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Gov. Ron DeSantis holds his son Mason as he celebrates winning reelection. | AP
November 16, 2022

OPINION | DeSantis’ and Trump’s freedom isn’t free

Freedom.  That’s the word that’s been slung like dice since campaigning began for the 2022 midterm elections. Entire narratives were…

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November 16, 2022

Kicker Josh Lambo’s lawsuit against Jaguars dismissed

A judge has dismissed a lawsuit by former Jacksonville Jaguars kicker Josh Lambo claiming that former coach Urban Meyer kicked…

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November 16, 2022

Duval school janitor was investigated previously on complaints involving children

New details have been released about a Duval County school janitor accused of sexual battery against a child over multiple…

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November 16, 2022

Jacksonville Light Boat Parade flows downtown on Thanksgiving weekend

Illuminated boats with glowing holiday themes will cruise around the St. Johns River on Nov. 26 as the annual Jacksonville…

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November 16, 2022

Outrage grows over Camden jail beating

More outrage is surfacing over the beating of a 41-year-old man at the Camden County Detention Center. The Georgia Bureau…

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November 16, 2022

Proposed social club seeks $1.3 million in incentives

More than four years after announcing plans to open Mathers Social Gathering–Jacksonville in the historic New York Steam Laundry Building…

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November 16, 2022

Veterans survey identifies critical needs, but it didn’t reach everyone

A critical needs assessment for First Coast veterans has released its findings, but the data was limited by a lack…

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November 16, 2022

The holidays are closer than you think, and so are these holiday events

Frightfully chilly weather is coming, and so are some of the most popular outdoor holiday events. Foremost is Saturday’s 6…

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State Archives of Florida
November 15, 2022

THE JAXSON | LaVilla’s Railroad Row in color

Between 1890 and 1920, more than 20 million immigrants arrived in the United States. Many found Jacksonville’s LaVilla neighborhood as…

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November 15, 2022

Jacksonville’s soon-to-be sheriff files to run again in 2023

Jacksonville Sheriff-elect T.K. Waters officially takes the oath of office on Sunday, after winning the Nov. 8 special election against…

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November 15, 2022

School janitor jailed on multiple sexual battery charges

A 62-year-old janitor who has worked for the Duval County School district for almost 30 years is behind bars on…

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Lew Kaiser, right, and LaTasha Kaiser, left, own KraVegan LLC, a Jacksonville-based vegan restaurant that has a food truck and as well as a brick and mortar location inside the Orange Park Mall. LaTasha is the owner, CEO and culinary inspiration behind the business while Lew serves as its Chief Financial Officer. KraVegan is one of 11 Northeast Florida culinary establishment's that is participating in Black Restaurant Week. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
November 15, 2022

Black Restaurant Week puts spotlight on Northeast Florida’s culinary diversity

Nearly a dozen Northeast Florida eateries are participating in Black Restaurant Week.  The Jacksonville restaurants offering special dishes this week…

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November 15, 2022

Former JEA executives want fraud trial moved

Defense lawyers launched a multi-pronged assault Monday on the federal indictment accusing JEA’s former top executives of conspiracy and wire fraud,…

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November 15, 2022

NASCAR star Jeff Gordon will highlight The Amelia in March

NASCAR Hall of Famer Jeff Gordon will serve as honoree of The Amelia concours d’elegance on the first weekend of…

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Jacksonville has more than 4,200 homeless people.
November 14, 2022

Atlantic Beach may ban homeless from sleeping in public

A proposed ordinance in Atlantic Beach would restrict where the homeless could sleep or camp out. Introduced for its first…

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November 14, 2022

Paysafe plans North American headquarters in Jacksonville

London-based Paysafe Ltd., a financial technology company that offers payment services, plans to open its North American headquarters in Jacksonville…

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November 14, 2022

Small plane makes emergency landing on the beach

A small plane made an emergency landing Monday morning at Anastasia State Park’s beach, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.…

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November 14, 2022

Take the kids to the zoo or museum — for free

There are two two weeks left in Kids Free November, a Visit Jacksonville initiative to encourage families to check out…

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November 14, 2022

Bus delayed? You may get an alert from Duval Schools

Duval County Public Schools have rolled out a new way to notify families when their child’s school bus was running…

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November 14, 2022

Jacksonville approves expansion of ‘accessory dwelling units’

The Jacksonville City Council has passed legislation that expands where accessory dwelling units — ADUs — can be built and…

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November 11, 2022

St. Johns County assesses extent of Nicole’s wrath

Tropical Storm Nicole pummeled the coastline in St. Johns County, but it will take time to figure how many homes…

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November 11, 2022

Floodwaters remain on Ken Knight Drive after flowing through homes

Matt Mitchell walked to the back of the home he is renovating on Ken Knight Drive to show how far…

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November 11, 2022

St. Johns Golf Club reopening after $8 million renovation

The St. Johns County Golf Club has scheduled its reopening for 1 p.m. Nov. 29 after an $8 million renovation…

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November 11, 2022

Flood warning continues in Nicole’s wake

Muddy remnants of Tropical Storm Nicole’s flooding pooled Friday morning on Riverside and San Marco streets, and a flood warning…