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July 6, 2023

HCA Florida buys Arlington land for stand-alone ER

The city and St. Johns River Water Management District are reviewing applications for the project along Merrill Road, west of…

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Summer at the Cummer returns to Riverside's revered cultural institution this week with the first of 10 free Friday evenings of programming taking place across the museum's grounds | Photo by Toni Smailagic, courtesy of Cre8Jax
July 6, 2023

ARTS PICKS | July 7-9

Jacksonville Today Arts and Culture Editor Matt Shaw shares his arts and culture picks for the weekend. Friday Summer at the…

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July 6, 2023

Riverfront Plaza construction set to begin — again

Construction is scheduled to start next week after a month’s delay to allow events like the July Fourth fireworks show.…

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Some of the district’s school transportation contracts are up for negotiation this year, pushing the district to look at ways to cut costs.
July 5, 2023

Duval considers cutting magnet school bus routes, other cost-saving options

To cut costs, Duval is combining a two magnet school bus routes and might end routes with low ridership. Bigger…

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July 5, 2023

Detour ahead: East Bay Street will be closed next week

East Bay Street will be closed for three days between North Liberty Street and A. Philip Randolph Boulevard so the…

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July 5, 2023

Leaders picked for powerful Jacksonville city committees

City Council member Nick Howland will lead the council’s Finance Committee, and Terrance Freeman will lead the Rules Committee.…

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July 5, 2023

Pro golfer Fred Funk buys $2.5 million home in South Jax

The former winner of The Players Championship bought the home in the gated community of Glen Kernan Golf & Country…

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July 5, 2023

OPINION | Better late than never for Duval Schools + City budget bewilderment 

Mike Clark reacts to progress in school administration and also what doesn’t make sense to him about this time of…

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The heat index in Northeast Florida could hit 112 on Wednesday, June 26, 2024.
July 5, 2023

How to keep your power bill down during this searing heat

JEA says air conditioning is the biggest energy hog. The utility advises keeping your thermostat at 78 degrees or higher.…

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July 5, 2023

Community activist Ben Frazier will be laid to rest Saturday

Frazier’s visitations and funeral are scheduled for The Bethel Church, the city’s oldest Baptist church.…

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July 5, 2023

JEA agrees to 20-year solar power deal

The $400.8 million agreement with the Florida Municipal Power Agency is the utility’s second new solar energy purchase in 2023.…

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Patricia Ward's son, Curtis Williamson was killed in 1997 at 16 years old. In the quarter century since, she has championed for law enforcement to share more information about crime victims with the families of the deceased. That became reality when Gov. Ron DeSantis signed Curtis' Law in May. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
July 4, 2023

A Jacksonville mother helped change the law for families of murdered children

A new Florida law is named after Curtis Williamson, whose 1997 death was ruled a homicide. Curtis’ mother fought to…

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July 4, 2023

THE JAXSON | 10 historic First Coast railroad depots

Here are 10 historic train stations that stand today in the Jacksonville area. Two of them are still functioning.…

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June 30, 2023

Who earns the most in Jacksonville city government?

JEA, the city-owned utility, accounts for 27 of 70 positions that earn more than $200,000 a year, according to an…

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June 30, 2023

Meet Banks — the new baby jaguar at the Jacksonville zoo

Banks’ name was selected in a public naming contest that raised $21,494 to care for the zoo’s jaguars.…

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June 30, 2023

A family meeting: Father-son council members sit down to discuss priorities

Under law, Matt and Joe Carlucci have to walk a narrow line when they get together, so they let the…

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June 30, 2023

Duval students lag in math and reading in new state testing results

Duval students shined in some specialized classes, such as biology and algebra, but lagged statewide averages in core topics.…

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June 30, 2023

Mayor-elect Deegan announces more top staff at City Hall

Former City Council members, businesspeople and others will fill positions in the administration of mayor-elect Donna Deegan.…

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June 30, 2023

Corner Lot begins construction of apartments in Springfield

The Corner on Main development will include 201 apartments with restaurant and retail space.…

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June 30, 2023

Hear the Jacksonville Children’s Chorus in its new home

As the Jacksonville Children’s Chorus prepares for a summer concert series in England, it will have its first rehearsal open…

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June 30, 2023

Florida Theatre closing for extensive renovation

The next phase of improvements ahead of the venue’s 100th anniversary is scheduled for completion in October.…

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June 30, 2023

AAA offers free tows in Florida and Georgia for July 4th weekend

The Tow to Go program provides free rides for impaired drivers. A tow truck will transport the driver and vehicle…

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June 29, 2023

Don’t mess with this heat; Jax has many ways to get relief

Among the options: public pools, splash pads, libraries, malls and more. Homeless shelters and senior centers also can provide space…

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June 29, 2023

St. Johns County Administrator Hunter Conrad suddenly resigns

Conrad gave no reason in a resignation letter Thursday. He resigned a day before the county commission planned to discuss…