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December 10, 2023

Jacksonville City Council set to vote on eviction diversion program  

The Jacksonville City Council will vote Tuesday on a diversion program to keep the number of evictions down.…

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Sean O'Brien, general president of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, addresses members outside an Anheuser-Busch facility in Jacksonville. More than 400 Teamsters work at the Jacksonville brewery. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
December 8, 2023

Teamsters rally in Jacksonville in negotiations with Anheuser-Busch

More than 100 people attended a Teamsters rally organized ahead of the union’s negotiations with Anheuser-Busch InBev.…

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December 8, 2023

Thousands of Duval residents sign up for health insurance

The number of people without health insurance has plummeted nearly 22% in Duval County in a month.…

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Spliff’s has two locations – Downtown at 100 E. Forsyth St. and, with a grand opening Oct. 14, in the Bayard area at 14985 Old St. Augustine Road in Durbin Crossing Shoppes.
December 8, 2023

Spliff’s Gastropub identifies location in Atlantic Beach

Spliff’s appears to have leased space at the Reef Retail Shopping Plaza along Mayport Road in Atlantic Beach.…

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TIAA Bank provided this image of EverBank Stadium, the former TIAA Bank Field. | Jacksonville Daily Record
December 8, 2023

Former Jags employee admits he took money for gambling

The attorney for Amit Patel said his client will plead guilty to charges of wire fraud and making illegal transactions.…

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Body camera footage shows Fernandina Beach City Manager Ty Ross after his bicycle crash. | News4Jax
December 8, 2023

Fernandina city manager was drinking before bike crash

The crash happened less than two months after Ty Ross was hired as Fernandina Beach city manager.…

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A City Council committee approved an ordinance that would require certain businesses to provide changing tables for adults. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
December 7, 2023

City councilman seeks reform after mayor’s no-bid contract

Councilman Nick Howland is pushing legislation he calls the “Transparency for Taxpayers Act,” which would require a City Council vote on…

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Christmas trees frame the inside the historic sanctuary of Old St. Andrews Church for the 21st annual Gingerbread Extravaganza. | Dan Scanlan, WJCT News 89.9
December 7, 2023

Sweet creations abound at Gingerbread Extravaganza

It’s sugar and spice and everything nice at the 21st annual Gingerbread Extravaganza at Old St. Andrews Church.…

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Joan DelCogliano, vice president of the Fleet Reserve Association branch in Atlantic Beach, lays a flower during a moment of remembrance for Pearl Harbor. l Steven Ponson
December 7, 2023

Local veterans reflect on Pearl Harbor 82 years later

Dozens of veterans and active duty service members came together Thursday in Atlantic Beach to remember the lives lost on…

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Veterans and active duty members gather in the new military lounge at Jacksonville International Airport on Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023. | Dan Scanlan, WJCT News 89.9
December 7, 2023

Jax airport moves military lounge in time for the holidays

The lounge moved from a dark corner of the baggage claim area to the heavily traveled main concourse entrance.…

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Maple Street Biscuit Co. began in Jacksonville and now has 60 locations. | Jacksonville Daily Record
December 7, 2023

Weekend business picks up at Maple Street Biscuit Co.

Maple Street used to be closed on Sundays but now opens seven days a week under Cracker Barrel’s ownership.…

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A developer wants to tear down the former savings and loan at 930 University Blvd. N., at northwest Arlington Expressway and University Boulevard. | Ric Anderson, Jacksonville Daily Record
December 7, 2023

Mid-century bank building may escape demolition

A group of Arlington residents wants the city to preserve the former Arlington Federal Savings and Loan building.…

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A court document outlines the charges against former Jacksonville Jaguars employee Amit Patel. | News4Jax
December 7, 2023

Former Jaguars employee accused of $22 million fraud

Amit Patel is accused of using the team’s virtual credit card to buy a condo, Tesla, sports memorabilitia and a…

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A proposed liquor store at the corner of Golfair Boulevard and Davis Street is less than 200 feet away from KIPP Voice Academy. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
December 6, 2023

OPINION | The ‘Black tax’ 

What’s happening in Brentwood is an extension of the long history of redlining that cut off Black and Brown communities…

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St. Johns County Commissioner Krista Joseph waves an American flag as she begins her comments during a meeting Nov. 21, 2023. | St. Johns County
December 6, 2023

St. Johns County commissioner censured for comments

County Commissioner Krista Joseph criticized public officials and promoted the next election. Collegues called her comments uncivil and overtly political.…

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Floats and decorated cars line up for last year's Middleburg Christmas Parade. | Middleburg Christmas Parade
December 6, 2023

Holiday events could snarl traffic in Clay County

Clay County is preparing for multiple Christmas events on Saturday. The Sheriff’s Office is warning of “heavy, heavy traffic.”…

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December 6, 2023

DeSantis seeks $1 million to sue over FSU football snub

DeSantis said the money would allow FSU to sue the college playoff committee, even though the championship will be decided…

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Chow’s Country Buffet offers Asian and Southern cuisines. It can make about 150 menu items, although not all are available every day. | Dan Macdonald, Jacksonville Daily Record
December 6, 2023

Chow’s Country Buffet replaces closed Golden Corral

The owners spent $1 million to renovate the buffet, which now offers Asian and Southern cuisines.…

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Village Medical will close its 10 Walgreens clinics in the Jacksonville area on Jan. 5 | Jacksonville Daily Record
December 6, 2023

Clinics will close at 10 Walgreens in Jacksonville

Village Medical said it will close 60 clinics across the country to concentrate on more profitable locations.…

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December 6, 2023

Here are the governor’s priorities in 2024-25 budget

Gov. Ron DeSantis proposed a variety of tax cuts and spending on such things as teacher salary increases and police…

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December 5, 2023

THE JAXSON | 5 stories from Riverside’s industrial history

Here are five stories connected to Riverside’s industrial sites and history.…

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Quan Laguerre, left, and Anolt Laguerre Sr. shared how Dollar General shooting victim Anolt "A.J." Laguerre Jr. was an optimistic and quiet young man who enjoyed video games. Laguerre, 19, was one of three people killed in the Dollar General massacre in Jacksonville's Grand Park neighborhood on Aug. 26, 2023. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
December 5, 2023

Families in Dollar General massacre sue retailer and shooter’s parents

Dollar General failed to provide adequate security to protect the public and customers in Jacksonville, the suit alleges.…

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Leonard Cure places his hands on the back of his truck as Sgt. Buck Aldridge prepares to fire his Taser during a traffic stop Oct. 16, 2023, in Camden County, Georgia. | Camden County Sheriff's Office
December 5, 2023

Family sues over fatal shooting by Camden sergeant

Attorney Ben Crump filed the suit in the death of Leonard Allen Cure, who was released from a wrongful prison…

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December 5, 2023

Wet winter expected for Southeast; cold is uncertain

A strong El Niño is already in place and is expected to strengthen. Above-average precipitation is predicted, but how cold…