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The St. Johns River Water Management District lays out rules for watering landscaping.
November 22, 2023

#AskJAXTDY | Do lawn watering rules include backyard gardens and soaker hoses?

A reader says she confused about the “landscape irrigation” rules of the St. Johns River Water Management District.…

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November 21, 2023

THE JAXSON | The First Coast of funk

As hip hop celebrates 50 years, let’s take a look at the First Coast’s place in that history. The Jacksonville…

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A woman moves through one of the nine TSA checkpoints at Jacksonville International Airport l Steven Ponson, Jacksonville Today
November 21, 2023

You’ll have lots of company if you travel over the holiday

Here’s what to expect on the roads and in the airport during a weekend of possibly record-heavy travel.…

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November 21, 2023

Thanksgiving outlook: Storms and cooler temperatures

Downpours and gusty thunderstorms could affect Thanksgiving travel across parts of Florida. A cold front that extends from a stronger…

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Sheriff T.K. Waters. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
November 21, 2023

Corrections officer charged with DUI manslaughter

Corrections Officer Cashius Barry Edwards hit another vehicle and killed the driver, Sheriff T.K. Waters said.…

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November 21, 2023

Here’s help for low-income renters in St. Johns County

The county has launched a new program to help low-income renters cover rent and utility bills for up to 18…

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The Jacksonville Jaguars' Jumbotron was hacked during three games in the 2018 season. | U.S. Attorney's Office
November 21, 2023

Sex offender convicted of hacking Jaguars’ Jumbotron

The mother of a boy abused years ago by Samuel Arthur Thompson says his imminent prison term finally gives her…

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Leo Baker celebrates the grand opening of Vantage Point Coffee Co. on Friday, Nov. 17, 2023. His wife, Jennifer, left, and son Malachai, second from left, help cut the ribbon alongside the company's four employees. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
November 21, 2023

Native Jaxson returns to open coffee shop near his roots

Leo Baker, owner of Vantage Point Coffee Co., appreciates the chance to give back to the community where he grew…

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Gov. Ron DeSantis decried the idea that he bore any responsibility for a white supremacist opening fire at a Dollar General in Jacksonville's New Town neighborhood on Aug. 26. He was confronted by a Black military veteran who claimed "the governor is scared of voices like mine."
November 20, 2023

OPINION | Ron DeSantis picks and chooses his First Amendment battles

It’s hard to see Ron DeSantis’ 11th hour cosplay as a free speech warrior as anything more than an attempt…

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Tyler Barlow, Caleb Wilkinson and Dalton Conway left Brunswick, Georgia, on the Carol Ann. | News4Jax
November 20, 2023

Debris found from boat of 3 missing fishermen

A fish box and buoy balls were found Sunday night 16 miles off the coast of St. Augustine. The three…

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Alligators begin to get more active in April. | Gerald Herbert, AP
November 20, 2023

Gator hunts could be expanded to add ‘flexibility’

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission will consider special permits that would expand where alligator hunters can hunt.…

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Casa Monica Hotel General Manager Jordan Stokes and Cordova Coastal Chophouse & Bar Executive Chef Rob DeGrassi stand inside the new restaurant. | Dan Macdonald, Jacksonville Daily Record
November 20, 2023

Casa Monica Hotel debuts chophouse in St. Augustine

The menu at Cordova Coastal Chophouse & Bar is the expected chophouse fare – steaks, fish and seafood. Managers say…

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Volunteers from the Mandarin Rotary Club and elsewhere load up a Thanksgiving meal to one of about 400 families who came for its 33rd annual holiday food program. | Dan Scanlan, WJCT News 89.9
November 20, 2023

400-plus families seek holiday help at Mandarin Food Bank

Food bank leaders said the amount of need this year has been exceptional — but so has the generosity.…

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The U.S. Navy’s newest littoral combat ship, the USS Marinette, is shown on the Menominee River before its commissioning in Menominee, Michigan, in September. | Petty Officer 2nd Class Nicholas Huynh, DVIDS
November 20, 2023

Naval Station Mayport welcomes USS Marinette

The USS Marinette is a part of the Navy’s Freedom-variant Littoral Combat Ship fleet.…

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The historic Hillman-Pratt and Walton Funeral Home will be converted into an Airbnb and a restaurant. | Monty Zickuhr, Jacksonville Daily Record
November 20, 2023

Permit approved to convert Pratt Funeral Home to Airbnb

Avant Construction Group will convert the historic structure into an Airbnb and a restaurant.…

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November 20, 2023

Florida Supreme Court won’t suspend online sports betting

The court denied a motion by two partimutuel companies to halt spots betting while a broader legal battle plays out.…

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November 19, 2023

SPORTS | Back on track: Jaguars’ whipping of Titans calms concerns

The Jacksonville Jaguars dominated a struggling Tennessee Titans team 34-14 to improve to 7-3 on the season.…

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November 17, 2023

Miller Electric opens EV design center in Jacksonville

Miller Electric said the electric vehicle center is the first of its kind in the country.…

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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks at Jaxport’s cruise terminal as an agreement was signed to boost trade between Florida and England. | News4Jax
November 17, 2023

#AskJAXTDY l What does the Florida-UK trade pact actually do?

A reader asked us to better explain what states can and can’t do when it comes to a trade deal…

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The new Fallen Soldier’s Monument was unveiled Friday, Nov. 17, 2023, at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena. | Dan Scanlan, WJCT News 89.9
November 17, 2023

Fallen Soldier’s Monument unveiled at VyStar arena

Florida Fallen Heroes responded after VyStar asked for help honoring soldiers killed on battlefields or in war zones.…

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The Plaza de la Constitución is lit up during Nights of Lights in downtown St. Augustine. l St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra, and The Beaches Visitors and Convention Bureau
November 17, 2023

Nights of Lights returns with boost for local businesses

Tens of thousands of people will travel to St. Augustine to see one of the biggest holiday light displays anywhere.…

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Venus Fashion is headquartered at 11711 Marco Beach Drive. | Jacksonville Daily Record
November 17, 2023

Venus Fashion to lay off 129 in Jacksonville

The company was founded in Jacksonville in 1982 under the name Titan Bodybuilding and became Venus Swimwear in the late…

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November 17, 2023

Panels offer solutions for Jacksonville’s biggest issues

Mayor Donna Deegan has released a report of committees that studied issues like infrastructure, health, economic development and others.…

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Eartha's Farm and Market held its first farmer's market on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, in the Moncrief Springs community. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
November 17, 2023

Eartha’s Farm & Market brings agribusiness to Northwest Jacksonville

The 10-acre urban farm in Moncrief Springs is expected to help fill a need for fresh fruit and vegetables on…