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The Jacksonville Melanin Market takes place on A. Philip Randolph Boulevard. | LIFT JAX
January 17, 2024

Eastside and Hastings picked as Main Street communities

The Historic Eastside and downtown Hastings expect that the designation will help them redevelop their communities.…

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The Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens is seeking a name for this Malayan tiger cub. | Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens
January 17, 2024

This Jacksonville tiger cub still needs a name

The zoo welcomed three of the critically endangered Malayan cats in November. The community can vote to name one of…

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January 17, 2024

Record sargassum mass is growing in the Atlantic

2024 could be another major year for sargassum, posing environmental, economic and social challenges for parts of Florida’s coastline.…

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House Speaker Paul Renner, R-Palm Coast opens a special legislative session Dec. 12, 2022, at the Capitol in Tallahassee.
January 17, 2024

Open carry gun bill unlikely to pass this session

Florida House Speaker Paul Renner is shooting down any hopes of Florida’s becoming an open-carry state, at least for now.…

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A kraken, a legendary sea monster, is one of three potential mascots at Florida State College at Jacksonville. | PBS
January 17, 2024

FSCJ narrows possible mascots to three. Vote for your choice.

Florida State College at Jacksonville wants you to vote for its new mascot: a kraken, a manta ray or a…

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State Rep. Dean Black of Jacksonville.
January 17, 2024

LGBTQ group fights bills from Jacksonville rep

Equality Florida decried what it calls “an alarming slate” of bills, including proposals from Republican Rep. Dean Black.…

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January 16, 2024

Monument-removal money never flowed through city coffers, Jax top lawyer says

The city’s chief lawyer came under fire again Tuesday from City Council members as he sought to explain his department’s…

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Clifford “Boonie” Williams, 81, died late Thursday, according to his daughter. | Anne Schindler, WJCT News 89.9
January 16, 2024

Exonerated prisoner dies after release in 1976 murder

Clifford “Boonie” Williams was released from prison after serving 43 years for a murder he didn’t commit.…

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Sen. Travis Hutson, R-St. Augustine, is sponsoring a proposal to do away with a campaign matching funds program.
January 16, 2024

St. Augustine senator targets campaign matching funds

Sen. Travis Hutson says the money for political candidates might be better used in other ways.…

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January 16, 2024

Jacksonville roof program shuts down applications

The Home Roof Rehabilitation pilot program reached its maximum number oa applications within hours.…

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Amkin Hogan LLC's proposed garage expansion addition at the southeast intersection of West Bay and South Pearl streets. | Jacksonville Daily Record.
January 16, 2024

Downtown parking garage could be expanded

The city is reviewing a permit application for a 10-tier addition to the parking garage at 301 W. Bay St.…

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January 15, 2024

They’re not elected. They just keep showing up to City Council meetings

In a city of more than a million people, relatively few citizens are a consistent presence at the Downtown Jacksonville…

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Emerly Reed won the Tomorrow's Leaders middle school essay contest. Kemal Gasper, vice president of community engagement for VyStar Credit Union, presented Emerly with a trophy for winning the competition during the 37th annual Martin Luther King breakfast at the Prime Osborn Convention Center on Friday, Jan. 12, 2024. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
January 12, 2024

‘Tomorrow’s Leaders’ highlight reunited MLK breakfast

Three Jacksonville girls shared their belief that the power of words can evoke peace during the 37th Annual Martin Luther…

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St. Johns County Commissioner Krista Joseph waves an American flag as she begins her comments during a meeting Nov. 21, 2023. | St. Johns County
January 12, 2024

St. Johns commission to discuss censure in private

The commission will consider a private law firm’s report regarding Commissioner Krista Joseph, who was censured for comments she made…

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Doctors at the Mayo Clinic perform an organ transplant. l Mayo Clinic
January 12, 2024

More organ donors needed despite record transplants

The number of people needing transplants is increasing faster than the number of donors, says Dr. Shennen Mao of Mayo…

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Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters speaks at a news conference.
January 12, 2024

Corrections officer accused of domestic battery

Romeo Kei, a Jacksonville corrections officer, was arrested after a fight with a family member, Sheriff T.K. Waters said.…

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UF Health Jacksonville | Nichole Manna, The Tributary
January 12, 2024

Costs overwhelm UF Health in care for poor and inmates

Northeast Florida’s largest hospital and central caregiver for the needy is in dire straits — without a dedicated source of…

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January 12, 2024

Fanatics closing Jacksonville fulfillment center

The move will affect 218 employees. Fanatics still employs more than 1,500 people at its corporate offices.…

Featured image for “Dollar General, site of race-motivated mass shooting, will reopen Friday”
A memorial to Anolt (AJ) Laguerre Jr. stands in front of the Dollar General on Kings Road in Jacksonville's Grand Park community. Laguerre, 19, was one of three people killed by a white supremacist in August 2023. He was an employee at the store. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
January 11, 2024

Dollar General, site of race-motivated mass shooting, will reopen Friday

On Friday, the same morning when Jacksonville leaders will celebrate unity with their Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast Downtown, the…

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January 11, 2024

Neighbors cluck over possible Oceanway Chick-fil-A, again

Neighbors near First Coast High School have big concerns that a Chick-fil-A proposed for Duval Station Road would inundate the…

Featured image for “Otis Mason: Beloved St. Johns County educator passes away”
Otis A. Mason | St. Augustine High School
January 11, 2024

Otis Mason: Beloved St. Johns County educator passes away

A St. Augustine native, Mason rose to become St. Johns County’s first Black superintendent of schools after decades as a…

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MOSH is planning a $100 million museum on the Northbank in Downtown Jacksonville. | MOSH
January 11, 2024

MOSH hires new CEO from Georgia Aquarium

Alistair D.M. Dove will take over MOSH on Feb. 5 as the museum plans a dramatic expansion into new quarters…

Featured image for “Hyperion Brewing closing in Springfield after nearly 7 years”
Hyperion Brewing is at 1744 N Main St. in Jacksonville. | Facebook
January 11, 2024

Hyperion Brewing closing in Springfield after nearly 7 years

The brewery decided not to renew its lease and will close after March 31.…

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Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan announces the launch of JAXEPICS on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024. The new system is designed to speed the permitting process. l Steven Ponson WJCT News 89.9
January 10, 2024

Jacksonville takes steps to cut permitting delays

The city of Jacksonville has launched a new website, JaxEPICS, to reduce the waiting times to get building permits.…