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Police cordon off the site of an officer shooting that occurred outside a McDuff Avenue South fast food restaurant on Monday, Nov. 11. | News4Jax
November 11, 2024

JSO: Officer shot teen who pulled out gun during foot chase

JSO’s seventh officer-involved shooting of 2024 left an 18-year-old hospitalized.…

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Jaguars safety Andrew Wingard heads off the field after a defensive stop during the fourth quarter of a loss to the Minnesota Vikings. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
November 10, 2024

SPORTS | Jags struggle offensively against Minnesota, fall to 2-8

Any thought that Lawrence was the cause of the Jaguars’ offensive struggles should be put to bed.…

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A new light display can be seen on the Legends Center on Soutel Drive. | Cultural Council of Greater Jax
November 8, 2024

New public art adorns bus stops, community center on Soutel Drive

Public art, some of it high-tech, illuminates and brightens parts of Jacksonville’s Northwest community this week.…

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The hands of one of the Harriet Beecher Stowe installation's children poke through their protective wrap on Friday. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
November 8, 2024

Harriet Beecher Stowe – bronze and life-size – returns to Mandarin

Famed 19th century abolitionist/author’s lifesize bronze likeness will be unveiled Sunday.…

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Fernandina Beach Mayor Bradley Bean, as seen at a parade earlier in 2024, was defeated Nov. 5. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
November 8, 2024

Fernandina Beach council seat goes to recount; Bean defeated; Antun elected mayor

A roundup of Fernandina Beach City Commission race results.…

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A sign on the Jacksonville Jaguars' field on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, encourages Duval County residents to vote. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
November 8, 2024

NUMBER OF THE WEEK | Duval’s presidential preferences

Republicans, who make up about 36% of Duval’s registered voters, overperformed, with 41% of the ballots in Tuesday’s election.…

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St. Johns County School District Superintendent Tim Forson. | News4Jax
November 7, 2024

St. Johns School Superintendent Tim Forson announces plan to retire

St. Johns County Schools Superintendent Tim Forson will retire next year.…

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A PorchFest 2024 sign on the Klutho Park gazebo. | submitted
November 7, 2024

WEEKEND EVENTS | PorchFest; Jax Fair; Super Girl Surf Pro Fest; Veterans’ Day Parade & more

It’s a festive weekend in the Jacksonville area, with outdoor events aplenty, leading up to Monday’s Veterans’ Day Parade through…

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November 7, 2024

Baptist Health opens ER, imaging center in Yulee

Baptist Health on Thursday announced a freestanding emergency room is now open at Nassau Crossing.…

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Duval Schools' headquarters on Nov. 4, 2024 | Megan Mallicoat, Jacksonville Today
November 6, 2024

Duval Schools needs to find $97M. But where?

School closures don’t begin to fill the gap in Duval Schools’ budget.…

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This file photo shows the Black Creek in Clay County.
November 6, 2024

Conservation tax approved by wide margin in Clay County

The land conservation referendum will raise property taxes about $33 a year for the average homeowner.…

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Clay County Sheriff Michelle Cook. | Clay County Sheriff's Office
November 6, 2024

Clay Sheriff Michelle Cook lists her priorities for 2nd term

Sheriff Michelle Cook won a second term with almost 80% of the vote in Tuesday’s election.…

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November 6, 2024

ARTS PICKS | Nov. 8-10

PorchFest in Springfield; classical guitar Downtown, a bloody good time of a musical in San Marco and contemporary art Downtown…

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Political signs dotted the grass outside Jacksonville Beach City Hall on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
November 6, 2024

5 takeaways from Tuesday’s election in Florida

Republicans had a great election night. Democrats? Not so much. And 60 is a magic number in Florida…

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Cori Bylund campaigns for mayor in Neptune Beach on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
November 6, 2024

Mayors and council members elected in the Beaches

Voters in Neptune Beach and Jacksonville Beach picked mayors — one in a close race and the other by a…

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Polling locations in Jacksonville Beach and Neptune Beach were awash with signs and candidates on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
November 6, 2024

Beaches voters approve charter changes

Voters in Jacksonville Beach and Atlantic Beach approved all changes proposed.…

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St. Johns County's entryway on State Road A1A. | Noah Hertz, Jacksonville Today
November 5, 2024

Newcomer elected to St. Johns County School Board

Voters also continued a half-cent sales tax and approved a new 1-mill property tax to help fund teacher salaries.…

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Shayla E. Lee
November 5, 2024

Duval voters choose Shayla Lee as county judge

Lee, a public defender, won the judgeship by more than 50,000 votes.…

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Voters decided to add hunting and fishing rights to the state Constitution. | Charlie Riedel, AP
November 5, 2024

Hunting rights approved; partisan school races nixed

Voters rejected partisan school board races but added hunting and fishing rights to the state Constitution.…

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Demonstrators rally in support of abortion rights outside Orlando City Hall on May 3, 2022. | John Raoux, AP
November 5, 2024

Abortion rights amendment falls short of passage

The proposal received support from 57% of voters, less than the 60% needed to pass.…

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Charles Kennedy is a Jacksonville resident who says the conversation around parental rights in Florida activated his engagement in public policy. This year was the second time he campaigned in support of state Rep. Kiyan Michael, R-Jacksonville Beach. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
November 5, 2024

Republicans roar as Duval racks up conservative victories

Despite a lower than expected voter turnout in Duval County, Republicans decisively won local and statewide races.…

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November 5, 2024

Voters say no to recreational marijuana

The proposed constitutional amendment faced unprecedented opposition from Gov. Ron DeSantis.…

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November 5, 2024

Sen. Rick Scott wins easily over Debbie Mucarsel-Powell

The Republican Scott benefited from his party’s massive advantage in voter registration in Florida.…

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U.S. Rep. Aaron Bean. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
November 5, 2024

Incumbent congressmen win reelection in Northeast Florida

Three Republican incumbents from Northeast Florida will return to the U.S. House of Representatives.…