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February 15, 2023

Jacksonville faith leaders protest over Black history course

Faith leaders and members of the Northside Coalition left Wednesday morning for a rally in Tallahassee.…

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Election Day is March 21.
February 14, 2023

VOTER QUIZ | Which mayoral candidate agrees with you?

Take the Jacksonville Today mayoral match quiz to see which candidate agrees with you the most…

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February 14, 2023

THE JAXSON | The architectural works of John Anderson Lankford

Regarded as the “dean of Black architecture,” John Anderson Lankford was a nationally known early 20th century architect with significant…

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February 14, 2023

DeSantis announces lawsuit reforms to fight ‘billboard attorneys’

Speaking in Jacksonville, Gov. Ron DeSantis promised reforms to decrease what he called frivolous lawsuits and predatory practices by some…

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February 14, 2023

Jacksonville wants your thoughts on coping with climate change

Jacksonville policymakers — for the first time — are developing a resilience strategy to prepare for the effects of climate…

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February 14, 2023

Housing market is getting back to normal — sort of

Homes in Northeast Florida are more plentiful and more affordable, but they’re still overpriced.…

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February 14, 2023

Breeze Airways expands at Jacksonville airport

Discount airline Breeze Airways is adding nonstop flights from Jacksonville International Airport to Los Angeles and Pittsburgh.…

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February 13, 2023

What makes a good City Council member? Jax City Hall alumni weigh in 

Jacksonville’s City Council will have a new look on July 1. Eight of 15 council races do not have an…

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February 13, 2023

Jacksonville dining landmark set to close after 84 years

Beach Road Fish & Chicken Dinners will close Feb. 28, but the owner is scouting for another location.…

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The Southern Living 2019 Idea House sits on 0.53 acres at 50 Cord Grass Court.
February 13, 2023

Southern Living Idea House listed for $6.85 million

The 6,800-square-foot home on Crane Island, featured in 2019, is on the market including furniture, a boatlift and a Boston…

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February 13, 2023

Duval Schools looks for help reviewing books

Members of the public can apply to serve on a committee to review schoolbooks and supplemental materials.…

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February 13, 2023

Corner Lot’s name now towers over Riverside

Signs have been installed on the nine-story Corner Lot Center, home to the River and Post restaurant and Florida law…

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February 13, 2023

Jacksonville Beach pier casts a wide net for amenities

Businessman Curtis DeWitt has plenty of ideas on how to make the pier a destination — with food trucks, children’s…

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February 13, 2023

Jacksonville’s panhandling ban set for vote despite opposition

Jacksonville City Council will vote Tuesday on a bill that blocks people from soliciting at intersections. Opponents say it criminalizes…

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February 13, 2023

Duval Schools cancels youth risk survey after state’s complaint

At the “strong urging” of the state, the school district says it will no longer participate in the federal CDC…

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February 10, 2023

City Council candidate under fire for ‘disparaging’ MLK parade video

A group of pastors says City Council District 7 candidate Jimmy Peluso posted a video that demeaned Black women and…

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February 10, 2023

Fort Mose reconstruction could begin in fall

The Florida State Parks Foundation has released an illustration of the 1738 Fort Mose, the first free Black community in…

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February 10, 2023

Capt. Sandy Yawn can demolish 109-year-old building Downtown

Reality TV star Sandy Yawn plans to demolish a crumbling building in Downtown Jacksonville and build a replica and restaurant.…

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February 10, 2023

Jacksonville mayoral candidates share views at Interfaith Center

LeAnna Cumber, Donna Deegan and Audrey Gibson discussed crime, faith and culture wars during a forum at the Interfaith Center…

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February 9, 2023

Athletic board drops questions about students’ menstrual cycles

The Florida High School Athletic Association voted to remove questions about athletes’ menstrual history from a form required to participate…

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February 9, 2023

VOTER GUIDE | Duval Property Appraiser 

Three candidates are running to be Duval County Property Appraiser: Danny Becton, Jason Fischer and Joyce Morgan…

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February 9, 2023

Electric Avenue: A showcase for electric vehicles in Jacksonville

Electric cars and trucks will take center stage at Jacksonville’s largest monthly hot rod and classic car cruise-in on Saturday…

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February 9, 2023

Mayoral candidate LeAnna Cumber rebuffs panel investigating her

Jacksonville mayoral candidate LeAnna Cumber is under investigation in connection with a privatization proposal for JEA in 2019.…

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February 8, 2023

Fear and hopelessness growing among Duval students

The 2021 Youth Risk Behavior Survey in Duval Schools showed some improvement, but it also found higher suicide risk, hopelessness,…