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A protester and counter-protester talk outside the Duval County Courthouse after the U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Dobbs in June of 2022. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
November 2, 2022

OPINION | Are we irretrievably broken?

The attack ads this election cycle have been vicious. Opponents on both sides have been characterized as racist, dangerous, liars…

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November 2, 2022

Jacksonville homicides hit high point two months before 2023

The victims range from a 15-year-old boy shot dead on March 12 on 103rd Street, to an 82-year-old woman who…

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November 2, 2022

Judy Coughlin, wife of former Jaguars head coach, dies of brain disease

Judy Coughlin, wife of former Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Tom Coughlin, died Wednesday of an incurable brain disease. Coughlin revealed…

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November 2, 2022

Riverside Avondale Preservation supporters fight redistricting plan

A leader of Riverside Avondale Preservation said Wednesday that residents of the historic neighborhood will “fight hard” against a proposed…

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November 2, 2022

ARTS PICKS | Nov. 4-6

Every week, Jacksonville Today Arts and Culture Editor Matt Shaw shares his top 3 arts and culture picks for the weekend. Friday…

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November 2, 2022

Right whale protections pit Rubio and Scott against environmentalists

Proposals to protect endangered right whales from extinction have put Florida’s two U.S. senators at odds with environmentalists. Senators from…

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November 2, 2022

Ian housing aid still available in Putnam and St. Johns counties

Several types of housing assistance remain available for residents of Putnam and St. Johns counties whose homes were damaged or…

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Duval Schools Superintendent Diana Greene presents proposed changes during an October 18th, 2022, School Board workshop. | Jax Today
November 1, 2022

Condom demo policy approved; more sex ed changes coming in Duval

The Duval County school district has published new, proposed sex education materials ahead of a public vote next month. The…

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November 1, 2022

THE JAXSON | 5 mid-century modern neighborhoods in Jax

Covering nearly 875 square miles, Jacksonville is a diverse community with a wide collection of neighborhoods appealing to different lifestyles.…

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November 1, 2022

City Council redistricting moves forward with two maps and little public input

A special redistricting committee of the Jacksonville City Council is moving forward with two draft maps ahead of a Nov.…

November 1, 2022

Southwest Florida still desperate for supplies

They’re calling it a “flash donation drive” — the flash mob version of collecting donations for victims of Hurricane Ian.…

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November 1, 2022

Volunteer group establishes beachhead in Jax to help veteran-owned businesses

Military veterans with a solid plan for a new business have a new volunteer-run organization to help them get it…

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November 1, 2022

Over protests, UF selects Ben Sasse as its next president

The University of Florida on Tuesday formally selected Ben Sasse as its next president, setting aside concerns that the appointment…

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November 1, 2022

Cumberland Island seeks feedback on visitor plan

A management plan that will help visitors better enjoy the 40-square-mile Cumberland Island National Seashore barrier island off St. Marys,…

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November 1, 2022

Nassau County adds 20th park — a ‘dream come true’

The first 40-acre phase of Nassau County’s 20th park officially opens Tuesday on Edwards Road, just west of Interstate 95.…

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November 1, 2022

Jacksonville’s DePaul School sees high demand for dyslexia methods

Jacksonville’s DePaul School is seeing high demand for its approach to teaching kids with dyslexia The condition is a language-based…

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November 1, 2022

JaxPort gets $23.5 million grant to lower emissions

The Jacksonville Port Authority has received a $23.5 million federal grant to fund part of the port’s $47 million program…

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October 31, 2022

OPINION | Mayor’s race should be about Jax, not parties

While the political world is hyper-focused on the midterm elections, the day after next Tuesday’s voting opens another chapter in…

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October 31, 2022

Prosecution unlikely for antisemitic messages around Jacksonville

The antisemitic messages plastered around Jacksonville over the weekend were disturbing and distasteful, but they probably weren’t criminal, legal experts…

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October 31, 2022

100,000 have voted early in Northeast Florida

A week into early voting, Republicans in Northeast Florida are going to the polls in far greater numbers than Democrats.…

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October 31, 2022

T.K. Waters leads sheriff race in new UNF poll

T.K. Waters, the Republican candidate for Jacksonville sheriff, leads Democratic opponent Lakesha Burton by 5 points in a poll released…

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October 31, 2022

Antisemitic messages shake Jacksonville

Antisemitic messages displayed around Jacksonville — including TIAA Bank Field — brought outrage from state and local leaders and questions…

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October 28, 2022

More conflict roils Jacksonville sheriff race

The debate over whether a former Jacksonville sheriff’s candidate traded his endorsement for a job got deeper and more confusing…

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October 28, 2022

Jury recommends death in killing of 2 Putnam boys

After a long week of sentencing hearing testimony, a Putnam County jury unanimously recommended the death penalty Friday for Mark…