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July 11, 2023

Dirt is dug as Phase I of Jacksonville’s new Downtown park finally begins

Some Downtown streetsĀ are closed for at least the rest of the year during the transformation of the lawn in the…

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Donna Deegan was inaugurated as the 45th Mayor of Jacksonville on Saturday, July 1, 2023. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
July 10, 2023

OPINION | Covering Deegan: News media will face special challenge in covering a friendly face

Donna Deegan presents a unique challenge for local media, many of whom have known her as a friend for a…

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July 10, 2023

Downtown Jacksonville construction means multiple road closures this week and beyond

Drivers through Downtown Jacksonville face three new road and building renovation projects. The biggest will detour traffic for months.…

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July 10, 2023

Mayor Deegan’s executive team on track to cost more than Curry’s

Mayor Donna Deegan is assembling a more expensive City Hall executive team than that of her predecessor, Lenny Curry.…

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July 10, 2023

Public invited to weigh in on long-awaited Old Middleburg Road widening

A two-lane road on Duval County’s Westside may finally get widened to four lanes, and on Monday, residents are invited…

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July 10, 2023

City splash pads could expose children to bacteria, doctor warns

Splash pad visits might provide some relief from sweltering heat, but they could also be exposing children to bacteria that…

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July 9, 2023

SPORTS | More complexity emerging in Jaguars’ temporary stadium question

Where will the Jaguars play while their stadium is renovated? Here are some pros and cons of the various options.…

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July 7, 2023

Yes, it’s hotter than usual for early July

Jacksonville has recorded five straight days over 95 degrees, and we’ve already tied the number of heat advisories issued last…

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July 7, 2023

Farah & Farah buys Masonic lodge Downtown for $3 million

The Jacksonville-based law firm purchased the property to gain additional employee parking.…

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July 7, 2023

The Community Foundation commits $250,000 for small-business loans

A partnership with the JAX Microfinance Fund will support entrepreneurs, particularly women and people of color.…

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July 7, 2023

More Jacksonville city pools will open soon

About half of Jacksonville’s 34 municipal pools have been closed due to maintenance issues and lifeguard shortages.…

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July 7, 2023

Don Eduardo Cocina Mexicana to open in Riverside

The restaurant will be the fifth to occupy space at King and Park streets since Carter’s Pharmacy closed in 2009.…

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July 7, 2023

Southeastern Grocers introduces new store brand

The Know & Love line will include products that are free of nearly 100 undesirable ingredients, the company says.…

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July 6, 2023

Deegan appointee made improper election donations, but he says he’s fixing it

Former City Council member Garrett Dennis used his own campaign funds to help two local candidates, which is not allowed…

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July 6, 2023

Hurricane season update: Above-average activity now expected

Very warm sea surface temperatures are expected to override the effects of a developing El NiƱo.…

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July 6, 2023

Plant-based pizza joint planned at Hodges Pointe Plaza

Wild Pie is building in the space vacated by Brucci’s Pizza West Beaches. It will be Wild Pie’s first restaurant…

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July 6, 2023

Homes and town homes under construction near San Jose

When completed, the Lennar development in Hardwick Farms will include 457 town homes and 130 single-family homes.…

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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.…

Featured image for ā€œPro golfer Fred Funk buys $2.5 million home in South Jaxā€
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…