PerspectivesAndrew Moss Jacksonville Today Contributor
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September 21, 2023

OPINION | Reading the tea leaves: What poll means for Sheriff Waters, Mayor Deegan

Typically, one poll does not garner this much attention. But the latest University of North Florida Jax Speaks poll gives us insight into what Jaxsons are feeling at this moment about newly elected officials and looming issues, like stadium negotiations between the city and the Jaguars.  Before we get to the poll’s results, keep in mind: Polling only provides a

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September 21, 2023

Meterologists offer storm advice for the hard of hearing

By working with organizations dedicated to the deaf community, the National Weather Service offers information that could be lifesaving in an emergency.

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September 21, 2023

Armada picks development team for Downtown stadium

The Jacksonville Armada FC soccer club plans to develop property near EverBank Stadium.

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September 21, 2023

Winn-Dixie returns to College Park in Arlington

The opening fills a food desert in an area where Winn-Dixie operated from 1997 to 2007.

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September 21, 2023

Duval students continue to get free JTA bus rides

The MyRide2School program will continue this school year for middle and high schools students at public, private or charter schools.

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September 20, 2023

OPINION | Jacksonville should act to reverse the legacy of racist housing policies

The U.S. government created ghettoes.  Government action produced racially segregated communities in the U.S., including in Jacksonville. This was no accident. It was a policy enforced by rules and a complicit justice system. The effects are still being felt. Therefore, those of us who have benefited — mostly innocently — need to help remedy this injustice.  Richard Rothstein broke through

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September 20, 2023

Tougher laws against sex offenders, predators approved in St. Johns County

On Tuesday, the St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners approved tougher ordinances against sexual predators and offenders.

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September 20, 2023

Glowing blue obelisk dedicated as public art at JU main gate

The Obelisk in front of Jacksonville University was officially dedicated as a public art piece on Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023.

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September 20, 2023

Public-private partnership OKd to manage The Amp, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall

St. Johns County’s two best-known concert venues will now be operated by a nonprofit, after commissioners approved a public-private partnership on Tuesday.

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September 20, 2023

ARTS PICKS | Sept. 22-24

This weekend is all about music, from national headliners in St. Augustine to a local jazz trio taking on “A Love Supreme.”

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