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May 1, 2023

Taverna Oceana will open Tuesday in San Marco

The oyster and seafood restaurant adjoins Taverna in San Marco Square. It features a raw bar and private dining space.…

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Early voting starts this week across Northeast Florida ahead of the March 19 Presidential Preference Primary.
May 1, 2023

Early voting under way in Duval County

Voters will pick a new mayor property appraiser and a number of City Council members. You can vote in person…

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May 1, 2023

House votes to lower age for gun purchases

The bill, sponsored by Republican Rep. Bobby Payne of Palatka, reverses changes made after the mass school shooting in Parkland.…

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May 1, 2023

St. Johns River Ferry is returning to service

The ferry has been closed three months for routine maintenance required by the U.S. Coast Guard.…

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May 1, 2023

Help available to fight destructive pine beetle

Private landowners in Northeast Florida can apply for assistance fighting a pine beetle that has destroyed thousands of acres of…

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May 1, 2023

Hurricane Preparedness Week starts today

Hurricanes are much more than just a coastal problem, so it’s critical to know what types of water and wind…

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April 28, 2023

Florida Senate votes to block DEI spending in higher education

Two of Northeast Florida’s senators voted against the bill. Two voted in favor.…

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April 28, 2023

Not just a shelter: Sulzbacher progresses on broader mission for homeless

The nonprofit homelessness services provider is moving forward on plans for Enterprise Village and moving from Downtown.…

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April 28, 2023

Jacksonville joins world’s largest diaper drive

The Diaper Bank for Northeast Florida is joining a national campaign to collect 2 million diapers for people in need.…

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April 28, 2023

Dredging planned next week in Salt Run

The monthlong project will remove about 10,000 cubic yards of material from the area for use as landfill, beach replenishment…

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April 28, 2023

Why did Black Sheep Restaurant decide to close?

Black Sheep owner Jonathan Insetta said the restaurant could never recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.…

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April 27, 2023

After 30 years, Mary Baer and John Gaughan are retiring from News4Jax

Mary Baer and John Gaughan are part of arguably the longest-running newscast team in Jacksonville history.…

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April 27, 2023

#AskJAXTDY | Why was a city park’s bathroom closed on Saturday morning?

“Why was a city park’s bathroom closed on Saturday morning?” a Jacksonville Today reader asked. The city says that’s changing.…

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April 27, 2023

Florida Legislature passes bill to crack down on antisemitic activity

Florida had a 42% increase in antisemitic incidents last year, including a rash of incidents in Jacksonville, according to the…

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April 27, 2023

Severe weather threatens through the weekend

A thunderstorm watch has just been issued for Northeast Florida through 10 p.m. today.…

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April 27, 2023

The pies are back: Mixed Fillings reopens in larger shop

Mixed Fillings Pie Shop will welcome customers during a soft opening Saturday in Five Points.…

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April 27, 2023

Former St. Augustine mayor suspended as lawyer

Joseph Lester Boles was suspended for 90 days after he admitted to misconduct and conflict of interest after two complaints…

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April 27, 2023

Open more than a decade, Black Sheep is closing in Five Points

Black Sheep represented the start of a new era of dining in the historic neighborhood. The restaurant will close May 27.…

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April 26, 2023

Duval School Board to hire Fort Lauderdale law firm in Douglas Anderson scandal

The board is hiring an outside law firm, which moves legal discussions outside the public eye and into meetings protected…

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April 26, 2023

Tourism agency flips the script on Jacksonville

Visit Jacksonville has unveiled a new marketing campaign designed to position the city as a decidedly different take on the…

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April 26, 2023

Immigration bill sparks alarm among religious and Hispanic leaders

A bill in the Florida Legislature would make it a felony to transport people who may be in this country…

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April 26, 2023

Imaginations run wild at reopened Eastside park

Flossie Brunson Eastside Park is named after longtime community activist Flossie Brunson. The renovation is believed to be the first…

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April 26, 2023

Severe weather threat stretches from Jax to Miami

Strong storms are likely late this afternoon and evening. Most of the peninsula has at least a slight risk for…

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April 25, 2023

Historic Ford assembly plant in Talleyrand is preserved in images

The property owner and the Jacksonville Historical Society document the factory planned for demolition.…