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March 3, 2023

Jacksonville identifies industries ripe for growth

The Jax Chamber’s economic development arm has established a five-year regional plan focused on agribusiness, biomedical research and corporate operations.…

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March 3, 2023

One more time: Sugar Factory delays opening

The restaurant blamed permitting delays for its seventh rescheduled opening. Sugar Factory originally said it would open Dec. 26.…

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March 3, 2023

Twin Peaks begins work on East Arlington restaurant

Twin Peaks, based in Dallas, is opening its first sports bar in Northeast Florida, in the former Cinco de Mayo…

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March 3, 2023

Early voting starts Monday in Duval County

All registered voters, regardless of party affiliation, will be able to vote for mayor, property appraiser and at-large City Council…

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March 3, 2023

Arlington Expressway in line for resurfacing

The public can get details about the Arlington Expressway resurfacing during an open house on Thursday.…

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March 2, 2023

UNF students soundly oppose slashing diversity programs

A student government poll found that the vast majority of students oppose Gov. Ron DeSantis’ efforts to eliminate diversity, equity…

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March 2, 2023

New task force combats trafficking and child sex exploitation

Local sheriffs joined the FDLE and Department of Homeland Security to announce a new public-private partnership called INTERCEPT.…

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A girl reads a book after school. (Kristina Barker / For KHN
March 2, 2023

Clay County considers new policy on schoolbooks

The Clay County School District could soon have a new policy for reviewing books and other materials, in response to…

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March 2, 2023

Retired NFL player bringing Slim Chickens to town

Former linebacker Angelo Crowell and his wife, Kimberly, bought property for the Slim Chickens franchise in Glen Kernan Park.…

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March 2, 2023

V Steak restaurant on hold in Ponte Vedra Beach

V Pizza owners said they could not reach a deal to buy the former Lulu’s Waterfront Grille.…

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March 2, 2023

NASCAR great Jeff Gordon roars into The Amelia

Multiple charities will benefit from the 28th annual classic car event held this weekend at and around the Ritz-Carlton, Amelia…

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March 2, 2023

Dozens of roads closing for Gate River Run

Thousands of runners will hit the roads Saturday when the Gate River Run winds through Downtown and into parts of…

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March 2, 2023

FPL proposes lower fuel costs that could trim electric bill hikes

FPL filed a petition at the state Public Service Commission that would trim increases proposed to take effect in April.…

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The Union Terminal Warehouse is a 330,000 square foot former grocery warehouse on Jacksonville's Eastside that is being converted into a residential, retail and commercial space that is being renovated by Atlanta-based Columbia Ventures. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today.
March 1, 2023

How the Union Terminal Warehouse connects with the Eastside community

The developer remaking the warehouse on Jacksonville’s Eastside has worked with residents to integrate the project into the community.…

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March 1, 2023

Rooftop bar and music venue planned for Bay Street

Developers of “Decca” will receive city loans for the historic property next to Justice Pub.…

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March 1, 2023

Feel like a warm winter? February was the hottest in history

The average daily high last month in Jacksonville was 79.4 degrees, almost 11 degrees warmer than normal.…

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The Vestcor Cos. is developing Lofts at Cathedral. This illustration shows the new apartment building that will be added at the site. (Vestcor Cos.
March 1, 2023

Loans approved for workforce housing Downtown

Jacksonville City Council has signed off on loans to renovate a historic building into the Lofts at Cathedral, a development…

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March 1, 2023

Jacksonville listed as nation’s 5th-biggest ‘boomtown’

A study by LendingTree placed Jax among the top boomtowns based on people and housing, work and earnings, and business…

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February 28, 2023

Col. David Scott — first man to drive on Moon — comes to Jax for award

The former astronaut described the Lunar Rover and his exploits in space while receiving Jacksonville University’s 2023 Presidential Global Citizen…

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February 28, 2023

Deegan holds huge lead in mayor’s race, but many voters undecided

A poll from the University of North Florida shows Democrat Donna Deegan with 37% support compared with 20% for Republican…

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February 28, 2023

JEA rates will rise in April, especially for lowest users

The JEA board agreed Tuesday to raise the basic monthly charge for electricity, but another change will save money for…

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February 28, 2023

IT firm pays to outfit tech lab at Andrew Jackson High School

CSI Cos. spent about $300,000 to repurpose most of the school library and started mentoring a crop of young people.…

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February 28, 2023

Shadows take the spotlight in new Cummer Museum show

The artwork of Anila Quayyum Agha features elaborate, internally lit metal sculptures that explore the link between light and shadow.…

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February 28, 2023

1 dead after FDOT Road Ranger knocks pickup off Buckman Bridge

A 61-year-old driver died after a Road Ranger pickup hit his truck on the Buckman Bridge and knocked it into…