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July 24, 2023

Another dealership planned for auto row on Atlantic Boulevard

Atlantic Boulevard now has at least 20 dealerships operating or planned from Regency Square Mall east to Kernan Boulevard.…

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July 24, 2023

Vote coming on Amazon center at Craig Airport

Amazon plans to operate a last-mile distribution center for deliveries in the Arlington, Beaches and east Jacksonville communities.…

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July 24, 2023

Extended-stay hotel in review for Arlington

Everhome Suites, a new brand of Choice Hotels International Inc., is evaluating property north of Regency Square Mall.…

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July 21, 2023

In Jacksonville, Kamala Harris decries Florida’s education standards as ‘propaganda’

The vice president’s last-minute visit Friday came in response to Florida’s controversial new rules on the teaching of Black history.…

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July 21, 2023

There’s a new plan for the Daily’s proposed in LaVilla

The proposed gas station, convenience store, restaurant and Bold City Brewery could get a final vote from a review board…

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July 21, 2023

TIAA Bank tower could be renamed EverBank

The Downtown Development Review Board will consider the sign change for the 30-story high-rise on West Bay Street.…

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July 21, 2023

Toon Town touts biggest indoor pickleball facility in town

The entertainment and sports complex near TIAA Bank Field is adding four courts for the burgeoning sport.…

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July 21, 2023

Medical robotics company seeks US headquarters in Jax

The city is reviewing a permit application for Medical Microinstruments Inc. of Italy to build out at Meridian Business Park.…

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July 21, 2023

Vice President Kamala Harris headed to Jacksonville

The vice president will speak against new state standards for teaching Black history, including a suggestion that slaves benefited by…

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July 20, 2023

Babysitter arrested after infant dies in 133-degree car in Baker County

A babysitter in Macclenny was charged with aggravated manslaughter Wednesday after a 10-month-old girl was left in a car for…

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July 20, 2023

Banks the baby jaguar introduced at Jacksonville zoo

The 4-month-old Banks made his public premiere Thursday with mother Babette at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens.…

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July 20, 2023

Hydroponic farm in Baker County promises 600 jobs

Plant Agricultural Systems, based in Fort Lauderdale, plans to develop 772 acres in Sanderson to grow fresh produce.…

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July 20, 2023

After some delays, City Grille & Raw Bar will open Tuesday

The upscale restaurant operates in the space of the former Wine Cellar on the Southbank. There’s a new look and…

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July 20, 2023

Sheriff unveils changes as protesters challenge budget

Sheriff’s T.K. Waters hosted his first town hall meeting to announce changes in patrol districts, which he said will improve…

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July 20, 2023

#AskJAXTDY: Can I recycle my pizza boxes? 

This Q&A tackles what can and can’t be recycled in Jacksonville, including those pesky pizza boxes with grease spots.…

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Grammy-winning drummer Ulysses Owens Jr. (center) leads a trio of topflight jazz artists at Wildcrafters on Sunday | Photo by Toni Smailagic
July 20, 2023

Arts Picks | Jul. 21-23

A clay workshop, competitive storytelling and a jazz jam are the Arts Picks for this Jacksonville weekend.…

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July 19, 2023

Huge JAXUSL soccer complex proposed for St. Johns County

The county will pursue a possible partnership with JAXUSL, a group seeking to bring a professional United Soccer League franchise…

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July 19, 2023

City Council could hire former Jags exec to represent it in stadium deal

The Jacksonville City Council might hire a former Jacksonville Jaguars executive to represent it in stadium negotiations.…

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July 19, 2023

St. Augustine seeks answers on homelessness

City officials are developing a strategic plan to deal with homelessness, and five meetings are scheduled to get the public’s…

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July 19, 2023

Former Jaguar Blake Bortles sells home for $5 million

The quarterback bought the home in Ponte Vedra Beach for $3.475 million in 2018. It once belonged to professional golfer…

Featured image for “Clay County opens a new school: Spring Park Elementary”
July 19, 2023

Clay County opens a new school: Spring Park Elementary

The school in Green Cove Springs includes 48 classrooms with state-of-art technology and security features.…

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July 19, 2023

Interim administrator appointed in St. Johns County

Three weeks after Hunter Conrad abruptly resigned, the County Commission appointed Deputy County Administrator Joy Andrews as his temporary replacement.…

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July 19, 2023

Former Hillsborough superintendent is not a candidate in Duval

Addison Davis, once superintendent of schools in Clay County, has a new job at Strategos, a management consulting firm.…

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July 18, 2023

Rising saltwater is threatening marine ecosystems

Increased salinity in oceans and coastal areas has potentially devastating effects, a new UNF study concludes.…