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The gangway at the Fernandina Harbor Marina after it collapsed. | City of Fernandina Beach
July 7, 2025

Fernandina investigates gangway’s collapse during fireworks

An engineering firm will look into why a gangway collapsed during Fernandina Beach’s July 4th fireworks.…

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Oceanway principal Delayna Simpson speaks July 7, 2025 at a news conference where statewide grade results were announced by Gov. Ron Desantis. | Office of Gov. Ron Desantis
July 7, 2025

Duval Schools improves to overall ‘A’ grade in state’s latest education scorecard

Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Florida school’s annual performance for the most recent academic year Monday during a news conference at…

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Not long after Debbie Dickinson moved to North Beach in 2022, Hurricane Ian flooded their neighborhood. | Debbie Dickinson
July 7, 2025

In St. Johns, North Beach residents mobilize around resilience as federal funding dries up

The future of the federal agency that counties like St. Johns rely on for rebuilding is uncertain, at the same…

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Amazon Pharmacy could be expanding its service in Duval County. | Jacksonville Daily Record
July 7, 2025

Amazon moves to add pharmacy services in Duval County

Amazon is making moves to add its online pharmacy service to its existing dozen fulfillment and delivery centers in Northeast…

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Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters at a recent news conference. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
July 7, 2025

JSO’s first of 6 town halls set for Tuesday with Sheriff T.K. Waters

Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters and staff hold the first of six summer town hall meetings with the community this week.…

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A crew works to repair a road cave-in on Bay Street on Monday morning, July 7, 2025. | Michelle Corum, Jacksonville Today
July 7, 2025

Sewer main break caves in part of Bay Street in Downtown Jacksonville

Repairs on Bay Street could last through the week.…

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The St. Johns River Ferry was out of service after crashing into a dock. | Michelle Corum, Jacksonville Today
July 3, 2025

Captain’s error caused ferry crash, investigation concludes

The captain took improper steps when one of the ferry’s throttles failed to respond, a JTA report says.…

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Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks May 1, 2025, during a news conference about immigration enforcement at the South Florida office of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Enforcement and Removal Operations in Miramar. | Rebecca Blackwell, AP
July 3, 2025

DeSantis vetoes millions budgeted for First Coast programs

The governor vetoed more than $19 million that lawmakers had approved for Northeast Florida.…

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Trash litters the southwest corner of Southside Boulevard and Baymeadows Road on March 21, 2025. | Steven Ponson, Jacksonville Today
July 3, 2025

Jacksonville launches campaign to attack litter and blight

A new campaign — Keep Jax Cute – Don’t Pollute — will increase community education and enforcement.…

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Metro Diner is coming to 2851 County Road 210 W. in St. Johns County. | Jacksonville Daily Record
July 3, 2025

Metro Diner set to open Monday in St. Johns County

The new restaurant is in the Publix-anchored Johns Creek Center at 2851 County Road 210 W.…

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Fatburger is expected to open at 348 Blanding Blvd. in Orange Park. | Fatburger
July 3, 2025

California-based Fatburger is coming to Northeast Florida

Fatburger plans to open 40 sites in Florida, including one on Blanding Boulevard in Orange Park.…

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July 3, 2025

Jacksonville Beach gears up for July Fourth crowd

Police launched a “spring surge” plan after violence erupted during spring holidays last year.…

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Zunzibar describes itself as a "beachy sports bar" that serves sandwiches, wings, cocktails and frozen drinks. | News4Jax
July 2, 2025

Zunzibar seafood bar to replace Burrito Gallery in Riverside

Zunzibar describes itself as a “beachy sports bar” that serves sandwiches, wings, cocktails and frozen drinks.…

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The Greenleaf & Crosby Building is the former home of Jacobs Jewelers, which closed in March 2023. | Jacksonville Daily Record
July 2, 2025

HiReformance pilates studio to open Downtown

The studio will occupy space on the ground floor of the historic Greenleaf & Crosby Building.…

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A double yellow stripe lines the center of East Forsyth Street in Downtown as part of change to 2-way traffic, as well as Adams Street one block over. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
July 2, 2025

2-way traffic is back on 2 Downtown streets

City officials say the change on Adams and Forsyth streets will make them more friendly to pedestrians and businesses.…

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Paris Richardson is shown with WJCT Public Media Education Coordinator Andrew Williams during a celebration May 20, 2025, at WJCT. Richardson is the author of a children's book, "The Not-So-Perfect Garden Project." | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
July 2, 2025

Authors seek to curb ‘summer slide’ as Duval gains in literacy

The 51 percent of Duval County third-grade students who scored a Level 3 or higher on the Florida Department of…

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The St. Augustine Airport, which is overseen by the St. Johns County Airport Authority. | St. Augustine Airport
July 2, 2025

The story behind criminal charges at St. Augustine Airport

Three elected members of the St. Johns Airport Authority Board have been charged with Sunshine Law violations.…

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A water rescue boat moves in floodwaters at an apartment complex in Clearwater after Hurricane Milton on Oct. 10, 2024. | Mike Stewart, AP file
July 2, 2025

NOAA delays cutoff of data for hurricane forecasting

Meteorologists and scientists warn of severe consequences when the satellite data ends July 31.…

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Rodman Dam, formally known as the Kirkpatrick Dam, has stood for decades despite efforts by environmental groups, Florida governors and federal bureaucrats to get rid of it. | Florida Parks
July 1, 2025

DeSantis vetoes money to tear down the Rodman Dam

The veto ended what appeared to be the most promising effort in years to remove the dam.…

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President Donald Trump, Gov. Ron DeSantis, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and others tour "Alligator Alcatraz," a new migrant detention facility at Dade-Collier Training and Transition facility, Tuesday, July 1, 2025, in Ochopee, Florida. | Evan Vucci, AP
July 1, 2025

ICE facility at Camp Blanding could house 2,000 detainees

The facility would be the second in Florida. President Donald Trump toured the first facility Tuesday in the Everglades.…

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Fireworks explode over Downtown Jacksonville. | Visit Jacksonville
July 1, 2025

Fireworks will fly all over the First Coast

Here’s a wrap-up of some of the area’s major Independence Day events and fireworks displays.…

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Percy Golden II was nominated to serve as Jacksonville Fire Rescue Chief by Mayor Donna Deegan on Monday, June 30, 2025. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
June 30, 2025

Percy Golden II named Jacksonville’s new fire chief

Golden, a 21-year veteran of the department, was selected from a field of 17 candidates.…

Featured image for “Magic Beach Motel building gets a reprieve for now”
The Magic Beach Motel, located just minutes from the water in Vilano Beach, has been featured in several TV shows since it opened the better part of a century ago. | Noah Hertz, Jacksonville Today
June 30, 2025

Magic Beach Motel building gets a reprieve for now

Plans to demolish the 75-year-old building in Vilano Beach are off the table, but that could change in the next…

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Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks May 1, 2025, during a news conference about immigration enforcement at the South Florida office of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Enforcement and Removal Operations in Miramar. | Rebecca Blackwell, AP
June 30, 2025

DeSantis signs tax cuts for businesses and shoppers

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a package eliminateding a commercial-lease tax and providing several sales tax breaks.…