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The upper part of the USS Jacksonville's sail arrived on a trailer while another truck carried the fairwater planes once attached to it. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
September 16, 2026

Pieces of USS Jacksonville roll into town for historic display

The sail, rudders and other pieces of the USS Jacksonville will be restored for display near the USS Orleck.…

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A mosquito, which can transmit West Nile Virus. | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
September 15, 2026

Second case of West Nile Virus found in Duval County

The Health Department and Jacksonville Mosquito Control are coordinating West Nile surveillance and prevention.…

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Four Jacksonville men were charged in a nationwide fraud investigation tied to the Paycheck Protection Program.
September 14, 2026

4 charged locally in nationwide COVID-19 aid investigation

Prosecutors said the four defrauded the Paycheck Protection Program, a COVID-19 relief effort.…

Featured image for “Jax board greenlights initial plans for UF campus and Riverfront Plaza tower”
The UF graduate building is planned for 2.34 acres bounded by West Bay and Forsyth streets and North Lee Street. | City of Jacksonville
September 11, 2026

Jax board greenlights initial plans for UF campus and Riverfront Plaza tower

The Downtown Development Review Board advanced projects by Gateway Jax Inc. and UF on Thursday.…

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EverBank is headquartered in Downtown Jacksonville in a 30-story tower at 301 W. Bay St. | Karen Brune Mathis, Jacksonville Daily Record
September 8, 2026

EverBank merging with Seattle-based financial institution

WaFd Inc., the parent of what was once called Washington Federal Bank, will take on the EverBank name.…

Featured image for “Westside family sues apartment complex after father drowns in retention pond”
James O. Holloway Sr., pictured with an unidentified child, died March 21 after being reported missing from his apartment on 103rd Street. He drowned in a retention pond there, and his family is suing management for negligence, | Holloway family
September 2, 2026

Westside family sues apartment complex after father drowns in retention pond

James Holloway, who had dementia, died March 21 in a retention pond at Marcis Pointe Apartments.…

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Police investigate the drowning of a 3-year-old child Aug. 24, 2026, in a pond near her home in the Waterside Townhomes at River City, just north of Duval Station Road. | News4Jax
September 1, 2026

City Council president establishes special committee on drowning prevention

The action comes after two children with autism drowned in Jacksonville ponds in August.…

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The city of Jacksonville has approved the demolition of Regency Square Mall's east wing. | File photo
August 28, 2026

City approves demolition of Regency Square Mall’s east wing

Officials clear the way to demolish the portion 59-year-old Regency Square Mall between Impact Church and the shuttered JC Penney.…

Featured image for “JTA: ‘Everything is on the table’ regarding autonomous vehicles and gas tax plans”
A rendering of a NAVI vehicle on the Jacksonville Transportation Authority's Downtown Skyway, covered for use as part of the U2C. | Jacksonville Daily Record
August 28, 2026

JTA: ‘Everything is on the table’ regarding autonomous vehicles and gas tax plans

JTA’s interim CEO Cleveland Ferguson says he’s open to redirecting gas tax dollars planned for its autonomous vehicle program amid…

Featured image for “St. Johns Riverkeeper sues Keystone Terminal, alleging coal ash mismanagement”
Dust flies into the air from a coal dust pile at Keystone Terminal in Talleyrand | St. Johns Riverkeeper
August 27, 2026

St. Johns Riverkeeper sues Keystone Terminal, alleging coal ash mismanagement

Talleyrand residents have been complaining to Jacksonville’s Environmental Quality Division about dust since 2021.…

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JTA Chief Administrative Officer Cleveland Ferguson III has been named interim CEO. | JTA
August 27, 2026

Cleveland Ferguson III named interim JTA CEO

JTA’s second-in-command assumes the interim CEO spot as search kicks off to replace departing head Nat Ford.…

Featured image for “After retention pond deaths of 2 Jacksonville children this month, ‘time to take action’”
This retention pond at the Bennett Creek apartment complex off Salisbury Road is where 2-year-old Melani Ava Mixson drowned Sept. 18, 2024. A memorial to her remained earlier this year. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today 
August 26, 2026

After retention pond deaths of 2 Jacksonville children this month, ‘time to take action’

Council member Reggie Gaffney Jr. gathered fellow lawmakers, parents developers and others to discuss how to prevent more deaths after…

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University of North Georgia President Michael Shannon | UNF
August 26, 2026

UNF presidential search committee selects University of North Georgia president

A UNF search committee has selected the University of North Georgia’s president as the Jacksonville school’s potential next leader.…

Featured image for “Jacksonville weighing incentives for relaunch of Bellwether restaurant Downtown”
A rendering from the Jacksonville Downtown Investment Authority shows the revised interior of Bellwether restaurant. at 117 W. Forsyth St. Downtown. | City of Jacksonville
August 25, 2026

Jacksonville weighing incentives for relaunch of Bellwether restaurant Downtown

The new Bellwether owner are seeking a forgivable loan to help reopen the restaurant with changes to the menu and…

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A Flock camera at the Mezza Premier Apartment complex is seen in this composite image | Elizabeth Caldwell, Jacksonville Today
August 24, 2026

Flock cameras are watching more than roads in Jacksonville

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office says it operates about 150 Flock devices, but cameras at pools suggest that number may not…

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Hundreds of dogs are available for adoption at the Jacksonville shelter | Jacksonville Animal Care and Protective Services
August 21, 2026

Jacksonville Animal Care and Protective Services waives adoption fees as shelter fills

ACPS is promoting its AI-powered app JaxPawFinder to connect prospective owners with pets after a surge in shelter population.…

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Jacksonville City Council member-elect Moné Holder. | File photo, Jacksonville Today
August 20, 2026

Analysis | What a Democratic win on Jax City Council means for Duval County

Democratic Candidate Mone Holder flipped an At-Large Jacksonville City Council seat held by a Republican for seven years.…

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Concrete culverts and pipes are part of a new artificial reef about 28 miles off the Mayport jetties, at what is called Harm’s Ledge. | Jacksonville Offshore Sport Fishing Club
August 17, 2026

New artificial reef sunk off Jacksonville, the first of its kind in years

An artificial reef made of concrete culverts will increase marine habitat and benefit anglers and divers.…

Featured image for “Second red tide alert issued near Fort George River in Jacksonville”
The Fort George River off the Kingsley Plantation in North Jacksonville. | Florida History Online, University of North Florida
August 14, 2026

Second red tide alert issued near Fort George River in Jacksonville

Red tide, caused by a toxin-producing algae, was detected twice in four days near Heckscher Drive.…

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U.S. Attorney Gregory Kehoe speaks at a news conference Monday, Aug. 10, 2026, about the arrests of 12 gang members in Jacksonville. | News4Jax
August 10, 2026

Federal authorities bust violent drug trafficking gang in Jacksonville

A dozen gang members have been arrested after a seven-year reign of murder and drug dealing.…

Featured image for “Jax mayor taps retired Florida Blue executive to return as chief of staff”
Darnell Smith, chief of staff for Mayor Donna Deegan, speaks during the city of Jacksonville's Black History Month celebration at City Hall on Feb, 27, 2024. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
August 10, 2026

Jax mayor taps retired Florida Blue executive to return as chief of staff

Darnell Smith is returning as chief of staff as Mayor Donna Deegan enters the final year of her first term.…

Featured image for “#AskJAXTDY | Who’s in charge of Flock cameras in Jacksonville?”
This Flock camera on Hendricks Avenue has a solar panel on top to power it, plus electronics and the actual camera underneath. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
August 6, 2026

#AskJAXTDY | Who’s in charge of Flock cameras in Jacksonville?

Flock cameras have created controversy around the country, and a Jacksonville Today reader has questions.…

Featured image for “Duval school bus drivers threaten strike, but more meetings planned”
A row of Durham School Services buses. | Durham School Services
August 5, 2026

Duval school bus drivers threaten strike, but more meetings planned

Durham School Services will meet with bus drivers this week in an attempt to avert a strike.…

Featured image for “JEA CEO Vickie Cavey takes extended leave, effective immediately”
Vickie Cavey, CEO and managing director of JEA, speaks at a briefing Sept. 26, 2025, at the Duval County Emergency Operations Center. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
July 29, 2026

JEA CEO Vickie Cavey takes extended leave, effective immediately

JEA gave no explanation why Cavey was taking leave. She will be gone between two weeks and 60 days, JEA…