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State Sen. Randy Fine, R-Brevard County. | Colin Hackley, News Service of Florida
November 26, 2024

State Sen. Randy Fine seeks to replace U.S. Rep Mike Waltz

With the backing of President-elect Donald Trump, state Sen. Randy Fine said Tuesday he will run for a congressional seat…

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Strings Sports Brewery is nearing the opening of its second restaurant 1618 Penman Road in Jacksonville Beach. | Dan Macdonald, Jacksonville Daily Record
November 26, 2024

Strings Sports Brewery nears opening in Jax Beach

If all goes well, Strings could open Wednesday at 1618 Penman Road, its second location.…

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Kim Allen, CEO of 904Ward, and Jacksonville City Council member Ju'Coby Pittman organized a soil collection ceremony on Aug. 25, 2024, to remember the victims of a racist rampage in Jacksonville's Grand Park neighborhood. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
November 25, 2024

904Ward CEO announces her departure

In a statement shared with donors Monday, 904Ward CEO Kimberly Allen said she will move to Houston for another opportunity.…

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The Laura Street Trio of historic buildings at Forsyth and Laura streets in Downtown Jacksonville are shown Nov. 11, 2024. | Monty Zickuhr, Jacksonville Daily Record
November 25, 2024

Laura Street Trio sale could pave a path forward

The owner of the long-vacant Laura Street Trio is interested in selling the property to its partnering developer.…

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A Kemp's ridley sea turtle travels up St. Augustine Beach to nest this summer. | Ashley Raybould, St. Johns County
November 25, 2024

A rare species of sea turtle returns to the First Coast

St. Johns County is celebrating a surprising number of Kemp’s ridley sea turtle nests this nesting season.…

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An estimated 500 families accepted a frozen turkey and all the fixings from about 100 volunteers at the 34th annual Mandarin Food Bank on Monday, Nov. 25. 2024. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
November 25, 2024

More families are struggling for food this Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving food giveaways on the First Coast are seeking longer lines than ever.…

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November 25, 2024

Ponte Vedra Inn & Club gets permit for $65M sports club

The club’s construction is expected to begin in January as part of a 30-year renovation.…

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November 25, 2024

2024 hurricane season among the worst for tornadoes

This season ranks third for the most tropical cyclone-induced tornadoes in a hurricane season, over the past 30 years…

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An attendee at a gun-rights rally open carries his gun in a holster on Jan. 18, 2019, at the Capitol in Olympia, Washington. | Ted S. Warren, AP
November 25, 2024

Will 2025 be the year Florida passes an open carry law?

The new Senate president opposes open carry, but gun owners hope they can win over the Legislature in 2025.…

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November 22, 2024

Record holiday travel expected at Jacksonville’s airport

Travelers at Jacksonville International Airport can expect parking changes as a new garage is built.…

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November 22, 2024

Over neighbors’ objections, Allstate rezoning advances

More than two dozen people opposed plans to transform the former Allstate Campus into residential, office and retail space.…

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This dog is available for adoption through Clay County Animal Services. | Clay County
November 22, 2024

Clay County plans expanded animal shelter

The $21.5 million animal shelter will be built near Fleming Island. The current shelter in Green Cove Springs has outgrown…

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Traffic is shown at the intersection of International Golf Parkway and World Golf Village in St. Johns County. | News4Jax
November 22, 2024

Traffic riles residents near World Golf Village

Residents say the area around Bass Pro Shops, Costco, Buc-ee’s and other developments can’t handle more traffic.…

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A JEA wastewater treatment plant on Jacksonville's Eastside. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
November 21, 2024

PHOTO ESSAY | What happens after Jacksonville flushes

In Jacksonville, flushing the toilet is the beginning of a journey to the St. Johns River. Before it becomes one…

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Crews install decorations in the Plaza de la Constitucion in downtown St. Augustine ahead of the start of Nights of Lights this weekend. | Noah Hertz, Jacksonville Today
November 21, 2024

Nights of Lights will shine this weekend in St. Augustine

St. Augustine expects a tide of visitors as the popular Nights of Lights returns for the holidays.…

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An illustration shows the entrance of the new Leon L. Haley Jr. Trauma and Emergency Center at UF Health Jacksonville. | UF Health Jacksonville
November 21, 2024

UF Health begins expansion of trauma center

The Leon L. Haley Jr. Emergency and Trauma Center is named for the late CEO of UF Health.…

Featured image for “The state of Downtown Jax — good and bad”
People come to Downtown Jacksonville for events like the 2024 Jax River Jams in April 2024. | Michelle Corum, Jacksonville Today
November 21, 2024

The state of Downtown Jax — good and bad

Downtown Jacksonville attracted more investment and visitors in 2024, but it lost offices and workers, a new report concludes.…

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November 21, 2024

Anchor Glass closing century-old bottle making plant

A total of 144 Anchor Glass employees will lose their jobs in Northwest Jacksonville.…

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November 21, 2024

Florida will pay $725K in ‘Stop WOKE’ case

Florida has agreed to pay legal fees and costs for businesses that successfully challenged part of the “Stop WOKE Act.”…

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A new Downtown Investment Authority program aims to generate residential development in the heart of Downtown Jacksonville. | Jacksonville Daily Record
November 20, 2024

More condos and apartments sought in Downtown Jax

The Downtown Investment Authority board has approved a new program designed to generate residential development in the heart of Downtown…

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Former QI Roberts Junior-Senior High School teacher Robert Grady Bush Jr. is accused of soliciting or engaging in lewd conduct with a student.
November 20, 2024

Ex-Putnam teacher accused of lewd texts with student

Former teacher Robert Grady Bush Jr. is charged with soliciting or engaging in lewd conduct with a student. He has…

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A Walmart Supercenter is proposed at 3405 International Golf Parkway in St. Augustine. | Jacksonville Daily Record
November 20, 2024

Walmart Supercenter planned on International Golf Parkway

The Walmart would add to an expansion of big-box stores near World Commerce Center in St. Augustine.…

Featured image for “Duval School Board’s rightward turn on display in sex ed, book discussions”
A crowd of supporters watch three new school board members get sworn in on Nov. 19, 2024. | Megan Mallicoat, Jacksonville Today
November 19, 2024

Duval School Board’s rightward turn on display in sex ed, book discussions

Duval’s School Board now has a conservative majority, aligning with state and incoming federal officials, who prize “parental rights” and…

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The Baker County Sheriff's Office and Jail facility. | Google
November 19, 2024

Congressman seeks shutdown of Baker County ICE center

Rep. Maxwell Frost says the ICE facility houses people in conditions “that no human should live in.”…