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Archie, the oldest southern white rhinoceros in human care, has died at age 55 at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens. | Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens
March 12, 2025

Jacksonville Zoo mourns death of oldest southern white rhino in human care

The oldest southern white rhino in human care, Archie, has passed away at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens.…

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A Meridian Waste garbage truck. | Meridian Waste
March 11, 2025

Trash hauling agreement would avoid lawsuit, mayor says

City Hall and Meridian Waste have reached a tentative agreement on its garbage hauling contract for Arlington after months of…

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PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan addresses reporters during his annual press conference ahead of 2025 Players Championship on Tuesday, March 11, 2025. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
March 11, 2025

PGA Tour’s presence in St. Johns County viewed as stabilizing presence amid LIV Golf negotiations

PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan addressed the future of men’s professional golf on Tuesday before The Players Championship.…

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The Plaza de la Constitución is lit up during Nights of Lights in downtown St. Augustine. l St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra, and The Beaches Visitors and Convention Bureau
March 11, 2025

St. Augustine to consider shortening Nights of Lights

St. Augustine may pare back the length of its blockbuster holiday lights event.…

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Southbound traffic on I-95 near Atlantic Boulevard was snarled for hours on Monday night after a Jacksonville Sheriff's Office lieutenant fired at a commercial truck after some kind of contact, police said. | News4Jax
March 11, 2025

JSO lieutenant fires at truck after ‘contact’ on I-95

The investigation continues into what led up to a Jacksonville police lieutenant firing multiple shots into a truck after reported…

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March 11, 2025

‘Granny flats’ would be allowed everywhere under Florida housing proposal

As Florida continues to struggle with a lack of affordable housing, lawmakers are looking at “granny flats” to help address…

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The Northeast Florida Regional Airport | Noah Hertz, Jacksonville Today.
March 11, 2025

St. Johns Airport Authority anticipates criminal investigation

The elected board overseeing the St. Augustine airport is dealing with allegations that two members violated Florida’s Sunshine Laws and…

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The 2025 Alfa Romeo Giulia Veloce. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
March 10, 2025

REVIEW | 2025 Alfa Romeo Giulia Veloce

Alfa Romeo’s Italian “jewel” Giulia Veloce is an almost practical sports sedan with enough power, great handling and a bit…

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March 10, 2025

Stroke treatment ambulance could come to Jacksonville under UF Health-JFRD partnership

A mobile stroke treatment unit is being planned for Jacksonville as part of a collaborative effort by the city and…

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Ron Salem and Donna Deegan at her 2023 budget presentation | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
March 10, 2025

‘Duval DOGE’: Council member wants ‘to tighten our belt’ with review of Jacksonville spending

City Council Finance Committee Chair Ron Salem is calling for a “Duval DOGE” to find savings outside of what he…

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Winners raise glasses of champagne after receiving top awards at Saturday's The Amelia concours - Alejandro Tonda-Keller's Best of Show/Concours d’Elegance-winning 1938 Alfa Romeo 8C 2900 (left), and Chris MacAllister's Best of Show/Concours de Sport winner - a 1967 Lotus 49 Formula 1 race car. | Dan Scanlan,Jacksonville Today
March 8, 2025

Italian curves and British racer lead awards at 30th Amelia Concours

Thousand turned out for The Amelia Concours d’Elegance, held a day early due to rain on Sunday.…

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Haskell near space on the Downtown Southbank. | Haskell via the Jacksonville Daily Record
March 7, 2025

Two Downtown businesses are on the move

Haskell is moving to the Southbank, and Citizens Insurance will leave Downtown for South Jacksonville.…

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The 18th hole at The Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass is one of the most challenging on the course. | Noah Hertz, Jacksonville Today
March 7, 2025

The Players Championship 2025: 9 things to know before you go

The Players Championship tees off next week at The Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass.…

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Henry Tenon
March 7, 2025

Documents contradict prosecutor’s statements in Bridegan murder case

A witness’s claims of innocence were never disclosed to defendants, new documents show.…

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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers members survey damage in Panama City Beach on Nov. 19, 2018, after Hurricane Michael hit the area. | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District
March 7, 2025

Army Corps in Jacksonville fears DOGE shutdown

The Trump administration aims to terminate the lease for the Army Corps of Engineers headquarters in Jacksonville.…

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The city plans to demolish the building that houses Brett’s Waterway Café in Fernandina Beach. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
March 7, 2025

Brett’s Waterway Café to be demolished in Fernandina

The riverfront building in Fernandina Beach is expected to be torn down next year.…

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Thousands of people annually attend The Amelia concours d'elegance outside the Ritz-Carlton, viewing 250-plus classic, speciality and race cars like this 1970's Alfa Romeo Montreal. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
March 7, 2025

Update: Amelia concours d’elegance moved to Saturday

The Amelia concours d’elegance, Florida’s largest classic car event, celebrates its 30th anniversary this weekend.…

Featured image for “Union Terminal Warehouse opens to fanfare on Jacksonville’s Eastside”
Columbia Ventures Development Manager Ryan Akin says more than 350,000 work hours went into renovating the Union Terminal Warehouse. The 330,000-square-foot building was repurposed as part of a $72 million renovation. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
March 6, 2025

Union Terminal Warehouse opens to fanfare on Jacksonville’s Eastside

The 112-year-old warehouse has been reborn as a mixed-use space combining businesses and mixed-income residences.…

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The new CSX headquarters signs are digital boards featuring technology that allows them to change colors and display moving images. | Ric Anderson, Jacksonville Daily Record
March 6, 2025

CSX lights up skyline with new digital signs

The programmable CSX signs can display moving images for holidays and Jags games, among others.…

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March 6, 2025

Some lawmakers hesitant to wipe out property taxes

Gov. Ron DeSantis has been pushing the idea of eliminating property taxes altogether.…

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The Ambassador Hotel is at 420 N. Julia St. in Downtown Jacksonville. | Ric Anderson, Jacksonville Daily Record
March 6, 2025

Gateway Jax plans to rehab historic Ambassador Hotel

Gateway bought the block containing the vacant Ambassador Hotel and Central National Bank building for $17 million.…

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A roller rink is on its way in St. Augustine. | Susan Weber, Unsplash
March 6, 2025

Roller rink aims to open this year in St. Augustine

Local skaters won’t have to go all the way to Jacksonville once the roller rink opens on Anastasia Island.…

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A report says a key piece to fixing the affordable housing issue is figuring out how to incentivize not just homebuilders, but homeowners to build more accessory dwelling units. | Darryl Brooks/dbvirago, stock.adobe.com
March 6, 2025

Florida lawmakers say they have plan to fix condo crisis

Sen. Tom Leek of St. Augustine wants to increase home improvement grants offered through a state condo program.…

Featured image for “Spencer’s bringing its novelties to St. Johns Town Center”
Spencer’s, which has stores in The Avenues mall in Jacksonville and in the Orange Park Mall, says it is coming soon to St. Johns Town Center. | Jacksonville Daily Record
March 6, 2025

Spencer’s bringing its novelties to St. Johns Town Center

The retailer, with stores at The Avenues and Orange Park Mall, will open near Target at Town Center.…