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Linda Schneader takes photos of her kids pumping water in the splash pad at the newly opened Riverfront Plaza. | Michelle Corum, Jacksonville Today
December 5, 2025

Expansive Riverfront Plaza and playground officially open

Visitors praised the first phase of Jacksonville’s newest park, which was more than a year in the making.…

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The Laura Street Trio has been deteriorating for decades. | Jessica Palombo, Jacksonville Today
December 5, 2025

Indiana developer says it’s buying Laura Street Trio

Becovic Management Group says it is buying the restored Barnett National Bank Building in addition to the Laura Street Trio.…

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The USS Cleveland will join the littoral combat squadron at Naval Station Mayport, the last of its kind, the Navy says. | U.S. Navy
December 4, 2025

Final littoral combat ship destined for Mayport

The U.S. Navy has accepted delivery of the USS Cleveland. The ship will homeport at Mayport Naval Station.…

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Emmy Noether is a character in the game Adventures with Emmy, a STEM-related game under development at the University of North Florida. | Art by Vic Sullivan.
December 3, 2025

UNF gets $1.3M grant to develop STEM game

The game, called Adventures with Emmy, will be similar to Dungeons and Dragons but with a STEM theme.…

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Brett Price helps erect the holiday tree inside Riverfront Plaza on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025. Price previously built Jacksonville's holiday tree in James Weldon Johnson Park for the previous five years. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
November 25, 2025

Lights and action usher in Jacksonville’s inaugural River Fest

Fireworks, a lighted boat parade and a sneak peek at Jacksonville new downtown park are all at Saturday’s River Fest.…

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Developer Gateway Jax will ask the city for $48 million in incentives for a Publix-anchored project planned at 119 W. Beaver St., Downtown. | Jacksonville Daily Record
November 25, 2025

Developer to seek $48M in incentives for Publix-anchored project Downtown

Officials discussed Gateway Jax’s coming request Monday during a City Council committee on Downtown.…

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Project Underground is asking the city for a property tax break that would allow a 120-job expansion to Northwest Jacksonville. | Jacksonville Daily Record
November 24, 2025

Project Underground seeks tax break for $10M Northwest Jacksonville expansion

The code-named Project Underground currently employs more than 140 people at its existing Jacksonville plant.…

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St. George Street in downtown St. Augustine is one of the areas city law rules is off-limits for panhandling. | Noah Hertz, Jacksonville Today
November 23, 2025

Legal fight stalls some panhandling prohibitions in Northeast Florida

According to internal emails, the City of St. Augustine is not enforcing its panhandling law due to ongoing litigation.…

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Jacksonville Skyline | High Reason/Rudy Balasko
November 19, 2025

OPINION | A distinct identity has eluded Jacksonville. Here’s how you can help

The Civic Council invites you to help define Jacksonville’s unique identity.…

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Vianca Grullon wears a life preserver in a photo taken before she was injured. Vianca suffered traumatic brain injuries when her family's Sea-Doo switch capsized in 2004. | Photo courtesy of family and attorney Judd Rosen
October 30, 2025

Sea-Doo recalls pontoon boats after Jacksonville capsizing

A 15-month-old girl suffered traumatic brain injuries when the family’s Sea-Doo Switch capsized on the Black Creek.…

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Lisa Sutherland has been appointed as interim president of Jacksonville University. | JU
October 28, 2025

Lisa Sutherland appointed as JU’s interim president

Sutherland will take over when current President Tim Cost becomes school chancellor July 1…

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The Florida and Georgia fans are split at EverBank Stadium during a recent game. | City of Jacksonville
October 28, 2025

It’s Florida-Georgia week. The commotion has already begun.

Expect the usual traffic and crowds as the Florida-Georgia game approaches on Saturday.…

Featured image for “Vilano Beach, Jax played key roles in TWEN’s new album”
TWEN band members Ian Jones and Jane Fitzsimmons on the beach in St. Johns County | Mego Lockett
October 27, 2025

Vilano Beach, Jax played key roles in TWEN’s new album

TWEN says Vilano Beach and Jacksonville played a pivotal role in their forthcoming album’s production.…

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JEA crews replace a pipe in Jacksonville. | JEA
October 23, 2025

#AskJAXTDY | Why is JEA replacing pipes near me again?

A Jacksonville Today reader wonders whether pipe replacement in San Jose duplicates work done earlier.…