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Shaun Newman, left, and Ed Stansel judge the Best in Show competition of the First Coast Cup event Saturday, July 29, 2023, at Ruby Beach Brewing in Downtown Jacksonville. | Randall Merideth
July 31, 2023

Home brewers go for the gold at First Coast beer competition

Members of the Cowford Ale Sharing Klub were among those competing Saturday at Ruby Beach Brewing in Downtown Jacksonville.…

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July 30, 2023

SPORTS | Trevor Lawrence is stepping toward superstardom 

Trevor Lawrence has already shown signs of growth as he enters a new season in a stronger place than last…

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State Rep. Kimberly Daniels (D-Jacksonville) accused fellow Democrat Angie Nixon (D-Jacksonville) of defamation on July 27 after the two disagreed, to different degrees, with the Florida Department of Education's social studies standards for the 2023-24 academic year. | Will Brown
July 28, 2023

Disagreement blows up between Democratic Reps. Daniels and Nixon

Rep. Kimberly Daniels called a news conference to accuse Rep. Angie Nixon of defamation. Nixon called the discord “just pettiness.”…

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July 28, 2023

Just when you thought COVID was over: Cases are on the rise

The number of COVID-19 cases in Duval County has risen by 32% in the past month, according to data from…

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July 28, 2023

Jail health care provider cited for slew of contract violations

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office notified Armor Correctional Health Services that it violated its contract to provide health care at the…

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July 28, 2023

Updates coming on First Coast Commuter Rail

JTA is proposing a commuter rail line that will make it easier to travel between St. Augustine and Downtown Jacksonville.…

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July 28, 2023

Daily’s proposal in LaVilla is put on hold

Mayor Donna Deegan and City Council member Jimmy Peluso called for a one-month delay for more community input.…

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July 28, 2023

Obelisk rises over JU entrance as a tribute to Arlington and Jax

The 31-foot-tall piece of art decorates a new traffic circle in front of Jacksonville University, reflecting the history and nature…

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July 27, 2023

National accrediting agency put Duval jail on probation, records show

The National Commission on Correctional Health Care warned the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office three months ago that the jail’s medical care…

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July 27, 2023

Clark’s Fish Camp will be rebuilt and retain the fish camp vibe

The new owner is Jim Franks, who also owns Flying Fish Taphouse. Reconstruction will take over a year, he says.…

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July 27, 2023

Some Jacksonville pools remain in disrepair even if they’re open

One mother from Arlington is frustrated by the conditions and canceled swim lessons. “It’s disgusting, and I am just really…

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July 27, 2023

How a phone call is bringing Angie’s Subs to Jacksonville International Airport

The Jacksonville Beach institution plans to open in early 2024 in Concourse A, beyond the security checkpoint.…

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July 27, 2023

Tillie K. Fowler Nature Center reopens after months of repairs

The nature center gives visitors an up-close experience with live snakes, frogs, turtles, lizards and other wildlife native to Florida.…

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July 27, 2023

Here’s a chance to meet with Jacksonville’s mayor

Mayor Donna Deegan has scheduled a series of public meetings to hear what’s on people’s minds. One meeting will take…

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July 27, 2023

What should replace the World Golf Hall of Fame?

St. Johns County is seeking input from residents on what to do with the properties when the hall of fame…

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July 27, 2023

Jacksonville’s tax rate likely to remain flat

City Council accepted a flat tax rate proposed by Mayor Donna Deegan, but your tax bill still could increase because…

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July 27, 2023

Climate change may increase risk of mosquito-borne illness

Florida, along with other parts of the country, has been getting hotter and wetter — ideal conditions for mosquitoes to…

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A celebration of hip-hop and all its elements -- graffiti, DJ'ing, emceeing and (seen here) breakdancing -- is the main thrust of this weekend's Summer in the City held in James Weldon Johnson park | Photo by Toni Smailagic, courtesy of Cre8Jax
July 27, 2023

ARTS PICKS | July 28-30

Free music in Avondale, theater in Arlington and a free celebration of hip hop Downtown are this weekend’s Arts Picks.…

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July 26, 2023

City Council hires consultant as stadium talks near

The Jacksonville City Council voted to contract with Michael Huyghue & Associates LLC, a sports and entertainment consulting firm based…

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July 26, 2023

Southern Grounds opens second shop at Jacksonville airport

The new Southern Grounds coffee shop, restaurant and bar is outside the security checkpoint at Jacksonville International Airport.…

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July 26, 2023

Former Duval superintendent to lead national literacy nonprofit

Diana Greene is the new CEO of Children’s Literacy Initiative, a nonprofit aimed at equity in education.…

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July 26, 2023

A novel tool to fight erosion: oyster shells

The University of North Florida launched a project Wednesday to build beds of oyster shells to protect the shoreline, especially…

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July 26, 2023

Salvation Army pays $4 million for LaVilla building

The nonprofit plans to move its headquarters to the building at 800 W. Monroe St. within six months.…

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July 26, 2023

Clark’s Fish Camp sold for $1.4 million

Clark’s Fish Camp closed last year after 47 years in business. Flooding caused structural damage after Hurricanes Irma, Matthew and…