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RiversEdge: Life on the St. Johns will sit on the Southbank site of the former JEA Southside Generating Station, which was demolished more than 20 years ago. | Preston Hollow Community Capital
November 9, 2023

RiversEdge expects to finish four public parks in 2024

Work on four public parks that are part of the RiversEdge commercial and residential project on the Downtown Southbank could…

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Duval County Schools Police Chief Greg Burton leaves rehab. | Brooks Rehabilitation, via News4Jax
November 9, 2023

Duval Schools police chief discharged from hospital

Police Chief Greg Burton has been in rehabilitation since suffering a stroke on his way to work in September.…

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November 8, 2023

5 takeaways from ‘Achieving a Resilient Jacksonville’

Jacksonville Today hosted the Achieving a Resilient Jacksonville panel discussion Wednesday night to dive into the recently released Resilient Jacksonville…

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Student Transportation of America school buses in Duval County.
November 8, 2023

OPINION | My son was called the N-word at school

Now that it has happened to my son, so much earlier than when it first happened to me, I am…

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November 8, 2023

Mayor stands her ground on contract with lobbying firm

Mayor Donna Deegan says she won’t comply with requests to withdraw a lobbying contract awarded without seeking bids.…

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Jamee Johnson. | Taken from family's GoFundMe, via The Tributary
November 8, 2023

City will pay $200,000 for FAMU student killed by police

Jamee Johnson, a Florida A&M student, was shot to death during a traffic stop in 2019.…

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The Bryan Simpson U.S. Courthouse in Jacksonville. | The Tributary
November 8, 2023

Judge accepts settlement in Jacksonville redlining case

The U.S. Justice Department claimed that Ameris Bank discriminated against Black and Hispanic home seekers in Jacksonville.…

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Anthony Christopher Gantt is arrested Sept. 28, 2020, as shown in an image from police bodycam. | Jacksonville Sheriff's Office
November 8, 2023

Couple freed in police shooting after cops are charged

A couple accused of trying to kill a police officer will not be prosecuted because two other police officers can’t…

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November 8, 2023

Jacksonville manufacturers feel more optimistic

A monthly survey by the University of North Florida is showing more confidence in the economy.…

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The Vagabond Coffee shop opened in Murray Hill in 2015. | Jacksonville Daily Record
November 8, 2023

Vagabond Coffee Co. to close Murray Hill shop

Vagabond wants to concentrate on catering and wholesale coffee roasting, eight years after opening its flagship shop in Murray Hill.…

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School buses are lined for the start of school in Duval County Public Schools. | News4Jax
November 8, 2023

Duval Schools aims to reduce bus delays

The school district will not renew its contract with Student Transportation of America, which encountered a severe shortgage of drivers.…

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November 8, 2023

ARTS PICKS | Nov. 10-12

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

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November 7, 2023

St. Johns County approves Ponte Vedra Inn and Lodge expansions, despite opposition

The commission voted 4 to 1 to approve Gate’s request to rezone the two resorts to add buildings, parking and…

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November 7, 2023

THE JAXSON | The Ribault River’s history

Located 5 miles northwest of Downtown, the scenic Ribault River is a waterway where one can experience the incremental development…

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JEA Managing Director and CEO Jay Stowe speaks following a Board of Directors meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
November 7, 2023

JEA expects to raise electric rates in April

JEA plans to increase electric rates for both its residential and commercial customers this spring. Without the proposed 3.5% increase,…

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November 7, 2023

Father pleads guilty to manslaughter in shooting death of former football star son

A man accused of shooting and killing his son, former University of Central Florida and University Christian football star Otis…

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A scene from the 2018 Jacksonville Veterans Day Parade. | Bill Bortzfield WJCT News 89.9
November 7, 2023

Jacksonville’s Veterans Day Parade this Saturday will travel Bay Street

Jacksonville’s Veterans Day Parade kicks off at 11:01 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 11, on Gator Bowl Boulevard behind Daily’s Place,…

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November 7, 2023

Saxum Real Estate advances plans for 3.8 million-square-foot North Jacksonville industrial park

An almost 3.8 million-square-foot industrial park is in review for 816 acres near the Jacksonville airport.…

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November 7, 2023

UNF 2024 poll: Trump has overwhelming support among Florida Republican voters

A new poll from the University of North Florida’s Public Opinion Research Lab of likely Republican primary voters across Florida…

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November 6, 2023

OPINION | Selective outrage: The perils and self-deceptions of bringing a foreign war home

Our elected leaders would rather support Israel than denounce home-grown anti-Semitism.…

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An artist's rendering of the 47,000-square-foot, three-story “Frank R. Sanchez; Hope and Dana E. Fender Center for Innovation” at The Bolles school. | The Bolles School
November 6, 2023

The Bolles School receives dual $5M gifts to complete innovation center

The most expansive construction project at The Bolles School’s San Jose campus since the former hotel that forms its core…

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This is the city of Jacksonville's new website, at jacksonville.gov. | City of Jacksonville
November 6, 2023

City’s new home online: Jacksonville.gov

The city of Jacksonville has a new website and a new URL: jacksonville.gov.…

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November 6, 2023

Jacksonville Jaguars inviting bids to work on the ‘Stadium of the Future’

In a big step toward the renovation of the 28-year-old EverBank Stadium, the Jacksonville Jaguars seek sealed bids for work…

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Raines quarterback Ty'ren Randolph threw two touchdowns to lead the Vikings to victory in the 54th Northwest Classic. Raines dominated its rival Ribault in the 54th Northwest Classic on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023. The Vikings lead the all-time series 40-14. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
November 5, 2023

SPORTS | November reflections on Jags, college and high school football

Midseason reflections on the Jaguars, UF, FSU, UGA and local high school football teams.…