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School Board Chair Darryl Willie and member Charlotte Joyce listen as a community member advocates to keep her neighborhood school open. | Megan Mallicoat, Jacksonville Today
November 5, 2024

3 Duval elementary schools will close soon; 3 more after a year

6 Jacksonville elementary schools will close — but only half at the end of the current school year as originally proposed. …

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November 4, 2024

Tropical Storm Rafael forms; watches issued in Florida

The tropical storm is likely to strengthen into a hurricane, but it’s too early to determine its track.…

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A police officer's bodycam shows a man who was tased after defying orders and threatening police at the Georgia-Florida football game, Sheriff T.K. Waters said. | Jacksonville Sheriff's Office
November 4, 2024

Officers acted properly at Georgia-Florida game, sheriff says

The officers were captured on video punching unruly fans. Sheriff T.K. Waters said the use of force was justified.…

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November 4, 2024

‘Get Covered Jax’ helps uninsured get health care

The city has renewed its campaign to help thousands of uninsured people get private health insurance.…

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Saleya Cafe & Bar Nicois is planned at 2006 San Marco Blvd. It is the former Missy Riley Art & Pieces location. | Monty Zickuhr, Jacksonville Daily Record
November 4, 2024

Restaurateur plans third spot in San Marco

Matthew Medure plans to open the restaurant, Saleya Cafe & Bar Nicois, in the former space of Missy Riley Art…

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November 4, 2024

OPINION | What does Jacksonville need from the election? And what does DeSantis want from it?

Does Jacksonville benefit more from Harris or Trump? And whose victory benefits Ron DeSantis more?…

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A cellphone video shows a Jacksonville police officer wrestling with a fan at the Florida-Georgia football game. | News4Jax
November 4, 2024

Violence erupts in stands at Florida-Georgia game

Videos show Jacksonville sheriff’s officers punching people in the stands as violence spread.…

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November 4, 2024

Potential Hurricane Rafael forms in the Caribbean

Tropical Depression 18 has a high potential of becoming the next named storm. Rafael is the next name on the…

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Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley (26) leaps over Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Ronald Darby (25) during the second half of the game on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024, in Philadelphia. | AP Photo/Matt Slocum
November 3, 2024

SPORTS | Bad start, bad finish. Jaguars fall to Eagles

This is almost certain to be the end of the current regime.…

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Mayor Donna Deegan welcomes Vice President Kamala Harris to Jacksonville on July 21, 2023.
November 3, 2024

OPINION | Mayor Deegan: Florida’s health is on the ballot

Jacksonville’s mayor: “A vote for Kamala Harris is a vote for affordable healthcare, financial security, and a healthier future for…

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Freehold Communities' Arden development in South Florida is an agrihood with a 5-acre farm and event barn. | Freehold Communities
November 1, 2024

‘Agrihood’ coming to a vote in St. Johns County

County commissioners will consider a 3,000-home “agrihood” that would combine housing with elements like community farms.…

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Florida-Georgia banners hang in Downtown Jacksonville l Steven Ponson, Jacksonville Today
November 1, 2024

Florida-Georgia game will return to Jax through 2031

A new agreement will bring the Florida-Georgia football game back to Jacksonville after EverBank Stadium is renovated.…

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The Duval Schools administration building. | Megan Mallicoat, Jacksonville Today
November 1, 2024

NUMBER OF THE WEEK | What it costs to run a school

The schools that are slated to close aren’t necessarily the most expensive to operate.…

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A voting signs points toward the polling place in Fleming Island. | Randy Roguski, Jacksonville Today
November 1, 2024

Women are voting in larger numbers in Northeast Florida

The split between men and women voting statewide could push the abortion rights constitutional amendment closer to passage.…

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The Duval County School Board will vote on a proposal to close Hidden Oaks Elementary School and consolidate it with Cedar Hills Elementary School, along with six other school closures/consolidations, on Nov. 4. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
November 1, 2024

Duval School Board election is Tuesday in district bearing brunt of school closures

Jacksonville Today asked the two School Board candidates their thoughts on school closures in the district they want to represent.…

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The VyStar Credit Union headquarters is at 76 S. Laura St. in Downtown Jacksonville. | Jacksonville Daily Record
November 1, 2024

VyStar fined $1.5M for ‘botched’ online rollout

Vystar’s new online banking system locked customers out of their accounts for weeks in 2022.…

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November 1, 2024

Here’s how to check whether they got your mail-in ballot

If you voted by mail, you’ll want to check the status of your ballot to make sure your vote will…

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Civil rights attorney Harry Daniels announces a lawsuit against the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office. With him are Le’Keian Woods and his mother, Natassia Woods. | News4Jax
October 31, 2024

Beaten man sues police over arrest that went viral

Le’Keian Woods was severely beaten after running from officers who suspected a drug deal. They said he resisted arrest.…

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October 31, 2024

OPINION | Generational records: A 20-year forecast

Whether we believe climate change to be real, increasingly frequent and more devastating weather patterns where we call home cannot be denied.…

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October 31, 2024

ARTS PICKS | Nov. 1-3

Two theatrical productions and modern dance are this weekend’s Arts Picks.…

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October 31, 2024

The Fear Factor: Weather phobias that terrify people

Nearly 1 in 10 people have a fear of weather, including phobias of the weather.…

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Chief Mike Kee speaks Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024, about the arrest of a Jacksonville police officer. | News4Jax
October 31, 2024

Jacksonville cop charged with false imprisonment

Officer John C. Burgos was arrested early Thursday on charges of false imprisonment and battery.…

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A sign on the Jacksonville Jaguars' field on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, encourages Duval County residents to vote. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
October 31, 2024

Duval elections leaders hope inactive voters will participate

Some 85,793 voters could be removed from Duval’s voter rolls if they do not vote in this year’s general election…

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October 31, 2024

E-bikes raise concerns for Atlantic Beach commissioners

Atlantic Beach is discussing the need to regulate e-bikes, which some city commissioners consider potentially dangerous. Commissioners took up the…