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The Duval County Supervisor of Elections office provides signs in English and Spanish outside the Duval County Public Library Mandarin Branch location to notify voters where they can cast their ballot. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
October 18, 2024

Here’s when early voting begins on the First Coast

Early voting begins next week across Northeast Florida. Dates and times vary by county.…

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Anthony Mortimer with the Museum of Science and History shows off the new traveling exhibit Mission: Astronaut on Thursday Sept. 19. l Steven Ponson, Jacksonville Today.
September 19, 2024

New Mission: Astronaut MOSH exhibit gives taste of life in space

Starting Saturday, a new exhibit will open to the public at the Museum of Science and History in Jacksonville giving…

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Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia lawmakers are asking questions about the operations at the Jacksonville Regional Processing and Distribution Center after receiving complaints for months. l News4Jax.
June 27, 2024

Lawmakers question delayed mail at USPS center in Jax

Lawmakers say they receive countless complaints about the Regional Processing and Distribution Center in Jacksonville.…

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Ascension health care reported that it's dealing with a "cyber security event" across the country. l Shahadat Rahman via Unsplash.
May 9, 2024

Ascension heath system hit with ‘cyber security event’

The situation is disrupting some systems and clinical operations across the country, Ascension said.…

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Curbside recycling pickup is ending in Clay County later this year. | Randy Roguski, WJCT News 89.9
February 19, 2024

Curbside recycling is ending in parts of Clay County

Curbside recycling will end Oct. 1 when Clay County switches to a new waste hauler. But waste collection fees will…

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Rep. Mike Johnson, R-La., takes the oath to be the new House speaker l Alex Brandon/AP
October 31, 2023

#AskJAXTDY l How did Northeast Florida’s reps vote for House speaker?

A reader asked us which Northeast Florida Representatives voted for new House Speaker Mike Johnson.…

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Florida-Georgia banners hang in Downtown Jacksonville l Steven Ponson, Jacksonville Today
October 23, 2023

Here’s what to know as Florida-Georgia week begins

Florida Gator and Georgia Bulldog fans are already making the annual pilgrimage to Jacksonville.…

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Solar Eclipse at University of North Florida 2017 l University of North Florida
October 11, 2023

How to see Saturday’s solar eclipse in Jacksonville

A rare solar eclipse will take place over the U.S. this weekend, and in Northeast Florida, we will have a…

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The Jacksonville Jaguars have proposed renovating EverBank Stadium into the "Stadium of the Future."
September 19, 2023

Mayor: ‘Everything’s on the table’ when it comes to city ownership of EverBank Stadium

Though she likes city ownership of EverBank Stadium, Mayor Donna Deegan says all options are being considered at negotiations begin.…

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Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan and other city officials give a storm update about Tropical Storm Idalia on Monday, Aug. 28, 2023. l Steven Ponson, WJCT News 89.8
August 28, 2023

How to prepare for the arrival of Idalia

People in Northeast Florida are advised to prepare for a hurricane-force storm that is likely to hit the Gulf Coast…

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Motherhood Space sign l Steven Ponson
August 23, 2023

Postpartum depression on the rise; new program offers help

Baptist Health opens the Motherhood Space Day Program to help mothers with mental health challenges.…

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Military veteran l City of Jacksonville
August 14, 2023

Free legal advice offered for veterans and military members

The city of Jacksonville and Jacksonville Area Legal Aid are creating something of a one-stop shop to meet the growing…

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The Red Cross is sending Tyler Smith from Jacksonville to Hawaii to assist with wildfire recovery. l Steven Ponson, WJCT News 89.9.
August 11, 2023

Jacksonville man headed to Hawaii to help with wildfires

Tyler Smith of the American Red Cross will be deployed to Hawaii for three weeks to help with recovery from…

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Rutledge H Pearson Elementary School sign l Steven Ponson
August 10, 2023

First new school opens in Duval under half-cent sales tax

Rutledge H. Pearson Elementary School is the first new school to open in Duval County since 2011.…