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The captain took improper steps when one of the ferry’s throttles failed to respond, a JTA report says.…
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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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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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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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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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Jacksonville Beach gears up for July Fourth crowd
Police launched a “spring surge” plan after violence erupted during spring holidays last year.…
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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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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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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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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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The Jaxson | One year of Cafe Resistance
Rep. Angie Nixon, D-Jacksonville, opened Cafe Resistance as a bookstore, coffee shop and community hub that highlights African American authors…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.…
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…
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.…
June 30, 2025
Gilchrist and Amy Berg give $50M to Mayo Clinic
The money will be used to accelerate global health care innovation.…
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.…