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Members of Raines High School's national alumni association gather before a School Board meeting Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024. | Megan Mallicoat, Jacksonville Today
October 2, 2024

Duval School Board clears path toward closing 18 schools

The board approved a five-year plan that suggests closing schools, but more votes and meetings would be required.…

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Gov. Ron DeSantis addresses the crowd before publicly signing HB7, dubbed the "Stop WOKE" bill, during a news conference at Mater Academy Charter Middle/High School in Hialeah Gardens on April 22, 2022. | Daaniel A. Varela, Miami Herald
October 2, 2024

‘Stop WOKE’ lawsuit could cost Florida $750,000

Businesses that successfully challenged the Stop WOKE Act want the state to reimburse their legal bills.…

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AdventHealth plans to expand its hospital system to St. Johns County with a new ER. | AdventHealth
October 2, 2024

AdventHealth plans expansion into St. Johns County

AdventHealth, one of the largest faith-based health systems in the U.S., plans a freestanding emergency room southwest of St. Augustine.…

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New works by Spanish artist Pablo Vindel are on view at Flagler College’s Crisp-Ellert Art Museum. | David Zarzoso
October 2, 2024

ARTS PICKS | Oct. 5-7

An artist-led tour in St. Augustine, hip-hop festival in LaVilla and Brazilian music at Jacksonville Beach are this weekend’s Arts…

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October 1, 2024

NOV. 5 NASSAU VOTER GUIDE | Compare the candidates

Compare the Nassau candidates for state Legislature and Congress and the judges up for retention with our Candidate Comparison Tool.…

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October 1, 2024

NOV. 5 CLAY VOTER GUIDE | Compare the candidates

Compare the candidates for Sheriff, School Board, state Legislature and Congress with our Candidate Comparison Tool.…

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Dale Walker has been a member of the International Longshoremen's Association Local 1408 for more than 20 years. He was among union members who picketed along Heckscher Drive on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024, during the ILA's first work stoppage since 1977. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
October 1, 2024

Jacksonville Longshoremen demonstrate amid national work stoppage

More than 1,800 people are demonstrating as the International Longshoremen’s Association strikes across the Eastern Seaboard.…

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October 1, 2024

THE JAXSON | The ‘malling’ of Baymeadows

A look at the rise, repositioning and survival of Deerwood Village Mall, one of the Southside’s oldest shopping malls.…

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Hubbard House CEO Gail Patin speaks during the kickoff of Domestic Violence Awareness Month on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024. Flanking her are Kellie Franklin of St. Johns County's Betty Griffin Center and Julia Edwards of Clay County's Quigley House. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
October 1, 2024

Duval’s domestic violence homicides hit 8-year low

Advocates say much work remains as they kicked off Domestic Violence Awareness Month on Tuesday.…

Featured image for “Jacksonville kicks in $50M for new MOSH on Northbank”
MOSH plans an expanded museum on the Northbank.
October 1, 2024

Jacksonville kicks in $50M for new MOSH on Northbank

MOSH will receive the money over three years to move from the Southbank, its home since 1969.…

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Aventuur is proposing Jax Surf Park at eTown, along Etown Parkway off Florida 9B. | The PARC Group
October 1, 2024

Jacksonville Surf Park planned at eTown on Southside

The 55-acre surf park will be used for surfing instruction, fitness training, physical therapy and more.…

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October 1, 2024

Deadline to register to vote is just a week away

Eligible Florida voters must be registered with their county’s supervisor of elections by Oct. 7.…

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People sit outside tents on East Adams Street in Downtown Jacksonville, near North Liberty Street. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
October 1, 2024

Firefighters aid homeless as anti-camping law takes effect

A new Florida law bars local governments from allowing homeless people to sleep or camp in public.…

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October 1, 2024

Thousands of Baptist Health patients will keep coverage under Florida Blue deal

With just hours to spare, Baptist Health and Florida Blue reached an agreement early Tuesday over health care reimbursements.…

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A hybrid fire truck extinguishes a diesel fuel fire at the city's fire academy during a demonstration Monday, Sept. 30, 2024. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
September 30, 2024

Hybrid fire truck flushes flames in test at fire academy

Jacksonsville is testing the diesel-electric fire truck as part of an effort to reduce emissions from city vehicles.…

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Boats sit after being pushed ashore by floodwaters from Hurricane Helene on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in St. Petersburg. | Mike Carlson, AP
September 30, 2024

Are hurricanes and tropical storms hitting Gulf more often?

After three years of hurricanes barreling up the Gulf of Mexico, battered North Florida residents may feel they are living…

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JEA lineworkers restore power in this file photo. | JEA
September 30, 2024

JEA crews tackle remaining power outages

Fewer than 400 customers remain without power four days after Hurricane Helene.…

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FCC Environmental Services will take over Clay County garbage collection on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024. | FCC Environmental Services
September 30, 2024

Garbage changes begin in Clay County. Do you know your pickup day?

Many residents remain confused about their garbage pickup day as FCC Environmental Services takes over.…

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Annie R. Morgan Elementary has served students on Jacksonville’s Westside since 1916. It’s named after an early 20th century educator who was on the faculty at what was then named Woodstock Park Elementary. The Duval County school district is considering whether to close the school at the end of the 2025 academic year. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
September 29, 2024

Duval’s 15-year school closure plan up for a vote Tuesday

Duval Schools’ proposal to close more than schools over the next 15 years is up for a board vote on…

Featured image for “SPORTS | Jaguars drop 4th straight game, this time in final seconds”
Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson looks on in the fourth quarter against the Houston Texans on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, in Houston. | AP Photo/Maria Lysaker
September 29, 2024

SPORTS | Jaguars drop 4th straight game, this time in final seconds

Better, but still not good enough. The Jaguars played their best quarter of football since halftime of the season opener…

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The USS Indianapolis was involved in shooting down missiles and drones from Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in the Middle East on Friday.
September 27, 2024

Mayport naval ship intercepts missiles in Middle East

The USS Indianapolis, based at Naval Station Mayport, was one of three ships involved with Iranian-backed Houthi rebels, CNN reported.…

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Ameris Bank Director of Community Lending, Clyde Anderson, left, greets LISC Jacksonville Executive Director Irvin "PeDro" Cohen during a reception Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024. Ameris awarded LISC Jacksonville $50,000 for its Project Boots program. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
September 27, 2024

Nonprofits boost homeownership through Ameris redlining settlement

LISC Jacksonville and LIFT Jax are using a settlement with Ameris Bank to help foster homeownership in predominantly Black neighborhoods.…

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Illustration by mauromod - stock.adobe.com. | Jacksonville Daily Record
September 27, 2024

Investors eyeing Jax for WNBA team, report says

Donna Orender, former president of the WNBA, reportedly thinks Jacksonville would be a good site for an expansion team.…

Featured image for “Helene cleanup continues; Jacksonville mayor urges patience”
A fallen tree blocks Cedar Bend Drive in Clay County. | Jamie Valet, Jacksonville Today
September 27, 2024

Helene cleanup continues; Jacksonville mayor urges patience

More than 257,000 customers in Northeast Florida had no power Friday after Hurricane Helene came ashore late Thursday.…