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December 11, 2024

Florida may allow bear hunting for first time in nearly a decade

The state will consider proposals for the first sanctioned bear hunt since a controversial hunt in October 2015.…

By Jim Turner - News Service of Florida

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The First Coast Hispanic Chamber of Commerce will celebrate six individuals and businesses who have exhibited an outstanding job in their industries and in the community. | First Coast Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
December 11, 2024

First Coast Hispanic chamber to recognize business leaders

The chamber will celebrate Hispanic people and businesses who are part of a rapidly growing community in the region.…

By Will Brown

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The leaking ceiling of Regency Square Mall is shown Tuesday, Dec. 10. 2024. The mall has accumulated $1.66 million in city code enforcement fines that began accruing in February 2022. | Karen Brune Mathis, Jacksonville Daily Record
December 11, 2024

Redevelopment plans emerge for Regency Square Mall

A site plan for a gas station and convenience store at Regency Square Mall shows a larger redevelopment scheme.…

By Karen Brune Mathis - Jacksonville Daily Record

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Graves at Mount Herman Cemetery in Jacksonville. | WUFT
December 11, 2024

Jacksonville cemetery reveals a forgotten history

Beneath the Emmett Reed Community Center lies the site of Mount Herman Cemetery, a historic burial ground from the 1880s.…

By Bailey Korinek - WUFT

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December 11, 2024

The roller coaster of temperatures continues

Jacksonville will wake up Thursday to temperatures in the mid- to upper 30s.…

By Irene Sans - Storm Center

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Actress Madison Wolfe is shown in a still from "The Man in the White Van." The van is seen in the background. | The Man in the White Van
December 11, 2024

Jacksonville filmmaker premieres story of serial killer

The movie tells the story of Billy Mansfield Jr., who killed five women between 1975 and 1980 and dumped a…

By Dan Scanlan

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A rendering of "Spectral Subjects," the newest Project Atrium installation at MOCA | MOCA
December 11, 2024

ARTS PICKS | Dec. 13-15

Jacksonville’s annual Hispanic festival, a group show art opening in San Marco and the new Project Atrium piece at MOCA…

By Matthew Shaw

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December 11, 2024

THE JAXSON | Merrill-Stevens: Legacy of the Southside Shipyard

The history of a former World War I-era shipyard now occupied by Bishop Kenny High School.…

By Andrew R. Nicholas

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A Greyhound bus waits on the edge of Downtown Jacksonville on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024. | Michelle Corum, Jacksonville Today
December 10, 2024

Jacksonville tries many routes to comply with homeless law

Fifty-two people have been arrested and others bussed home to prevent homeless people from sleeping in public.…

By Michelle Corum

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The U.S. Navy Blue Angles participate in the Jacksonville Sea & Sky Air Show at Jacksonville Beach on Oct. 22, 2023. | Will Brown
December 10, 2024

Blue Angels add Jax to the schedule in 2025

The Blue Angels had not scheduled an appearance in Jacksonville in 2025, but the schedule opened up when another show…

By Randy Roguski

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Arlen Fontaine's "Gingerbread Village" is one of 24 pastry and icing creations at the 22nd annual Gingerbread Extravaganza. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
December 10, 2024

Sweet treats on display at Gingerbread Extravaganza

The Gingerbread Extravaganza includes 25 cookie and candy creations on display through Dec. 28 at Old St. Andrews Church.…

By Dan Scanlan

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Harold Swain and his wife, Thelma, were killed at Rising Daughter Baptist Church in Waverly. | Google
December 10, 2024

Arrest made in 39-year-old Camden County murders

A Camden County church deacon and his wife were shot to death during a Bible study class. The wrong man…

By Dan Scanlan

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The Florida Capitol. | News Service of Florida
December 10, 2024

Florida senators start filing bills for legislative session

Senators are gearing up for the 2025 legislative session, which will begin March 4.…

By Jim Turner - News Service of Florida

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Jacksonville firefighters gather in front of a home Knoll Drive North where two residents and two firefighters were injured in a fire. Firefighters joined the mayor and fire chief to give smoke detectors and safety information to neighbors on Monday, Dec. 9, 2024. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
December 9, 2024

After string of fires, mayor and chief take safety to the street

Firefighters passed out free smoke detectors and fire safety information after multiple fires in Jacksonville over five days.…

By Dan Scanlan

Featured image for “In Jacksonville, a Southern sandwich capital, one standout is only available at a hospital”
The Wolfson Children's Hospital lunch counter is your gateway to one of Jax's best sammies. | Hanna Raskin
December 9, 2024

In Jacksonville, a Southern sandwich capital, one standout is only available at a hospital

A local favorite chicken salad sandwich is only available at Wolfson Children’s Hospital.…

By Hanna Raskin

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V Pizza will make it crust firmer after complaints from customers. | V Pizza
December 9, 2024

V Pizza cooks up a new crust after complaints

V Pizza said customers have complained for years that its crust is not firm enough.…

By Carianne Luter - News4Jax

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Avelo Airlines will flight twice a week between Jacksonville and New Haven, Connecticut. | Avelo Airlines
December 9, 2024

Hello, Avelo: Jax adds airline with flights to New Haven

Avelo Airlines will offer nonstop service between Jacksonville and Tweed-New Haven Airport on Friday and Mondays.…

By Randy Roguski

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December 9, 2024

It’ll be Ole Miss and Duke in the Taxslayer Gator Bowl

This will be the first time these teams have met and Duke’s first appearance in the Gator Bowl.…

By Dan Scanlan

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December 9, 2024

Is there a Christmas tree crisis after 2024 hurricane season?

Many of Florida’s Christmas trees come from the Carolinas, which were devastated by Hurricane Helene.…

By Leslie Hudson - Storm Center

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Louise Divine and Herman Holley of Turkey Hill Farm sell their Hamlin oranges fresh on an online marketplace. | Turkey Hill Farm
December 9, 2024

A citrus comeback is budding in North Florida

Warmer temperatures and new technologies are helping a citrus industry born in St. Augustine.…

By Rose Schnabel - WUFT

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Jacksonville Jaguars running back Tank Bigsby scores a touchdown during the game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, in Nashville. | AP Photo, Stew Milne
December 8, 2024

SPORTS | Jaguars trudge to win in Nashville

A win, yes, but by a poor team playing uninspiring football to end a season that isn’t going anywhere.…

By Cole Pepper

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December 6, 2024

Number of the Week | Let’s all go to the movies

Our Number of the Week is the number of First Coast residents per movie theater in our region.…

By Megan Mallicoat and Jessica Palombo

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December 6, 2024

NoCo Center could become apartments and grocery

A 16-story apartment building and grocery store could replace the former First Baptist Church main auditorium, now called NoCo Center.…

By Ric Anderson - Jacksonville Daily Record

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If an online deal seems too good to be true, it could be a scam.
December 6, 2024

Scammers want to make your holidays less merry

The FBI warns people to be careful of spoof charities and hurricane recovery scams.…

By Steven Ponson