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Attorney Daniel Bean, representing City Councilwoman LeAnna Cumber, speaks to the Jacksonville Ethics Commission on Tuesday, April 4, 2023. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
April 4, 2023

Ethics Commission rejects action against LeAnna Cumber

The Jacksonville Ethics Commission will not investigate whether City Council member LeAnna Cumber misled investigators looking into the sale of…

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April 4, 2023

THE JAXSON | The 10-year saga of the Fuller Warren pedestrian path

A decade ago, concerned residents demanded a better transportation solution. As a result, the Fuller Warren Bridge shared-use path opens…

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April 4, 2023

More tenants sign on for Vystar Parking Garage

Pour Taproom, OneJax and Level the Playing Field Leadership Academy will join the Jacksonville Children’s Chorus in retail spaces of…

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April 4, 2023

Artist designs dramatic sculpture for Arlington roundabout

Artist Shan Shan Sheng of San Francisco will create an obelisk representing the history and culture of Arlington and Greater…

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Jacksonville Sheriff's Office police horse Duke is walked riderless on Monday, April 3, 2023, in front of the memorial service at the Fallen Officers Memorial Wall at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena. | Wes Lester, city of Jacksonville
April 4, 2023

64 fallen police officers honored in Jacksonville

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office held its annual remembrance for fallen officers on Monday at its Downtown Memorial Wall.…

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April 4, 2023

Shad Khan’s group buys land for Four Seasons office building

Shipyards Office LLC paid $3.2 million to the city for land next to the proposed Four Seasons Hotel.…

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April 3, 2023

New walkway on Fuller Warren Bridge is finally ready to open

The shared-use path, a rarity on a federal highway bridge, will open to walkers and bicyclists after a ribbon-cutting Thursday…

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April 3, 2023

A slow slog: Mud slows USS Orleck as it crawls to permanent home

The USS Orleck was moved Monday from its temporary yearlong home in front of the Hyatt Regency Jacksonville to its…

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April 3, 2023

FPL customers could see smaller bills

The Florida Public Service Commission will consider a proposal to lower FPL’s fuel charges for the rest of the year.…

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April 3, 2023

Charges dropped for activist Ben Frazier

Frazier spoke against Confederate monuments during a City Council meeting in December but refused to leave when his speaking time…

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A traffic signal stops vehicles at Sunbeam Road in Jacksonville.
April 3, 2023

Give your thoughts about traveling Sunbeam Road

The North Florida Transportation Planning Organization wants to hear your opinions about Sunbeam Road from San Jose Boulevard to Philips…

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April 3, 2023

Douglas Anderson investigations could take weeks or more

A second teacher at Douglas Anderson School of the Arts has been removed from the classroom during a professional standards…

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April 3, 2023

Children’s garden planned at Jacksonville Arboretum

An $8 million children’s garden would be the first phase of a new master plan for the Jacksonville Arboretum &…

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April 3, 2023

Drivers beware: Lots of I-10 detours are coming this week

FDOT says drivers along Interstate 10 should expect 10 separate detours as work continues on a $174.5 million project along…

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Donna Deegan and Daniel Davis
April 2, 2023

OPINION | Are local parties a factor in the Jax elections?

Candidates like Donna Deegan and Daniel Davis can’t necessarily rely on the Duval Democratic and Republican parties to help them…

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March 31, 2023

Sugar Factory is open, but you can’t order a drink

The state says it needs more information before it can issue a liquor license to the long-delayed Sugar Factory American…

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March 31, 2023

New stores and restaurants planned at The Avenues mall

The Avenues will add the Fundom anime store, Sugar Kids Spa and Cielo Azul Cocina Mexicana restaurant, among others.…

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March 31, 2023

UNF reopens nature trails after $1 million renovation

The Robert W. Loftin Nature Trails include a renovated bridge over Lake Oneida and new boardwalks for the thousands of…

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March 31, 2023

Le Petit Paris cafe expanding to third location

Owner Alex Chezaud continues to expand Le Petit Paris, the version of a Parisian cafe he launched in Jacksonville in…

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State Sen. Tracie Davis, D-Jacksonville, had the biggest primary victory margin, with 95% of the vote on Aug. 20.
March 30, 2023

Here’s how local lawmakers voted on gun law changes

Democratic legislators from Northeast Florida voted against a bill that allows people to carry guns without licenses. Republicans voted yes.…

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March 30, 2023

More help coming for people with rent and utility troubles

Jacksonville City Council this week provided $2 million in additional money for the Emergency Rental Assistance Program.…

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March 30, 2023

Historic silent-film studio is ready for public closeup

A museum dedicated to Jacksonville’s silent-filmmaking past, as well as an important piece of Black filmmaking, is almost ready for…

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March 30, 2023

Mayo Clinic gets $41 million grant for major Alzheimer’s study

Lessons learned at Mayo Clinic Jacksonville could lead to treatment or even a cure for Alzheimer’s.…

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March 30, 2023

Crew demolishes Capt. Sandy Yawn’s building in LaVilla

The Bravo TV reality show star demolished the century-old building with plans for a nautical-themed restaurant, despite concern from preservation…