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St. John's Cathedral in Downtown Jacksonville l Steven Ponson, WJCT News 89.9
October 24, 2023

Faith leaders work to keep houses of worship safe

Two meetings this week united faith leaders, government and law enforcement in the face of rising violence.…

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Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters.
October 24, 2023

Jacksonville cop accused of driving drunk in cruiser

Officer Justin Francis Marino was suspended without pay and faces possible termination, Sheriff T.K. Waters said.…

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Traffic flows toward Downtown Jacksonville just after rush hour.
October 24, 2023

Proposed law would force drivers out of the left lane

The bill would make it illegal to use the left lane unless attempting to pass other motorists.…

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October 24, 2023

Parking rates rising at St. Augustine’s downtown garage

The fee to park in St. Augustine’s downtown garage will increase to $20 per vehicle as of Nov. 6. It’s…

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The newly widened Alta Drive at the Faye Road intersection. | JTA
October 24, 2023

Alta Drive widening project done on growing Northside

The JTA officially opened its latest MobilityWorks project — the widening of a busy stretch of Alta Drive.…

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Florida-Georgia banners hang in Downtown Jacksonville l Steven Ponson, WJCT News 89.9
October 23, 2023

Here’s what to know as Florida-Georgia week begins

Florida Gator and Georgia Bulldog fans are already making the annual pilgrimage to Jacksonville.…

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City officials open a new fire station on Monday, Oct. 23, 2023, on the Northside of Jacksonville. | Eric Prosswimmer, Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department
October 23, 2023

New fire station boosts response in North Jacksonville

A new fire station at Harts Road and Dunn Avenue in Jacksonville is expected to cut response times by half.…

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October 23, 2023

Voting rights groups defend redistricting ruling

Attorneys say changes to a North Florida congressional district violated the state Constitution and reduced the voting power of Black…

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Richard Robinson opened Pink Salt & Wine Bar and Veteta Tapas in August at 1571 University Blvd. W. in Lakewood. He also operates Pink Salt & Wine Bar in San Marco. | Dan Macdonald, Jacksonville Daily Record
October 23, 2023

Pink Salt changes plans; San Marco site will remain open

Pink Salt owner Richard Robinson thought he’d close the San Marco restaurant when he opened in Lakewood. Then he realized…

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October 23, 2023

Florida legislators to hold special session in November

The session Nov. 6-9 will consider bolstering sanctions against Iran and providing additional assistance to people after Hurricane Idalia.…

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October 23, 2023

New Florida law blocks cities from banning dog breeds

House Bill 941 went into effect Oct. 1, overturning breed bans by local governments.…

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Jacksonville is the biggest city in the lower 48 states -- but only if you include the water. l Steven Ponson, WJCT News 89.9
October 20, 2023

#AskJAXTDY l Is Jacksonville the largest city in the contiguous US?

A reader asked us to set the record straight about Jacksonville’s size compared to other cities in the U.S.…

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Mayor Donna Deegan speaks Friday, Oct. 20, 2023, at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens. | City of Jacksonville
October 20, 2023

Jax zoo begins work on new entrance and manatee habitat

The two projects are part of the zoo’s “Rezoovenation” campaign to upgrade facilities and animal habitats.…

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Chad Munsey, co-owner of The Bearded Pig, says the fast-casual model helps him keep costs down. The challenge is to serve the best product available. | Dan Macdonald, Jacksonville Daily Record
October 20, 2023

Bearded Pig takes fresh approach to restaurant grind

Co-founder Chad Munsey has been in the restaurant business most of his life. He aimed to improve on the old…

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Adrian and Rebecca Gonzalez have five 1928 Cuban Bistro locations in Northeast Florida and plan to open a sixth by January. | Jacksonville Daily Record
October 20, 2023

1928 Cuban Bistro tackles challenges with expansion

1928 Cuban Bistro has five locations and expects to open a sixth in Fleming Island by January.…

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October 20, 2023

What to know about the Blue Angels’ show this weekend

The Sea and Sky Air Show is scheduled from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Jacksonville Beach. Here…

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U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland visited Jacksonville on Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
October 19, 2023

Ameris Bank cited for blocking Black and Hispanic borrowers in Jacksonville

The U.S. Justice Department says the bank denied or discouraged home loan applications in mostly Black and Hispanic neighborhoods.…

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Leonard Cure places his hands on the back of his truck as Sgt. Buck Aldridge prepares to fire his Taser during a traffic stop Oct. 16, 2023, in Camden County, Georgia. | Camden County Sheriff's Office
October 19, 2023

Questions arise after Camden County deputy kills driver

A sheriff’s sergeant shot a man this week during a traffic stop — three years after the driver had been…

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Matt Shirk | News4Jax
October 19, 2023

Former Public Defender Matt Shirk accused of contempt

The Florida Bar alleges that Shirk practiced law after being suspended last year.…

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Mambos Cuban Cafe will move and the space will become Bellini Modern Italian. | Jacksonville Daily Record
October 19, 2023

Mambos Cuban Cafe expanding at former Denny’s

Owner Raul Arias Jr. is renovating a Denny’s on Beach Boulevard. The restaurant will be renamed Mambos Cuban Kitchen.…

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October 19, 2023

Bathroom rules now apply to private schools in Florida

Students and faculty at private colleges and universities will only be allowed to use facilities that align with the sex…

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Duval County School Board Chair Kelly Coker discusses the board's decision to suspend its superintendent search on Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
October 18, 2023

Duval School Board suspends superintendent search

The School Board said it was disappointed that only 10 people applied for the position. The search will resume later.…

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A sketch shows what a man whose remains were found in 2013 may have looked like | Jacksonville Sheriff's Office
October 18, 2023

With only a skeleton, police try to solve a decade-old murder

Only the man’s skull and skeletal remains were found in what was then wooded land. But artists have sketched out…

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The Johnson & Johnson Vision disposable contact lens manufacturing plant is in Deerwood Park in Jacksonville. | Jacksonville Daily Record
October 18, 2023

Johnson & Johnson Vision expands in Jacksonville

Johnson & Johnson Vision is working on at least $57 million in investments at its disposable contact lens manufacturing plant…