Featured image for “Volunteer researchers unlock secrets of nesting sea turtles”
Volunteer researcher Jeff Finnan prepares a sea turtle egg for genetic testing at the Guana Tolomato Matanzas Research Reserve. | Noah Hertz, Jacksonville Today
July 12, 2024

Volunteer researchers unlock secrets of nesting sea turtles

Northeast Florida is about half way through sea turtle nesting season, and volunteers are working hard to keep track of…

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A woman moves through one of the nine TSA checkpoints at Jacksonville International Airport l Steven Ponson, Jacksonville Today
July 12, 2024

Fewer guns confiscated at Jacksonville’s airport

The number of guns seized at Jacksonville International Airport has declined by 25% from last year.…

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July 12, 2024

Redistricting challenge ends in North Florida

A federal court ruled that the reconfiguration of Congressional District 5 was not racially motivated.…

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July 12, 2024

Interest rates chill home sales in Northeast Florida

Sales normally rise in June, but they’re down this year, and there are more homes for sale than anytime since…

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Caddyshack, at 455 S. Legacy Trail E106 in St. Augustine, opened in June 2001. | J. Brooks Terry, Jacksonville Daily Record
July 12, 2024

Caddyshack restaurant isn’t going anywhere

The anchor restaurant at World Golf Village just signed a 10-year lease.…

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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
July 12, 2024

St. Johns County commissioner cleared of meeting violation

A federal judge ruled that Krista Joseph did nothing wrong when, during a meeting, she encouraged people to vote against…

Featured image for “Jacksonville mom testifies in lawsuit to restore Medicaid”
The Bryan Simpson U.S. Courthouse in Jacksonville. | The Tributary
July 12, 2024

Jacksonville mom testifies in lawsuit to restore Medicaid

A class action lawsuit claims Florida does not properly inform people when terminating their Medicaid coverage.…

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July 12, 2024

Tropical disturbance brews east of Florida

The disturbance has a low chance of developing, but rain and thunderstorms are likely in the Southeast.…

Featured image for “Challenge to Florida pronoun law gets go-ahead”
A former Putnam County school resource officer was sentenced to life in prison for a sexual relationship with a child.
July 12, 2024

Challenge to Florida pronoun law gets go-ahead

The law requires teachers to use pronouns that align with their sex assigned at birth.…

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ZIP code 32202 is among the nation's hottest | screenshot from USPS.com
July 11, 2024

OPINION | Summer in the city: Hotter than a match head in Downtown Jax

Jacksonville’s Downtown and its surrounding neighborhoods are in the nations top 2% for heat.…

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Florida Memorial defeated Edward Waters 38-21 in The Big Cat Classic on Sept. 2, 2023, in Jacksonville. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
July 11, 2024

Edward Waters University officially joins NCAA Division ll

The move to the NCAA means stronger competition for student-athletes and more money for the athletics department.…

Featured image for “Region remains abnormally dry despite recent rain”
People are being asked to water their lawns only as needed. | Bill Bortzfield, Jacksonville Today
July 11, 2024

Region remains abnormally dry despite recent rain

JEA and the St. Johns River Water Management District are asking residents to conserve water until regular rainfall returns.…

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Workers add seats to Fort Lauderdale's Chase Stadium in July 2023. | AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell
July 11, 2024

#AskJAXTDY l Why prevent stronger local heat protections for workers?

A Jacksonville Today reader says she’s baffled why the governor and legislators want to put workers at risk.…

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The Salvation Army of Northeast Florida is offering rental and utility assistance for low-income residents in Duval County. l Google Maps.
July 11, 2024

Salvation Army offers rent and utility assistance

The Salvation Army of Northeast Florida is offering rent and utility assistance for low income residents in Duval County.…

Featured image for “Aldi is starting to convert Harveys and Winn-Dixie stores”
The Aldi at 15324 Max Leggett Parkway in North Jacksonville. | Jacksonville Daily Record
July 11, 2024

Aldi is starting to convert Harveys and Winn-Dixie stores

A Harveys supermarket in Edgewood Square will be the first in the area to be converted to the Aldi brand.…

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The Jekyll Island Club dates to 1888. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
July 11, 2024

Two local islands rated the best in continental US

The Golden Isles in Georgia and Amelia Island topped a survey by Travel + Leisure magazine.…

Featured image for “Affordable housing begins leasing at San Marco East”
Lofts at San Marco East is accepting applications. | The Jaxson
July 10, 2024

Affordable housing begins leasing at San Marco East

The Lofts at San Marco East is a 172-unit affordable housing complex at Philips Highway and St. Augustine Road. …

Featured image for “Big changes in store for Clay County garbage collection”
FCC Environmental Services will take over Clay County garbage collection on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024. | FCC Environmental Services
July 10, 2024

Big changes in store for Clay County garbage collection

Curbside recycling will end, and residents are getting new garbage cans as FCC Environmental Services takes over collections.…

Featured image for “Clay County Sheriff’s Office takes over school police”
A Clay County school district cruiser is displayed at the University of North Florida. | Clay County District School Police
July 10, 2024

Clay County Sheriff’s Office takes over school police

The move will provide for quicker response in the event of an emergency, Sheriff Michelle Cook says.…

Featured image for “Housing Authority awarded $2.3 million for workforce aid”
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development presents a check to the Jacksonville Housing Authority. | News4Jax
July 10, 2024

Housing Authority awarded $2.3 million for workforce aid

The money from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development will help 330 local families in the workforce.…

Featured image for “Downtown Doubletree plans renovation and new name”
The DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Jacksonville Riverfront will be renovated and renamed Hotel Bellamy. | Jacksonville Daily Record
July 10, 2024

Downtown Doubletree plans renovation and new name

The hotel on the Southbank will undergo a $14.6 million renovation and will be renamed Hotel Bellamy.…

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July 10, 2024

ARTS PICKS | July 12-14

Opening weekend for one-act plays in San Marco, pottery making Downtown and local authors reading in Riverside are this week’s…

Featured image for “UF kicks out pro-Palestinian protesters after arrests”
A University of Florida police officer and a Florida Highway Patrol trooper walk a handcuffed protester away from the site on the university's campus, where law enforcement arrested nine pro-Palestinian protesters April 29, 2024. | Vivienne Serret, Fresh Take Florida
July 10, 2024

UF kicks out pro-Palestinian protesters after arrests

The university imposed tougher sentences than recommended for protesters arrested in April. Two of them were from Jacksonville.…

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July 10, 2024

THE JAXSON | 6 major urban core infrastructure projects

Jacksonville’s urban core continues to grow. Here are six major infrastructure projects currently under construction in or near Downtown.…