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An illustration shows RiversEdge: Life on the St. Johns along the Southbank of the St. Johns River. | Jacksonville Daily Record
October 4, 2023

Costs rising for RiversEdge development on Southbank

The city may increase the property tax rebate for the developer, Elements Development of Jacksonville LLC.…

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October 4, 2023

Trial ends early on North Florida’s congressional lines

A federal three-judge panel is set to issue a decision on the constitutionality of North Florida’s congressional districts by early…

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October 4, 2023

Florida Supreme Court sets hearing on marijuana initiative

The proposed constitutional amendment would allow recreational use of marijuana by people ages 21 and older.…

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An image from a police bodycam shows Le'Keian Woods on the ground after an officer hit him with two Taser shots.
October 3, 2023

Two very different accounts of the arrest of Le’Keian Woods

The young man’s family is seeking a federal investigation of his violent arrest. The sheriff says the use of force…

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October 3, 2023

Canadian wildfires send dangerous smoke to Florida

A smoky haze can be seen over much of Florida, including the First Coast. Air quality in some areas has reached…

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The Duval County Supervisor of Elections building. | Claire Heddles, Jacksonville Today
October 3, 2023

Your voting site may change for next election

Proposed changes to voting precincts in Duval County could affect more than half of the county’s voters.…

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Cinco de Mayo Mexican restaurant plans to open in the former Olio space at 301 E. Bay St. | Jacksonville Daily Record
October 3, 2023

Cinco de Mayo returns Downtown with 9th location

Cinco de Mayo opened its first locaion in the Jacksonville Landing in 2007.…

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Southern Grounds plans to fill the retail spaces and kitchen at The Hub Brooklyn at Riverside Avenue and Forest Street. | Jacksonville Daily Record
October 3, 2023

$150,000 in grants considered for The Hub Brooklyn

The three buildings include Alder & Oak restaurant and bar; a rooftop bar; loft space for CD+urban; and a Southern…

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October 2, 2023

With Duval evictions on the rise, the evicted often face a more pricey path forward

What it’s like to be one of the 14,000 Jacksonville families evicted in 2022, and which landlords are evicting the…

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Hubbard House CEO Gail Patin plants a row of purple flags in front of the Duval County Courthouse on Sept. 29, 2023. Each flag represented a victim of domestic abuse who filed an injunction against their abuser. | Dan Scanlan
October 2, 2023

Domestic abuse kills 19 for second straight year

The numbers were included in a report released Monday as police and Hubbard House officials recognized Domestic Violence Awareness Month.…

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October 2, 2023

Regency Square Mall owners say they’re selling

Regency Realty LLC did not identify the buyer or explain how the mall might be used under new ownership.…

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October 2, 2023

A new name for A1A? Jimmy Buffett Memorial Highway

A state legislator has filed a proposal to rename State Road A1A from Monroe County to Nassau County.…

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October 2, 2023

What to know about Florida’s minimum wage increase

An increase in the minimum wage might not be enough to cover living expenses in the Sunshine State.…

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Natassia Woods says her 24-year-old son, LeKeian, sustained a concussion following his Sept. 29, 2023 arrest where video appears to show a JSO officer kicked Woods while he was handcuffed and on the ground. More than 50 people protested JSO's the actions on the steps of the Police Memorial Building on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
October 1, 2023

Video of Le’Keian Woods’ arrest by Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office sparks outrage

Community members are protesting the beating of a man in Jacksonville police custody.…

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September 29, 2023

Kent Stermon coerced young woman, investigation shows

Prominent Republican donor Kent Stermon used Taylor Swift tickets to force a young woman to expose herself, an investigation shows.…

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One Riverside is under construction at the former Florida Times-Union campus along the St. Johns River. The development includes apartments, retail and a Whole Foods Market. | Special to the Jacksonville Daily Record
September 29, 2023

In Downtown Jax: Developers wait out rising costs

Downtown Investment Authority CEO Lori Boyer says the pace of development is “terrific” but the pipeline of future projects is…

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The Ride for Life will begin at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. | News4Jax
September 29, 2023

Amid surge in violence, MAD DADS prepares to ‘Ride for Life’

The group’s 16th annual Motorcycle Ride for Life will cover 13 miles from Baymeadows Road to Edgewood Avenue South.…

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September 29, 2023

Government shutdown worries Jacksonville military families

Lawmakers have until the end of the day Saturday to pass a spending deal to avert a shutdown.…

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A Jacksonville sheriff's deputy shot a suspect who led police on a chase.
September 29, 2023

Sheriff’s Office drops unreliable cocaine testing kit

After more than a decade, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office has stopped using a field testing kit for cocaine because it…

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Gov. Ron DeSantis has over 40 ethics violations to sign off on, according to a report from the Florida Commission on Ethics. The oldest case dates back over seven years. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
September 29, 2023

Multiple ethics violations await DeSantis’ signature

As Gov. Ron DeSantis campaigns for president, more than 40 ethics violations have not yet been finalized, according to the…

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September 29, 2023

Sports betting in Florida still paused despite court ruling

As legal challenges grind through state and federal courts, gamblers in Florida shouldn’t plan on placing sports bets from their…

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September 29, 2023

Hurricane Ian, 1 year later: A story of resiliency and hope

Floridians are still picking up what was lost a year ago during Hurricane Ian, the third-costliest natural disaster to hit…

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The World Golf Hall of Fame and IMAX theater sit near St. Augustine. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
September 28, 2023

People have plenty of ideas to replace Golf Hall of Fame

The public came out in force to suggest uses for the departing World Golf Hall of Fame and nearby properties.…

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September 28, 2023

UNF settles dispute over post-tenure reviews for professors

The University of North Florida and the faculty union have reached agreement on a review process required by the state.…