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The St. Marys Bridge crosses the St. Marys River at the Florida/Georgia state line. | Dan Scanlan, WJCT News 89.9
April 3, 2024

US 17 bridge to close Thursday at Florida-Georgia line

The historic St. Marys Bridge on U.S. 17 will be closed for inspections from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.…

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Marine Fire Station 68 in Mandarin. | News4Jax
April 3, 2024

#AskJAXTDY l Was it cheaper to open a fire station in a renovated home?

A Jacksonville Today reader wonders how much it would have cost to build a new marine fire station instead of…

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April 3, 2024

THE JAXSON | What does ‘withintrification’ look like? Oretha Castle Haley Boulevard

Oretha Castle Haley Boulevard in New Orleans is a model for withintrification that can be easily replicated along Jacksonville corridors…

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Patients often have to wait four to five weeks for an appointment at Planned Parenthood's Tallahassee health center due to increased demand, officials said. | Colin Abbey, Planned Parenthood Of South, East And North Florida
April 3, 2024

Planned Parenthood prepares for 6-week abortion ban

Centers in North Florida and elswhere have been working for months to strengthen partnerships with health centers in other states.…

Featured image for “Duval consolidates 2 elementary schools, but gives parents extra year to prepare”
R.V. Daniels has served students in the Grand Park neighborhood since 1964. The Duval County Public Schools board moved to close the school following the 2024-25 academic year. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
April 2, 2024

Duval consolidates 2 elementary schools, but gives parents extra year to prepare

R.V. Daniels Elementary in Northwest Jacksonville will be consolidated with R.L. Brown Gifted and Talented Academy after the 2024-25 school…

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Alpine Groves Park in St Johns | Steven Browning
April 2, 2024

St. Johns County spends big on parks

One of Florida’s fastest growing counties is making a big investment in new parks and trails.…

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April 2, 2024

Strong spring storm system moves toward Jacksonville

Scattered strong to severe thunderstorms are expected to move toward Jacksonville near sunrise Wednesday, with a slight possibility of 60…

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Roshanda Jackson speaks Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at the kickoff of Sexual Assault Awareness Month in Jacksonville. | News4Jax
April 2, 2024

Advocates bring awareness to rampant sexual violence

Dozens of community leaders gathered Tuesday to kick off Sexual Assault Awareness Month in Jacksonville.…

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Police converge on downtown Jacksonville Beach on March 17 after multiple shootings left one person dead and three others injured. | News4Jax
April 2, 2024

Jax Beach decides against moratorium on events

City Council rejected an ordinance that would have put a moratorium on special event permits in response to three shootings…

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Valerie Ames was found dead Aug. 10, 1996, in a vacant apartment in Riverside. | Project: Cold Case via News4Jax
April 2, 2024

After 28 years, the murder of a Jacksonville mom is solved

A man in North Carolina has been arrested in the slaying of 31-year-old Valerie Ames in 1996.…

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Jacksonville zoning laws limit the construction of duplexes and fourplexes. | Jacksonville Daily Record
April 2, 2024

Jacksonville panel seeks more multifamily housing

A City Council committee took a preliminary step Monday toward identifying areas that are suitable for higher-density housing.…

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A woman joins hundreds gathering for an abortion rights rally outside the Duval County Courthouse on June 24, 2022. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today.
April 2, 2024

Democrats could benefit from abortion and marijuana votes

The two issues are widely expected to boost turnout among voters who feel strongly about both matters, particularly suburban women…

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April 2, 2024

Florida voting advocates fight to keep voting rolls accurate

Florida left the Electronic Voter Registration System last year. Now an election watch group says ERIC was the best way…

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Hundreds rally at the Duval County Courthouse on June 24, 2022, after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down Roe v. Wade. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today.
April 1, 2024

Voters will decide whether to guarantee abortion rights

The Florida Supreme Court approved an abortion rights amendment for the ballot, but the court also allowed a six-week abortion…

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April 1, 2024

Recreational marijuana is going on the ballot

A divided Florida Supreme Court approved placing a proposed constitutional amendment on the ballot in November.…

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State Attorney Melissa Nelson announces the indictment of Shanna Gardner-Fernandez in August of 2023. | Dan Scanlan
April 1, 2024

OPINION | Will she or won’t she: Is State Attorney Melissa Nelson running for re-election?

Voters have a right to know if State Attorney Melissa Nelson is running for re-election in the judicial circuit covering…

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St. Augustine | Noah Hertz, Jacksonville Today
April 1, 2024

Tell St. Johns County what’s on your mind

St. Johns County and the St. Augustine Police Department want residents to share their opinions this month in two online…

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April 1, 2024

ARC opens home for people with intellectual disabilities

The ARC Jacksonville created The Lodges to provide independent living along with mental health support.…

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Roger Handberg, U.S. attorney for the Middle District of Florida, discusses the work of the Intercept Task Force during a news conference last week. He is joined by Northeast Florida sheriffs, nonprofit partners and Florida Rep. Sam Garrison. | Noah Hertz, Jacksonville Today.
April 1, 2024

Sheriffs tout arrests by sex trafficking task force

A multicounty sex crimes task force has made 31 arrests and investigated hundreds of tips since it was created a…

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Alligators begin to get more active in April. | Gerald Herbert, AP
April 1, 2024

Watch out: Gator mating season is approaching

Alligator “courtship” begins in early April, followed by mating season in May or June. Gators can become more aggressive at…

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Plans show The Fresh Market wants to open The Fresh Market Spirits & Wine and a coffee bar at its Ponte Vedra Beach store. | Dan Macdonald, Jacksonville Daily Record
April 1, 2024

Fresh Market seeks to add spirits in Ponte Vedra Beach

Plans show The Fresh Market plans to add a coffee bar and also requests approval for the on-site sale and…

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Jax House of Food has closed Downtown at 20 W. Adams St. | Jacksonville Daily Record
April 1, 2024

Jumpin’ Jax closes Downtown as it searches for new site

The resaurant intends to reopen in another Downtown location in the central city or the Gateway Jax area of the…

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Ali is a 34-year-old African elephant at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens | Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens
March 29, 2024

Jacksonville Zoo elephant recovering after dental surgery

Ali, an African elephant once owned by musician Michael Jackson, had complex surgery to move the last part of his…

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Mayor Donna Deegan speaks with City Council member Rory Diamond before signing his Heroes Act bill into law on Friday, March 29, 2024. | News4Jax
March 29, 2024

Mayor signs Heroes Act to help city employees in military

The Heroes Act triples the amount of time the city wil pay employees who are called for duty overseas.…