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Hundreds of dogs are available for adoption at the Jacksonville shelter | Jacksonville Animal Care and Protective Services
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Jacksonville Animal Care and Protective Services waives adoption fees as shelter fills

ACPS is promoting its AI-powered app JaxPawFinder to connect prospective owners with pets after a surge in shelter population.…

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Construction on the Sebastian Harbor Marina is scheduled to be completed in October. | News4Jax
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Sebastian Harbor Marina in St. Augustine to open in October after 20 years

The 64-slip marina on the San Sabastian River basin in St. Augustine will open after sitting idle for decades.…

Featured image for “Becovic pays $27 million for Carling and 11 East in Downtown Jacksonville”
In deals confirmed Aug. 16, Indiana-based Becovic Management Group expanded its investment in Downtown Jacksonville with the purchase of the 11 East Apartments and The Carling Apartments. | Ric Anderson, Jacksonville Daily Record
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Becovic pays $27 million for Carling and 11 East in Downtown Jacksonville

The The Residences at Barnett and Laura Street Trio owner’s purchase adds two more historic Downtown Jacksonville buildings to its…

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A map of Jacksonville shows where the district is searching for a new headquarters building. | Duval County School District
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Regency Square Mall among locations eyed for Duval Schools headquarters move

Duval Schools is considering four options for a headquarters relocation as it also weighs two purchase offers on its Southbank…

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These are some of the new apartments that have been built in Jacksonville in the past few years, including the One Riverside complex, left, and other units on Riverside Avenue and Park Street. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
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$20M fund established to spark affordable rental housing in Jacksonville

A group of private and philanthropic investors is creating the fund as another tool to combat the housing crisis.…

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Jacksonville City Council member-elect Moné Holder. | File photo, Jacksonville Today
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Analysis | What a Democratic win on Jax City Council means for Duval County

Democratic Candidate Mone Holder flipped an At-Large Jacksonville City Council seat held by a Republican for seven years.…

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Florida Democratic Party Chair Nikki Fried. | Wilfredo Lee, AP
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After major primary upsets, Florida Democrats prepare for uphill battle in November

Democratic leaders pledge to flip political power in Florida after 30 years of Republican governance.…

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A Skyway monorail train pulls away from the station near the Jacksonville Transportation Authority headquarters in LaVilla. | Jacksonville Daily Record
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JTA’s budget deficit ballooned over 3 months, city auditors report

The transportation authority’s projected deficit grew from $2.25 million in March to $31.8 million in June.…

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WHAT TO DO | Cafecito Coffee Social; Jax Library Writer’s Day; Tattoo Convention

A daylong writers’ retreat Downtown, a caffeinated dance party in Riverside, and an international ink convention in St. Augustine are…

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A driver arrives at Duval County Precinct 408 on the morning of the 2026 primaries | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
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Duval’s election turnout modest; support for Angie Nixon overwhelming

Turnout totaled about 23%, and Nixon, the U.S. Senate candidate, won nearly every Duval precinct.…

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Fire Station 48 at the city's Blount Island marine terminal. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
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New fire station replaces 46-year-old firehouse at Blount Island

The new, larger Fire Station 48 will protect JAXPORT and Northside neighborhoods on Heckscher Drive.…

Featured image for “1,000-plus acres of agricultural land OK’d for development in St. Johns”
This forested land, pictured across the intracoastal waterway near Palm Valley, could be developed into homes pending a decision by the St. Johns County Commission next month | Noah Hertz, Jacksonville Today
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1,000-plus acres of agricultural land OK’d for development in St. Johns

As many as 15,000 homes got the green light under a new law that eases the way for development.…

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Jacksonville’s historic warehouses tell the story of a city shaped by railroads, shipping, manufacturing and commerce.
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THE JAXSON | Warehouses of history: Jacksonville then and now

Jacksonville’s historic warehouses tell the story of a city shaped by railroads, shipping, manufacturing and commerce.…

Featured image for “Democratic State Rep. Nixon upsets Vindman, will face Moody for U.S. Senate”
Jacksonville native Angie Nixon celebrates winning the Democratic primary nomination for the U.S. Senate on Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
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Democratic State Rep. Nixon upsets Vindman, will face Moody for U.S. Senate

State Rep. Angie Nixon, a staunch progressive who represents part of Jacksonville in the Florida House, defeated establishment favorite Lt.…

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Duval County Democratic Party Chair Millie Leeds, (center) is flanked by Jacksonville City Council member-elect Moné Holder (left) and Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Angie Nixon, following their victories on primary night, Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
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Here were the local contests decided outright on Election Day in August

From school board to judges and state Legislature, here were the winners on Election Day, Tuesday, Aug. 18.…

Featured image for “Voters kill paid parking in Fernandina Beach with overwhelming ‘yes’”
Pay to park spots on South 7th Street in Fernandina Beach, marked with street signs and the QR code to access the system. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
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Voters kill paid parking in Fernandina Beach with overwhelming ‘yes’

Almost 75% of Fernandina Beach voters voted to ban paid parking in the center of the historic city’s Downtown.…

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See how Northeast Florida voted for state and federal offices

Live results from Tuesday’s primary election for Congress, governor, the Florida Legislature and others.…

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Ability Housing completes 92 units of affordable housing in St. Augustine

The Village of New Augustine is Ability Housing’s first project in St. Augustine. It won’t be the last.…

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Northeast Florida artists who've recently shared new albums (clockwise from top left): Druzin, Patrick Hagerman, Ulysses Owens Jr., Bad Madonna, The Something Specials, Taylor Roberts | Courtesy of the artists
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MUSIC | 6 new albums by Northeast Florida artists out now

Looking for new music recommendations? Try these new albums recently released by Northeast Florida artists.…

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St. Johns County voters will be asked in November about potentially paying a little extra to fund land conservation. | Noah Hertz, Jacksonville Today
August 18, 2026

On St. Johns ballots in November: More funding for conservation?

St. Johns County voters will be asked whether they support a tax increase to help buy conservation land.…

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Polls are open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. today. | Susan Giles Wantuck, WUSF
August 18, 2026

Why Florida voters shouldn’t overlook today’s primary election

Many nonpartisan local contests, including school boards, are open to all voters.…

Featured image for “Military kids in city-funded Cathedral Arts Project arts programs saw academic gains”
Cathedral Arts Project Teaching Fellow in Strings Josh Stone, center, bows following a performance at the Riverside Arts Market on Saturday, May 2, 2026. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
August 17, 2026

Military kids in city-funded Cathedral Arts Project arts programs saw academic gains

With city funding, the Cathedral Arts Project collaborated with the University of North Florida to provide military families arts education.…

Featured image for “New artificial reef sunk off Jacksonville, the first of its kind in years”
Concrete culverts and pipes are part of a new artificial reef about 28 miles off the Mayport jetties, at what is called Harm’s Ledge. | Jacksonville Offshore Sport Fishing Club
August 17, 2026

New artificial reef sunk off Jacksonville, the first of its kind in years

An artificial reef made of concrete culverts will increase marine habitat and benefit anglers and divers.…

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Satellite photo of the Atlantic basin on Sunday, August 16, 2026.
August 17, 2026

El Niño keeps Atlantic hurricane activity unusually quiet

Strong wind shear and dry air are suppressing hurricane activity across the Atlantic basin.…