PerspectivesRob Bradley Jacksonville Today Contributor
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August 17, 2022

OPINION | DeSantis’ influence key in local GOP elections

As the 2022 primary draws to a close, several storylines have emerged at the local, state and federal levels: Former…

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A home in Brentwood in the Northside with an accessory dewlling unit behind it. | Bill Delaney
August 16, 2022

OPINION | Jax’s accessory dwelling unit bill deserves support

The Jacksonville City Council is debating the Keep Our Families Together Act, which would allow accessory dwelling units — garage…

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August 15, 2022

City Council delays affordable housing bill as advocates push for action

As protesters and advocates pushed for immediate emergency action, City Council granted itself more time to debate one of the…

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August 15, 2022

Inside one of Jacksonville’s improving schools

Math teacher Tiffany Scott contacted News4JAX excited to share the news that George Washington Carver Elementary School had increased its…

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August 15, 2022

Here’s what caused the flooding at new San Marco Publix

Publix Super Markets Inc. tried to tie down every detail of opening in East San Marco, but then the rain…

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August 15, 2022

JinkoSolar: ‘The most automated factory in Florida’

Mike Favo peered through plexiglass into a precision laser-cutter machine Aug. 3 on the factory floor at JinkoSolar (U.S.) Inc.’s…

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August 15, 2022

Starbucks on Southside will become drive-thru-only

The Starbucks Coffee shop at 9940 Southside Blvd. near the Bank of America office park is being renovated into drive-thru-only…

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August 15, 2022

LGBTQ group blasts Duval Schools for removing rainbow posters

Some Duval Schools teachers say they spent their planning week peeling rainbow Safe Space stickers and posters that indicate LGBTQ…

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All five Jacksonville sheriff's candidates attended a July 20th forum. | Claire Heddles, Jacksonville Today
August 14, 2022

OPINION | Expect status quo for JSO after ‘22 election

Is reform coming to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office during the post-Mike Williams era? Based on what we’ve seen thus far…

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Jaguars defensive back Shaquill Griffin celebrates his first quarter fumble recovery during an Aug. 12, 2022 preseason game against the Cleveland Browns.| Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
August 14, 2022

PHOTO ESSAY | Jaguars show flashes in preseason loss to Cleveland

The Jaguars lost their second straight preseason game on Friday night, falling 24-13 to Cleveland. Jacksonville led 13-0, however, when…

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The Jacksonville Transportation Authority provided more than 34,000 fares to Duval County students in the 2021-22 academic year as part of the My Ride 2 School program. Both the authority, and Duval County Public Schools, anticipate the number to increase this year. | Jacksonville Transportation Authority
August 12, 2022

More Duval students could take JTA city buses to school

The Jacksonville Transportation Authority may be one of the solutions to Duval County’s school bus driver shortage. Later this month,…

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August 11, 2022

East San Marco finally gets its Publix

Luke Whipple started the customer line at 4:45 a.m. Aug. 11 for the 7 a.m. opening of the East San…

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August 10, 2022

OPINION | Short on the things we need

Monday morning marks back-to-school time for my son along with thousands of other Duval County students. In preparation, I have…

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Duval School Board District 6 candidates Tanya Hardaker (L) and Charlotte Joyce (R).
August 10, 2022

AUG. 23 VOTER GUIDE: Duval School Board District 6

Challenger Tanya Hardaker and incumbent Charlotte Joyce are facing off to represent District 6 on the Duval County School Board.…

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August 9, 2022

#AskJAXTDY | Will the proposed property tax for schools compound each year?

The Jacksonville Today team is answering your voting questions ahead of the August 23rd primaries. A hot topic? The Duval…

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August 9, 2022

THE JAXSON | 6 Jacksonville day trips

There’s a lot to do in the Jacksonville area, and even more within a short drive. With summer winding down,…

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August 9, 2022

Old Holy Rosary church in Springfield restored in time for centennial

A timeworn 99-year-old Catholic church in Springfield is being renovated by members of a traditionalist Catholic group whose congregation has…

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August 9, 2022

Judge weighs challenge to ‘Stop WOKE Act’

A federal judge on Monday questioned part of a new Florida law that restricts the way businesses can address race-related…

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The Jacksonville Beach pier from an aerial perspective. | Helena Karst
August 8, 2022

PHOTO ESSAY | What is Jacksonville today?

What is Jacksonville Today? Florida State College at Jacksonville students answered that question through images.…

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Incumbent Elizabeth Andersen (left) and challenger April Carney (right) take part in a town hall forum hosted by Beaches Watch on Aug. 3. | Raymon Troncoso
August 4, 2022

AUG. 23 VOTER GUIDE: Duval School Board District 2

Two candidates are running in Duval County School Board District 2, a non-partisan race. The August race, which would normally…

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Florida House District 14 candidates Garrett Dennis, Iris Hinton and Mincy Pollock (left to right) participate in the Jacksonville Today/Jacksonville Bar Association forum on Aug. 2. The fourth candidate, Kimberly Daniels, was unable to attend.
August 4, 2022

AUG. 23 VOTER GUIDE: Florida House District 14

Four Democrats are on the August ballot for the newly drawn state House District 14. The previous District 14 was…

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The Duval Schools administration building. | Claire Heddles, Jacksonville Today
August 3, 2022

AUG. 23 VOTER GUIDE: Property tax increase for Duval Schools

The Duval County School Board is asking property owners to pitch in more for public schools. All Duval voters are…

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August 3, 2022

OPINION | For candidates, public scrutiny is part of the process

The primary season in Florida politics is always brutal. Because primaries involve battles between members of the same political party,…

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Dale Carter | Carter campaign
August 3, 2022

Child sex-abuse allegation surfaces for Clay Commission candidate

Local dirt hauler Dale Carter’s decision to run this year for the Clay Board of County Commissioners was met with…