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Florida Sen. Jennifer Bradley makes a point during a Senate Community Affairs Committee meeting in a legislative session, Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2022, in Tallahassee. | Phelan M. Ebenhack, AP
October 31, 2023

Sen. Bradley proposes court advocates for abused pets

The bill filed by Jennifer Bradley of Fleming Island would be similar to a guardian ad litem involving children in…

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Lila’s Seafood & Steaks is planned for demolition in the Beach Boulevard Shopping Center. | Karen Brune Mathis, Jacksonville Daily Record
October 31, 2023

Lila’s Seafood & Steaks building to be demolished

The city is reviewing a permit to demolish the closed restaurant in the Beach Boulevard Shopping Center.…

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Supporters of Israel rally at Jacksonville City Hall on Monday, Oct. 30, 2023. | Dan Scanlan, WJCT News 89.9
October 30, 2023

Local GOP rallies for Israel as Palestine faithful shout back

People on both sides of Israel’s war with Hamas faced off during protests Monday outside Jacksonville City Hall.…

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The Dillard's Clearance Center remains open at Regency Square Mall. | Karen Brune Mathis, Jacksonville Daily Record
October 30, 2023

Dillard’s Clearance remains open at Regency Square Mall

The Dillard’s Clearance Center is not part of the possible sale of Regency Square Mall.…

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Florida Theatre President Numa Saisselin commemorates the reopening of the Florida Theatre after renovations. | Dan Scanlan, WJCT News 89.9
October 30, 2023

Florida Theatre raises the curtain after restoration

Jacksonville’s historic Florida Theatre reopens after four months of restoration returned the theater’s original splendor.…

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October 27, 2023

How to get rid of your unwanted prescription drugs

Saturday is National Drug Take Back Day, when you can safely dispose of unwanted or expired prescription drugs.…

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City officials say this homeowner's tax bill soared under the PACE program. | City of Jacksonville.
October 27, 2023

Jacksonville sues PACE home loan agency

City attorneys say a program that finances home improvements has no right to issue loans in the city without following…

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Guns and ammunition were found in a student's car at Englewood High School. | Duval County Public Schools
October 27, 2023

Ex-Englewood coach accused of sexual activity with minor

Paul Lawrence Quincy McPherson, former Englewood High School boys basketball coach, has been reassigned to duties with no student contact.…

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Ability Housing has bought Riverton Tower Senior Center in Arlington. | Ability Housing
October 27, 2023

Nonprofit developer buys affordable housing in Arlington

Ability Housing bought Riverton Tower Senior Center for $500,000. The building includes 120 units of affordable rental housing for people…

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Groundwork Jacksonville CEO Kay Ehas speaks at an Emerald Trail event. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
October 26, 2023

Emerald Trail agreement pushes project forward

The city of Jacksonville, the Jacksonville Transportation Authority and Groundwork Jacksonville are collaborating on the project.…

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Michael Fackler discusses his observations of the General Counsel's Office to a panel considering his appointment on Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023. | Casmira Harrison, Jacksonville Today
October 26, 2023

Michael Fackler recommended as Jacksonville’s top attorney

The General Counsel Qualification Review Committee endorsed Fackler’s hiring as general counsel. City Council still must approve the appointment.…

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October 26, 2023

St. Johns County is building schools as fast as it can

County Commissioners and School Board members met Thursday to discuss the county’s explosive growth.…

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Jacksonville City Council President Ron Salem is creating a special committee to investigate Downtown development. | Bill Bortzfield, Jacksonville Today
October 26, 2023

Downtown Jax is finally starting to grow

Although problems remain, a new report paints a rosy picture of new homes, hotels and businesses in Downtown Jacksonville.…

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October 26, 2023

Death sentence upheld in Duval murders

Thomas Bevel was convicted of murdering Garrick Stringfield in the home they shared. Bevel also was convicted of murdering Stringfield’s…

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Northbound motorists approach Downtown Jacksonville on Interstate 95. | Bill Bortzfield, Jacksonville Today
October 26, 2023

Jax drivers face one of the worst commutes in US

A study by Forbes Home found that Jacksonville has the third-worst commute in the country — behind only Nashville and…

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Victoria Crossing Apartments in St. Augustine l Steven Ponson
October 25, 2023

More affordable housing opens in St. Augustine

Victoria Crossing is the latest attempt to deal with a critical shortage of affordable housing in Northeast Florida’s most expensive…

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Suzie Loving, right, chief administrative officer of the Five Star Veterans Center, is greeted at a Celebration of Valor event Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023. | Dan Scanlan, WJCT News 89.9
October 25, 2023

City salutes military service with Celebration of Valor

The 2023 Celebration of Valor includes two months of events honoring military members past and present.…

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Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody filed suit against Meta, the parent company of Facebook. | Michael Dwyer, AP
October 25, 2023

Florida alleges Facebook and Instagram addict children

Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody has sued Meta, the parent company of the two social media platforms.…

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The former Beach Road Chicken Dinners building at 4132 Atlantic Blvd. is demolished Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023 | Karen Brune Mathis, Jacksonville Daily Record.
October 25, 2023

Beach Road Chicken Dinners building demolished

The iconic restaurant was open for more than eight decades. It was demolished in only a few hours to make…

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A sign on Burger's King's drive-thru window says the restaurant is closed. | Karen Brune Mathis, Jacksonville Daily Record
October 25, 2023

Burger King closes in Downtown Jacksonville

The restaurant at 210 E. State St. was built on almost 1.6 acres in 1985. Signs on the drive-thru and…

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Each Dreamette uses the same menu, recipes and ingredients to ensure consistency.
October 25, 2023

What makes Dreamette so successful?

The legendary ice cream shop now has eight locations in the Jacksonville area, with a ninth in the works.…

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Lakesha Burton Director of Community Initiatives. | Claire Heddles, Jacksonville Today
October 25, 2023

Lakesha Burton resigns from mayor’s office

Burton said she was resigning to care for her husband, Greg Burton, who is on leave as chief of school…

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St. John's Cathedral in Downtown Jacksonville l Steven Ponson, WJCT News 89.9
October 24, 2023

Faith leaders work to keep houses of worship safe

Two meetings this week united faith leaders, government and law enforcement in the face of rising violence.…

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Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters.
October 24, 2023

Jacksonville cop accused of driving drunk in cruiser

Officer Justin Francis Marino was suspended without pay and faces possible termination, Sheriff T.K. Waters said.…