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Volunteers with the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation perform a nest inventory after baby turtles hatched in August 2022. | Courtesy of Jack Brzoza
December 24, 2024

Sea turtles, a conservation success story, face new threat

Warming temperatures and stronger hurricanes raise questions about the future of sea turtles.…

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Former Jacksonville Mayor Alvin Brown, vice chairman of the NTSB.
December 24, 2024

Former Mayor Alvin Brown named vice chair of NTSB

Brown was Jacksonville’s first Black mayor from 2011 to 2015. President Joe Biden picked him for the NTSB role Friday. …

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Venezuelan immigrant Grecia Pacheco, a senior at Florida International University, spent four months in Washington, D.C., reporting on the presidential election for the school's news venue Caplin News. Having arrived in the U.S. as an asylum seeker, she now faces an incoming president determined to deport people like her. | Courtesy of Grecia Pacheco
December 24, 2024

When will I be good enough to stay in America?

Grecia Pacheco, a journalism student at Florida International University, describes the anxiety gripping thousands of immigrants like her.…

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Randy Fine
December 24, 2024

Randy Fine files controversial bills as he runs for Congress

Brevard Republican state Sen. Randy Fine says he intends to push his proposals as long as he’s in the state…

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The former Black Knight building is at 601 Riverside Ave.
December 23, 2024

#AskJAXTDY | How does city win by giving incentives to ICE?

A Jacksonville Today reader wonders how the city benefits by giving a company $21 million in incentives.…

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Nigelle Kohn is the executive director of Florida Avenue Main Street, a new nonprofit meant to connect residents, business owners and property owners on the Eastside with the wider Jacksonville community. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
December 23, 2024

Q&A | Jax native leads Eastside nonprofit focused on community revitalization

Florida Avenue Main Street’s inaugural Executive Director Nigelle Kohn grew up in Washington Estates on the city’s Northside.…

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December 23, 2024

Development moves ahead at Jones Bros. Furniture building

A permit has been issued to convert the vacant Jones Bros. building into apartments and co-working space.…

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The Party City on Atlantic Boulevard is one of four local stores that will close. | Michelle Corum, Jacksonville Today
December 23, 2024

Party City will close all stores, including 4 in Northeast Florida

The bankrupt Party City will close about 700 stores across the country.…

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December 23, 2024

Drought worsens in Florida; outlook doesn’t look good

Most of Northeast Florida is experiencing a moderate drought, and precipitation deficits are ramping up across the state.…

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Las Vegas Raiders running back Ameer Abdullah (8) scores a touchdown as he gets past the Jacksonville Jaguars defense, including cornerback Tyson Campbell (3), during the second half of the game on Dec. 22, 2024, in Las Vegas. | AP Photo/John Locher
December 22, 2024

SPORTS | Thomas stars as Jaguars stumble to another loss

With the loss, and the other results around the NFL, the Jaguars are now in line to hold the third…

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Former JEA CEO Aaron Zahn walks out of the Bryan Simpson United States courthouse in Downtown Jacksonville after being convicted of conspiracy and wire fraud on March 15, 2024. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
December 22, 2024

PHOTO ESSAY | Jacksonville 2024 in 24 images

Jacksonville Today’s Will Brown chose his favorite 24 images he captured in 2024.…

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Construction is shown on a two-story restaurant to be named The Lomax at Lomax and Oak streets in Five Points. | Casmira Harrison, Jacksonville Today file
December 21, 2024

#AskJAXTDY | Will stalled Lomax restaurant be fined in Five Points?

Will the The Lomax suffer any penalties for stalled construction in Five Points? The short answer is no. but its…

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Former Putnam County teacher Gus Devereaux is shown after his arrest Friday morning. | Putnam County Sheriff's Office
December 20, 2024

Former Putnam teacher jailed over nude student photos

Police said Gus Devereaux was arrested after photos of a former student were found on his laptop computer.…

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Douglas Anderson School of the Arts
December 20, 2024

State flags license of accused Douglas Anderson teacher

The Florida Department of Education took action against Corey Thayer, a former teacher accused of sexual acts against a student.…

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An illustration shows the planned team shop and building at the Jumbo Shrimp stadium. | Jacksonville Daily Record
December 20, 2024

New building and team shop planned at VyStar Ballpark

The building overlooking right field will include a team shop, hospitality area and Jumbo Shrimp offices.…

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December 20, 2024

Florida among fastest-growing states with 23M population

Florida’s population increase of 467,347 this year was second only to Texas.…

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December 20, 2024

More cold weather arrives for the weekend

The cold will move in quickly Friday evening from Jacksonville to the Panhandle.…

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December 19, 2024

NUMBER OF THE WEEK | Downtown progress

A look at employment and office vacancy in Downtown Jacksonville.…

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A holographic version of Mayor Donna Deegan welcomes travelers at Jacksonville International Airport — as the real Deegan watches on the left. The technology was unveiled Dec. 19, 2024. | Michelle Corum, Jacksonville Today
December 19, 2024

A hologram-like mayor welcomes Jax visitors

A 3D representation of Mayor Donna Deegan — almost a hologram — now greets travelers at Jacksonville International Airport.…

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Staff from the District 23 Medical Examiner's Office set up to perform an X-ray using a portable unit because the office does not have the space for a dedicated radiological room. | St. Johns County
December 19, 2024

Medical examiner critically cramped in St. Johns County

After failing to get state funding last year to replace its aging Medical Examiner’s Office, St. Johns County is trying…

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Macclenny babysitter Rhonda Jewell testifies during her trial this month. | News4Jax
December 19, 2024

Babysitter gets 17 years for infant’s death in hot car

Baker County babysitter Rhonda Jewell said she forgot she left the 10-month-old girl in her car until five hours later.…

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Scottie Scheffler's group putts on the 17th green at The Players Championship last March. | Noah Nertz, Jacksonville Today
December 19, 2024

PGA Tour launches search to fill new CEO position

The PGA Tour, based in Ponte Vedra Beach, hopes to bring new perspectives into the organization.…

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AT&T workers went on strike in August. | News4Jax
December 19, 2024

AT&T cutting 135 jobs in Fleming Island

AT&T announced layoffs three months after agreeing to a new contract with workers.…

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The city posted a sign alerting residents to the cleanup of Lonnie C. Miller Park. | News4Jax
December 19, 2024

Jacksonville plans cleanup at park once used as dump site

The city will have a public meeting to discuss the cleanup of Lonnie C. Miller Park in Northwest Jacksonville.…