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The Party City on Atlantic Boulevard is one of four local stores that will close. | Michelle Corum, Jacksonville Today
December 23, 2024

Party City will close all stores, including 4 in Northeast Florida

The bankrupt Party City will close about 700 stores across the country.…

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December 23, 2024

Drought worsens in Florida; outlook doesn’t look good

Most of Northeast Florida is experiencing a moderate drought, and precipitation deficits are ramping up across the state.…

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Las Vegas Raiders running back Ameer Abdullah (8) scores a touchdown as he gets past the Jacksonville Jaguars defense, including cornerback Tyson Campbell (3), during the second half of the game on Dec. 22, 2024, in Las Vegas. | AP Photo/John Locher
December 22, 2024

SPORTS | Thomas stars as Jaguars stumble to another loss

With the loss, and the other results around the NFL, the Jaguars are now in line to hold the third…

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Former JEA CEO Aaron Zahn walks out of the Bryan Simpson United States courthouse in Downtown Jacksonville after being convicted of conspiracy and wire fraud on March 15, 2024. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
December 22, 2024

PHOTO ESSAY | Jacksonville 2024 in 24 images

Jacksonville Today’s Will Brown chose his favorite 24 images he captured in 2024.…

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Construction is shown on a two-story restaurant to be named The Lomax at Lomax and Oak streets in Five Points. | Casmira Harrison, Jacksonville Today file
December 21, 2024

#AskJAXTDY | Will stalled Lomax restaurant be fined in Five Points?

Will the The Lomax suffer any penalties for stalled construction in Five Points? The short answer is no. but its…

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Former Putnam County teacher Gus Devereaux is shown after his arrest Friday morning. | Putnam County Sheriff's Office
December 20, 2024

Former Putnam teacher jailed over nude student photos

Police said Gus Devereaux was arrested after photos of a former student were found on his laptop computer.…

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Douglas Anderson School of the Arts
December 20, 2024

State flags license of accused Douglas Anderson teacher

The Florida Department of Education took action against Corey Thayer, a former teacher accused of sexual acts against a student.…

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An illustration shows the planned team shop and building at the Jumbo Shrimp stadium. | Jacksonville Daily Record
December 20, 2024

New building and team shop planned at VyStar Ballpark

The building overlooking right field will include a team shop, hospitality area and Jumbo Shrimp offices.…

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December 20, 2024

Florida among fastest-growing states with 23M population

Florida’s population increase of 467,347 this year was second only to Texas.…

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December 20, 2024

More cold weather arrives for the weekend

The cold will move in quickly Friday evening from Jacksonville to the Panhandle.…

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December 19, 2024

NUMBER OF THE WEEK | Downtown progress

A look at employment and office vacancy in Downtown Jacksonville.…

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A holographic version of Mayor Donna Deegan welcomes travelers — as the real Deegan watches on the left. The technology was unveiled Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024. | Michelle Corum, Jacksonville Today
December 19, 2024

A hologram-like mayor welcomes Jax visitors

A 3D representation of Mayor Donna Deegan — almost a hologram — now greets travelers at Jacksonville International Airport.…

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Staff from the District 23 Medical Examiner's Office set up to perform an X-ray using a portable unit because the office does not have the space for a dedicated radiological room. | St. Johns County
December 19, 2024

Medical examiner critically cramped in St. Johns County

After failing to get state funding last year to replace its aging Medical Examiner’s Office, St. Johns County is trying…

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Macclenny babysitter Rhonda Jewell testifies during her trial this month. | News4Jax
December 19, 2024

Babysitter gets 17 years for infant’s death in hot car

Baker County babysitter Rhonda Jewell said she forgot she left the 10-month-old girl in her car until five hours later.…

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Scottie Scheffler's group putts on the 17th green at The Players Championship last March. | Noah Nertz, Jacksonville Today
December 19, 2024

PGA Tour launches search to fill new CEO position

The PGA Tour, based in Ponte Vedra Beach, hopes to bring new perspectives into the organization.…

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AT&T workers went on strike in August. | News4Jax
December 19, 2024

AT&T cutting 135 jobs in Fleming Island

AT&T announced layoffs three months after agreeing to a new contract with workers.…

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The city posted a sign alerting residents to the cleanup of Lonnie C. Miller Park. | News4Jax
December 19, 2024

Jacksonville plans cleanup at park once used as dump site

The city will have a public meeting to discuss the cleanup of Lonnie C. Miller Park in Northwest Jacksonville.…

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Four Winn-Dixie and Harveys Supermarket stores are converting to the Aldi brand in Northeast Florida.
December 19, 2024

Another Winn-Dixie will become an Aldi store

Aldi has filed plans so far to convert four Winn-Dixie and Harveys stores to the Aldi brand.…

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Super Food & Brew is closing at 11 E. Forsyth St. in the 11 East apartment building. | David Crumpler, Jacksonville Daily Record
December 19, 2024

Super Food & Brew to close Downtown at year’s end

Super Food & Brew was launched in 2015 and billed itself as a healthy gastropub.…

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People look at the final Metropolitan Park proposal during a town hall meeting Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2024. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
December 18, 2024

Metropolitan Park design unveiled; here’s what it includes

Metropolitan Park would retain most of its trees and create new space for events and recreation on the river.…

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The current St. Johns County Commission are, from left, Christian Whitehurst, Sarah Arnold, Krista Joseph, Clay Murphy and Ann Taylor. | St. Johns County
December 18, 2024

One-time outcast now leads the way on St. Johns Commission

As chair of the St. Johns County Commission, Krista Joseph hopes to slow the county’s rampant growth.…

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December 18, 2024

Indoor pickleball club in the works at Oakleaf Station

The city has issued a permit for The Paddle Lands Pickleball Club, an indoor center with seven courts.…

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December 18, 2024

THE JAXSON | 6 major projects planned for LaVilla

In addition to the new University of Florida campus, here are six other major projects under construction in the historic…

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Traffic and road construction in St. Johns County. | News4Jax
December 18, 2024

St. Johns County seeks $40M to ease traffic congestion

County officials are pushing critical traffic improvement projects forward for state and federal funding.…