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St. Augustine's Easter Parade has floats and appearances by pirates and bunnies.
April 2, 2026

WHAT TO DO | Evening hike; Easter parade; Mandarin Art Festival

A hike on Fort George Island, an Easter weekend tradition in St. Augustine, and the Mandarin Art Festival are What…

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An early voting site in Duval County. l Steven Ponson, Jacksonville Today.
April 1, 2026

Duval included in challenge to new Florida voting law

The ACLU is suing the state over a law requiring proof of citizenship to cast a ballot.…

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Highlands Middle School student Xavier Howard won the shot put at the first track and field meet held at the Bob Hayes Track and Field at Matthew Gilbert Middle School on Tuesday, March 31, 2026. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
April 1, 2026

Matthew Gilbert Middle dedicates track to Bob Hayes

Bob Hayes’ incomparable athletic achievements have elevated Jacksonville for more than 60 years.…

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Cats like these kittens are trapped outside St. Augustine and taken to clinics in Jacksonville and Clay County. St. Johns County has no program to spay, neuter and vaccinate cats and return them to the outdoors. | Photo courtesy Adrienne Arnone
April 1, 2026

Activists fight for cat colonies in St. Johns County

Activists want the county to create a policy to neuter or spay unowned cats and return them to their surroundings.…

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Students at SP Livingston take part in a new initiative designed to cultivate student wellness through screen-free, outdoor learning. | Duval County Public Schools
April 1, 2026

Some Duval students spend time learning outdoors

Three schools are part of a pilot program to balance computer-heavy days with outdoors lessons.…

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Alice Kirkpatrick's old Richmond Hotel, as seen today
April 1, 2026

THE JAXSON | The woman behind the Richmond Hotel: the Alice Kirkpatrick story

Alice Kirkpatrick was a Jacksonville businesswoman at the center of Black enterprise, civic life and cultural exchange during the Jim…

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Media aim their remote cameras at NASA's Artemis II Space Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft, atop a mobile launcher at Launch Complex 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space Center on Sunday, March 29, 2026. | Bill Ingalls, NASA
April 1, 2026

Countdown is on for Artemis II launch to the moon

A two-hour launch window will open at 6:24 p.m. Wednesday for the manned Artemis II mission.…

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City officials and guests get a preview of the new Citrus Bowl stadium, also known as Camping World Stadium, on Nov. 19, 2014, in Orlando. | John Raoux, AP file
April 1, 2026

Jaguars will play home games in Orlando in 2027

NFL owners agreed for the Jaguars to play at Camping World Stadium while EverBank Stadium is renovated.…

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The drought has left low water levels across North Florida. | File photo, Jacksonville Today
March 31, 2026

Low water pressure: The drought’s effects trickle on

JEA officials are warning customers about possible intermittent water pressure as the drought pushes demand.…

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Over 100,000 may attend the 40th Clay County Agricultural Fair between now and April 12. | Clay County Agricultural Fair
March 31, 2026

Bring patience and sunscreen: It’s fair time in Clay County

An estimated 100,000 people are possible at the 40th Clay County Agricultural Fair. Traffic could be a challenge.…

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A Duval County school bus with the new camera installed behind its extendable flashing stop sign. The camera will record cars that pass a stopped school bus. | Megan Mallicoat, Jacksonville Today
March 31, 2026

New school bus cameras will nab drivers running stop signs

Cameras on all Duval County school buses will record drivers who pass illegally. Violators will be fined $225.…

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March 31, 2026

REVIEW | PopUp Bagels

PopUp Bagels’ most significant contribution to bagel culture is that it’s poised to reshape the nation’s relationship with cream cheese.…

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Germany-based grocer Aldi plans an April 2 opening of its Fernandina Beach store, the former Winn-Dixie at 947 Amelia Plaza. | Jacksonville Daily Record
March 31, 2026

Aldi set to open converted Winn-Dixie in Fernandina

Aldi will open its newest store Thursday, giving the company at least 24 supermarkets in Northeast Florida.…

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Air Force One with President Donald Trump on board departs from Palm Beach International Airport on April 6, 2025. | Alex Brandon, AP file
March 31, 2026

Palm Beach airport will be renamed for Donald Trump

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill that also prevents local governments from renaming several airports, including Jacksonville’s.…

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Atlantic Coast High School. | Google Maps
March 30, 2026

Duval school police officer accused of student relationship

Police officer Alexander Capasso resigned while under investigation. He had worked at several schools.…

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These Bolles students were among thousands who registered to vote during a recent Duval County competition. | Duval County Supervisor of Elections
March 30, 2026

BIT OF JOY | Voter registration competition

Thousands of Duval students registered to vote during a voter registration competition hosted by the Supervisor of Elections.…

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WWII Navy Sailor, John Campbell whose remains were found in Camp Cabanatuan in the Philippine islands.
March 30, 2026

80 years later, sailor’s family found in Clay County

DNA testing identified the family of sailor John Campbell, who was a prisoner of war during World War II.…

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The Winn-Dixie Company LLC will close two Jacksonville Harveys Supermarkets, including the store at 49 Arlington Road S. in Arlington. The other is at 201 W. 48th St.
March 30, 2026

Winn-Dixie will close 2 Harveys stores in Jacksonville

Harveys will close at 201 W. 48th St. and 49 Arlington Rd. S. Two other stores will convert to Winn-Dixie.…

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Florida state Rep.-elect Emily Gregory, a Democrat, won a special election on March 24, 2026, flipping the House district that is home to President Donald Trump's Palm Beach estate, Mar-a-Lago (seen here in 2022). | AP Photo
March 29, 2026

OPINION | Do special elections signal good year for Jacksonville Dems?

Last week saw a couple of surprise results in special elections downstate. Democrats believe that taking these seats suggests that…

Featured image for “Mayo Clinic medical student beats odds to honor brothers”
Ryan May learns on Match Day 2026 on Friday, March 20, 2026, that he will have an otolaryngology residency at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
March 27, 2026

Mayo Clinic medical student beats odds to honor brothers

Ryan May details how he overcame tough odds and personal tragedies to earn his medical degree.…

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March 27, 2026

Elections coming up for Orange Park and Green Cove Springs

Municipal elections are scheduled April 14 in Orange Park and Green Cove Springs.…

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March 27, 2026

Jax Today readers’ favorite local restaurants | HOW TO JAX

Your favorite local restaurants! Here are Jacksonville Today newsletter readers’ recommendations for where to eat.…

Featured image for “Lane closures return this weekend on Buckman Bridge”
The Florida Department of Transportation is warning about more Buckman Bridge backups, like this one in 2022. | FDOT via News4Jax
March 27, 2026

Lane closures return this weekend on Buckman Bridge

Maintenance work will close two southbound lanes of the Buckman from Friday to Monday.…

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Sandalwood High School. | News4Jax
March 27, 2026

ROTC instructor investigated at Sandalwood High

The instructor is accused of directing Sandalwood students to perform “demeaning activities” as a form of discipline.…