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July 14, 2023

Miller Electric breaks ground on electric vehicle center

City and company officials want to build Jacksonville into a hub of innovation and technology.…

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Children from Durkeeville neighborhood waded into the waters at the Emmett Reed Swimming Pool opened for the first time this summer on Friday, July 14, 2023. The pool was closed throughout 2022 and for the first half of this summer due to maintenance issues. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today.
July 14, 2023

3 Jacksonville pools reopen; 2 more to come

Jacksonville officials say 19 of the city’s 34 municipal pools are now open, with two more to come shortly.…

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July 14, 2023

Florida heat can be deadly for children left in cars

A Jacksonville man was arrested this week after a toddler was pulled alive from a parked car. More than 1,050…

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July 14, 2023

With 1904 Music Hall closing, what’s the future of The Elbow?

No need to worry, business leaders say. More businesses are on the way to the entertainment district in Downtown Jacksonville.…

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Rental increases are slowing in Jacksonville. | Ben Brown, Jacksonville Today)
July 13, 2023

Times-Union discrimination agreement holds national implications

HUD’s settlement with Gannett Co. over discriminatory ads has the potential to curtail violations in dozens of cities.…

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July 13, 2023

Players Grille coming to Home2 Suites in Brooklyn

The hotel, a project of Corner Lot and Kelco Management and Development, is expected to open in early 2024.…

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July 13, 2023

Here’s why you may not get a ballot to vote by mail

A change in state law means vote-by-mail ballot requests are good for only one general election cycle. Your request for…

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July 13, 2023

ARTS PICKS | July 14-16

Jacksonville Today Arts and Culture Editor Matt Shaw shares his arts and culture picks for the weekend.…

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July 12, 2023

Nassau County mother, 17, jailed in baby’s fentanyl death

The 9-month-old child was found dead June 26 in a home in Callahan. Sheriff Bill Leeper said the mother thought…

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July 12, 2023

HCA Florida plans stand-alone ER in Baymeadows

Plans show 10 exam rooms, diagnostic X-ray, laboratory and other space. The health system also may develop a free-standing emergency…

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July 12, 2023

Blueberry Artisan Bakery prepares a base in St. Nicholas

Owner Mark Janasik said the scratch bakery will serve restaurants, hotels and his Southern Grounds locations, as well as diners.…

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July 12, 2023

Duval could have new schools superintendent by Jan. 1

A tentative timeline shows public surveys and community forums from now through September.…

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July 12, 2023

Manufacturers anxious about Jacksonville’s economy

A survey by the University of North Florida found that manufacturers are worried the local economy will deteriorate.…

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July 12, 2023

UPS workers in Jacksonville prepare for strike

UPS workers could go on strike for the first time since 1997 if they can’t reach a new contract deal…

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July 12, 2023

Nearly 150,000 households on waitlist for Jax affordable housing 

An Affordable Housing Subcommittee is working on budget recommendations for Mayor Donna Deegan.…

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July 11, 2023

Duval School Board member will represent both district, conservative group in Tallahassee

Duval County School Board member April Carney will help the district lobby the Florida Legislature — that’s after some Board…

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July 11, 2023

OPINION | Downtown revival: Crafting a plan for city-owned properties

Here’s a look at a few key Downtown properties that, with a little vision, could serve as catalysts to boost…

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July 11, 2023

Newest drug to hit the streets makes its way to Northeast Florida nightclubs, bars

The Drug Enforcement Administration is issuing a warning about the latest drug that has made its way to Northeast Florida…

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July 11, 2023

Dirt is dug as Phase I of Jacksonville’s new Downtown park finally begins

Some Downtown streets are closed for at least the rest of the year during the transformation of the lawn in the…

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Donna Deegan was inaugurated as the 45th Mayor of Jacksonville on Saturday, July 1, 2023. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
July 10, 2023

OPINION | Covering Deegan: News media will face special challenge in covering a friendly face

Donna Deegan presents a unique challenge for local media, many of whom have known her as a friend for a…

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July 10, 2023

Downtown Jacksonville construction means multiple road closures this week and beyond

Drivers through Downtown Jacksonville face three new road and building renovation projects. The biggest will detour traffic for months.…

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July 10, 2023

Mayor Deegan’s executive team on track to cost more than Curry’s

Mayor Donna Deegan is assembling a more expensive City Hall executive team than that of her predecessor, Lenny Curry.…

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July 10, 2023

Public invited to weigh in on long-awaited Old Middleburg Road widening

A two-lane road on Duval County’s Westside may finally get widened to four lanes, and on Monday, residents are invited…

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July 10, 2023

City splash pads could expose children to bacteria, doctor warns

Splash pad visits might provide some relief from sweltering heat, but they could also be exposing children to bacteria that…