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The Bank of America Tower at 50 N. Laura St. in Downtown Jacksonville | File photo
May 31, 2023

Bank of America Tower plans $4.1 million amenities floor

The ninth floor of the Jacksonville’s tallest office building will include a community hub, conference space, fitness center, golf simulator…

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May 31, 2023

Potential tropical disturbance will bring heavy rain and flash flood threat

A disturbance in the Gulf of Mexico could bring several inches of rain and strong winds to North Florida —…

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May 30, 2023

Judge accepts Jacksonville’s redistricting settlement

The city will pay $100,000 in a lawsuit that alleged City Council maps were racially gerrymandered.…

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May 30, 2023

THE JAXSON | 5 stories from Jacksonville’s hamburger history

From the first ever Burger King to long-gone local chains, here’s a look at five burger facts from Jacksonville history.…

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May 30, 2023

JU begins work on health learning site in St. Johns County

Jacksonville University has broken ground for an educational facility at the Fountains at St. Johns, its first site in the…

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May 30, 2023

Victor Galeone, ninth bishop of Diocese of Saint Augustine, dies at 88

Galeone was bishop of the 17-county diocese from 2001 to 2011. He died early Sunday in Baltimore.…

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May 30, 2023

How hurricane warnings will be different this year

Taking lessons from Hurricane Ian, forecasters say they must do more to communicate the risks of approaching storms.…

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May 30, 2023

Florida’s Disaster Sales Tax Holiday runs through June 9

Residents are encouraged to use the tax exemptions to purchase supplies for their hurricane readiness kits.…

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May 30, 2023

New coworking space opens in Rail Yard District

The Workshop at Dennis + Ives, west of Interstate 95 and Downtown, caters to remote workers, startups and entrepreneurs.…

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Sen. Travis Hutson, R-St. Augustine, is sponsoring a proposal to do away with a campaign matching funds program.
May 30, 2023

Democrat files to replace Sen. Travis Hutson of St. Augustine

George Anthony “T” Hill II is one of three candidates for Hutson’s seat. Hutson will be term-limited in 2024.…

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May 29, 2023

OPINION | Transition volition: Why Donna Deegan needs a fast start

Mayor Deegan will deal with a GOP supermajority City Council. She is going to have to score early victories before…

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May 29, 2023

‘You don’t see a lot of Black, female pilots.’ This Riverside graduate aims to be one.

This Riverside High graduate plans to enroll in Jacksonville University’s School of Aviation.…

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May 26, 2023

Strings Sports Brewery and restaurant approved in Jacksonville Beach

The Planning Commission voted unanimously for Team Adeeb Inc. to convert the former Terry’s Country Store along Penman Road.…

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May 26, 2023

Karma Automotive creating EV dealership along Beach Boulevard

The city has issued a permit for the $1.28 million conversion of a former furniture store near Interstate 295.…

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May 26, 2023

UF researchers seek solutions for health disparities

The University of Florida health system is exploring ways to better engage Black adults in need of health care.…

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May 26, 2023

Duval inmate dies after missing transplant medication

Jail staff knew Dexter Barry needed “urgent” transplant medication last November but never gave the medicine to him, new Duval…

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May 26, 2023

Dangerous surf and gusty winds along coast for holiday weekend

A high risk of rip currents will make for dangerous beach conditions through the Memorial Day weekend.…

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May 26, 2023

Mayor-elect Deegan announces diverse transition team

Jacksonville Mayor-elect Donna Deegan called the team “a brilliant group of leaders who collectively embody our guiding values.”…

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Jacksonville City Hall
May 25, 2023

Jacksonville on track for extra $100 million in property tax

New construction and a strong real estate market will generate nearly $112 million extra in property taxes at the current…

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May 25, 2023

Home sells for record $16.25 million in Ponte Vedra Beach

The home was sold to Edward and Kristianna Mylett of Chino Hills, California. He is a writer, podcaster and motivational…

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The amount of contaminated recyclables in Jacksonville has dropped by 22%.
May 25, 2023

St. Augustine sets up glass recycling sites

The city’s solid waste division has set up special bins to collect glass at three sites.…

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May 25, 2023

Local law enforcement condemns violence against officers

Sheriffs and prosecutors say the public seems to have grown apathetic about attacks on police officers and police dogs.…

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May 25, 2023

National Hurricane Center predicts near average hurricane season

The preliminary forecast from the National Hurricane Center predicts 12 to 17 named storms, with five to nine hurricanes and…

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May 25, 2023

A full slate of remembrances for Memorial Day

Multiple communities on the First Coast will remember the nation’s war dead with ceremonies in parks and at Jacksonville National…