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April 24, 2023

Clay County wants to spruce up Wells Road

A town meeting focused on beautification, safety and other enhancements is planned from 4 to 6 p.m. Monday at the Courtyard Jacksonville Orange Park.

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April 21, 2023

Jacksonville may settle redistricting lawsuit — and pay $100,000

Jacksonville City Council will consider whether to accept a court-ordered map and pay the plaintiffs’ legal fees.

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April 21, 2023

Food hall and restaurant in mix for Shipyards West Park

The Downtown Investment Authority board heard updates this week on two proposed locations for a food hall and restaurant.

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April 21, 2023

Muslims celebrate Eid al-Fitr at Jacksonville Jaguars’ Flex Field

Thousands flocked to Downtown Jacksonville as an expression of faith on Friday morning when an Eid al-Fitr celebration was held inside the Jaguars’ Flex Field. Muslims from across Northeast Florida celebrated the end of Ramadan with morning prayer service. Some wore sequined outfits, others wore veils, one young man walked in with a pair of blue Nike Air Max sneakers.

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April 21, 2023

1,600-acre wildfire burns in Nassau County

Smoke in the Bryceville area has made driving more difficult, the Florida Highway Patrol warned.

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April 21, 2023

Junior’s Seafood Restaurant reopens, 15 months after fire

The restaurant on Jacksonville’s Northside credits neighbors, police and firefighters with saving the family-owned business.

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April 20, 2023

Records detail years of misconduct by Douglas Anderson teacher

The School Board Chair is convening a special meeting after records show other substantiated complaints against teacher Jeffrey Clayton.

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April 20, 2023

Special Olympics torch winds through Jacksonville

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office kicked off its 1-mile Law Enforcement Torch Run on Thursday in front of the Police Memorial Building.

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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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