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Drought conditions seen during the Railroad Fire in mid-2026 in Northeast Florida. | Florida Forest Service
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Strengthening El Niño could signal early end to Florida’s rainy season

Several forecast models project below-average precipitation during the second half of summer.…

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WHAT TO DO | Comic Con + IC3; Duval Day; Sundays at Stetson’s

Two comic book fests in one on the Westside, Duval Day in Moncrief, and folk music amidst nature in Fruit…

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Cars exiting Interstate 10 onto Union Street pass the derelict Sax Seafood & Grill at 816 W. Union St. | Ric Anderson, Jacksonville Daily Record
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Long-abandoned Sax Seafood & Grill building could come down soon

The Downtown Investment Authority board will consider a proposal to demolish the partially built Sax Seafood building.…

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President Donald Trump boards Air Force One at Palm Beach International Airport in West Palm Beach on May 2, 2026, en route to Miami. | Matt Rourke, AP
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A Florida airport is officially renamed for Trump. What does he stand to gain?

The Trump Organization says he won’t get royalties from the renaming, but legal experts see potential loopholes.…

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Douglas Anderson School of the Arts in January 2025 | Megan Mallicoat, Jacksonville Today
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Duval Schools investigated ‘list’ of Douglas Anderson teachers 5 years after student sent it

Five years after receiving an email that named 12 Douglas Anderson teachers alleged of sexual abuse, records show DCPS investigated…

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St. Mary's Episcopal Church in Palatka is an example of the Carpenter Gothic style of architecture. | City of Palatka
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Historic Black church in Palatka receives national recognition

The 143-year-old church was recognized as one of the most significant African American churches in Florida.…

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Hurricane Helene left significant damage in Madison County in September 2024. | Mike Exline, News Service of Florida file
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Forecasters scale back storm predictions for this hurricane season

Colorado State University and AccuWeather both reduced the number of tropical storms and hurricanes they expect.…

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THE JAXSON | How Dennis Street became an industrial powerhouse

Long before Jacksonville’s Westside became synonymous with warehouses and distribution centers, a single developer saw opportunity in an overlooked stretch…

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Bikes are lined up at racks in Fernandina Beach. | News4Jax
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Fernandina Beach imposes new rules to rein in reckless e-bikers

The ordinance allows only human power on sidewalks and limits e-bikes to 10 mph on paths and trails.…

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Photo of Indian Riverside Park in Martin County. | Martin County
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Jacksonville under heat advisory as dangerous temperatures return

The heat index in Northeast Florida could reach as high as 112 degrees, and heat advisories are possible all week.…

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Former Florida Democratic gubernatorial nominee Andrew Gillum speaks to supporters during a gathering at the Florida Democratic Party state conference, June 7, 2019, in Orlando. | John Raoux, AP file
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Former gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum faces drug charges in Alabama

Police said they found marijuana cigarettes and suspected methamphetamine in Gillum’s car.…

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The full 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled against Florida's "Stop WOKE Act." | 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
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Federal court halts Florida law banning ‘woke’ instruction in universities

The court said the state’s “Stop WOKE Act” sought to ban unpopular ideas from public discourse.…

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County Commissioner Sarah Arnold, former St. Augustine Beach Mayor (and current City Commissioner) Dylan Rumrell and County Commissioner Christian Whitehurst. | St. Johns County, St. Augustine Beach
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St. Johns County officeholders charged in connection with fake voter guide

Three elected officials are accused of circulating a fake Republican voter guide ahead of the 2024 election.…

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Jake Gordon, CEO of Jacksonville’s Downtown Vision Inc., will step down as of Sept. 30. | Downtown Vision Inc.
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Jake Gordon to step down as CEO after 11 years at Downtown Vision Inc.

Gordon said it was time for new perspectives at Downtown Vision, a nonprofit that aims to revitalize Downtown.…

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Jax Tower at 50 North is the former Bank of America Tower. | Karen Brune Mathis, Jacksonville Daily Record
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Chick-fil-A opens lunch counter to test market in Downtown Jacksonville

Chick-fil-A is exploring an expansion at Jax Tower at 50 North., the former Bank of America Tower.…

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A map showing a blanket of Saharan dust over Florida.
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Saharan dust is floating toward Florida, which can be good and bad

A plume of Saharan dust will arrive this week, causing storm chances to drop and temperatures to soar.…

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The Florida Legislature in session on April 29, 2026. | Mike Stewart, AP
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Legal changes will ease prosecution of people who fail to report child abuse

The law changes the statute of limitations for people like teachers who are required to report any abuse they suspect.…

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A rendering of the planned second phase of Riverfront Plaza, showing a beer garden and restaurant. | City of Jacksonville/Perkins & Will
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European Street Café to open 4th site at Riverfront Plaza in Downtown

The restaurant will open in the second phase of Riverfront Plaza, which is under construction.…

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The Karpeles Manuscript Museum recently opened in St. Augustine's historic downtown | Karpeles Manuscript Museum
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From Einstein to Captain Kirk: Manuscript museum opens in St. Augustine

The new Karpeles Manuscript Museum is the home base for more than 1 million historical documents.…

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The Jean Ribault-themed playground at Friendship Fountain | Noah Hertz, Jacksonville Today
July 6, 2026

#AskJAXTDY | Can you still join Jacksonville’s Park Safety Council?

The Park Safety Council has struggled to reach a quorum in recent years. A Jacksonville Today reader wants to help.…

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Some of the best pies in America can be found in Downtown Jax. | Mixed Fillings Pie Shop
July 6, 2026

BIT OF JOY | Mixed Fillings recognized by USA Today

Jacksonville shop Mixed Fillings is holding onto its title of one of the top pie shops in America. USA Today…

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Jacksonville Transportation Authority CEO Nat Ford speaks at the topping-out ceremony for the U2C Autonomous Innovation Center near Broad and Water streets in LaVilla. | Jeffrey Leeser via Jacksonville Daily Record
July 6, 2026

Nat Ford stepping down as CEO of Jacksonville Transportation Authority

Ford, JTA’s CEO for 13 years, will remain with the authority through Jan. 8 as the board seeks a replacement.…

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The Duval County Supervisor of Elections Office l Steven Ponson, Jacksonville Today
July 5, 2026

OPINION | Children are the future of representative government

Opinion columnist A.G. Gancarski argues that Gov. Ron DeSantis should not have vetoed a bill that would have allowed teens…

Featured image for “Libertarian can remain on City Council ballot; judge dismisses Duval GOP lawsuit”
The Duval County Courthouse. | Jacksonville Daily Record
July 2, 2026

Libertarian can remain on City Council ballot; judge dismisses Duval GOP lawsuit

The dismissal clears the way for a three-way race for the Jacksonville City Council special election in August.…