rory Diamond’s legislation would make it possible to build multifamily housing amid single-family home communities.
January 21, 2025

‘Missing middle’ plan would allow more multifamily housing

City Council legislation would allow housing such as duplexes and triplexes in established neighborhoods.…