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April 20, 2023

Laura Street Trio seeks more city money for redevelopment

Owner Steve Atkins is proposing to develop the historic buildings into housing, a restaurant and a Marriott Autograph Hotel.…

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April 20, 2023

Sandlot Jax takes over Metro Park with music, obstacle courses and more

Sandlot JAX is billed as a one-of-a-kind fitness and music festival open to people of all ages and abilities.…

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April 20, 2023

Jax air quality rated among best in the country

The Jacksonville metro area was among 80 cities listed as the cleanest for ozone in a new report from the…

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April 20, 2023

As Florida targets transgender rights, a teen flees St. Johns County

Josie felt Florida lawmakers were threatening her health care and ability to live authentically at school. So she left.…

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April 20, 2023

VyStar Credit Union merging with 121 Financial

All employees of 121 Financial will be offered jobs with Vystar, the announcement says.…

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April 19, 2023

State alleges Duval Schools failed to report Douglas Anderson harassment

Incidents involving former music teacher Jeffrey Clayton don’t appear in the state’s school safety reporting system, the Department of Education…

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April 19, 2023

Construction begins on new Southside Estates Elementary School

The new Southside Estates Elementary School will consolidate with nearby Windy Hill Elementary School in 2024.…

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April 19, 2023

Jax is becoming a center for distributing refrigerated goods

Plans for a 332,701-square-foot cold storage center in North Jacksonville highlight the growing demand for fresh and frozen food.…

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April 19, 2023

Eddie V’s Prime Seafood exploring Sawgrass site

The restaurant, with 29 locations in 12 states, is seeking St. Johns County review for a restaurant in Sawgrass Village…

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April 19, 2023

Another Jacksonville police officer shot

Police shot and killed a gunman after he shot an officer in the face outside Baptist Medical Center South —…

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The former guide (left) was replaced with new guidance on the district's website.
April 18, 2023

Duval Schools reverses trans restroom policy, no longer discourages ‘outing’ students in new LGBTQ+ support guide 

Students in Duval County Public Schools now must use restrooms and lockers in line with their sex assigned at birth…

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April 18, 2023

Sheriff’s Office pulls officers from the street to answer 911 calls

Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters says JSO has found it difficult to hire enough dispatchers for 911.…

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April 18, 2023

University of Florida removes years of campus crime data online

Removing the crime data makes it harder for students, parents and faculty to learn important details about their overall safety.…

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April 18, 2023

Amazon delivery station in review for Craig Airport

The $40 million delivery station would provide the final leg of distribution for Amazon orders to customers.…

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April 18, 2023

Volunteer lifeguards to return to duty at Jacksonville Beach

After months of negotiations, volunteer lifeguards will once again help patrol Jacksonville Beach this summer, keeping alive a 112-year-old tradition.…

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April 18, 2023

Two chances next week to hear from election candidates

A forum with City Council and mayoral candidates is planned Monday at WJCT Studios. Then the mayoral candidates will debate…

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April 18, 2023

MotoSurf competition powers into Keystone Heights

Motorized surfboard and skateboard competitions will return to Keystone Heights from Thursday to Sunday.…

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April 18, 2023

Clay County’s Art in the Courthouse features the fair’s fine works

Winners from the recent Clay County Agricultural Fair are on display in the Art in the Courthouse gallery in Green…

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Michelle Davis-Singleton, right, buys honey from Christie Leach at Bee Friends. | Michelle Corum, WJCT News
April 17, 2023

Those busy bees: Jax allergy sufferers turn to honey for relief

Bee Friends, a small business in Murray Hill, says more people are coming in for honey during the spring pollen…

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April 17, 2023

New Beaches traffic devices could help you cross the street

New devices called “pedestrian hybrid beacons” will stop traffic only when pedestrians need to cross.…

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MaliVai Washington, right, has developed the MaliVai Washington Youth Foundation from a tennis-only after-school program that served 25 students to a life and technical skills program that serves more than 200 students from Durkeeville, Grand Park and Moncrief. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
April 17, 2023

Q&A | MaliVai Washington encourages students to ‘take advantage of your advantage’

The largest real estate professional group in the country is recognizing former tennis star MaliVai Washington for his commitment to…

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April 17, 2023

Cold case spotlights 9-year-old slaying

As part of its new monthly Cold Case Spotlight, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is seeking help solving the death of…

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April 17, 2023

Douglas Anderson investigation widens

Police could interview as many as 140 students as an investigation into teacher misconduct continues to unfold at Douglas Anderson…

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Daniel Davis and Donna Deegan | Jacksonville University, via the Tributary
April 17, 2023

Jacksonville mayor’s race is a dead heat, poll shows

Democrat Donna Deegan holds a 1 point edge over Republican Daniel Davis, according to a new poll from the University…