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January 27, 2023

Duval Schools tells teachers to ‘cover or store’ books

In a video obtained by WJCT News, the district’s chief academic officer tells teachers to pull books from classrooms until…

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January 27, 2023

First Baptist sets forum to discuss sexuality statement

First Baptist Church of Jacksonville says its members must sign a “Statement on Biblical Sexuality” by March or leave the…

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January 27, 2023

City Council approves $7.5 million for 1st and Main in Springfield

1st and Main, an estimated $53.6 million project from Corner Lot in Jacksonville, combines multifamily and commercial space.…

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January 27, 2023

Developer has big plans for Northeast Florida

BTI Partners has already acquired 4,600 acres in Clay and St. Johns counties, but the company sees even more potential…

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January 27, 2023

Pilot program will test composting in Riverside and Avondale

Sunshine Organics and Compost will train about 15 Jacksonville restaurants on how to separate food for composting.…

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January 26, 2023

River City Brewing land might be developed after all

Jacksonville has canceled a deal with the Related Group to build apartments, but the developer could come back with a…

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January 26, 2023

Jacksonville’s drought could continue through February

Lack of rain has left Jacksonville and much of Northeast Florida in a moderate drought.…

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January 26, 2023

State law would combat antisemitic acts like Jacksonville’s

Proposed legislation in Florida would define certain acts as hate crimes and increase criminal penalties.…

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January 26, 2023

Closed San Marco Theatre put up for lease

Colliers is marketing the building where the San Marco Theatre closed after almost 85 years.…

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January 26, 2023

JEA board approves $106.6 million solar deal

JEA will have access to 150 megawatts of solar power produced by Florida Power & Light Co.…

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January 25, 2023

Apartment deal canceled for River City Brewing site

Jacksonville has terminated a development agreement with the Related Group to build RD River City Brewery Apartments on the Southbank.…

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January 25, 2023

Projected messages outlawed. But could new law be challenged?

The law — conceived as a way to attack antisemitic displays — could face issues if challenged in court, attorneys…

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January 25, 2023

Suspect arrested in dad’s fatal ambush in Jax Beach

Henry Tenon, 61, did not act alone,in the slaying of Jared Bridegan, authorities said. The investigation is continuing.…

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MOCA Studio View. | Credit: Photo by Casey Van Dyke
January 25, 2023

ARTS PICKS | Jan. 27-29

Piano performance, a solo art show and a bike tour of Downtown are this week’s Art Picks.…

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January 25, 2023

Lawmakers consider oversight of municipal utilities like JEA

Florida’s Public Service Commission has no authority over municipal utilities. Lawmakers are discussing whether to change that.…

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January 25, 2023

Land deal saves Little Tiger Island for conservation

Nearly a square mile of marsh and uplands facing Fernandina Beach’s historic waterfront is being preserved.…

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January 25, 2023

Dawgs fans: You can now get a Florida license plate

The University of Georgia has met Florida’s presale requirement for a speciality license plate. The plate will go into production…

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January 24, 2023

OPINION | Changing the urban landscape in 2023

2023 could be a year of big change for Jacksonville’s urban core. Here’s a look at five trends to watch…

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January 24, 2023

Student injured in two-story fall at St. Johns County high school

A student fell from a second-story walkway at Pedro Menendez High School. It’s unclear why the person fell.…

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January 24, 2023

Electricity bills are on the way up, but not as much this time

A JEA rate increase this spring might be offset by a lower fuel cost — meaning bills shouldn’t rise as…

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A. Philip Randolph Boulevard is the commercial hub of the Eastside. Some of the commercial buildings here are among the oldest in Jacksonville because they were not destroyed during the Great Fire of 1901. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
January 24, 2023

Out East Jacksonville takes big step toward national historic designation

The Eastside Historic District is one step closer to joining the National Register of Historic Places following a decision from…

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January 24, 2023

Anejo Cocina Mexicana fills last space at East San Marco

The East San Marco shopping center on Hendricks Avenue is now fully leased.…

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January 24, 2023

Jacksonville airport will add parking as terminal expands

Jacksonville International Airport plans to add a third parking garage and renovate its security checkpoint.…

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January 24, 2023

TaxSlayer extends Gator Bowl sponsorship through 2027

TaxSlayer is the longest-running title sponsor of the Gator Bowl, the nation’s sixth-oldest bowl game.…