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Grab-and-go lunches are being prepped at a Summer BreakSpot location in July. The meal sites, which are backed by Florida's Department of Agriculture, ramped up services in rural communities this summer after receiving additional funding from No Kid Hungry, according to a spokesperson. | Anais Rice, No Kid Hungry Florida
August 16, 2024

Florida opts out of summer food assistance for kids

For the second year, the state did not accept federal assistance through the Sun Bucks program, which helps parents cover…

By Gabriella Paul - WUSF

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The Sea & Sky Air Show was canceled after the U.S. Navy Blue Angels told Jacksonville it “wanted to give another city a chance” at hosting the demonstration flying team.
August 16, 2024

Jacksonville works to replace canceled events

The Sea & Sky Air Show and Bethune-Cookman football game are out for 2024-25; Jax River Jams also may go…

By Ric Anderson - Jacksonville Daily Record

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This 2007 Pierce fire truck is part of the surplus property that St. Johns County will auction off Saturday, Aug. 17. 2024. | St. Johns County
August 16, 2024

Want a fire truck? St. Johns County is auctioning one

The truck is among 80-plus pieces of surplus property the county will auction Saturday in St. Augustine.…

By Dan Scanlan

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August 16, 2024

Rare cold front brings a less humid, sunnier weekend

North Florida will still be humid, but not the oppressive humidity we’ve had for two months.…

By Irene Sans - Storm Center

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August 15, 2024

NUMBER OF THE WEEK | Big bucks in Duval School Board elections

INTERACTIVE | See how money flows from PACs to the Duval School Board candidates…

By Megan Mallicoat

Featured image for “OPINION | Deegan’s affordable housing loans should be restored in city budget”
Mayor Donna Deegan speaks at a groundbreaking Monday, May 13, 2024, for the Village at Cedar Hills. At left is Shannon Nazworth, president and CEO of Ability Housing. | Ability Housing
August 15, 2024

OPINION | Deegan’s affordable housing loans should be restored in city budget

The Jacksonville City Council needs to get on board and restore affordable housing funding proposed by Mayor Deegan.…

By Sherry Magill

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The Duval County Courthouse. | Jacksonville Daily Record
August 15, 2024

Cleaveland vs. Cox: Campaign finances in race for 4th Circuit judge

Campaign finance reports indicate where candidates Nancy Cleaveland and Ashley Wells Cox are getting their money — and where they’re…

By Casmira Harrison

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An illustration shows the Flamingo bar and cafe, which would be modeled on The Flamingo in Murray Hill. | Jacksonville Daily Record
August 15, 2024

Flamingo Coffee Roasters may expand to Southbank

The Murray Hill bar and cafe has applied for a grant to open in the Hanania Place building on Riverside…

By Ric Anderson - Jacksonville Daily Record

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Some pregnant women are bypassing Florida's six-week abortion ban by traveling to other states where the procedure is less restricted. | NUTAWUT, Day Of Victory Stu, stock.adobe.com
August 15, 2024

Florida’s abortion law drives women to other states

Abortions have declined in Florida since a six-week law took effect, but many women are traveling to other states or…

By Stephanie Colombini - WUSF

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August 15, 2024

Hurricane Ernesto could bring dangerous surf to Florida

Ernesto is a large and powerful hurricane that will churn up the seas. Eventually, this movement will reach Florida’s coastline.…

By Irene Sans - Storm Center

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Mourners built memorials to the three people killed in the Dollar General shooting. | News4Jax
August 14, 2024

Marker will honor victims of racist Dollar General shooting

A ceremony is scheduled Sunday to unveil the marker and other tributes.…

By Steven Ponson

Featured image for “#AskJAXTDY | What is a Republican Party committeeman or committeewoman?”
Campaign signs are posted at Bowden and Spring Park roads for two candidates for state committeeman and state committeewoman. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
August 14, 2024

#AskJAXTDY | What is a Republican Party committeeman or committeewoman?

A Jacksonville Today reader wants to know more about candidates for state committeewoman and state committeeman.…

By Dan Scanlan

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St. Johns County political activist Nicole Crosby speaks at a recent St. Johns County Commission meeting. | Screenshot from St. Johns County livestream.
August 14, 2024

Court fight colors St. Johns County election

With the election in full swing, a court fight playing out in the background involves some key players.…

By Noah Hertz

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August 14, 2024

ARTS PICKS | Aug. 16-18

A new art exhibit at MOCA, an art show opening in San Marco, a secret concert, and a show in…

By Matthew Shaw

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An illustration shows a street in the Gateway Jax development, also known as The Pearl Street District. | Ted Vitale, Gateway Jax
August 14, 2024

Gateway Jax could begin construction soon

City Council this week approved $98.58 million in incentives for the mixed-use development in the North Core of Downtown Jacksonville.…

By Ric Anderson - Jacksonville Daily Record

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August 14, 2024

FAMU’s interim president calls on senior leaders to resign

After holding the position for only a week, Interim President Timothy Beard said a change in leadership is necessary to…

By Adrian Andrews - WFSU

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Flagler College's main building originally opened as Henry Flagler's Hotel Ponce de Leon on Jan. 10, 1888.
August 14, 2024

THE JAXSON | The Gilded Era hotels of Henry Flagler

Railroad giant Henry Flagler was also known for his chain of Gilded Era luxury resort hotels, some of which remain…

By Ennis Davis

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An aerial photograph shows the aftermath of Hurricane Charley.
August 14, 2024

A look back At Hurricane Charley, 20 years later

Hurricane Charley was one of five tropical systems that would directly impact Florida over the course of six weeks in…

By Leslie Hudson - Storm Center

Featured image for “Jacksonville City Council rejects hate-crime legislation”
Council member Rahman Johnson, who introduced an amendment to rename the legislation in honor of Johnnie Mae Chappel, rallies with the Northside Coalition before the vote Tuesday. | Casmira Harrison, Jacksonville Today
August 13, 2024

Jacksonville City Council rejects hate-crime legislation

With only seven of the council’s 19 members voting yes, the bill — named after Johnnie Mae Chappel, who was…

By Casmira Harrison

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School library books, like these at R.L. Brown Gifted and Talented Academy in Jacksonville, remain a controversial issue in Florida. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
August 13, 2024

OPINION | Social-cultural issues are the classroom 

School officials shouldn’t act like differences don’t exist and aren’t being discussed by students themselves in the classroom. …

By Nikesha Elise Williams

Featured image for “Fernandina names skate park after Poe Pinson”
Poe Pinson was introduced to skating when she was 4 years old. She is shown at WJCT Studios in May 2024.| Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
August 13, 2024

Fernandina names skate park after Poe Pinson

The city’s skateboard park will be renamed Friday to honor the 19-year-old Olympian from Fernandina Beach.…

By Dan Scanlan

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Nearly half of the multi-unit apartments in Jacksonville are offering incentives to rent, Zillow says.
August 13, 2024

Landlords are offering more perks in Jacksonville

Nearly half of the landlords in Jacksonville are offering concessions to renters, one of the highest rates in the country,…

By Randy Roguski

Featured image for “Bucking some businesses, St. Augustine puts pedestrians first”
The intersection at Cuna and Spanish streets in downtown St. Augustine is now the end of the line for cars going north on the bricked street. | Noah Hertz, Jacksonville
August 13, 2024

Bucking some businesses, St. Augustine puts pedestrians first

Segments of a downtown St. Augustine street are now closed to vehicles. Some residents celebrate it, but some business owners…

By Noah Hertz

Featured image for “Creole restaurant to replace Burrito Gallery in Downtown”
Dorothy’s Downtown will take the space of the former Burrito Gallery. | Monty Zickuhr, Jacksonville Daily Record
August 13, 2024

Creole restaurant to replace Burrito Gallery in Downtown

Dorothy’s Downtown will serve an upscale Southern and Creole-themed menu.…

By Dan Macdonald - Jacksonville Daily Record