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WWII pilot J.G. Ralph Cornelius Dupont was finally identified after 81 years of missing in action. | Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency
2 days ago

WWII pilot, missing since 1944, comes home for Hastings burial

The remains of pilot J.G. Ralph Cornelius DuPont were finally identified after he was missing in action for 81 years.…

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The Menendez football program won its first district title in 2019. The Falcons hosted Ocala Vanguard on November 8, 2019, in their first home playoff game in school history. | Photo by Will Brown
2 days ago

Pedro Menendez field may be named after first principal

The football field at Pedro Menendez High School may be named for Bill Mignon, a longtime School Board member.…

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Clouds hover over the entrance of the Florida State Prison in Starke, where the death penalty is carried out in Florida. | Curt Anderson, AP file
2 days ago

Why the death penalty is being used more this year

Florida leads the nation in use of the death penalty, with 13 executions this year after just one last year.…

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The U.S. Courthouse in Jacksonville
3 days ago

Former Duval teachers union president pleads guilty

Teresa Brady admitted she and another union official conspired to cash in fraudulent leave time.…

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A licensed Starbucks franchise is planned on the ground floor of Bank of America Tower at 50 N. Laura St. | Jacksonville Daily Record
3 days ago

Why the city thinks incentives for Downtown Starbucks make sense

Jacksonville officials say a Starbucks in the Bank of America Tower would be a sign of health for Downtown.…

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Rep. Sam Garrison, R-Fleming Island, was formally designated Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025, to become the next Florida House speaker. | Tom Urban, News Service of Florida
3 days ago

Fleming Island lawmaker designated as House speaker

Republican Rep. Sam Garrison will be the first House speaker from Clay County since John Thrasher in 1999 and 2000.…

Featured image for “Peg Leg Pete moves to new home and uncertain future”
City crews and volunteers move the deteriorated Peg Leg Pete statue early Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025, to the Amelia Island Museum of History. | City of Fernandina Beach
October 9, 2025

Peg Leg Pete moves to new home and uncertain future

The deteriorated Peg Leg Pete statue was moved from the Fernandina waterfront to the Amelia Island history museum.…

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Charlie Kirk speaks during a town hall meeting on March 17, 2025, in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. | Jeffrey Phelps, AP
October 9, 2025

Two Jacksonville roads would be renamed for Charlie Kirk

A state lawmaker has filed a bill to rename roads for Charlie Kirk at UNF and other colleges and universities.…

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Barrels line a road project at Southside and Deerwood Park boulevards. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
October 9, 2025

#AskJAXTDY | Why do some road projects seem to take forever?

It sometimes seems that road projects begin and then no one works on them for long periods. Why is that?…

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October 9, 2025

Florida growth law draws another legal challenge

The new law temporarily prohibits changes in growth plans, including one in St. Johns County.…

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October 9, 2025

Rain and cooler temperatures are on the way

Rain combined with king tides could bring a flash flood risk for parts of the Jacksonville area.…

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October 8, 2025

WHAT TO DO | Einstein A Go-Go 40th Reunion; Barktoberfest; Riverside Music Tour

What to Do in the Jacksonville area this weekend: A dance party celebrating a legendary Jax Beach club, a fundraiser…

Featured image for “State development law hits home in St. Johns County”
St. Johns County Commissioner Ann Taylor wears handcuffs to illustrate what she says is an attack on home rule. | Screenshot from St. Johns County livestream.
October 8, 2025

State development law hits home in St. Johns County

A new law in Florida limits how local governments can respond to development after hurrricanes.…

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Rebecca Gonzalez opened her first 1928 Cuban Bistro in 2019 on Baymeadows Road near San Jose Boulevard. | Jeffrey Leeser, Jacksonville Daily Record
October 8, 2025

1928 Cuban Bistro plans to expand in Brooklyn

Based in Jacksonville, 1928 Cuban Bistro plans its eighth location where Tossgreen closed.…

Featured image for “Habit Burger & Grill sets opening for first Jax restaurant”
The first Habit Burger & Grill in Jacksonville is at 13559 Beach Blvd. | Karen Brune Mathis, Jacksonville Daily Record
October 8, 2025

Habit Burger & Grill sets opening for first Jax restaurant

The California-based Habit Burger & Grill plans three locations in Jacksonville.…

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Tuesday’s Duval DOGE Committee meeting was held at Jacksonville City Hall | File photo
October 8, 2025

Duval DOGE targets city’s group health fund deficit

The Duval DOGE committee’ will look for ways to reduce the city’s $21 million health care deficit.…

Featured image for “THE JAXSON | Andrew Patterson: LaVilla’s forgotten Civil Rights crusader”
A streetcar on West Monroe Street in the early 20th century. | Ritz Theater & Museum
October 8, 2025

THE JAXSON | Andrew Patterson: LaVilla’s forgotten Civil Rights crusader

Before Montgomery was the Civil Rights epicenter, a pastor on Ashley Street sat down on a Jacksonville streetcar, refused bail,…

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Duval Schools will continued to be headquartered on the Southbank following the School Board's rejection of a sale and purchase of a Southside location. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
October 7, 2025

Duval School Board votes down HQ move

In dual 0-7 votes, the board passed on the sale of the Prudential Drive property and opted to not purchase…

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Barnabas Center workers distribute food in Callahan. | Barnabas Center
October 7, 2025

Barnabas Center helping more of Nassau’s needy

Barnabas Center is expanding to western Nassau County because of growing demand for its services.…

Featured image for “Driverless Downtown shuttles are drawing few riders”
JTA's new NAVI, an autonomous downtown shuttle service, moves down East Bay Street. The service has low ridership three months after it began. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
October 7, 2025

Driverless Downtown shuttles are drawing few riders

Just over 100 people a day have used the NAVI shuttles, but the mayor and JTA predict the number will…

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October 7, 2025

Tropical Storm Jerry develops in central Atlantic

Jerry, the 10th named storm of the season, is expected to turn northward later this week.…

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The Horace Drew Mansion in Springfield. | The Jaxson
October 6, 2025

State funding proposed to preserve Springfield mansion

Rep. Wyman Duggan of Jacksonville submitted a proposal to preserve the Horace Drew Mansion.…

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GŪD Essence, a cannabis products retailer from Miami, is planned at the former Burger King at 210 E. State St. in Downtown Jacksonville. | Joe Lister, Jacksonville Daily Record
October 6, 2025

Cannabis store planned in Downtown Jacksonville

GŪD Essence, a cannabis retailer, would occupy the closed Burger King at 210 E. State St.…

Featured image for “Jacksonville unveils affordable homes in historic Durkeeville”
Mayor Donna Deegan speaks at the opening of affordable homes in the Durkeeville community. She was joined by Jacksonville Housing Authority CEO Cheron Corbett, left, and City Council member Jimmy Peluso. | City of Jacksonville
October 6, 2025

Jacksonville unveils affordable homes in historic Durkeeville

The Durkeeville homes were officially opened Monday, one step toward more affordable housing.…