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April 18, 2023

MotoSurf competition powers into Keystone Heights

Motorized surfboard and skateboard competitions will return to Keystone Heights from Thursday to Sunday.…

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April 18, 2023

Clay County’s Art in the Courthouse features the fair’s fine works

Winners from the recent Clay County Agricultural Fair are on display in the Art in the Courthouse gallery in Green…

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Michelle Davis-Singleton, right, buys honey from Christie Leach at Bee Friends. | Michelle Corum, WJCT News
April 17, 2023

Those busy bees: Jax allergy sufferers turn to honey for relief

Bee Friends, a small business in Murray Hill, says more people are coming in for honey during the spring pollen…

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April 17, 2023

New Beaches traffic devices could help you cross the street

New devices called “pedestrian hybrid beacons” will stop traffic only when pedestrians need to cross.…

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MaliVai Washington, right, has developed the MaliVai Washington Youth Foundation from a tennis-only after-school program that served 25 students to a life and technical skills program that serves more than 200 students from Durkeeville, Grand Park and Moncrief. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
April 17, 2023

Q&A | MaliVai Washington encourages students to ‘take advantage of your advantage’

The largest real estate professional group in the country is recognizing former tennis star MaliVai Washington for his commitment to…

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April 17, 2023

Cold case spotlights 9-year-old slaying

As part of its new monthly Cold Case Spotlight, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is seeking help solving the death of…

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Douglas Anderson School of the Arts
April 17, 2023

Douglas Anderson investigation widens

Police could interview as many as 140 students as an investigation into teacher misconduct continues to unfold at Douglas Anderson…

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Daniel Davis and Donna Deegan | Jacksonville University, via the Tributary
April 17, 2023

Jacksonville mayor’s race is a dead heat, poll shows

Democrat Donna Deegan holds a 1 point edge over Republican Daniel Davis, according to a new poll from the University…

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Daniel Davis and Donna Deegan debate at Jacksonville University before the March 2023 election. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
April 17, 2023

OPINION | What Donna Deegan must do in Thursday’s debate

Donna Deegan shouldn’t approach this debate like she’s eight points ahead; rather, she needs to act like she’s eight points…

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April 14, 2023

UNF officially inaugurates Moez Limayem as president

In his inaugural address, Limayem expressed his goal for the University of North Florida to rise to a Top 100…

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April 14, 2023

New wine bar in the works for Brooklyn

The Downtown Development Review Board unanimously approved conceptual plans for Dedalus Wine Bar in the former Liddy’s Machine Shop.…

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April 14, 2023

Corrections officer charged with child abuse

Officer Darrick Scott was charged with child abuse of a non-sexual nature after a child reported an injury at school.…

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April 14, 2023

River City Brewing project wins initial approval

The Downtown Development Review Board approved the conceptual design of a new apartment tower, which it called iconic and an…

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April 14, 2023

A new vision in New Springfield: Developer is buying up neighborhood

Future of Cities, a Miami developer, plans to transform the area north of Downtown into a space for residents, artists,…

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April 14, 2023

How your reps voted on Florida’s 6-week abortion ban

Moving quickly on what he called the “Heartbeat Protection Act,” Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill that would prevent abortions…

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April 13, 2023

Lifeguard standoff settled in Jacksonville Beach

The city of Jacksonville Beach and its Volunteer Life Saving Corps have reached an agreement to cooperatively work the beaches.…

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April 13, 2023

Bringing books to life: Nonprofit hopes to spur teenage literacy

Washington Cultural Arts and Services will hold “readers theaters” around Jacksonville as a way to promote reading.…

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April 13, 2023

Oceanfront hotel opens in Jax Beach

The SpringHill Suites by Marriott Jacksonville Beach Oceanfront has 156 rooms and its own restaurant.…

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April 13, 2023

Downtown on the cusp of 10,000 residents

A total of 24 residential projects have either opened since 2018 or are under construction in Downtown Jacksonville.…

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April 13, 2023

Shad Khan leads list of Jacksonville billionaires

Wayne Weaver, Bill Foley and Michael Rubin also appear on Forbes magazine’s list of 2,640 billionaires.…

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April 13, 2023

St. Augustine may name park after city’s first harbormaster

The city is seeking public comments about naming the greenspace at the base of the Bridge of Lions. “Sam’s Park”…

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April 13, 2023

Homes sales heat up despite interest rates

Homes sold more quickly in March than the month before, even though more homes were on the market.…

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April 13, 2023

New middle school under construction on Jacksonville’s Westside

Chaffee Trail Middle School will be Duval County’s first middle school constructed with the half-penny sales tax approved by voters…

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April 13, 2023

ARTS PICKS | April 14-16

A classical duo, a local music showcase and Menopause the Musical make this week’s Arts Picks.…