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The Duval County Supervisor of Elections building. | Claire Heddles, Jacksonville Today
November 7, 2022

EXPLORE: Duval GOP leads early voting ahead of Election Day

About 30% of registered Duval County voters have already cast a ballot – that’s more than 136,000 people who voted…

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November 7, 2022

Jacksonville Zoo renovation takes major step forward

The Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens is 75% of the way toward its $52 million “Rezoovenation” fundraising campaign, with a $2.25…

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November 7, 2022

Subtropical Storm Nicole could mirror Ian on the First Coast

More wind, rain and possible storm surges are coming our way as the Atlantic hurricane season aims one more punch…

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November 7, 2022

Eastside may be bound for national historic designation

The six tiny shotgun houses that sit snugly together along Oakley Street are faded, chipped and sagging, showing every bit…

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November 7, 2022

Lawsuit refiled against Duval Schools over gender instruction law

Parents, students and a nonprofit group have filed a revised lawsuit against Duval and three other school districts, challenging a…

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November 7, 2022

Subtropical Storm Nicole could approach hurricane strength as it nears Florida

Subtropical Storm Nicole formed overnight Monday and is forecast to strengthen as it approaches Florida on Thursday. As of early…

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November 7, 2022

Homes evacuated after fire at Brunswick chemical plant

Residents in Georgia — the Hickory Bluff and Sanctuary Cove areas — have been asked to evacuate and shelter in…

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“Poll chaplain” Doris Rodgers volunteered for a three-hour shift during early voting, after completing an online training with Faiths United to Save Democracy. | Claire Heddles, Jacksonville Today
November 6, 2022

‘Poll chaplains’ prep for Jacksonville Election Day

Southside Jacksonville evangelist Doris Rodgers spent her Friday morning posted outside the Northside’s Highlands Regional Library, one of Jacksonville’s early…

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The new map Council passed on Friday | City of Jacksonville
November 6, 2022

OPINION | What redistricting reveals about the Jacksonville City Council

Anyone from a dysfunctional family would have felt at home during Friday’s redistricting schmozz on the Jacksonville City Council.  Proving…

November 4, 2022

After fits and starts, Jacksonville council approves new districts

Under the gun of a tight deadline, the Jacksonville City Council on Friday approved a new map of council districts…

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November 4, 2022

Persimmon Festival celebrates urban agriculture on First Coast

The local nursery Eat Your Yard Jax is having its second annual Persimmon Festival this weekend. Eat Your Yard Jax…

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November 4, 2022

TIAA Bank Field will keep its name for some time

The announcement Thursday that TIAA is selling its Jacksonville-based bank means the city-owned stadium and home of the Jacksonville Jaguars…

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November 4, 2022

Three sentenced in Duval County voting schemes

Sentences were handed down in Jacksonville this week in two voting-related crimes, according to the State Attorney’s Office. And a…

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November 4, 2022

Jacksonville City Council plans to vote today on new district maps

The Jacksonville City Council plans to vote Friday on new district maps after the old ones were struck down as…

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November 4, 2022

Candlelight vigil fights rash of antisemitic messages

Flames flickered in the hands of dozens Thursday night at James Weldon Johnson Park as community groups gathered with local…

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Rabbi Iaakov Fisch, Rabbi Benjamin Dyme, Mariam Feist, Jewish Federation & Foundation of Northeast Florida and Rabbi Jonathan Lubliner light candles during a Unity Vigil on Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022. Hundreds gathered at James Weldon Johnson Park in downtown Jacksonville to denounce Anti-Semitism. OneJax organized the event following multiple anti-Semitic displays during Georgia-Florida weekend. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
November 3, 2022

PHOTO ESSAY | Unity vigil to denounce anti-Semitism in Jacksonville

Mariam Feist was direct: It is going to take a community-wide effort to “combat the root causes of bias.” Feist,…

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November 3, 2022

City Council rolls back redistricting changes

The Jacksonville City Council is committing to an all-day meeting Friday to finalize a proposed map of new city council…

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November 3, 2022

At long last, curbside recycling returns in Clay County

After more than 15 months, Clay County is going to resume curbside recycling. Pickup will resume Dec. 5 for the…

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November 3, 2022

$1 million fund established to combat antisemitism

In response to rising hate speech, a $1 million fund has been established to combat antisemitism in the Jacksonville area.…

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Duval residents can drop off recyclables at 7000 Imeson Road | Google Maps
November 3, 2022

#AskJAXTDY | Where can recyclables be dropped off?

Q: Jacksonville Today reader Marla P. has a problem when it comes to her household recyclable items: Her condo building…

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November 3, 2022

TIAA Bank will be sold and renamed

TIAA announced Thursday that it is selling its Jacksonville-based bank to a group of investment funds to focus on its…

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November 3, 2022

St. Johns County doctor accused of illegally distributing prescription drugs

A St. Johns County doctor faces charges of illegally distributing prescription medication. According to the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office,…

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November 3, 2022

Employees can’t shield messages in Ascension malpractice case

An appeals court Wednesday rejected an attempt by employees of Ascension St. Vincent’s hospital to shield text messages from being…

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November 2, 2022

Police confronted antisemitic protesters on I-10, report shows

The day before someone splashed antisemitic messages around Downtown Jacksonville, police confronted a small group of men hanging similar banners…