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David Carpenter will serve as the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp manager for the 2025 season. Carpenter made more than 200 appearances in the majors as a pitcher for six different clubs. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
May 6, 2025

Jax Shrimp return to friendly confines of VyStar Park

The Jumbo Shrimp’s 21-12 record through six weeks is their best since becoming a Triple-A affiliate of the Miami Marlins…

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A cigarette butt is shown on Jacksonville Beach after a smoking ban was enacted. | Michelle Corum, Jacksonville Today
May 6, 2025

Jax Beach bans smoking and vaping on the beach

Jacksonville Beach joined Atlantic and Neptune beaches in prohibiting smoking on the sand.…

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May 6, 2025

Students with disabilities connect with art at the Cummer

For 30 years, the museum has opened its doors for a unique hands-on program for exceptional education students.…

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The city wants to acquire the Interline Brands building for the planned University of Florida campus. | Monty Zickuhr, Jacksonville Daily Record
May 6, 2025

3rd option proposed to acquire building for UF campus

City Council member Nick Howland proposed a new option for acquiring the Interline Brands building in LaVilla.…

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Former Jacksonville Mayor Alvin Brown, vice chairman of the NTSB.
May 6, 2025

Former Mayor Alvin Brown is out as NTSB vice chair

Brown was the latest of several Democrats that President Donald Trump has fired from federal agencies.…

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St. Johns County approved a 300-unit townhome community near the Sandy Creek neighborhood and County Road 210. | St. Johns County
May 6, 2025

St. Johns County approves 300 townhomes near CR 210

Despite concerns, county commissioners said the project was more acceptable than other possibilities.…

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St. Augustine police posted this photo of a bear in south Lincolnville.
May 6, 2025

Black bear spotted in downtown St. Augustine

A video showed the bear climbing over a wall on St. George Street near Aunt Matilda’s Steampunk Trunk.…

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This concept image shows what Davenport Park could look if a new carousel is installed. | St. Augustine
May 6, 2025

#AskJAXTDY | Is a carousel still planned at Carousel Park?

St. Augustine approved plans last year to return a carousel to the former Carousel Park. What happened?…

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Shooting for the Stars, a team of students from Ponte Vedra High School, placed 5th in the nation at the Academic WorldQuest National Competition. | Submitted
May 6, 2025

BIT OF JOY | Ponte Vedra students place 5th in national academic competition

Ponte Vedra High School students placed 5th at the World Affairs Councils of America’s Academic WorldQuest National Competition.…

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The St. Johns River Ferry is temporarily out of service. | Michelle Corum, Jacksonville Today
May 5, 2025

St. Johns River Ferry sidelined after hitting boarding ramp

No one was injured in the incident, JTA said. The ferry will resume service once repairs are complete.…

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May 5, 2025

10 takeaways from Florida’s legislative session

Here are issues that passed, failed or remain up in the air after the 2025 session.…

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A coyote near Los Angeles in June 2022. | Damian Dovarganes, AP
May 5, 2025

Atlantic Beach now under rabies alert after coyote attacks

A rabid coyote is suspected of attacking four people last week. Atlantic Beach police shot it.…

Featured image for “Big fixes are underway at Lincolnville’s 100-year-old schoolhouse”
Work is underway to fix up the historic school building that hosts the Lincolnville Museum and Cultural Center in St. Augustine. | Noah Hertz, Jacksonville Today
May 5, 2025

Big fixes are underway at Lincolnville’s 100-year-old schoolhouse

More than $1 million in grant funding will help repair St. Augustine’s first high school for Black students.…

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University of Michigan President Santa Ono is the sole finalist to become president of the University of Florida. | University of Michigan
May 5, 2025

UF plans to hire away president from University of Michigan

A search committee picked Santa Ono as the sole finalist for the president’s job at the University of Florida.…

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May 5, 2025

Lawmakers add restrictions to ballot initiative process

It could become harder to get issues on the ballot, but proponents say the reforms will reduce fraud.…

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The new Museum of Science & History will reflect what designers consider "one of Northeast Florida’s most powerful natural assets," namely the St. Johns River. | MOSH
May 2, 2025

MOSH to close until new museum opens on Northbank

MOSH plans to continue community outreach while it prepares for a larger museum on the Northbank.…

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May 2, 2025

99% of Florida is in a drought, and it’s getting worse

Northeast Florida ranges from abnormally dry to a severe drought, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.…

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Kriste-ana Smith is the inaugural valedictorian at KIPP Bold City High School. She plans to attend Valdosta State University with plans to become a physical therapist. Kriste-ana was among the KIPP Bold City students who announced their post-secondary choices during a campus celebration Thursday, May 1, 2025. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
May 2, 2025

KIPP Bold City celebrates its first graduating class

KIPP Bold City High School opened in 2021. The Westside charter celebrated its first graduating class during a May 1…

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Gov. Ron DeSantis wants to stop the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission from making "intrusive" checks on boaters. | WFSU
May 2, 2025

Lawmakers put reins on boating inspections

A bill sent to the governor would block law enforcement from boarding vessels without probable cause.…

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With the future of the Department of Education in limbo, it's uncertain how school districts will continue to receive federal funding. Florida receives around 17% of its education dollars from the federal government. | Dusanka Visnjican/Cherries/stock.adobe.com
May 2, 2025

See how Trump’s funding cuts could affect your school district

Data from the Economic Policy Institute shows how cuts could affect every district in Florida.…

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The C&S Wholesale Services warehouse and office in Baldwin. | Google
May 2, 2025

C&S Wholesale will lay off 490 and close Baldwin warehouse

All employees, including 132 drivers, will lose their jobs over two weeks beginning July 4.…

Featured image for “Jacksonville Journey supports READ USA after federal cuts”
READ USA, a Jacksonville-based literacy nonprofit, announced April 22, 2024, that students who participated in its reading programs increased their reading accuracy, reading comprehension and oral reading skills. From left are School Board member April Carney; Jacksonville Heights Elementary School teacher Tracey Anglin; READ USA CEO Rob Kelly; Giovanni Watts; Tearica Watts; READ USA tutor Chyna Toban; and School Board member Warren Jones. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
May 2, 2025

Jacksonville Journey supports READ USA after federal cuts

The Jacksonville Journey Forward board will allocate $30,000 to READ USA to help the nonprofit continue its services.…

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May 2, 2025

BIT OF JOY | Beaches Library Comic Fest

The 10th annual Beaches Library Comic Fest is on Saturday, May 3.…

Featured image for “Florida Senate revives medical malpractice bill”
Clay Yarborough speaks while a member of the Florida House of Representatives. | Florida House
May 2, 2025

Florida Senate revives medical malpractice bill

Sen. Clay Yarborough of Jacksonville sponsored the bill to allow more people to pursue claims.…