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May 22, 2023

Potential Downtown project could amount to $464 million

Four blocks south of Union Street are under review by a developer of Tampa’s waterfront district.…

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May 22, 2023

St. Marys city councilman jailed on battery charge

Artie Jones Jr. was charged after “a fight between family members,” St. Marys police said.…

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The Jaguars overcame a 27-point deficit to beat the Los Angeles Chargers 31-30 in the AFC wild card playoffs on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
May 21, 2023

OPINION | The 5 biggest questions facing the Jaguars as offseason practices begin

For the Jaguars to make a deep playoff run, they’ll have to answer these 5 questions.…

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May 19, 2023

At long last, Riverfront Plaza construction will begin June 5

The park, on the site of Jacksonville Landing, will begin with a first phase that includes a playground, cafe and…

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May 19, 2023

Jacksonville’s unemployment rate sinks to near-record low

The unemployment rate for April fell to 2.3%, the state announced Friday. Employers added 31,700 jobs over a year.…

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May 19, 2023

Le Petit Paris sets third location in Southpoint area

The French cafe plans to open in the former Fresh-Mex & Co. space at 7111 Bentley Road. The first location…

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May 19, 2023

Spliff’s Gastropub plans second Jacksonville area site

Spliff’s will open in the Reef apartments and retail development in Atlantic Beach. Its first location is Downtown.…

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May 19, 2023

Investors blamed for Jacksonville’s affordable housing issues

Large institutional investors have bought more than 9,600 homes in Duval County, leading to higher rents and a shortage of…

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May 19, 2023

Street racers shut down Interstate 295 with stunts

Police say a video on social media is helping them identify the drivers and make arrests.…

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May 19, 2023

FPL proposes another rate reduction beginning in July

After an initial rate reduction early in May, Florida Power & Light is proposing another rate decrease, this time a…

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May 19, 2023

Construction begins on new Highlands Elementary in Jacksonville

The school will be built at the site of the current campus on De Paul Drive, adding students from Pine…

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May 18, 2023

No garbage allowed: Jacksonville is inspecting your recycling bins

The inspections aim to reduce the costly amount of non-recyclable items that people put into their bins. You may get…

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Flalgler College's Crisp-Ellert Art Museum hosts the second annual exploration of experimental film and art, the Finger Mullet Film Festival, this weekend. | Credit: Courtesy of CEAM
May 18, 2023

ARTS PICKS | May 19-21

A film festival, a music fest and the city of Jacksonville’s Emancipation Day celebration are this week’s Arts Picks.…

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May 18, 2023

Breeze adds flights from Jacksonville to Los Angeles

Breeze Airways, a 2-year-old low-cost airline, is adding seasonal nonstops from Jacksonville to Los Angeles, Raleigh-Durham and Pittsburgh.…

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May 18, 2023

Flagler Health+ and UF Health agree to merge

The two health systems expect to formally close the deal this summer and begin merging services later this year.…

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May 18, 2023

RiversEdge development could get more time and incentives

City Council will have the final say whether to increase the property tax refund for the Southbank project from $56…

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May 17, 2023

Jax Beach plaza redesign draws protests

Voters on Tuesday defeated a ballot issue to allow higher buildings in the area, but the proposed redesign of Latham…

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May 17, 2023

Crewmates and families remember 37 killed on USS Stark

A ceremony Wednesday commemorated those who died when Iraqi missiles hit the ship based at Naval Station Mayport almost 40…

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May 17, 2023

Detective’s slaying still unsolved 28 years later

Detective Lonnie Miller Sr. was shot and killed during a burglary call in 1995. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is trying…

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May 17, 2023

OPINION | On the come up 

I criticize this bold new city of the South consistently, but I’m not above applauding when ovation is due. And,…

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A Chevrolet Bolt and a Tesla Model X recharge at the Northeast Florida Transportation Planning Organization offices in Downtown Jacksonville. | Dan Scanlan
May 17, 2023

Electric vehicles in Jax: ‘Be patient,’ better infrastructure is coming

A growing number of Jacksonville drivers are choosing electric vehicles — at a time when local EV-charging infrastructure hasn’t kept…

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May 17, 2023

Homebuyers waiting as mortgage rates chill market

More homes are available to buy in Northeast Florida, but they’re a little less affordable and they’re sitting on the…

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May 17, 2023

It’s ‘definite’: Four Seasons has signed on for Jacksonville

An attorney for Shad Khan’s development company says the luxury hotel chain has been involved in planning on the Downtown…

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May 16, 2023

Dems gain a Jacksonville City Council seat in tight election

Jacksonville’s 19-member City Council will now have five Democrats, up from the current four. Republicans will still hold a supermajority.…