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Randy Britt, one of the regulars at James Weldon Johnson Park. He is one of the people featured in a new photo and storytelling exhibit. | Photo by Toni Smailagic
2 days ago

Meet the regulars at James Weldon Johnson Park

A photographer and a storyteller have created an exhibit introducing the people who make the park what it is.…

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Traffic in southbound lanes of the Buckman Bridge will be slowed this weekend during repair work. | Google
March 20, 2026

Buckman Bridge repairs mean more backups this weekend

An FDOT repair project on the Buckman Bridge could mean traffic delays from Orange Park into Mandarin.…

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LIFT Jax purchased and renovated this home on Spearing Street on the Eastside in 2025 in order to sell it as an affordable housing property. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
March 19, 2026

Jacksonville commits $2M to help low-income homebuyers

The program will use construction loans and down payment assistance to help low-income homebuyers.…

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A Jacksonville firefighter was arrested on a charge of battery after a fight at this fire station on Jones Road. | Google
March 19, 2026

Jacksonville firefighter arrested after fight at station

Joshua Jordan was charged with battery after confronting another firefighter over “some issues they were having.”…

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A customer checks out at a Winn-Dixie store. | The Winn-Dixie Co.
March 18, 2026

Two Harveys in Jacksonville will become Winn-Dixies

The Jacksonville stores are among seven in Florida and southern Georgia that will take on the Winn-Dixie brand.…

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The JEA's monthly Senior Day will take place Wednesday at its headquarters on North Pearl Street. | JEA
March 16, 2026

JEA resource fair will help seniors with utility bills

JEA’s monthly fair on Wednesday will help people reduce energy use, manage their bills and reach community resources.…

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Rendering of "These Truths," the public art installation that the Cultural Council halted last year. | Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville
March 13, 2026

With ‘These Truths’ public art project halted, funds might be redirected for other courthouse uses

The proposed “These Truths” stainless steel sculpture had been in the planning phase for more than a decade before it…

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Duval Schools' headquarters building on March 3, 2026. The School Board wants voters to renew a property tax that helps pay teachers. | Megan Mallicoat, Jacksonville Today
March 4, 2026

Duval School Board seeks to renew 1-mill property tax

The property tax, first approved in 2022, helps pay for teachers’ salaries, arts and athletics programs.…

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Two homeless men sleep in a doorway on Monroe Street. | Michelle Corum, Jacksonville Today
March 4, 2026

Homelessness rate improves in Downtown Jacksonville

City Council’s Duval DOGE committee hopes that lower homelessness will keep large employers in the urban core.…

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An illustration shows the planned Breezy Jazz House and Restaurant in Downtown Jacksonville. | Special to the Jacksonville Daily Record
March 3, 2026

Breezy Jazz House starts work on Downtown club

Breezy Jazz House is moving from San Marco to East Bay Street, joining a strip of other nightlife spots.…

Featured image for “Gateway Jax unveils first residences in Pearl Square”
The rooftop terrace and pool at Vandeveer. | Gateway Jax
March 3, 2026

Gateway Jax unveils first residences in Pearl Square

Vaneveer will feature 205 apartments with a Japanese restaurant on the ground floor, Gateway Jax says.…

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Single-seat race cars built by universities around the world line up during a recent national competition at Michigan International Speedway. | Formula SAE
March 2, 2026

JU team hones engineering skills in race car competition

Jacksonville University hopes its Formula SAE race car team will take its first checkered flag next year.…

Featured image for “New Concourse B takes shape at Jacksonville’s airport”
Construction continues on Concourse B at Jacksonville International Airport. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
February 27, 2026

New Concourse B takes shape at Jacksonville’s airport

The new concourse is on track to open in December with six additional gates, most for American Airlines.…

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The Jacksonville Zoo & Botanical Gardens, will have a new entrance starting March 6, 2026. the $72 million structure is 25,000 square feet, and 50 feet tall at the highest peak. | Michelle Corum, Jacksonville Today
February 27, 2026

Grand new entrance puts you into the Jacksonville zoo

The zoo will open the VyStar SkyScape entrance March 6 with an expanded manatee exhibit.…

Featured image for “JTA approves new fares for Connexion Plus”
A JTA Connexion Plus van. | Jacksonville Transportation Authority
February 27, 2026

JTA approves new fares for Connexion Plus

Rate adjustments come after the community complained about earlier plans to end the private Connexion Plus service.…

Featured image for “Tax law could be boon for Jacksonville auto show”
A row of Mazdas are just some of the 200 new cars and trucks on display at the 2026 Jacksonville International Auto Show. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
February 26, 2026

Tax law could be boon for Jacksonville auto show

Auto show dealers hope to benefit from a law that allows people to deduct interest on new U.S. vehicles.…

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Christian Madsen, a motor unit officer, is seen here in a Facebook video form the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office. He is accused of taking thousands of dollars in overtime for work that was never done. | Jacksonville Sheriff's Office, News4Jax
February 26, 2026

Jacksonville police officer accused of overtime theft

Officer Christian Madsen visited his supervisor for romance while putting in for overtime, the sheriff says.…

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The Jacksonvill Transportation Authority is considering five proposals for the future of the Skyway.
February 25, 2026

New proposals emerge for future of Jacksonville’s Skyway

Transit officials want to know what the public thinks about five possibilities for upgrading the Skyway.…

Featured image for “JEA board backs CEO amid claims of toxic workplace”
JEA CEO Vickie Cavey. speaks at the JEA board meeting Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026, as board Chair Joe DiSalvo listens. | Mike Mendenhall, Jacksonville Today
February 24, 2026

JEA board backs CEO amid claims of toxic workplace

The board also pushed back against one of its own members for privately asking CEO Vickie Cavey to resign.…

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JEA CEO Vickie Cavey, left, and Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan speak at a news conference Friday, Feb. 20, 2026. | Mike Mendenhall, Jacksonville Today
February 20, 2026

Mayor alleges ‘smear campaign’ against JEA chief

Mayor Donna Deegan says CEO Vickie Cavey is under attack after ending a JEA contract with a politically connected firm.…

Featured image for “DIA board rejects incentives to keep EverBank in Downtown”
EverBank Center is at 301 W. Bay St. in Downtown Jacksonville. | Monty Zickuhr, Jacksonville Daily Record
February 18, 2026

DIA board rejects incentives to keep EverBank in Downtown

EverBank is requesting $9.8 million in incentives to keep its headquarters in Downtown Jacksonville.…

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Part of Intuition Ale Works' tanks in its large brewing system off East Bay Street. | Intuition Ale Works
February 16, 2026

Intuition Ale Works auctions its brewing equipment

An online auction will begin Wednesday as Intuition Ale Works goes out of business after 15 years.…

Featured image for “Buyer backs out of deal for Duval Schools headquarters”
The Duval Schools headquaters building on Prudential Drive. | Megan Mallicoat, Jacksonville Today
February 13, 2026

Buyer backs out of deal for Duval Schools headquarters

Chase Properties said it learned of undisclosed financial obligations on the Duval Schools agreement.…

Featured image for “Swisher partners with Lift Jax on Eastside jobs”
Swisher is headquartered at 459 E. 16th St. in Jacksonville. The company says it is planning a $135 million expansion. | Jacksonville Daily Record
February 13, 2026

Swisher partners with Lift Jax on Eastside jobs

The Jacksonville-based tobacco company has agreed to reserve 60 jobs for Eastside residents in its $135 million expansion.…