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Friendship Fountain has been closed since April 1 for maintenance. | Heather Henderson, Jacksonville Today
April 16, 2025

BIT OF JOY | Friendship Fountain reopens

Friendship Fountain reopens Thursday, and the adjacent playground has its grand opening Saturday.…

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April 16, 2025

THE JAXSON | From rust to revival: 5 dream adaptive reuse projects

Here are 5 early 20th century buildings that combine architecturally unique features with deep connections to Jacksonville’s history.…

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Nicola Gibson, and English Language Arts educator at Annie R. Morgan Elementary, is one of four Duval County educators who received the 2025 Gladys Prior Awards for Career Teaching Excellence on Tuesday, April 15, 2025. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
April 15, 2025

4 Duval teachers honored for career excellence

The teachers were surprised Tuesday with the Gladys Prior Award for Career Teaching Excellence.…

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Henning von Watzdorf, CEO of Holon, announces plans for an autonomous vehicle plant on Jacksonville's Northside. The Holon autonomous vehicle is shown on the left. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
April 15, 2025

JTA will reserve 100 self-driving Holon vehicles

The vehicles will be produced at Holon’s new Jacksonville assembly plant for the Ultimate Urban Circulator.…

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Jacksonville University theater and music students went to Terry Concert Hall on Tuesday to learn about the future of their program. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
April 15, 2025

JU cuts 40 faculty and ends music and theater programs

JU’s reorganization is intended to align the university’s courses with the needs of today’s working world.…

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St. Johns County Commissioner Krista Joseph waves an American flag as she begins her comments during a meeting Nov. 21, 2023. | St. Johns County
April 15, 2025

St. Johns County pays $110K for commissioner’s legal fees

The County Commission agreed to cover Krista Joseph’s legal fees in connection with an investigation into her behavior.…

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The Magic Beach Motel on Vilano Road was built in 1951 and renovated a number of times over the years. | News4Jax
April 15, 2025

The Magic Beach Motel: An icon or an eyesore?

A developer wants to tear down the 74-year-old motel in Vilano Beach, but a cultural review board isn’t convinced.…

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Jacksonville City Hall
April 15, 2025

How Jax Journey Forward strives to reduce crime

Some Jaxsons think the Jacksonville Journey Forward will lower crime and eradicate long-standing disparties.…

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Haven't filled out one of these yet? Don't worry, you still have time.
April 15, 2025

BIT OF JOY | Extra time to file taxes

Floridians have an extra two weeks to file taxes this year.…

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James Weldon Johnson Park has been digitized as part of a "New Jax City" world that was created in Minecraft Education to spur Jacksonville students to learn about coding and urban planning. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
April 14, 2025

City launches kids’ Minecraft challenge to help plan Jacksonville’s riverfront

The three-week New Jax City challenge invites second-graders through college sophomores to design Jacksonville’s riverfront in Minecraft.…

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Charles Faggart of Chop it Charlie's. | gofundme
April 14, 2025

More details released on what led to Duval inmate’s death

A report details a struggle and medical emergency that ultimately led to the death of inmate Charles Faggart.…

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A federal judge ordered the Florida Department of Environmental Protection to take steps to protect manatees.
April 14, 2025

Judge faults state in manatee deaths and calls for protections

The judge said the state has violated the federal Endangered Species Act by failing to regulate wastewaster discharges properly.…

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House Health Care Budget Chairman Alex Andrade is seeking information about Hope Florida. | Florida House, News Service of Florida
April 14, 2025

Florida House seeks records on state agency spending

The GOP-led House is seeking a broard array of documents regarding spending by the DeSantis administration.…

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R. Brett James has resigned as planning and development director for the city of Jacksonville. | News4Jax
April 14, 2025

Jacksonville planning director resigns at mayor’s request

R. Brett James says he was given no details about why the administration sought his resignation.…

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A banded Roseate Spoonbill. | Audubon Florida
April 14, 2025

BIT OF JOY | Spoonbill spotting

This one’s for the bird enthusiasts. Audubon’s Everglades Science Center team is asking for help identifying banded Roseate Spoonbills that…

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Jacksonville Jaguars President Mark Lamping addresses the Jacksonville City Council. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
April 13, 2025

OPINION | In defense of Jacksonville City Council leadership elections

A counterpoint to City Council member Michael Boylan’s proposal to have at-large members rotate into council leadership.…

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Mayor Donna Deegan presents her first city budget in July 2023. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
April 11, 2025

Jacksonville tests artificial intelligence in city budget process

Jacksonville is one of the first cities in the country to use artificial intelligence to help draft a budget.…

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April 11, 2025

Regency mall’s new owner settles code compliance fines

Blackwater Regency LLC signed five settlement agreements with the city to settle the fines.…

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Senate President Ben Albritton announced his chamber will release a compromise package that includes adding clothes and shoes under $75 to the list of products exempted from sales tax. Various sales tax holidays would continue, and a study would determine the effects of eliminating property taxes. | © Vedran Vukoja AKA vepar5 vedran.vukoja@gmail.com/vepar5, stock.adobe.com
April 11, 2025

Senate president unveils compromise on tax relief

The compromise would make some clothes and shoes tax-free and would study whether to eliminate property taxes.…

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April 11, 2025

St. Johns Schools narrows superintendent search to 10

The school district received 26 applications for the superintendent’s job and narrowed the field to 10 semifinalists.…

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April 11, 2025

NUMBER OF THE WEEK | Hurricane predictions vs. reality

Comparing Colorado State University’s April hurricane season predictions with the actual number of storms each year.…

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Charles Faggart of Chop it Charlie's food truck. | gofundme
April 10, 2025

Inmate dies of severe injuries suffered in Duval jail

Nine jail officers were suspended in an incident involving inmate Charles Faggart. The Sheriff’s Office has not explained what happened.…

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Oysters could be a key to revitalizing and restoring the Trout River. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
April 10, 2025

How OysterFest restores Trout and Ribault rivers

OysterFest is a community festival spotlighting an oft-neglected tributary of the St. Johns River.…

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Amelia Baptist Church in Fernandina Beach. | Google
April 10, 2025

Fernandina church secretary accused of embezzling $500K

Police say Melissa Ganey English took money from Amelia Baptist Church for concerts, cruises, hotels and more.…