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Jacksonville City Council starting July 1, 2023.
June 22, 2023

Meet Jacksonville’s new City Council

The new 19-member Jacksonville new City Council that was sworn in Thursday is more male and more Republican than Duval…

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June 22, 2023

Sheriff’s Office unveils website to enlist public in crime fighting

The Unsolved Crimes website includes images of suspects in crimes. People can submit tips to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office if…

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June 22, 2023

New art exhibit planned at Clay County Courthouse

The eighth “Art in the Courthouse” display will feature the First Coast Plein Air Painters. The gallery is on the…

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June 22, 2023

Mayor Lenny Curry says he may run again — but not for a while

The departing Jacksonville mayor said he plans to take a year off to recharge. Would he ever run for governor?…

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The Laura Street Trio at Forsyth and Laura streets Downtown.
June 22, 2023

City Council will decide on Laura Street Trio incentives

The Downtown Investment Authority board “bunted” the issue to City Council without a recommendation for or against the deal.…

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June 22, 2023

This baby Jaguar was just born at the zoo. He needs a name.

The Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens is holding a naming contest, and the Jacksonville Jaguars Foundation is matching up to $10,000…

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June 22, 2023

VyStar Foundation donates building for Three Grains of Rice Mission

The former credit union branch on Edison Avenue will become the nonprofit’s headquarters. Three Grains of Rice helps people with…

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June 22, 2023

Longtime meteorologist George Winterling dies at 91

Winterling served as WJXT-4′s first chief meteorologist and held the position for 47 years before retiring in 2009.…

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Jacksonville artists (clockwise from bottom left) Daddy, Bebe Deluxe and Bad Madonna are among the artists performing at the Walrus on Sunday for Duval County Queer Pride | Press photos courtesy of the artists (cropped)
June 22, 2023

ARTS PICKS | June 23-25

Jacksonville Today Arts and Culture Editor Matt Shaw shares his arts and culture picks for the weekend. Friday Bab’s Lab Story…

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June 22, 2023

Why are workers climbing around on the Hart Bridge?

The Hart Bridge in Downtown Jacksonville is undergoing a regular maintenance inspection. It should take about two weeks.…

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June 21, 2023

Jacksonville’s composting test program may be extended

The food waste diversion program provides composting services for schools, restaurants and other food-based businesses in the Riverside-Avondale area.…

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June 21, 2023

The Great Race: Classic cars will roll out of St. Augustine on Saturday

More than 120 classic cars will leave Francis Field in the 40th annual Great Race, a 1,700-mile cross-country rally to…

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June 21, 2023

St. Johns County reduces water and wastewater rates

St. Johns County commissioners have approved a 3% reduction in rates — or about $2.50 per month for most customers.…

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June 21, 2023

Anejo Cocina Mexicana ready to build out at East San Marco

The 210-seat restaurant will include patio dining near Gemma Fish + Oyster, at the corner of Hendricks Avenue and Atlantic…

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June 21, 2023

Paysafe sets up North American headquarters in Jacksonville

The city has issued a permit for Paysafe Ltd. to build out its North American headquarters in Town Center Two,…

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June 21, 2023

Hunt is on for Duval Schools superintendent

The School Board is hiring the Florida School Boards Association as an outside consultant to help replace Superintendent Diana Greene.…

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June 20, 2023

OPINION | Jags’ plans present an opportunity to revitalize the Eastside

A. Philip Randolph could become a commercial district complementary to the proposed stadium district, with a 1-mile stretch of continuous…

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Jacksonville Jaguars President Mark Lamping outlines the proposed renovation of EverBank Stadium during a "community huddle" on June 12, 2023. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
June 20, 2023

OPINION | Will Jacksonville give the Jags a blank check?

Money talks. So what does $76 million over 30 years say? If that’s not a blank check, it’s mighty close.…

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June 20, 2023

NAS Jacksonville has new commander for aviation squadron

Capt. Derrick Eastman received his command pin from his wife during a change of command ceremony at Naval Air Station…

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June 20, 2023

Unemployment edges up to 2.7% in Northeast Florida

The unemployment rate typically rises in May as college and high school graduates enter the workforce.…

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June 20, 2023

NFL veteran moves forward with Jax’s first Slim Chickens restaurant

Former NFL linebacker Angelo Crowell would operate Slim Chickens in Glen Kernan Park. The city is reviewing engineering plans.…

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June 20, 2023

Vino Volo preparing permanent space at Jacksonville airport

The business, currently in a temporary bar area, will move after the security checkpoint in Concourse C is rebuilt.…

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Daryl Jones, board chairman of the Transformative Justice Coalition, says the best way to celebrate the Juneteenth holiday is to advocate for the rights of others. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
June 19, 2023

Jacksonville is starting line for ‘rolling protest’ aimed at Black voters 

On Juneteenth, the celebration of Black people being belatedly notified of their rights, scores of people rallied against new Florida…

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Wyndham Clark celebrates after winning after the U.S. Open golf tournament at Los Angeles Country Club on Sunday, June 18, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio J. Sanchez)
June 19, 2023

SPORTS | An unlikely US Open winner and uncertainty for pro golf

The dramatic duel between a LIV golfer like Dustin Johnson or Cam Smith and the PGA Tour’s most outspoken defender,…