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2 days ago

Amazon moves to add pharmacy services in Duval County

Amazon is making moves to add its online pharmacy service to its existing dozen fulfillment and delivery centers in Northeast…

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JSO’s first of 6 town halls set for Tuesday with Sheriff T.K. Waters

Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters and staff hold the first of six summer town hall meetings with the community this week.…

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2 days ago

Sewer main break caves in part of Bay Street in Downtown Jacksonville

Repairs on Bay Street could last through the week.…

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2 days ago

BIT OF JOY | Beer and Ballet

Beer and Ballet offers dance classes in unconventional environments.…

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July 3, 2025

Captain’s error caused ferry crash, investigation concludes

The captain took improper steps when one of the ferry’s throttles failed to respond, a JTA report says.…

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July 3, 2025

DeSantis vetoes millions budgeted for First Coast programs

The governor vetoed more than $19 million that lawmakers had approved for Northeast Florida.…

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July 3, 2025

Jacksonville launches campaign to attack litter and blight

A new campaign — Keep Jax Cute – Don’t Pollute — will increase community education and enforcement.…

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July 3, 2025

Metro Diner set to open Monday in St. Johns County

The new restaurant is in the Publix-anchored Johns Creek Center at 2851 County Road 210 W.…

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July 3, 2025

California-based Fatburger is coming to Northeast Florida

Fatburger plans to open 40 sites in Florida, including one on Blanding Boulevard in Orange Park.…

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July 3, 2025

Jacksonville Beach gears up for July Fourth crowd

Police launched a “spring surge” plan after violence erupted during spring holidays last year.…

Featured image for “WHAT TO DO | Fernandina fireworks; Jax Zoo Tunes and Blooms; West City Sunday Funday”
July 2, 2025

WHAT TO DO | Fernandina fireworks; Jax Zoo Tunes and Blooms; West City Sunday Funday

Fireworks in Fernandina, an evening of music at the Jax Zoo and a local-vendor market in West City St. Augustine…

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July 2, 2025

Zunzibar seafood bar to replace Burrito Gallery in Riverside

Zunzibar describes itself as a “beachy sports bar” that serves sandwiches, wings, cocktails and frozen drinks.…

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July 2, 2025

HiReformance pilates studio to open Downtown

The studio will occupy space on the ground floor of the historic Greenleaf & Crosby Building.…

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July 2, 2025

2-way traffic is back on 2 Downtown streets

City officials say the change on Adams and Forsyth streets will make them more friendly to pedestrians and businesses.…

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July 2, 2025

Authors seek to curb ‘summer slide’ as Duval gains in literacy

The 51 percent of Duval County third-grade students who scored a Level 3 or higher on the Florida Department of…

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July 2, 2025

The story behind criminal charges at St. Augustine Airport

Three elected members of the St. Johns Airport Authority Board have been charged with Sunshine Law violations.…

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July 2, 2025

BIT OF JOY | Gelato July

One of our favorite Jacksonville traditions has returned for an 11th year: Gelato July at Peterbrooke! Every Wednesday in July,…

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July 2, 2025

NOAA delays cutoff of data for hurricane forecasting

Meteorologists and scientists warn of severe consequences when the satellite data ends July 31.…

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July 1, 2025

DeSantis vetoes money to tear down the Rodman Dam

The veto ended what appeared to be the most promising effort in years to remove the dam.…

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July 1, 2025

ICE facility at Camp Blanding could house 2,000 detainees

The facility would be the second in Florida. President Donald Trump toured the first facility Tuesday in the Everglades.…

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July 1, 2025

Fireworks will fly all over the First Coast

Here’s a wrap-up of some of the area’s major Independence Day events and fireworks displays.…

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July 1, 2025

BIT OF JOY | Jax students learn from local artist

Cathedral Arts Project students recently participated in an art workshop with artist Scotie Cousin.…

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June 30, 2025

Percy Golden II named Jacksonville’s new fire chief

Golden, a 21-year veteran of the department, was selected from a field of 17 candidates.…

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June 30, 2025

Magic Beach Motel building gets a reprieve for now

Plans to demolish the 75-year-old building in Vilano Beach are off the table, but that could change in the next…

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June 30, 2025

DeSantis signs tax cuts for businesses and shoppers

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a package eliminateding a commercial-lease tax and providing several sales tax breaks.…

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June 30, 2025

Gilchrist and Amy Berg give $50M to Mayo Clinic

The money will be used to accelerate global health care innovation.…

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June 30, 2025

Clay County deputy charged with sexual battery

Ryan Perry was accused of inappropriately touch a woman who had called to report a theft.…

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June 30, 2025

BIT OF JOY | New St. Augustine mural unveiled

A new mural by recent Flagler College graduates Gem Hansen and Emily Lacour was unveiled last week at the St.…

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June 30, 2025

Florida business leaders call for better math education

Many employers say it’s hard to find people with skills in critical thinking, data analysis and problem solving.…

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June 30, 2025

Tropical development possible heading into July 4th holiday

The National Hurricane Center says there’s a 20% chance of development over the next seven days.…

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June 27, 2025

Teacher loses license after conviction for Disney exposure

Christopher Allen-Black will serve 12 months’ probation for exposing himself at the Walt Disney World Dolphin Resort.…

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June 27, 2025

Self-driving JTA vans hit the road Monday

Jacksonville’s autonomous people movers will begin passenger service Downtown after months of testing.…

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June 27, 2025

Brentwood residents seek to stop medical examiner’s office

The Metro Gardens Neighborhood Association says the office threatens their health, safety and dignity.…