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November 22, 2022

3 Camden County sheriff’s employees charged in inmate’s beating

Three Camden County Sheriff’s Office employees have been charged in the beating of a 41-year-old inmate inside the county jail.…

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November 22, 2022

Historic Jacksonville church returns splendor to pipe organ and sanctuary

The mighty music thunders from the hundreds of pipes at the back of the historic nave of Jacksonville’s Basilica of…

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Mayoral candidates, from left, are Omega Allen, LeAnna Cumber, Donna Deegan, Al Ferraro, Andrew Gibson, Frank Kessler Jr. and Theresa Ann Richardson.
November 22, 2022

Here’s where Jacksonville’s mayoral candidates stand on key issues

In a crowded debate that featured heavy time constraints, mayoral hopefuls met Monday at the Rotary Club to explain their…

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November 21, 2022

Still need help from Ian? You have more time.

People in Putnam and St. Johns counties have a little more time to get help for Hurricane Ian damage. The…

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November 21, 2022

Hundreds line up for Thanksgiving food baskets

The end was near for Tanya May, after waiting in a long line of cars in front of the Mandarin…

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November 21, 2022

Almost a third of home purchases fall through in Jacksonville

Home purchases in Jacksonville fell through last month at a higher rate than anywhere in the country, according to data…

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November 21, 2022

USS Orleck may move down the river

The historic warship once known as the “Grey Ghost” may be moving down the St. Johns River to another temporary…

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An ADU garage apartment can be seen behind this home in the San Marco area | Jessica Palombo, Jacksonville Today
November 21, 2022

#AskJAXTDY | More details on ADUs, please

Q. After reading that the Jax City Council had extended the area where local homeowners can build and rent “accessory…

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November 21, 2022

USS Cooperstown joins fleet at Naval Station Mayport

Another ship has joined the fleet at Naval Station Mayport. The pre-commissioned USS Cooperstown arrived Sunday morning ahead of possibly…

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November 21, 2022

Ian and Nicole washed away tons of Jacksonville’s beach

Jacksonville’s beaches lost about 1.2 million cubic yards of sand to Tropical Storms Ian and Nicole, magnifying a need for…

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November 21, 2022

Jacksonville weighs incentives for Springfield project

Jacksonville is considering $7.5 million in property tax and cash incentives to Corner Lot Development Group for its proposed multifamily,…

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November 21, 2022

Emotional T.K. Waters sworn in as Jacksonville sheriff

Sheriff-elect T.K. Waters took an oath of office Sunday afternoon, officially becoming the third person to hold the position in…

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Gov. DeSantis vetoed a Congressional District 5 that would have been entirely in Duval County.
November 20, 2022

EXPLORE: How DeSantis’ congressional map affected Northeast Florida midterms

Republicans narrowly flipped the U.S. House this election cycle, gaining four seats in Florida  — including one in the newly…

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Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry, center, and Jax Chamber of Commerce CEO Daniel Davis, left, rub shoulders in 2018. | WJCT News
November 20, 2022

OPINION | The ‘resign to run’ trap

I’ve written about politics in this town for many years and expressed my share of frustrations, including with candidates running…

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November 18, 2022

Plaintiffs ask court to reject Jacksonville redistricting map

The Jacksonville City Council failed to fix the problems with its original redistricting plan, plaintiffs argued Friday in a court…

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November 18, 2022

Jacksonville’s annual pride parade is Sunday, delayed by Hurricane Ian

Jacksonville’s annual LGBTQ pride parade is this Sunday starting at Willbranch Park, more than a month after it was originally…

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November 18, 2022

Multispecialty surgery center opens on Jacksonville’s Southside

A new medical complex incorporating a multispecialty surgery center and multiple medical offices was officially opened Friday afternoon near Butler…

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November 18, 2022

Marineland signs were hidden for 80 years — until Tropical Storm Nicole

Rusted and warped, they represent slices of St. Johns County’s cinematic and tourist history of about 80 years ago. Now…

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November 18, 2022

Florida Coastal law students will have debts canceled

Former students of the now-shuttered Florida Coastal School of Law will soon have their debts canceled. This was made possible…

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November 18, 2022

Could San Marco flooding be solved by 2024?

San Marco is known for its historic homes, eclectic shopping and dining, riverfront views and street flooding. The part about…

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November 18, 2022

Youth art show opens at Clay County Courthouse

People going about their normal business in the Clay County Courthouse will experience original art from the community’s youth during…

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November 18, 2022

Southeastern Grocers exploring sale, report says

The Wall Street Journal is reporting that that Jacksonville-based Southeastern Grocers Inc., the parent company of Winn-Dixie, Harveys and Fresco…

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November 17, 2022

Bass tournament comes to Clay County — with a twist

A new competition combining bass fishing and kayaks is coming next year to Clay County. But the Kayak Bass Fishing…

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November 17, 2022

Roadwork to disrupt Mathews Bridge traffic

Roadwork will disrupt your trip across the Mathews Bridge on the weekend. Eastbound lanes will be shut down Friday night…