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May 18, 2023

Flagler Health+ and UF Health agree to merge

The two health systems expect to formally close the deal this summer and begin merging services later this year.…

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May 18, 2023

RiversEdge development could get more time and incentives

City Council will have the final say whether to increase the property tax refund for the Southbank project from $56…

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May 17, 2023

Jax Beach plaza redesign draws protests

Voters on Tuesday defeated a ballot issue to allow higher buildings in the area, but the proposed redesign of Latham…

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May 17, 2023

Crewmates and families remember 37 killed on USS Stark

A ceremony Wednesday commemorated those who died when Iraqi missiles hit the ship based at Naval Station Mayport almost 40…

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May 17, 2023

Detective’s slaying still unsolved 28 years later

Detective Lonnie Miller Sr. was shot and killed during a burglary call in 1995. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is trying…

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May 17, 2023

OPINION | On the come up 

I criticize this bold new city of the South consistently, but I’m not above applauding when ovation is due. And,…

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A Chevrolet Bolt and a Tesla Model X recharge at the Northeast Florida Transportation Planning Organization offices in Downtown Jacksonville. | Dan Scanlan
May 17, 2023

Electric vehicles in Jax: ‘Be patient,’ better infrastructure is coming

A growing number of Jacksonville drivers are choosing electric vehicles — at a time when local EV-charging infrastructure hasn’t kept…

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May 17, 2023

Homebuyers waiting as mortgage rates chill market

More homes are available to buy in Northeast Florida, but they’re a little less affordable and they’re sitting on the…

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May 17, 2023

It’s ‘definite’: Four Seasons has signed on for Jacksonville

An attorney for Shad Khan’s development company says the luxury hotel chain has been involved in planning on the Downtown…

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May 16, 2023

Dems gain a Jacksonville City Council seat in tight election

Jacksonville’s 19-member City Council will now have five Democrats, up from the current four. Republicans will still hold a supermajority.…

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May 16, 2023

Joyce Morgan elected Duval County property appraiser

The Democrat Morgan won 51% of the vote to defeat former Republican state lawmaker Jason Fischer in Tuesday’s runoff election.…

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Donna Deegan celebrates winning the Jacksonville mayoral election on Tuesday, May 16, 2023. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
May 16, 2023

OPINION | ‘Love over fear’: An epilogue for the 2023 election

Donna Deegan met the negativity from Daniel Davis’ campaign with a positive vision, managing to rebuff insipid and dishonest attacks.…

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Donna Deegan celebrates with supporters at Estrella Cocina after winning the Jacksonville mayoral election Tuesday, May 16, 2023. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
May 16, 2023

Donna Deegan tops Daniel Davis for Jacksonville mayor

Deegan, the charity founder and former TV anchor, beat Davis, the Jax Chamber CEO, by 52% to 48%.…

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May 16, 2023

THE JAXSON | Jaxlore: The lost city of Ossachite

Many books and articles on local history feature the Timucua town of Ossachite. There’s just one problem: It never existed.…

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May 16, 2023

Duval Schools needs a short-term superintendent by June 6

The school district needs to have an interim superintendent in place before its next monthly meeting under state law.…

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May 16, 2023

Brentwood residents find new allies in fight against proposed liquor store

City Council member Al Ferraro said he will file legislation to buy the liquor store property so the business never…

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May 16, 2023

National Hurricane Center issues first 7-Day Tropical Weather Outlook

The seven-day outlook — one of several changes this year — is designed to provide people more time to prepare…

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May 16, 2023

Bass Pro Shops considers site near Buc-ee’s in St. Johns County

The outdoor gear and apparel retailer announced in 2012 that it would open in St. Johns County, but it has…

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May 16, 2023

Jacksonville moves up eight spots on Best Places to Live list

U.S. News and World Report ranked Jacksonville the 16th best place to live in the U.S. Sarasota was tops in…

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May 15, 2023

VyStar adding farmers market canopy Downtown

The Jacksonville-based credit union has been focusing on amenities in the breezeway between its main buildings and parking garage.…

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May 15, 2023

Arlington’s renovated silent-film studio plans sneak preview

The Norman Studios Silent Film Museum — Florida’s only intact silent-film studio complex — will have free public tours Saturday.…

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Donna Deegan and Daniel Davis
May 15, 2023

OPINION | The campaign we deserved? Looking back on the 2023 Jax mayor election

What the Donna Deegan vs. Daniel Davis’ race says about Jacksonville voters and what kind of politics people here really…

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May 15, 2023

Ground broken for larger Duval Medical Examiner’s Office

The current facility can handle a maximum of 45 bodies but has been at capacity several times in recent months,…

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May 15, 2023

Development could transform five blocks in Downtown Jacksonville

Property has been assembled over several months that is envisioned for possible apartments, retail uses, event space and parking.…