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Mayor Donna Deegan speaks at a groundbreaking Wednesday, March 26, 2025, for the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine at Jacksonville University. | Jacksonville University
March 26, 2025

JU breaks ground on region’s first 4-year medical school

Jacksonville University and the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine will accept students in 2026.…

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A missing child has been found after a boat capsized on the St. Johns River on Friday. | Osmeri Photography via News4Jax
March 26, 2025

Divers continue search for child missing from capsized boat

One child remains unaccounted for after a boat capsized Friday on the St. Johns River near the Dames Point Bridge.…

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March 26, 2025

32 years ago: The ‘No Name Storm’ hit Florida

The unusual March storm brought snow, tornadoes, storm surge and winds gusts of 90 mph.…

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St. Johns County Attorney Richard Komando addresses the County Commission on Tuesday, March 25, 2025. | St. Johns County screenshot
March 26, 2025

Rift develops over new St. Johns County attorney

County Attorney Richard Komando was approved by a 3-2 vote despite opposition from County Commission Chair Krista Joseph.…

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Jacksonville City Hall | Casmira Harrison, Jacksonville Today
March 26, 2025

Council approves immigration crackdown, $8 million purchase option for UF campus site

City Council has signed off on legislation that creates new local penalties for undocumented immigrants in Jacksonville and a slew…

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Teen worker Courtney Collins, 19, makes a drink at Harvest Moon Coffee & Chocolates in Tarentum, Pennsylvania, on July 16, 2021. | Kristina Serafini, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review via AP
March 25, 2025

Lawmakers may further ease work rules for children

Sen. Tracie Davis of Jacksonville spoke against a bill that would roll back restrictions on kids as young as 14.…

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Veterans took part in Clay County's 2024 observance of the end of the Vietnam War at the TAPS monument in Green Cove Springs. | Jessica Barreto, Clay County Board of Commissioners
March 25, 2025

Vietnam War memorials set for First Coast

Observances are planned this week in Jacksonville and Green Cove Springs to observe National Vietnam War Veterans Day.…

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March 25, 2025

JEA board votes to increase rates starting April 1

Customers, on average, will see a 3.7% increase in overall utility bills as JEA raises water and electric rates. .…

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Mayor Donna Deegan discusses nonprofit funding on Tuesday, March 25, 2025. | News4Jax
March 25, 2025

Mayor seeks to improve oversight of nonprofit funding

Mayor Donna Deegan has filed a bill to City Council that she says would increase transparency in nonprofit funding.…

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Hundreds of people crowd downtown St. Augustine in November 2024 to see the annual Nights of Lights. | Noah Hertz, Jacksonville Today
March 25, 2025

Nights of Lights shortened to ease crowds and traffic

The St. Augustine City Commission shortened Nights of Lights by a week and shifted the dates earlier.…

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The Bearded Pig is at 1700 S. Third St. in Jacksonville Beach. | Dan Macdonald, Jacksonville Daily Record
March 24, 2025

Bearded Pig restaurant will close in Jacksonville Beach

After four years in operation, the Bearded Pig barbecue restaurant will close April 6.…

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The 145-year-old Henry Arpen farmhouse as it stands now on a lot on Linjohn Road. The house is on the National Register of Historic Places. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
March 24, 2025

Historic Mandarin farmhouse may have reached the end

A vote by City Council on Tuesday would provide only $65,000 to save the farmhouse and 90 days to move…

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The Dun & Bradstreet headquarters on Gate Parkway. | Google
March 24, 2025

Jacksonville-based Dun & Bradstreet sold for $7.7B

Dun & Bradstreet did not say whether its Gate Parkway headquarters would be moved after the sale to Clearlake Capital…

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March 24, 2025

A full slate for City Council: immigration, garbage and more

City Council will consider a plethora of legislation during its meeting Tuesday evening.…

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Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine students celebrate the announcement of where they will be matched for their medical residencies. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
March 21, 2025

Match Day 2025: Local med schools fill doctor shortages

Graduates in Jacksonville are moving on to residencies and might eventually plug a need for doctors in Florida.…

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The north side of the Dames Point Bridge as seen from the El Faro Memorial site on Dames Point Road. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
March 21, 2025

Dames Point Bridge needs safety assessment, NTSB says

The board recommended safety assessments at 68 bridges around the country in light of the Baltimore bridge collapse.…

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Randy Fine, left, and Josh Weil | Florida House of Representatives and Josh Weil campaign
March 21, 2025

Early voting underway in special congressional election

The election in Congressional District 6 pits two vastly different candidates — Democrat Josh Weil and Republican Randy Fine.…

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Mark Warburton was announced as director of soccer for Sporting Club Jacksonville on Thursday, March 20, 2025. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
March 20, 2025

Sporting Jax hires director of soccer as club’s kickoff nears

Mark Warburton comes to Jacksonville’s new soccer club after an accomplished career in the United Kingdom.…

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The Holon people mover is fully electric and autonomous, with room for 15 people. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
March 20, 2025

Autonomous-vehicle plant could add $300M to economy

The Holon autonomous-vehicle plant is expected to create 800 jobs, according to an analysis by the University of North Florida.…

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The city is working to acquire two properties for the University of Florida graduate campus planned in LaVilla. To the west in yellow is a site owned by Vestcor. To the east in red is a site owned by Gateway Jax. | Jacksonville Daily Record
March 20, 2025

2nd land swap considered for UF campus in Jacksonville

The city is considering two separate land swaps to obtain parcels for the UF campus in LaVilla.…

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Cars travel on the East Beltway express lanes in Jacksonville l Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
March 20, 2025

Speed limits could rise to 75 mph on Florida’s interstates

The Legislature is considering a bill that would increase speed limits on interstates, the Turnpike and rural highways.…

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St. Johns County sheriff's officer Gregory Suchy. | News4Jax
March 20, 2025

St. Johns deputy demoted for comment about homeless

Officer Gregory Suchy said he regretted making a comment about the homeless that he thought would be funny.…

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An adult Florida black bear and cub. | Jean Blom, Florida Wildlife Federation
March 20, 2025

FWC seeks comments about proposal for black bear hunting

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has scheduled a series of virtual meetings about bear hunting.…

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Former New York Jets wide receiver Derrick Gaffney
March 19, 2025

Derrick Gaffney, former NFL pro from Jax, dies at 69

Gaffney, a New York Jets receiver, was the brother of former Jacksonville City Council members Don and Reggie Gaffney Sr.…