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2 days ago

Baptist plans expansion of emergency department

Baptist proposes a 110,000-square-foot, four-story expansion at its Downtown campus.…

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2 days ago

12 abandoned rabbits rescued at Timucuan Preserve

Bebette’s Bunny Rescue is caring for the domesticated rabbits after they were abandoned in the woods.…

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2 days ago

Duval School Board approves $365K settlement in latest Douglas Anderson lawsuit

The latest lawsuit brings the district’s spend on Douglas Anderson settlements to nearly $2 million.…

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3 days ago

Council members push back on ‘Holo-Donna’ at airport

City Council members are questioning whether money was misued for a hologram-like image of Mayor Donna Deegan.…

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3 days ago

Council members decry that Beaches cities left out of homeless relocation program

A city program to transport homeless people back to their hometowns to be closer to personal support systems, can’t be…

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3 days ago

Defense attorney accused of smuggling drugs into Duval jail

Nathan Samuel Williams, 37, was charged with slippping drug-soaked paper to inmates in the jail.…

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3 days ago

Environmentalists applaud ban on oil drilling off Florida’s coast

President Biden made oil and gas drilling off-limits off Florida’s Gulf Coast.…

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3 days ago

Plans for World Golf stall in St. Johns County

The county rejected the only bidder to oversee the World Golf IMAX theater.…

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January 6, 2025

Cause ‘undetermined’ in massive Rise Doro fire

A year after the Rise Doro fire, a state investigation could not identify a definitive cause.…

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January 6, 2025

Nease High School honors longtime basketball coach

Allen D. Nease High School has named its basketball court after former girls basketball Coach Sherri Anthony.…

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January 6, 2025

Jacksonville Jaguars fire Head Coach Doug Pederson

Updated at 4:12 p.m. Monday. The Jacksonville Jaguars have fired Head Coach Doug Pederson after a disappointing 4-13 season. Owner…

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January 6, 2025

3 appointed to board at St. Johns River State College

Gov. Ron DeSantis appointed three new faces to the board of trustees at St. Johns River State College.…

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January 6, 2025

Nocatee developer challenges walking group over its name

A developer of Nocatee alleges that the name of the NOC Rucks walking group violates the company’s trademark.…

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January 3, 2025

JTA completes San Pablo Road improvements

The work — including new traffic lanes, crosswalks and bike lanes — is expected to make San Pablo Road safer.…

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January 3, 2025

Nassau and St. Johns schools score among best in state

St. Johns County schools ranked second in the state in 2024 and Nassau third, both with “A” grades.…

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January 3, 2025

Analog photography is back. St. Augustine photogs develop community around film 

A new club in St. Augustine is celebrating photography the old fashioned way.…

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January 3, 2025

Study finds manatees may be ‘recent immigrants’ to Florida

Results from archaeological digs have shown few manatee bones in Native American settlements in Florida.…

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January 3, 2025

Jacksonville Armada buys land for Downtown stadium

The Jacksonville Armada Football Club bought 34 vacant properties from the city for $1.…

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January 3, 2025

Series of cold fronts will bring arctic blast to Florida

The coldest air of the season will likely affect much of Florida, if not all of it, during the next…

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January 2, 2025

Sexual assault victims get more help in St. Johns County

The Betty Griffin Center will expand services for sexual assault victims at Ascension St. Vincent’s St. Johns hospital.…

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January 2, 2025

Higher garbage fees proposed in Jacksonville

City Council member Matt Carlucci is proposing to raise garbage fees while protecting low-income residents against fee increases.…

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January 2, 2025

Jacksonville ends 2024 with record low homicides

Murders, manslaughters and justifiable homicides fell by more than half last year, records show.…

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January 2, 2025

ARTS PICKS | Jan. 3-6

Improv theater and art in St. Augustine; a local music showcase in Jacksonville Beach; ballet Downtown and a legendary singer-songwriter’s…

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January 2, 2025

Florida accuses Starbucks of race-based hiring

Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody has filed a complaint against Starbucks with the state Division of Administrative Hearings.…

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January 2, 2025

Hopes rise for Jacksonville’s economy in 2025

A monthly survey of manufacturing firms shows optimism about the economy after a stagnant end to 2024.…

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January 2, 2025

Baby right whales sighted with mothers off Ponte Vedra

Two endangered North Atlantic right whales — and their calves — were spotted earlier this week offshore from the Guana…

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December 31, 2024

Jacksonville insurer Florida Blue fights feds over ratings

Florida Blue says key Medicare ratings didn’t account for major flooding in Broward County in 2023.…

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December 31, 2024

Jacksonville housing agency could have new CEO on March 3

The Jacksonville Housing Authority inched closer to hiring a new CEO this week after a year of tumult at the…

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December 31, 2024

10 big legal cases to watch in Florida in 2025

The legal issues include a contested redistricting plan in North Florida.…

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December 31, 2024

Year-end travel forecast and frigid air in Florida

People who are traveling to end the year somewhere else should keep a close eye on the weather forecast.…

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December 31, 2024

When is garbage pickup this week?

The New Year’s holiday will delay garbage collection in Clay and St. Johns counties.…

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December 30, 2024

Fitness center planned at Shad Khan’s new office building

A commercial gym is shown on plans for the office building near the Four Seasons Hotel & Residences.…

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December 30, 2024

Southern Grounds will open this week in St. Augustine

The Southern Grounds in St. Augustine will be the fourth location in Northeast Florida.…