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Lori Boyer is CEO of the Downtown Investment Authority. | Jacksonville Daily Record
July 9, 2024

DIA chief raises concerns about Downtown committee

CEO Lori Boyer says projects are on hold as the Special Committee on the Future of Downtown considers changes.…

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Jacksonville Jaguars offensive guard Walker Little (72) celebrates with running back Tank Bigsby (4) after a first down against the Tennessee Titans on Nov. 19, 2023. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
July 9, 2024

Tickets now available for Jaguars training camp

The Jaguars announced 16 open practice dates for fans, including one at EverBank Stadium. Tickets are free, but you must reserve…

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The Turkey Point nuclear plant is south of Miami. | Lynne Sladky, AP
July 9, 2024

Florida regulators look to add nuclear power

Nuclear plants generate about 13% of Florida’s electricity, but the state hasn’t had new plants since the 1970s and 1980s.…

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July 9, 2024

Cyberattack stymies families seeking funeral arrangements

The Florida Department of Health said ransom thieves hacked a system used to process birth and death certificates.…

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The Confederate statue is seen in Springfield Park prior to its removal in December 2023.
July 8, 2024

#AskJAXTDY | Are funds still set aside for Confederate monument removal?

A Jacksonville Today reader asks what’s happening with the money set aside for Confederate monument removal…

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Beach restoration stretched over more than 9 miles of coastline from the St. Johns-Duval county line south to the Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve. | St. Johns County
July 8, 2024

St. Johns County finishes beach restoration early

Crews have been shoring up 9 miles of beach since March to fortify it against future storms.…

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Sun-Ray Cinema has shown its last movie in Five Points. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
July 8, 2024

Live music venue set for shuttered Sun-Ray Cinema

Marathon Live plans to renovate the Five Points space into a venue called FIVE.…

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Traffic is detoured at A. Philip Randolph Boulevard and East Bay Street. | Bill Bortzfield, Jacksonville Today
July 8, 2024

Traffic detoured for JEA work near stadium

East Bay Street is closed at A. Philip Randolph Boulevard as JEA installs chilled water mains.…

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Terrassa, a 324-unit luxury apartment community, is planned at the former St. Augustine Outlets property off Interstate 95 in St. Johns County. | Thompson Thrift, Jacksonville Daily Record
July 8, 2024

Apartments planned at former St. Augustine Outlets site

Terrassa, a 324-unit apartment community, will be built east of Interstate 95, where St. Augustine Outets was demolished in 2022.…

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Planned city projects that will affect the Northbank Riverwalk. | City of Jacksonville
July 7, 2024

More of Northbank Riverwalk to close as Downtown projects continue

More of the Northbank Riverwalk will close as work progresses on Downtown Jacksonville bulkhead and park projects.…

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The city's new medical examiner's office, now under construction off Golfair Boulevard and North Davis Street. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
July 5, 2024

#AskJAXTDY l Will Jacksonville’s new morgue have a crematorium?

Will bodies be disposed of at the new medical examiner’s office? a reader wonders.…

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Screaming Cat Ice Cream and Coffee is planned at 2700 Park St. in Riverside. | Jax Daily Record
July 3, 2024

Screaming Cat Ice Cream and Coffee to open in Riverside this summer

A new ice cream and coffee venture is coming to a Riverside shopping and dining district.…

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Clara White Mission | The Jaxson
July 3, 2024

City failed in oversight of grants to Clara White Mission: Inspector General report

The mayor’s office says it’s undertaking a thorough review of processes to improve oversight and accountability in the awarding of…

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Duval Superintendent Chris Bernier talks to reporters after his official swearing-in on July 2, 2024. | Megan Mallicoat, Jacksonville Today
July 2, 2024

Duval School Board delays vote on student safety policy 

A final student safety policy will be ready for review at the September Duval School Board meeting.…

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Rear Adm. Jim Aiken, U.S. 4th Fleet Commander, (right) speaks to the crew of the U.S. Burlington before it embarks on its 2-month "Operation Continuing promise" to Jamaica, Costa Rica, Honduras, Colombia, and Panama. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
July 2, 2024

Operation Continuing Promise mission departs Mayport for Jamaica, Central America

The U.S. Navy’s USNS Burlington transport ship launched on Wednesday from Naval Station Mayport to bring Operation Continuing Promise, and…

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Sinsations on Emerson Street is one of the businesses suing the state over its entertainer age limit. | Google Maps
July 2, 2024

2 Jacksonville adult businesses sue state of Florida over employee age limit

The federal lawsuit alleges the new Florida law violates the rights of 18- to-20-year-old adult entertainers.…

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The Baker County Sheriff's Office
July 2, 2024

Suit over Baker County Sheriff’s handling of ICE detainees awaits judge’s ruling

The ACLU claims detainees’ rights are being violated because of lack of access to lawyers and family.…

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Southern defeated Bethune-Cookman 28-18 at EverBank Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
July 2, 2024

Jacksonville wants to lure HBCU football to renovated ‘Stadium of the Future’

The deal with the Jaguars included a stipulation that Jacksonville would work to bring in an annual football game between…

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Family members greet the crew of the U.S.S. Mason at Naval Station Mayport after a nearly nine-month deployment. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
July 2, 2024

Navy destroyer returns home to Mayport after helping fight Houthi rebels

A crew of about 350 returned to Mayport Tuesday after a nine-month deployment to the Red Sea.…

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Elder Lee Harris is the longtime pastor of Mount Olive Primitive Baptist Church in Durkeeville. He holds a revitalization plan from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development from 1996 as evidence that some of the promises made to Durkeeville residents have not always been upheld. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
July 1, 2024

Durkeeville revitalization study a ‘new chapter’ for historic Black community

Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan signed legislation on Monday to invest $200,000 in studying how to redevelop the Durkeeville neighborhood.…

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Artist's rendering of the new MOSH site at Hogans Creek and the St. Johns River | MOSH, submitted
July 1, 2024

MOSH surpasses $40M fundraising goal required for Northbank move

The Museum of Science & History announced on Monday it has surpassed its fundraising goal requirement of $40 million outlined…

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A recent Downtown fireworks display. | Visit Jacksonville
July 1, 2024

Plan your July 4th: Jacksonville area events

Fireworks will fly high over many parts of Jacksonville and Northeast Florida on Thursday, the 4th of July.…

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St. Augustine | Noah Hertz, Jacksonville Today
July 1, 2024

Former St. Augustine mayor loses law license 

Joseph Boles Jr. was a prominent elder law attorney and former eight-year mayor of St. Augustine.…

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Roundtable members and mentees at a holiday social (L-R): Charlene Shirk, Christina Singleton, Patti Peeples, Laura Bunso, Linda Nottingam, Whitney Ricci, Stephanie Marquardt and Jackie Perrault | Provided by Linda Nottingham
June 30, 2024

Unintentional entrepreneur helps local business owners succeed

Jacksonville business coach Linda Nottingham retired to the First Coast 25 years ago after selling two companies she co-founded in…