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A map of Jacksonville shows where the district is searching for a new headquarters building. | Duval County School District

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…

By Megan Mallicoat

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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

$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.…

By Dan Scanlan

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Jacksonville City Council member-elect Moné Holder. | File photo, Jacksonville Today

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.…

By Mike Mendenhall

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Florida Democratic Party Chair Nikki Fried. | Wilfredo Lee, AP

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.…

By Joshua Ceballos - WLRN

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A Skyway monorail train pulls away from the station near the Jacksonville Transportation Authority headquarters in LaVilla. | Jacksonville Daily Record

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.…

By Joe Lister - Jacksonville Daily Record

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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…

By Amy Garrett

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A driver arrives at Duval County Precinct 408 on the morning of the 2026 primaries | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today

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.…

By Simone Endress and Dan Scanlan

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Fire Station 48 at the city's Blount Island marine terminal. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today

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.…

By Dan Scanlan

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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

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.…

By Noah Hertz

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

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.…

By Ennis Davis

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

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.…

By Ana Goñi-Lessan - News Service of Florida

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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

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.…

By Jacksonville Today

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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

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.…

By Dan Scanlan

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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.…

By Jacksonville Today

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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.…

By Stuart Korfhage - Jacksonville Business Journal

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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

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.…

By Matt Shaw

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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

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.…

By Noah Hertz

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

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

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

By Douglas Soule - WUSF

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.…

By Will Brown

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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.…

By Dan Scanlan

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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.…

By Andrew Wulfeck - Storm Center

Featured image for “Duval School Board candidates take in more money than most in Florida”

Community members raise their hands at a School Board meeting on June 10, 2024, in a show of support for keeping Holiday Hill Elementary open. | Megan Mallicoat, Jacksonville Today

August 16, 2026

Duval School Board candidates take in more money than most in Florida

School board elections in Jacksonville have brought in a lot of money through individual, business and PAC support.…

By Megan Mallicoat

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Signs lines the grass outside the San Marco Library, an early voting site in the August primary elections. | Jessica Palombo, Jacksonville Today

August 16, 2026

OPINION | The final stretch: Pre-primary election thoughts

Here are some of the major things to watch as primary election results come in Tuesday night.…

By A.G. Gancarski

Featured image for “Sulzbacher and Jacksonville plan 32 shelter beds for unhoused women”

A homeless person sleeps on Bay Street in Downtown Jacksonville on Feb. 15, 2024. | Michelle Corum, Jacksonville Today

August 14, 2026

Sulzbacher and Jacksonville plan 32 shelter beds for unhoused women

The Jacksonville City Council approved $413,900 to help the growing number of unhoused women.…

By Mike Mendenhall