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March 21, 2023

THE JAXSON | 5 women’s history sites and stories in Jacksonville

In honor of Women’s History Month, here are a few sites and stories associated with women who transformed our community…

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March 21, 2023

High school tip leads to guns and four arrests

Operation Safety Net seized six guns, including three assault rifles, after a tip about an armed person at Westside High…

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March 21, 2023

BJ’s to hire 150 for North Jacksonville warehouse club

BJ’s intends to open its fourth Northeast Florida store at River City Marketplace, replacing the Regal cinema.…

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St. Augustine City Manager John Regan submitted his resignation Monday, effective June 2.
March 21, 2023

St. Augustine’s city manager retiring after 25 years

St. Augustine City Manager John Regan submitted his resignation Monday, effective June 2.…

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Campaign signs line the roadway Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at Saint Andrews Episcopal Church on Lone Star Road, the polling place for Precinct 101. | Cyd Hoskinson, Jacksonville Today
March 21, 2023

It’s Election Day. Have you cast your ballot?

Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Anyone who is registered can vote, regardless of party affiliation.…

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March 20, 2023

Clay crimefighters get a view from above

The Clay County Sheriff’s Office has new eyes in the sky. Clay County Sheriff Michelle Cook says the county has…

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The Jumbo Shrimp's ballpark, soon to be named VyStar Ballpark.
March 20, 2023

Hear what’s new at Jumbo Shrimp games

The Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp will have a Virtual Town Hall from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday to share the team’s…

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March 20, 2023

Apartment construction set to begin at One Riverside

The city issued permits last week that allow construction on the former site of the Florida Times-Union, on the Northbank…

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March 20, 2023

Mayoral candidates split on Confederate monuments

Like voters themselves, Democrats favor removal of Confederate monuments, and Republicans would leave the monuments in place.…

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March 20, 2023

Apartment and retail complex taking shape near VyStar arena

RISE: Doro will include a 247-unit apartment building with retail space, rooftop amenities and a seven-level parking deck.…

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March 19, 2023

OPINION | Federal case could threaten local LGBT protections

A Catholic bookstore’s suit against Jacksonville’s LGBTQ protections will cast a shadow over the mayoral campaign.…

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March 17, 2023

House passes major school voucher expansion

The bill would make every Florida student eligible for taxpayer-backed school vouchers — a priority of House Speaker Paul Renner…

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March 17, 2023

Hardwick riverfront high-rise hits delays

The developer of The Hardwick is considering adding a hotel to the project at the former Duval County Courthouse site.…

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March 17, 2023

Sheriff turns up the spotlight on cold cases

A new Cold Case Spotlight from the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office seeks new tips to solve an old homicide — the…

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March 17, 2023

No more breaks: You could be fined for giving money to panhandlers

With the grace period over, police can now enforce a new Jacksonville ordinance designed to stop panhandling along roadways.…

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March 17, 2023

Teachers union challenges rules on classroom books

The administrative legal challenge seeks to force the Florida Department of Education to roll back its media specialist training.…

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March 16, 2023

Armada and JAXUSL jockey in Jacksonville soccer landscape

The Jacksonville Armada soccer team plans to build a stadium on the Eastside, just north of the existing Sports and…

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March 16, 2023

People feel safe in Jax, but approval of JSO is declining

A public opinion poll by the University of North Florida found that 87% of people feel safe in their neighborhoods.…

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March 16, 2023

#AskJAXTDY | Are these traffic lights in Jax Beach ever turning on? 

Traffic lights have been installed but not turned on in Jacksonville Beach. Why the months-long delay?…

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March 16, 2023

Entertainment venues spreading along Bay Street

The Downtown Investment Authority board approved $1.655 million to renovate Live Bar, Myth Nightclub and Element Bistro + Bar.…

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March 16, 2023

Shad Khan’s company seeks foundation permit for Four Seasons

Iguana Investments Florida LLC must start vertical construction by Sept. 1 for the proposed Four Seasons Hotel & Residences near…

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March 16, 2023

Removing Confederate monuments could become illegal

A proposed Florida law would block cities like Jacksonville from removing historic monuments from public locations, and cities could be…

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March 16, 2023

What would you like to see in a Northside public library?

Community input is being sought at public meetings April 4 and 5 about a new library planned for New Berlin…

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Jon Bon Jovi in Jamaica, circa 1986, photographed by Mark Weiss. An exhibtion of Weiss's rock and roll photography is on view at Gallery 725 beginning Friday, March 17 | Courtesy of Gallery 725
March 15, 2023

ARTS PICKS | March 17-19

Jacksonville Today Arts and Culture Editor Matt Shaw shares his top 3 arts and culture picks for the weekend. Friday, Saturday,…