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2 days ago

Ex-Putnam teacher accused of lewd texts with student

Former teacher Robert Grady Bush Jr. is charged with soliciting or engaging in lewd conduct with a student. He has…

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2 days ago

Walmart Supercenter planned on International Golf Parkway

The Walmart would add to an expansion of big-box stores near World Commerce Center in St. Augustine.…

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3 days ago

Duval School Board’s rightward turn on display in sex ed, book discussions

Duval’s School Board now has a conservative majority, aligning with state and incoming federal officials, who prize “parental rights” and…

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November 19, 2024

Congressman seeks shutdown of Baker County ICE center

Rep. Maxwell Frost says the ICE facility houses people in conditions “that no human should live in.”…

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November 19, 2024

Audit finds no misspending during Deegan’s UK trip

After complaints from a City Council member, the Jacksonville Council Auditor’s Office reviewed the trip and found no violations.…

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November 19, 2024

Allegiant Airlines announces 3 new flights from Jacksonville

Allegiant Airlines will add nonstop flights from Jacksonville International Airport to Akron-Canton, Des Moines and Grand Rapids.…

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November 19, 2024

Florida pushes back in lawsuit over schoolbook removal

The state disputes that a state law regulating schoolbooks violates the First Amendment.…

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November 19, 2024

Coldest temps of the season are headed our way this week

A strong cold front will bring temperaures in the 40s on Friday morning.…

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November 19, 2024

Councilman wants to raise garbage fees in Jacksonville

City Councilman Matt Carlucci says the cost of garbage collection is twice as much as people pay.…

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November 18, 2024

UNF men’s soccer returns to NCAA Tournament

The UNF Ospreys beat Central Arkansas Saturday night to earn their first NCAA Tournament berth in nine years.…

Featured image for “Coffee and croissants now on the menu at JTA hub in LaVilla”
November 18, 2024

Coffee and croissants now on the menu at JTA hub in LaVilla

Cinotti’s Bakery & Sandwich Shop and Grounds of Grace have opened in JTA’s Regional Transportation Center.…

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November 18, 2024

Florida commits more money to lure back tourists after storms

Visit Florida has added $1 million to a campaign to convince tourists that Florida is open for business.…

Featured image for “Cummer closes gardens after three hurricanes”
November 18, 2024

Cummer closes gardens after three hurricanes

The gardens suffered damage from three back-to-back hurricanes, most recently Milton.…

Featured image for “Jacksonville pushes for zero traffic deaths by 2035”
November 15, 2024

Jacksonville pushes for zero traffic deaths by 2035

A total of 508 people have died in traffic crashes in Jacksonville in the past three years. The city honored…

Featured image for “Recount confirms winner in Fernandina commission race”
November 15, 2024

Recount confirms winner in Fernandina commission race

A recount determined that Genece Minshew defeated Vice Mayor David Sturges by 19 votes for the Fernandina Beach City Commission.…

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November 15, 2024

Tropical Storm Sara unlikely to threaten Florida

The threat of Tropical Storm Sara appeared to dissipate in Florida on Friday, but heavy rain is possible around Wednesday.…

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November 15, 2024

Bass Pro Shops prepares to open Nov. 20

A grand opening at Bass Pro Shops in St. Augustine will include music, celebrities and giveaways.…

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November 14, 2024

Artists connect humanity to nature at Cummer

The environment under stress is featured in a new display at the Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens.…

Featured image for “Tropical Storm Sara forms; effects on Florida uncertain”
November 14, 2024

Tropical Storm Sara forms; effects on Florida uncertain

Tropical Storm Sara will be a slow-moving storm that will linger in the western Caribbean before emerging over the Gulf…

Featured image for “Shade is growing at Jacksonville’s bus stops”
November 14, 2024

Shade is growing at Jacksonville’s bus stops

A pilot program will plant shade trees at six bus stops as part of the city’s resiliency plan.…

Featured image for “Mini Bar doughnut shop is closing its final location”
November 14, 2024

Mini Bar doughnut shop is closing its final location

The Mini Bar doughnut shop at 10618 Deerwood Park Blvd. near Gate Parkway will close Nov. 24.…

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November 14, 2024

Sun-Ray Cinema finds a new home in Tampa

Sun-Ray, an institution in Five Points, closed in July. It will open in Tampa on Dec. 11.…

Featured image for “Judge OKs settlement over Nassau schoolbook removals”
November 14, 2024

Judge OKs settlement over Nassau schoolbook removals

School district officials agreed to return a number of removed schoolbooks to library shelves.…

Featured image for “New JWB program helps renters become homebuyers”
November 13, 2024

New JWB program helps renters become homebuyers

JWB Real Estate Capital says 5,800 renters could earn equity toward a home purchase through its new HomeStep program.…

Featured image for “Duval Schools chief cleared on racial claim; commits to improve employee treatment”
November 13, 2024

Duval Schools chief cleared on racial claim; commits to improve employee treatment

An investigation found the superintendent did not racially discriminate against an employee in Lee County.…

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November 13, 2024

ARTS PICKS | Nov. 15-17

New art in San Marco, a Riverside storytelling competition, the Symphony’s Harry Potter era, and a family party at MOCA…

Featured image for “Florida’s Hispanic voters turned out for Donald Trump”
November 13, 2024

Florida’s Hispanic voters turned out for Donald Trump

Florida was the only state where a majority of Hispanic voters supported President-elect Donald Trump’s return to the White House.…

Featured image for “Jacksonville halts negotiations on Laura Street Trio”
November 13, 2024

Jacksonville halts negotiations on Laura Street Trio

The city said it is terminating negotiations with developers and will refile a foreclosure lawsuit over the long-empty Laura Street…

Featured image for “St. Augustine settles on site for Anastasia Island fire station”
November 13, 2024

St. Augustine settles on site for Anastasia Island fire station

The city says Anastasia Island is in dire need of a new fire station, but finding a site has taken…

Featured image for “Tropical Storm Sara likely to develop in Caribbean”
November 13, 2024

Tropical Storm Sara likely to develop in Caribbean

A weather system in the Caribbean has a high chance of developing into Tropical Storm Sara and possibly into a…

Featured image for “Trump picks 2 Florida politicians for cabinet roles”
November 13, 2024

Trump picks 2 Florida politicians for cabinet roles

President-elect Donald Trump has reportedly chosen Rep. Michael Waltz as national security adviser and Sen. Marco Rubio as secretary of…

Featured image for “Clay County leads state in removing schoolbooks”
November 12, 2024

Clay County leads state in removing schoolbooks

Clay County was responsible for 287 of more than 700 schoolbooks removed from classrooms and libraries statewide.…

Featured image for “Jacksonville seeks more beds to comply with homeless law”
November 12, 2024

Jacksonville seeks more beds to comply with homeless law

Jacksonville is seeking to add bed space at homeless shelters for people who are no longer allowed to sleep on…