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The Florida Supreme Court.
September 12, 2024

Jacksonville congressional district debated in Florida Supreme Court

The Florida Supreme Court heard arguments about the constitutionality of a congressional redistricting plan that Gov. Ron DeSantis championed in…

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The Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens has announced the death of a three-year-old gorilla named Kevin from Shigella. l John Reed, Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens.
September 11, 2024

A visitor ‘favorite’ ape dies at Jax Zoo, the 4th from Shigella outbreak

Tuesday, the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens announced the death of 3-year-old Kevin.…

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Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters (left) joined Duval County School Supt. Christopher Bernier and School Board Police Chief Jackson Short at Wednesday's news conference. | News4Jax
September 11, 2024

5 Duval students arrested for threatening schools, the youngest 11 years old

The sheriff and school superintendent jointly announced the arrests of five young students on charges of making threats against their…

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Design illustration of new Fire Station 76. | Stellar and PQH
September 11, 2024

Permanent fire station coming to Jacksonville’s Cedar Point

Ground was broken on Fire Station 76, which will replace a temporary station in Northeast Jacksonville.…

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Freehold Communities' Arden development in South Florida is an agrihood with a 5-acre farm and event barn. | Freehold Communities
September 11, 2024

‘Agrihood’ would bring 3,300 homes to St. Johns County

Boston-based Freehold Communities, the developer of Shearwater in St. Johns County, is working with St. Augustine landowners on a new…

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September 11, 2024

Judge to weigh putting Florida meat law on ice

A federal judge will hear arguments next month about whether he should block a new Florida law that bars the…

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The Kings Head British Pub on U.S. 1 near St. Augustine. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
September 11, 2024

After 32 years, iconic British pub in St. Augustine to close Sunday

The King’s Head British Pub owner says a drop-off in customers means she can’t cover her costs some days.…

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Jax indie-band Flipturn (top) and Alabama-bred soul group St. Paul and the Broken Bones (bottom) headline Florida Fin Fest in Jax Beach | Courtesy of the artists
September 11, 2024

ARTS PICKS | Sept. 13-15

Parrotheads, this is your weekend to catch the Jacksonville Symphony. Also, Florida Fin Fest returns to Jax Beach, and MOCA…

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Jacksonville's Eastside neighborhood sits in the shadows of EverBank Stadium. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
September 10, 2024

Jacksonville City Council approves community benefits agreement with Jaguars 

Countywide spending approved in the community benefits agreement will be $40 million over 15 years, with $40 million additionally for…

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September 10, 2024

THE JAXSON | Florida’s 5 largest cities in 1900

Even in 1900, when Florida was the 32nd largest state in the country, Jacksonville was by far its largest city.…

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The Mathews Bridge as seen from Talleyrand on Sept. 9, 2024. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
September 10, 2024

OPINION | The Mathews Bridge needs a name that reflects all of Jacksonville

The bridge’s namesake, John E. Mathews, was quoted in 1920 as saying: “This is a white man’s country and government.”…

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Michael Rogers (standing at back right), president of the Longleaf Homeowners Association, was one of many who came out to Argyle Branch Public Library Monday night to voice concerns about property value impacts from a liquor store under construction across from the subdivision. | Casmira Harrison, Jacksonville Today
September 10, 2024

Westside residents steamed over liquor store coming soon near OakLeaf

The planned 11,000-square-foot Shores Liquors would be the third package store within a mile — and within walking distance of…

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The back side of the Laura Street Trio, as seen July 10, 2024. | Jessica Palombo, Jacksonville Today
September 10, 2024

Committee chair: New developer ‘in the driver’s seat’ in Laura Street Trio project

A new player is taking a lead role in the effort to revive the Laura Street Trio in Downtown Jacksonville,…

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(From left:) Commissioner Barbara Blonder, Mayor Nancy Sikes-Kline, Bill Dudley and his wife, and Commissioners Jim Springfield, Cynthia Garris and Roxanne Horvath | City of St. Augustine
September 9, 2024

Veterans’ advocate Bill Dudley given St. Augustine’s highest honor

Longtime military veterans’ advocate Bill Dudley was honored Monday with St. Augustine’s most prestigious award.…

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September 9, 2024

Jax coding program graduates first class, who created city services dashboard

Twenty-two teens and young adults are now graduates of the city’s new Jax Code 4 Change program, aimed at harnessing…

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A 30-second PSA posted by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration was posted to X Monday | AHCA via X, screenshot
September 9, 2024

DeSantis defends abortion information posted by state agency: ‘not electioneering’

With Democrats accusing the state Agency for Health Care Administration of improper politicking, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday described as…

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Vice President Kamala Harris campaigned in New Hampshire last week. | AP Photo, Steven Senne
September 9, 2024

OPINION | Democrats need to decide on Florida play

The Harris campaign has an opportunity to make a statement in the Sunshine State and they could do it in…

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The Beatles speak on Sept. 11, 1964, at Jacksonville's George Washington Hotel, where they did not book rooms in protest of the hotel's segregation policy. They had also refused to perform at the Gator Bowl until they were assured that the audience would not be segregated by race at the concert. | Vern Barchard, via Florida State Archives
September 9, 2024

The Beatles integrated their Jacksonville concert 60 years ago this week. An event gives a look back

On Thursday, Sept. 12, a tribute cover band and two noted historians will revisit what was the first major racially…

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Miami Dolphins safety Jevon Holland (8) grabs Jacksonville Jaguars running back Travis Etienne Jr. (1) as he fumbles the ball during the second half of the game on Sept. 8, 2024, at Miami. | AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee
September 8, 2024

SPORTS | Jaguars squander second-half lead, lose opener in Miami

The takeaway from the Jags’ loss to the Dolphins: There is much to be fixed as the Jaguars look ahead…

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One of the new trash cans stands on Park Street in Five Points. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
September 6, 2024

#AskJAXTDY | When will the city replace Five Points trash cans?

A Jacksonville Today reader says trash cans in the Five Points area are still causing problems.…

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Craig Seabrooks posted this image of his unfinished home in Hilliard on his GoFundMe page. The contractor on the home, Nassau County builder Michael Chad Reed, was arrested on 12 charges related to construction fraud, according to his arrest warrant. | GoFundMe
September 6, 2024

Nassau County contractor indicted on fraud charges

A contractor from Hilliard has been arrested on a 12-count indictment that alleges he failed to complete homes that customers…

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Christina McNair will serve as one of the educators for the James Weldon Johnson ASALH chapter's Freedom School. McNair is a retired science teacher and educator who has lived in Jacksonville for nearly 50 years. | Will Brown, Jacaksonville Today
September 6, 2024

Black historical society creates Freedom School to close knowledge gaps in Jacksonville

Freedom School is designed to help school-aged children, and their families, learn about Black history.…

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City crews work to clear storm drains after flooding on Old St. Augustine Road at San Jose Boulevard on Friday morning, Sept. 6, 2024. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
September 6, 2024

Flooded San Marco worries about what’s next

In some ways, residents say, the flooding this week was worse than a hurricane.…

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Beaches in Anastasia State Park were included in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' beach renourishment project. | Noah Hertz, Jacksonville Today
September 6, 2024

Beach renourishment done in St. Augustine Beach

There’s tons of new sand on St. Augustine Beach now that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has finished up…