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Urban Book Fest in 2025 | Urban Book Fest via Facebook
January 21, 2026

WHAT TO DO | Urban Book Fest; Chi Fest; Stories on Stage: Best Laid Plans

A celebration of authors, readers and writers in Downtown Jacksonville; a healthy living festival in Neptune Beach; and a night…

By Amy Garrett

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The Pearl Street retail corridor planned by Gateway Jax. | Gateway Jax
January 21, 2026

Gateway Jax begins to transform lighthouse garage

The development will anchor a retail corridor that Gateway Jax plans along Beaver Street in the Pearl Square neighborhood.…

By Jonathan Lundy - News4Jax

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The Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences is under construction along the Northbank of the St. John River south of EverBank Stadium. | Four Seasons Hotel and Residences
January 21, 2026

Four Seasons residences on sale, starting at $4.7M

The 26 Four Seasons residences range from two to five bedrooms and 1,930 to 7,936 square feet of space.…

By Karen Brune Mathis - Jacksonville Daily Record

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A NAVI autonomous shuttle moves through traffic on East Bay Street in Downtown Jacksonville. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
January 21, 2026

Autonomous NAVI shuttles could extend to the Beaches

NAVI ultimately could replace JTA’s Beach Buggy ride service in the Beaches, CEO Nat Ford says.…

By Dan Scanlan

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Florida Education Commissioner Anastasios Kamoutsas speaks about the racial comments of a Clay County School Board member. | News4Jax
January 21, 2026

Clay School Board member fails to explain racial remarks

Clay board member Robert Alvero did not show up when summoned to a Florida Board of Education meeting.…

By Michelle Corum

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NASA's SLS rocket makes its journey Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, from Kennedy Space Center's Vehicle Assembly Building to Launch Pad 39B. | Derek Demeter, Central Florida Public Media
January 21, 2026

NASA’s moon rocket readies for Artemis astronaut mission

The SLS rocket arrived at its launch pad Saturday. Teams are working toward a launch as early as Feb. 6.…

By Brendan Byrne - Central Florida Public Media

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New regulations are being floated for electric bikes in Florida.
January 21, 2026

Florida lawmakers take a spin on e-bike regulations

A Senate committee passed a bill that adds regulations for e-bikes — and paves the way for more changes.…

By Douglas Soule - WUSF

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January 20, 2026

THE JAXSON | Shaped by water and time: Historic Oak Haven, Love Grove and Spring Glen

Here are five facts about Oak Haven, Love Grove and Spring Glen.…

By Ennis Davis

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A sign welcomes people to St. Johns County, though many residents don't welcome more growth. | Noah Hertz, Jacksonville Today
January 20, 2026

St. Johns County softens growth plan to satisfy state

The state rejected an earlier version of the plan because it was too restrictive of growth and development.…

By Noah Hertz

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An illustration of Junior Achievement's planned Experiential Learning Center at Florida State College at Jacksonville's downtown campus. | JA
January 20, 2026

Junior Achievement plans workforce training at FSCJ

Junior Achievement’s Experiential Learning Center will allow students to explore careers and learn to run businesses.…

By Dan Scanlan

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The Duval County supervisor of elections is trying to preregister students to vote. | File image
January 20, 2026

Duval seeks next generation of voters at local schools

Supervisor of elections staff will visit schools over the next several weeks to sign up young voters.…

By Dan Scanlan

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Debra Joshua marches in the 45th Martin Luther King Jr. Grand Parade through Downtown Jacksonville on Monday. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
January 20, 2026

BIT OF JOY | Martin Luther King Day parade

Jacksonville honored the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. with the annual breakfast and parade through Downtown.…

By Will Brown

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Officials with the Jacksonville Housing Authority and the city break ground on new affordable housing in Durkeeville. | City of Jacksonville
January 20, 2026

Introducing the Northeast Florida News Collaborative

A coalition of Northeast Florida news organizations – including Jacksonville Today – plan to tackle the issue of housing costs…

By Jacksonville Today

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Chad Munsey, co-owner of The Bearded Pig, was caught by surprise when he learned the restaurant's dog-friendly patio was not authorized by the city. | Dan Macdonald, Jacksonville Daily Record
January 20, 2026

Jacksonville now has a process to legalize dog-friendly patios

The City Council has set up a permitting process, and signs must be displayed saying dogs are allowed on the…

By Mike Mendenhall

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Audrey Gibson, seen here as a Jacksonville mayoral candidate in 2023, is running unopposed for Rep. Angie Nixon's seat. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
January 19, 2026

OPINION | Will unopposed Jacksonville Democrats face competition in House races?

Two Jacksonville Democrats appear, as of now, to have an uncomplicated path to winning election to the Florida House. But…

By A.G. Gancarski

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Kicker’s Country Bar, also called Kicker’s Saloon, features a bedazzled mechanical bull. | Dan Macdonald, Jacksonville Daily Record
January 16, 2026

Country bar — with mechanical bull — opens at Pablo Station

Kicker’s Country Bar offers entertainment, line dancing and an atmosphere inspired by bars such as Gilley’s.…

By Dan Macdonald - Jacksonville Daily Record

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Clay Eye Holdings operates Clay Eye Physicians & Surgeons in Fleming Island. | Google Maps
January 16, 2026

Clay Eye to pay $2.14M for alleged kickback scheme

Clay Eye Holdings billed Medicare and Medicaid for unnecessary procedures, the Justice Department said.…

By Dan Scanlan

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St. Johns County Fire Rescue’s permanent Fallen Firefighter Memorial now sits at Fire Rescue headquarters at 3657 Gaines Road in St. Augustine. | St. Johns County Public Affairs office.
January 16, 2026

St. Johns County memorial honors fallen firefighters

The permanent Fallen Firefighter Memorial now sits at Fire Rescue headquarters on Gaines Road in St. Augustine.…

By Michelle Corum

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Jacksonville minister Brian Carn Jr., speaking in 2016. | Facebook
January 16, 2026

Jacksonville minister pleads guilty to obstructing IRS

Minister Brian Carn Jr. was accused of misstating his income to avoid thousands of dollars in taxes.…

By Dan Scanlan

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St. Augustine's new police chief, Jon Marston, is sworn in by his predecessor, Jennifer Michaux. | St. Augustine Police Department
January 16, 2026

Meet Jon Marston, St. Augustine’s new police chief

Marston joined the St. Augustine Police Department in 2008 after moving a few years earlier from Maine.…

By Noah Hertz

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The Rodman Dam near Palatka.
January 16, 2026

DeSantis still opposes removing Rodman dam

Bills in the Florida Legislature could lead to tearing down Rodman dam and restoring the Ocklawaha River.…

By News Service of Florida

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House Speaker Daniel Perez takes questions on the House floor after his chamber approved eight bills on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026, the third day of Florida's legislative session.
January 16, 2026

Here are bills the Florida House passed in first week of session

The House passed eight bills Thursday, ranging from fetus deaths to gun purchases by teenagers.…

By Douglas Soule - WUSF

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Hundreds of demonsrators march through Downtown Jacksonville on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, to protest the death of Minneapolis woman Renee Good at the hand of an Immigration and Customs Enforcement official in Minnesota. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
January 15, 2026

ICE action sparks tension in Jacksonville

Tensions over U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement rose: a Jacksonville city official was suspended for an ICE-related social media post;…

By Will Brown, Dan Scanlan and Mike Mendenhall

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Casie Ellison, daughter of murder victim Melissa Ellison, speaks at a news conference Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026, about her mother's slaying 38 years ago. | First Coast Crime Stoppers
January 15, 2026

Family pleads for tips in 38-year-old cold case murder

The family of Melissa Ellison is desperate to solve her cold case killing in her home in West Jacksonville.…

By Dan Scanlan