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Shelton Chappell, left; Jacqueline Williams and Alonzo Chappell are among the surviving children of Johnnie Mae Chappell. Racists murdered their mother March 23, 1964, nine days after Jacqueline turned 13. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
February 21, 2025

Johnnie Mae Chappell honored 61 years after her murder

A memorial marker now stands where racists gunned down the 35-year-old Black woman on March 23, 1964.…

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Michael Rowan, right, looks at a picture of his brother, John Rowan Jr., at Missing Adults Day on Friday, Feb. 21, 2025, in Jacksonville. | Michelle Corum, Jacksonville Today
February 21, 2025

Jacksonville remembers legions of missing adults

Mayor Donna Deegan proclaimed Friday as Missing Adults Day in Jacksonville.…

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The vacant West Jacksonville Elementary will become a community center. | News4Jax
February 21, 2025

Vacant westside school gets new life as community center

District 9 City Councilwoman Tyrona Clark-Murray is spearheading the effort to revitalize the school.…

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February 21, 2025

NUMBER OF THE WEEK | Duval’s hungry children

Our Number of the Week is the portion of children in Duval County who don’t have consistent, reliable access to…

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Florida's new attorney general has sued Target. | AP
February 21, 2025

Florida sues Target over stock loss from Pride campaign

Florida’s new attorney general, James Uthmeier, alleged that Target should have disclosed the risks of its campaign.…

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The Henry Arpen farmhouse as it appears now in Mandarin. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
February 20, 2025

Panel allows demolition of historic Mandarin farmhouse

A City Council committee said the 145-year-old farmhouse is too deteriorated to save.…

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Daniel Oconnell's home in St. Augustine is flooded after Hurricane Irma in 2017. | Courtesy of Daniel Oconnell.
February 20, 2025

St. Augustine seeks quicker solutions for flooding

The city is seeking flooding solutions that can be put into place relatively quickly.…

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Big Bounce America is returning to Jacksonville. | Jodie Bark / Big Bounce America
February 20, 2025

Weekend options: World of Nations, Black history and more

This weekend includes a plethora of events, from international culture to bounce houses to food and wine.…

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Power lines are shown near cranes at Jaxport. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
February 20, 2025

#AskJAXTDY | Why not put power lines under the river at Jaxport?

Jaxport and JEA are raising power lines to accommodate bigger ships. Is that the best alternative?…

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Jacksonville City Hall
February 20, 2025

Proposed ordinance bans illegal immigrants in Jax

The legislation also gives the Sheriff’s Office more resources to remove illegal immigrants.…

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A Jacksonville Sheriff's Office cruiser. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
February 20, 2025

Jacksonville police and fire pension debt tops $3 billion

The pension debt will require taxpayers to cover a record $201 million payment later this year.…

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The Jumbo Shrimp are temporarily becoming the Honey Drippers. | Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp
February 20, 2025

BIT OF JOY | Jumbo Shrimp rebrand

The Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp are changing their name! But don’t worry, Shrimp lovers, it’s only temporary. The minor league baseball…

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February 20, 2025

ARTS PICKS | Feb. 21-23

Classical guitar at Jax Beach, indie-pop music Downtown and contemporary ballet performances are this weekend’s things to do in Jacksonville.…

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Part of the city land sawp deal considered by the Downtown Investment Authority would see this 1-acre site next to the Main Street bridge used by Gateway Jax for a 17-story mixed-use tower. | DIA
February 19, 2025

Land swap paving way for UF campus, riverfront tower wins DIA approval

Jacksonville’s Downtown Investment Authority board on Wednesday approved a land swap deal to ensure the University of Florida can open…

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Jacksonville City Council raised garbage fees but also provided relief for people who can't afford the increase.
February 19, 2025

#AskJAXTDY | Can I get relief from both stormwater and trash fees?

A Jacksonville Today reader wonders whether she can get exemptions on trash and solid waste fees at the same time.…

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A homeless person sleeps on Bay Street in Downtown Jacksonville on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2024. | Michelle Corum, Jacksonville Today
February 19, 2025

146 arrested since new homeless law took effect

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office also has issued 631 warnings about homeless people sleeping in public.…

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State Sen. Tracie Davis, D-Jacksonville, recalls her 2011 abortion after sustaining an ectopic pregnancy. She spoke during a campaign event May 1, 2024, at the Prime Osborn Convention Center in Jacksonville. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
February 19, 2025

Female lawmakers seek to reverse Florida’s abortion law

State Sen. Tracie Davis, D-Jacksonville, has introduced a bill to repeal Florida’s six-week abortion ban.…

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February 19, 2025

THE JAXSON | 5 forgotten Black-owned businesses in Jacksonville

Here are five early 20th century African-American-owned businesses associated with Jacksonville.…

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February 19, 2025

What would it cost to eliminate property taxes?

A state senator has filed a proposal to study the possibility of eliminating property taxes in Florida.…

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A dozen couples get married all at once on Valentine's Day. | St. Johns County
February 19, 2025

BIT OF JOY | Valentine’s Day wedding

Twelve local couples celebrated Valentine’s Day in a memorable way by getting married in a group ceremony in St. Augustine.…

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Vickie Cavey is CEO and managing director of JEA.
February 19, 2025

JEA considers boosting CEO’s salary to $700,000

The JEA Compensation Committee has recommended a 25% increase in the salary of CEO Vickie Cavey.…

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February 19, 2025

Storm system brings more cold to North Florida

The storm system that brought heavy snow to the Central Plains will drag a cold front across North Florida by…

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Roger Handberg, former U.S. attorney for the Middle District of Florida, at the Intercept Task Force news conference in April. | Noah Hertz, Jacksonville Today.
February 18, 2025

Top Jax area federal prosecutor announces departure

U.S. Attorney Roger Handberg is leaving the top prosecutor’s post in Florida’s Middle District, which includes Jacksonville.…

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Jacksonville City Hall
February 18, 2025

#AskJAXTDY | Who is responsible for municipal decision-making?

A Jacksonville Today reader wonders which decisions fall to the mayor and which to City Council.…