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March 28, 2023

THE JAXSON | The YIMBY case for historic preservation

In much writing about urban development, the pro-density Yes In My Backyard movement and historic preservation are often presented as opposing philosophies. In Jacksonville’s case, however, YIMBYs and preservationists are natural allies in the fight to revitalize struggling neighborhoods and resolve the housing crisis.  Yes in my backyard Standing for “Yes In My Backyard,” the YIMBY movement is the antithesis

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Featured image for “EXPLORE: Duval Schools rejected these 34 books under Florida’s new laws”
March 28, 2023

EXPLORE: Duval Schools rejected these 34 books under Florida’s new laws

The district says the books “would not comply with new legislation or were not appropriate for elementary aged children.”

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March 28, 2023

St. Augustine looks for ideas to improve parking

The city of St. Augustine is seeking public comments about blight, parking alternatives and areas of the city that lack parking, among other things.

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March 28, 2023

Police sergeant accused of smacking whistle from referee’s mouth

Sgt. Michael Russell, a 14-year veteran of the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, was charged with battery on a sports official at a children’s soccer game.

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March 28, 2023

New fire station officially opens in Arlington

Fire Station 65 will serve the Atlantic Boulevard and Arlington Road area, cutting response times to the neighborhoods around it, fire officials said.

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March 28, 2023

Duval student loses appeal over teacher ‘kill list’

A state appeals court upheld the detention of a Duval County public school student who had a “kill list” of teachers.

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March 28, 2023

Owners of troubled Northside motel hope to keep doors open

Jacksonville City Councilman Reggie Gaffney Jr. and neighbors say the Home 1 Great Stay motel is a breeding ground for crime.

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March 28, 2023

Jacksonville seeks to halt redistricting appeal

The move indicates Jacksonville may be on the verge of settling with the NAACP and other plaintiffs.

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March 27, 2023

#AskJAXTDY: How does the election supervisor do his job when his son is running for office?

With his son on the Jacksonville City Council ballot this spring, here’s what Election Supervisor Mike Hogan can’t do.

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March 27, 2023

Major road project coming soon on Arlington Expressway

The $26 million resurfacing of the Arlington Expressway, from the Mathews Bridge to Southside Boulevard, will take about a year and a half.

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