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A cheesesteak at D&LP Subs in Jacksonville Beach | Hanna Raskin
January 25, 2026

THE FOOD SECTION | Jacksonville cheesesteak tour: Which of the 4 comes out on top?

In Jacksonville, online chatter about which area cheesesteak outshines the rest has snowballed since Big Al’s Cheesesteaks opened in Arlington…

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January 23, 2026

4 firefighters charged with firing paintballs at cars

The firefighters were charged with misdemeanors after hitting a Sheriff’s Office cruiser and other targets.…

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A video from a police bodycam shows a confrontation Jan. 5, 2026, outside a Southside apartment. | Jacksonville Sheriff's Office
January 23, 2026

More details released on first police shootings of 2026

One man was killed and one wounded in separate shootings involving police on Jan. 5.…

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LifeSouth Community Blood Centers are urging people to donate due to critically low supplies in Florida. | LifeSouth
January 23, 2026

Blood donations sought as supply lags on First Coast

Many blood centers don’t have enough supply for more than one or two days, LifeSouth says.…

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The Florida House in session. | Wilfredo Lee, AP
January 23, 2026

Property tax proposals move forward in Florida House

Two proposals to reduce property taxes advanced through House committees on Thursday.…

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LIFT Jax CEO Travis Williams was brought home to this house on Van Buren Street on the Eastside. His roots in the neighborhood have informed his work leading the nonprofit that advocates for the Eastside. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
January 23, 2026

How LIFT Jax elevates Eastside ahead of historic investment

Jacksonville nonprofit LIFT Jax has a renewed focus ahead of the first investment of the community benefits agreement.…

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Black lawmakers protest the attorney general's stance on affirmative action in the Florida Capitol on Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026. | News Service of Florida
January 23, 2026

Black Democrats decry state’s stance on affirmative action

Black lawmakers denounced a memo from Attorney General James Uthmeier saying affirmative action laws are discriminatory.…

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The Daily Manna Community Garden at 426 Smith St. in Jacksonville. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
January 22, 2026

Jacksonville food study aims to eliminate urban farm barriers

An analysis of the food system could help address affordability and food insecurity, as well as growers’ concerns.…

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These 10 Jacksonville students will perform at Carnegie Hall next weekend in a prestigious music competition. | Submitted
January 22, 2026

BIT OF JOY | Jax students to perform at Carnegie Hall

A Cathedral Arts Project String Orchestra ensemble of 10 Jacksonville students will perform at Carnegie Hall.…

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A Florida bill would allow licensed drivers to use UTVs on two-lane county and city roads with posted speed limits under 55 mph. | Debra Lawrence, stock.adobe.com
January 22, 2026

Florida lawmakers consider making UTVs street-legal

A bill in the Legislature would allow licensed drivers to use UTVs on certain city and county roads.…

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A city-owned restaurant is planned in Riverfront Plaza, the park at the former site of the Jacksonville Landing in Downtown. | Jacksonville Daily Record
January 22, 2026

Plans move ahead for restaurant at Riverfront Plaza

The city would own the restaurant at Riverfront Plaza and choose an operator to build out the structure.…

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State Rep. Angie Nixon, D-Jacksonville, touts her union bonafides during a December 2023 rally by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters at the Anheuser-Busch facility in Jacksonville. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
January 22, 2026

State Rep. Angie Nixon plans run for U.S. Senate

Nixon, a Democrat, will seek the seat of Republican Sen. Ashley Moody.…

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Urban Book Fest in 2025 | Urban Book Fest via Facebook
January 21, 2026

WHAT TO DO | Urban Book Fest; Chi Fest; Stories on Stage: Best Laid Plans

A celebration of authors, readers and writers in Downtown Jacksonville; a healthy living festival in Neptune Beach; and a night…

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The Pearl Street retail corridor planned by Gateway Jax. | Gateway Jax
January 21, 2026

Gateway Jax begins to transform lighthouse garage

The development will anchor a retail corridor that Gateway Jax plans along Beaver Street in the Pearl Square neighborhood.…

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The Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences is under construction along the Northbank of the St. John River south of EverBank Stadium. | Four Seasons Hotel and Residences
January 21, 2026

Four Seasons residences on sale, starting at $4.7M

The 26 Four Seasons residences range from two to five bedrooms and 1,930 to 7,936 square feet of space.…

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A NAVI autonomous shuttle moves through traffic on East Bay Street in Downtown Jacksonville. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
January 21, 2026

Autonomous NAVI shuttles could extend to the Beaches

NAVI ultimately could replace JTA’s Beach Buggy ride service in the Beaches, CEO Nat Ford says.…

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Florida Education Commissioner Anastasios Kamoutsas speaks about the racial comments of a Clay County School Board member. | News4Jax
January 21, 2026

Clay School Board member fails to explain racial remarks

Clay board member Robert Alvero did not show up when summoned to a Florida Board of Education meeting.…

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NASA's SLS rocket makes its journey Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, from Kennedy Space Center's Vehicle Assembly Building to Launch Pad 39B. | Derek Demeter, Central Florida Public Media
January 21, 2026

NASA’s moon rocket readies for Artemis astronaut mission

The SLS rocket arrived at its launch pad Saturday. Teams are working toward a launch as early as Feb. 6.…

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New regulations are being floated for electric bikes in Florida.
January 21, 2026

Florida lawmakers take a spin on e-bike regulations

A Senate committee passed a bill that adds regulations for e-bikes — and paves the way for more changes.…

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January 20, 2026

THE JAXSON | Shaped by water and time: Historic Oak Haven, Love Grove and Spring Glen

Here are five facts about Oak Haven, Love Grove and Spring Glen.…

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A sign welcomes people to St. Johns County, though many residents don't welcome more growth. | Noah Hertz, Jacksonville Today
January 20, 2026

St. Johns County softens growth plan to satisfy state

The state rejected an earlier version of the plan because it was too restrictive of growth and development.…

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An illustration of Junior Achievement's planned Experiential Learning Center at Florida State College at Jacksonville's downtown campus. | JA
January 20, 2026

Junior Achievement plans workforce training at FSCJ

Junior Achievement’s Experiential Learning Center will allow students to explore careers and learn to run businesses.…

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The Duval County supervisor of elections is trying to preregister students to vote. | File image
January 20, 2026

Duval seeks next generation of voters at local schools

Supervisor of elections staff will visit schools over the next several weeks to sign up young voters.…

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Debra Joshua marches in the 45th Martin Luther King Jr. Grand Parade through Downtown Jacksonville on Monday. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
January 20, 2026

BIT OF JOY | Martin Luther King Day parade

Jacksonville honored the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. with the annual breakfast and parade through Downtown.…