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January 17, 2023

Here’s how Trevor Lawrence wound up at Waffle House

The Jaguars quarterback celebrated his playoff victory with a cheesesteak, hash browns and a pecan waffle.…

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January 17, 2023

Baker jail employee charged after relationship with inmate

Evelyn Rhodes is accused of providing contraband to the inmate and disclosing confidential criminal justice information.…

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January 17, 2023

Human trafficking hides close to home

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office rescued 10 human trafficking victims in 2022. Authorities spoke Tuesday during National Human Trafficking Awareness Month.…

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January 17, 2023

Rents are inching downward in Jacksonville

The Jacksonville metro area was one of 14 nationwide where the price for a new lease declined in the past…

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January 17, 2023

Here’s what’s going up at former Southgate Plaza

The Jack on Beach will be a 295-unit apartment community featuring resort-style amenities.…

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January 17, 2023

Jax Beach seafood restaurant to reopen after nearly 12 years

Crabcake Factory Seafood Grille & Bar will return to its longtime location — 1396 Beach Blvd. at Penman Road in…

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Sheriff T.K. Waters, a Republican, has retained his job unchallenged in the 2023 election. Dan Scanlan | WJCT News
January 16, 2023

OPINION | A tale of two parties

It looks from the outside like Urban Meyer is coaching the Duval Dems and Doug Pederson the GOP, but it’s…

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More than 160 organizations, businesses, politicians, youth groups and stuend organizations participated in the 42nd Martin Luther King Holiday Grand Parade took place along Water Street on Monday, Jan. 16, 2023. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
January 16, 2023

PHOTO ESSAY | Jacksonville’s 42nd Annual MLK Holiday Grand Parade

Hundreds marched in the 42nd annual MLK Holiday Grand Parade on Monday morning in Jacksonville.…

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January 13, 2023

Frigid temperatures will grip North Florida this weekend

Lows Sunday morning will more than likely be colder than Saturday morning. Temperatures could range from the mid and upper…

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January 13, 2023

Jacksonville mayoral candidates locked in for wide open race

The candidates to replace Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry include four Republicans, two Democrats and an independent.…

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January 13, 2023

Sheriff T.K. Waters goes unopposed in election

Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters retained his job unchallenged as the qualifying deadline for Duval County’s spring elections passed Friday.…

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January 13, 2023

JTA expands Gameday Xpress for Saturday’s Jaguars game

JTA expects record crowds for the Jacksonville Jaguars’ AFC wild-card round matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers.…

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The St. Johns River Ferry. | JTA
January 13, 2023

St. Johns River Ferry delays shutdown

The ferry will be out of service from Jan. 25 to May 2 for maintenance required by the U.S. Coast…

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Martin Luther King Jr. speaks in St. Augustine in June 1964. He was arrested in St. Augustine that month, alongside others from the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, while attempting to eat in a segregated restaurant. | State Archive of Florida 
January 12, 2023

Jacksonville officials, local civil rights leaders continue to celebrate MLK. Separately. 

Friday will mark the fifth straight year Jacksonville will have separate breakfasts honoring Martin Luther King.…

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January 12, 2023

More affordable housing for seniors in Downtown Jacksonville

Ashley Square, a 120-unit affordable senior apartment complex, opened at East Ashley and Newnan streets.…

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January 12, 2023

ARTS PICKS | Jan. 13-15

Two chances to appreciate jazz and a bit of Disney magic are on tap this weekend in Jacksonville.…

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January 12, 2023

Jacksonville University expands accelerated nursing program

JU has added Mayo Clinic to its clinical partners in the accelerated bachelor’s degree program. Mayo joins Baptist Health and…

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January 12, 2023

The National Anthem will rock again at Jaguars game

Derek Trucks and Susan Tedeschi will perform the National Anthem for Saturday’s playoff game against the Chargers.…

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January 12, 2023

Sugar Factory again pushes back opening date

Sugar Factory now plans to open Feb. 15 in The Markets at Town Center.…

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January 12, 2023

Legal costs are climbing in Jacksonville redistricting fight

The city of Jacksonville has potentially paid over $150,000 in fees to outside law firms and consultants in its redistricting…

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January 12, 2023

1928 Cuban Bistro opens in Jacksonville Beach

1928 Cuban Bistro has opened its fourth location in Jacksonville Beach. Another is planned on Amelia Island.…

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January 11, 2023

Clay County bans panhandling; what about Jacksonville?

County commissioners prohibited panhandling on public roads, casting it as a safety concern in order to sidestep First Amendment concerns.…

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January 11, 2023

Lakesha Burton decides against second run for sheriff

Burton, a 24-year veteran of the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, says she faced a difficult campaign after finishing second in November.…

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January 11, 2023

Jacksonville approves financing to raise power lines at port

JAXPORT says that raising power lines will allow larger ships into the newly deepened St. Johns River harbor.…