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October 1, 2026

Clay County woman accused of draining $100K from disabled person in her care

Inez Sullivan is accused of transferring the disabled person’s money to her own account for more than seven years.…

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Pro-Palestinian protesters at Florida International University call on the school to divest from Israeli military contractors. | Diego Perdomo, courtesy of WLRN.
October 1, 2026

DeSantis exercises ‘unprecedented’ power to label groups ‘domestic terrorists’ 

A new law makes it a crime to provide “material support’ to domestic terrorist organizations.…

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The Floribunda show (seen here in 2024) returns this weekend to CoRK.
October 1, 2026

WHAT TO DO | Island Hop Beer & Spirits Fest; ‘Floribunda’ opening; Pride Fest; Crocodile talk

A craft beer & spirits fest in Fernandina Beach; the Floribunda art opening in Riverside; Jacksonville’s annual LGBT pride parade…

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JEA's electric and water/sewer rate increases go into effect Oct. 1, 2026. | Mike Mendenhall, Jacksonville Today
September 30, 2026

#AskJAXTDY | How will JEA’s new electric and water rates affect me?

JEA says average electric bills are expected to get lower, despite an Oct. 1 rate increase, while water bills will…

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Currently, Duval Schools does not allow guns on school property. | Megan Mallicoat, Jacksonville Today
September 30, 2026

Duval School Board to consider allowing guns in cars on school property

Duval County Schools may change its policy and allow employees to store guns in their cars at school.…

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Travelers approach the TSA security check at the Jacksonville airport on Sept. 30, 2026. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
September 30, 2026

Military priority at TSA, gate access for non-flyers begin at Jacksonville airport this week

As the holiday travel season looms, TSA reminded travelers what not to bring with them as they board an airplane…

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Inmates in the Duval County jail are among those awaiting transfer to a state hospital for mental health treatment, a lawsuit says. | Simone Endress, Jacksonville Today
September 30, 2026

Mentally ill defendants in Florida jails are waiting months for treatment: Lawsuit

Disability Rights Florida estimates that at least 650 defendants are awaiting transfer to a state hospital across Florida…

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Eartha and her mother Clara White circa 1910 (left). Eartha circa 1896 (right). | State Archives of Florida
September 30, 2026

THE JAXSON | Eartha White: Turning sports into opportunity

How humanitarian and institution builder Eartha White used athletics to uplift Jacksonville’s Black community.…

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The JTA headquarters and regional transportation center.
September 29, 2026

State attorney general subpoenas JTA amid transit agency’s budget woes

The subpoena demands JTA provide contracts and communications linked to vendors, services, and former CEO Nat Ford.…

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Jacksonville Housing Authority headquarters Downtown. | News4Jax
September 29, 2026

Jacksonville Housing Authority board member sues agency over loss of her own housing aid

A member of the Jacksonville Housing Authority is suing the agency she oversees for terminating her housing assistance.…

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This Oct. 24, 2016 file photo shows dollar bills in New York. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan, File)
September 29, 2026

Florida’s minimum wage increases to $15 on Wednesday

Florida workers are seeing a pay increase this month as the state’s minimum wage hits $15 per hour — the…

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Brian Wilker Orr, a Darnell-Cookman School of the Medical Arts teacher, is facing multiple felony charges allegedly slapping a student on the buttocks and sending a disturbing email to students and school employees. | News4Jax
September 29, 2026

Teacher charged after sending disturbing email, allegedly touching student at school

The Darnell-Cook School of the Medical Arts teacher faces multiple felony charges after a disturbing email and alleged student contact.…

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St. Augustine City Manager David Birchim was appointed in 2023. | City of St. Augustine
September 29, 2026

St. Augustine City Manager David Birchim to retire

St. Augustine City Manager David Birchim will retire this year.…

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Italian American Club of Jacksonville members preparing a spaghetti dinner. They refused to reveal any details of the house recipe for meatballs and sauce | Hanna Raskin
September 29, 2026

At the Italian American Club of Jacksonville, Ohioans bring the spaghetti-supper love

The Italian American Club of Jacksonville will host its Festa Italiana on Oct. 24. Get a taste any month at…

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Jacksonville native Brian Dawkins looks on during a Philadelphia Eagles practice on July 31, 2016. Dawkins, a nine-time Pro Bowl safety and four-time All-Pro during 16 seasons with the Eagles and Broncos, is a Jacksonville native and William M. Raines graduate. | Associated Press, Chris Szagola
September 29, 2026

NFL asks Homeland Security to take down video of Jacksonville native Brian Dawkins

The NFL has asked the Department of Homeland Security to remove a video on social media showing highlights of Jacksonville native…

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JAXPORT officials said Sept. 28 that global economic conditions, including tariffs and a drought slowing Panama Canal traffic, have contributed to a 5% year-over-year decline in container tonnage and vessel calls. | Jacksonville Daily Record
September 29, 2026

JAXPORT tenants report lower demand as global economic pressures slow shipments

JAXPORT officials say a slowdown in shipping due to Iranian and U.S. blockades of the Strait of Hormuz has also…

Featured image for “Carrico won’t seek City Council reelection, will launch advisory firm with wife”
Jacksonville City Council member Kevin Carrico says he will not run for reelection to launch an advisory firm with his wife Daysi Jacobson Carrico. | Alignment G
September 28, 2026

Carrico won’t seek City Council reelection, will launch advisory firm with wife

Jacksonville City Council President Kevin Carrico will not seek a third term in 2027 and will launch Alignment Global Partners.…

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A rendering from 2023 shows early plans for the Jacksonville Armada's proposed Downtown stadium, which the club has yet to build. | Jacksonville Daily Record
September 28, 2026

Armada must pay full price for Downtown stadium land after missing deadline

Local attorney Chris Campione announced still incomplete plans in October 2025 to purchase the Armada soccer team.…

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The Florida Historic Capitol Museum and State Capitol in Tallahassee.
September 28, 2026

New Florida laws take effect Oct. 1. Here’s what they do

The new laws cover everything from nitrous oxide sales and animal cruelty to rental fraud, specialty license plates and transportation.…

Featured image for “St. Johns County reverses decision on developments totaling 1,000-plus acres”
The St. Johns County Commission reversed course and denied two proposed developments that the board previously approved in August | Noah Hertz, Jacksonville Today
September 28, 2026

St. Johns County reverses decision on developments totaling 1,000-plus acres

The decision by the St. Johns County’s Board of County Commissioners bucks a new Florida law meant to fast-track rural…

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The JTA headquarters and regional transportation center.
September 28, 2026

OPINION | The JTA board owes Jacksonville an explanation for the wreckage

Jacksonville is entitled to ask whether JTA’s directors understood the difference between supporting a CEO and supervising one.…

Featured image for “UNF poll: Property insurance bigger concern among Florida voters than property taxes”
A banner posted atop the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department's former training tower off I-10 shows opposition to Amendment 3 by the local Fraternal Order of Police and Jacksonville Association of Fire Fighters unions. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
September 28, 2026

UNF poll: Property insurance bigger concern among Florida voters than property taxes

As Amendment 3 awaits Florida voters on the Nov. 3 ballot, the latest UNF poll shows Floridians more concerned about…

Featured image for “Duval school closures weigh on parents ahead of Venetia Elementary meeting”
Venetia Elementary, seen here on June 24, 2026, is set to be torn down and replaced with a larger building on the same site. | Megan Mallicoat, Jacksonville Today
September 27, 2026

Duval school closures weigh on parents ahead of Venetia Elementary meeting

The School Board this month voted to pause its plans to rebuild Venetia Elementary — and to change the process…

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Council President Nick Howland talks on budget night, Sept. 22, 2026. | Mike Mendenhall, Jacksonville Today
September 27, 2026

OPINION | Good vibes only: What a clean Jacksonville budget means for 2027 elections

As compared to the shambolic budget vote last year, this year’s 18-1 ratification of Jacksonville’s $2 billion general fund budget…