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January 31, 2025

NUMBER OF THE WEEK | Visiting Jacksonville

The Number of the Week reflects the effect of the 8 million people who visited Jacksonville last year.…

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January 30, 2025

New St. Augustine Commissioner Jon DePreter: Flooding, mobility are top of mind

St. Augustine’s newest city commissioner says he wants to maintain St. Augustine’s charm while making the city safer.…

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January 30, 2025

New MOSH exhibit MindWorks gets inside your head

The latest MOSH exhibit – MindWorks – brings ideas like decision-making, memory and emotion to life through interactive displays.…

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January 30, 2025

‘Lift Every Voice’: February festival will celebrate Black National Anthem written in Jacksonville

Perhaps the most famous song ever written in Jacksonville was a call to action when it was written. Sharon Coon…

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January 30, 2025

Jacksonville Bar Association defends General Counsel in battle with City Council

The Jacksonville Bar Association is defending Jacksonville General Counsel Michael Fackler after City Council members introduced a resolution Tuesday expressing…

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January 30, 2025

Regency Centers to develop shopping center at JTB and I-295

Seven Pines is at southeast Interstate 295 and Butler Boulevard near St. Johns Town Center.…

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January 30, 2025

Community invited to candlelight vigil to honor life of 7-year-old Breon Allen as JSO works to solve his shooting

Nearly a week after a 7-year-old boy was shot and killed while walking down the street, his family is inviting…

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January 29, 2025

Council members Salem, Diamond introduce bill expressing lack of faith in city’s lead attorney

Saying that the city of Jacksonville’s top lawyer has shown “an unacceptable preference to address and support the wishes of…

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January 29, 2025

ARTS PICKS | Jan. 31- Feb. 2

The Melanin Market celebrates Black history at RAM, a mixed-media art show closes at Emerald Station, and three choreographers debut…

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January 28, 2025

Primary tees up state senator vs. teacher for Congressional District 6

A special primary election set the stage for an April congressional race between a state lawmaker and a teacher.…

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January 28, 2025

Baptist Health unveils details of new ER tower

The addition on Baptist’s main campus will include two distinctive emergency rooms for adults and children.…

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January 28, 2025

Duval Schools town halls tackle district budget woes; last town hall is Thursday

Budget cuts could affect busing, class schedules, and more in Duval County public schools.…

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January 28, 2025

Cops and clergy offer gang members a ‘Safe Passage’

The new Safe Passage program gives people the support they need to leave a life of gangs and violence.…

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January 28, 2025

#AskJAXTDY | Why is Florida refusing federal food aid for children?

Florida says the USDA’s SUN Bucks food program has too many strings attached. But what are they?…

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January 28, 2025

Teen won’t be prosecuted for machete threat at polls

Prosecutors said the teen did not legally intimidate anyone when he confronted Harris-Walz supporters with a machete.…

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January 28, 2025

Meridian Waste threatens suit after higher pay is rejected

Jacksonville’s general counsel advised that a 29% rate increase for Meridian was not allowed.…

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January 28, 2025

Former JEA CEO Aaron Zahn reports to prison

Zahn is serving his sentence for conspiracy and wire fraud in Federal Correctional Institution, Edgefield in South Carolina.…

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January 27, 2025

UNF names education college for Gary and Laine Silverfield

UNF celebrated the Silverfield College of Education and Human Services in honor of the longtime donors.…

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January 27, 2025

Ragtime Tavern closes after 40+ years in Atlantic Beach

A sign on the window of Ragtime Tavern says “Unfortunately, we have permanently closed.”…

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January 27, 2025

Lawmakers rebuke DeSantis on special session and budget

The rebuke included overriding the governor’s budget veto from last year.…

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January 27, 2025

A deadly weekend: Boy killed in shooting; baby run over

A 7-year-old boy died in a drive-by shooting, and an 8-month-old was placed on the road and run over.…

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January 27, 2025

Ex-Nassau County cop sentenced for fraud and drugs

Former Nassau County police Sgt. James Darrell Hickox was sentenced to 17½ years in federal prison.…

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January 27, 2025

Funeral set for former city leader Sam Mousa

Funeral services for Sam Mousa will be Wednesday at George Antiochian Orthodox Church.…

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January 27, 2025

Here’s what to watch ahead of Florida’s special session

Republican lawmakers filed a flurry of bills for the special session dealing with immigration and ballot initiatives.…

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January 24, 2025

Play ball! J.P. Small Park reopens ahead of baseball season

The historic J.P. Small Park — home to Hank Aaron Field — reopened after a $9.5 million renovation.…

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January 24, 2025

Jaguars officially hire Liam Coen as head coach

Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ offensive coordinator, Liam Coen, becomes the Jacksonville Jaguars’ 10th head coach.…

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January 24, 2025

Downtown Marriott plans more renovations

The Marriott is renovating rooms but also public areas like lobbies, ballrooms and fitness areas.…

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January 24, 2025

Florida’s frosty forecast continues through Saturday

Temperatures in Jacksonville were below 40 degrees for 42 straight hours.…

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January 24, 2025

NUMBER OF THE WEEK | Snowy Day

See the previous snow records in Florida counties before historic Winter Storm Enzo blasted the Panhandle this week.…

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January 24, 2025

Decca Live entertainment venue opens Downtown

Decca Live is a multilevel setting for live music that will range from country to rock and hip hop.…

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January 23, 2025

DeSantis comes to Jax to push immigration proposals

Gov. Ron DeSantis outlined immigration reforms he is proposing to the Florida Legislature.…

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January 23, 2025

Electricity demand soared as winter storm hit Jacksonville

JEA reported nearly record demand for electricity as temperatures dipped below freezing.…

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January 23, 2025

Jacksonville corrections officer charged in domestic dispute

Corrections Officer Christopher E. Bowens was charged with battery and false imprisonment.…