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The BJ's Wholesale Club in St. Johns County is stocked with holiday merchandise. | J. Brooks Terry, Jacksonville Daily Record
December 13, 2024

BJ’s Wholesale could open by Christmas at Beachwalk

BJ’s Wholesale Club is putting finishing touches on a store at 115 Beachwalk Blvd. in St. Johns County.…

By J. Brooks Terry - Jacksonville Daily Record

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December 13, 2024

Solar power continues to shine brightly in Florida

Nearly 30,000 Floridians installed solar panels this year, bringing the total number of installations to more than a quarter million.…

By Steve Newborn - WUSF

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This metal mosquito statue is the size of an adult human, not an adult mosquito, and it sits outside of the Disease Vector Education Center that the district operates in St. Johns County. | Noah Hertz, Jacksonville Today
December 12, 2024

St. Johns Mosquito Control Board’s Christmas bonuses null and void

A fiery Anastasia Mosquito Control District meeting ended with the board’s controversial Christmas bonuses voided.…

By Noah Hertz

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The sculpture call "Life" stands at Memorial Park in Riverside, commemorating Floridians killed in World War I. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
December 12, 2024

Memorial Park celebrates 100 years — and one historic photo

A photo from 1924 will be re-created Saturday during a centennial celebration for Memorial Park in Riverside.…

By Dan Scanlan

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Raines defenders Micah Merritt (5), Jyon Simon (9) and Geterius Brown (0) are ready for action against St. Johns Creekside. Raines defeated Creekside 44-14 on Friday, Oct. 18, 2024. Raines scored three fourth-quarter touchdowns to remain undefeated. (Photo by Will Brown)
December 12, 2024

Raines High at 60: A season of success on the football field and off 

Raines High School heads to the state football championship, as the predominantly Black Northwest Jacksonville school also celebrates historically good…

By Will Brown

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StoryWalk displays have been added to the LaVilla section of the Emerald Trail. | Michelle Corum, Jacksonville Today
December 12, 2024

A storybook link is added to Emerald Trail

A new StoryWalk along the LaVilla section of the Emerald Trail will feature 20 mounted displays of pages from children’s…

By Michelle Corum

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Decca Live is a live music and entertainment venue that will open Jan. 31 at 323 East Bay St. | Jacksonville Daily Record
December 12, 2024

New nightclub set to open in Downtown Jacksonville

Decca Live, a live music and dance nightclub, will open Jan. 31 on East Bay Street.…

By Dan Macdonald - Jacksonville Daily Record

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An illustration shows the planned UF campus near Prime Osborn Convention Center.
December 12, 2024

UF picks Prime Osborn area for new high-tech graduate campus

University of Florida trustees will vote Friday on a new campus that would include the Florida Semiconductor Institute.…

By Randy Roguski and Dan Scanlan

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A bill filed by Sen. Randy Fine of Brevard County would reduce the age to buy long guns in Florida. | Silvia Izquierdo, AP
December 12, 2024

Senate bill would lower age to buy long guns in Florida

The bill from Sen. Randy Fine of Brevard County would repeal a law that raised the gun-buying age to 21.…

By News Service of Florida

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Douglas Anderson School of the Arts
December 11, 2024

State closed probe of Jax teacher before accuser was given chance to testify, lawyer says

The Florida Department of Ed says the accuser refused to be interviewed — a claim contradicted by emails reviewed by…

By Megan Mallicoat

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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