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August 24, 2023

Flagler Schools apologizes for singling out Black students

Black students were separated from their peers and lectured about low standardized test scores.…

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August 24, 2023

Special magistrates could weigh schoolbook disputes

State education officials set the stage Wednesday for special magistrates to hear disputes about issues such as parents’ objections to…

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Motherhood Space sign l Steven Ponson
August 23, 2023

Postpartum depression on the rise; new program offers help

Baptist Health opens the Motherhood Space Day Program to help mothers with mental health challenges.…

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Mayor Donna Deegan answers questions at a news conference on Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2023, to rally support for her nominee for general counsel, Randy DeFoor, right. | Casmira Harrison, Jacksonville Today
August 23, 2023

Mayor decries ‘smear campaign’ over top attorney’s appointment

City Council voted Tuesday to send a second request to the Florida ethics commission about Randy DeFoor’s ability to take…

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Kia and Hyundai vehicles have been targeted by thieves across the country. | David Zalubowski/, AP
August 23, 2023

Auto thefts soar in Duval; group of children arrested

Thefts of Kias and Hyundais have skyrocketed in Duval County as they have across the country. Seven youngsters, ages 10…

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August 23, 2023

#AskJAXTDY | Why are gas prices all over the place in Jacksonville?

Why is there a difference of 20 to 30 cents in the price of gas depending on your location within…

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Credit: Toni Smailagic, courtesy of @Cre8Jax
August 23, 2023

ARTS PICKS | Aug. 25-27

This weekend’s Arts Picks span from the beach to Riverside and Avondale. Where will you be?…

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The price for garbage collection is rising in Clay County. | News4Jax
August 23, 2023

Clay County residents will pay more for garbage pickup

The increase comes to about $1.75 a week, or $91 per year. Some residents say they can’t afford it during…

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The Florida Capitol. | Andrew Pantazi. The Tributary
August 23, 2023

Is Voting Rights Act on trial in Florida? Redistricting case could have broad impact

A redistricting battle over a North Florida congressional district could have national implications for Black voting rights.…

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The Duval County jail.
August 23, 2023

Lawmakers call for federal investigation of Duval jail

State Rep. Angie Nixon and state Sen. Tracie Davis asked the Department of Justice to investigate after an increase in…

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August 23, 2023

THE JAXSON | The history of the Maxey Moody Sr. house

An old house in Downtown Jacksonville’s Cathedral District contains a fascinating history.…

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August 23, 2023

Above-average temperatures predicted for the next 3 months

The Southeast Regional Climate Center is predicting that more heat records may be broken this month.…

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Gov. Ron DeSantis visits Florida State College at Jacksonville on July 18, 2022. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
August 22, 2023

OPINION | No sleep till Milwaukee: A Republican presidential debate preview

Ron DeSantis must show the American people the aggressiveness and ability to confound his opponents that elevated his national profile.…

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Duval County parents gather in a school library Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2023, at the first public forum in the search for a new Duval County Schools superintendent. | Claire Heddles, Jacksonville Today
August 22, 2023

Public forums underway in Duval superintendent search

Just four people attended the district’s first superintendent search forum in person, and about 20 joined in virtually.…

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Bulldozers build up part of Vilano Beach during a renourishment project in 2021. | News4Jax
August 22, 2023

Army Corps rebuilds Vilano Beach to protect coastline

The project will rebuild the beach and dune lines to replace what was lost in a nor’easter in late 2021,…

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The Duval County Supervisor of Elections office. l Ray Hollister, WJCT News 89.9
August 22, 2023

Duval elections office pushes for poll workers in 2024

The campaign will use the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp, the Icemen and the Sharks social media accounts to draw people’s attention.…

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August 22, 2023

Pharmacists fear for jobs with Aldi’s purchase of Winn-Dixie

Southeastern Grocers, the parent company of Winn-Dixie and Harveys, said prescriptions are being transferred to CVS and Walgreens pharmacies.…

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The Jacksonville Environmental Protection Board prepares to hear the results of a yearlong odor study stemming from complaints in the Murray Hill area. | Casmira Harrison, Jacksonville Today
August 22, 2023

Study finds no firm source of Murray Hill odors

Thousands of complaints about foul odors were filed around the Murray Hill area of Jacksonville between 2020 and 2021.…

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August 21, 2023

OPINION | Jacksonville isn’t Ron DeSantis’ town anymore

What’s clear is that Ron DeSantis has taken his eye off Jacksonville — like the rest of the state — and…

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A bar in St. Augustine. | News4Jax
August 21, 2023

St. Augustine reconsiders permits for late-night bars

The City Commission will reconsider an ordinance that would require bars to get permits to operate between midnight and 2…

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August 21, 2023

Wawa will open two Jax stores in next 2 weeks

Wawa will open one store on Baymeadows Road and another on Cassat Avenue, west of Normandy Village.…

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August 21, 2023

Hearing set this week on North Florida redistricting

A judge will decide whether state lawmakers must reinstate Congressional District 5, a Black majority district that included Jacksonville.…

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The Duval County jail. | Jacksonville Daily Record
August 21, 2023

Duval jail faulted for ‘minimal’ review of deaths

A national accrediting agency found the jail took too long to review deaths and failed to meet national standards.…

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Project Empire is a $64 million, 100-job logistics and distribution center. | Jacksonville Daily Record
August 21, 2023

Distribution center would bring 100 jobs to Northside

An unidentified company proposes to build a 400,000-square-foot building at an estimated $57 million.…