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Clay County voters renew school tax, keep commissioner salary cap, elect Edwards

Free local news and info, in your inbox at 6 a.m. M-F. Clay County votersmade decisions on two local issues and elected a new member to the five-person Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday. Democrat Leroy Edwards overtook Republican Lolita Smoak in the race for County Commission Seat 2, with...

Clay County, FL · 3d

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New San Jose Boulevard Clinic Offers Free Heart Scans, Finds 3 Serious Cases Fast

A new medical screening center on San Jose Boulevard is offering free heart scans to qualifying Jacksonville adults, and in just its first few days it had already booked more than 500 appointments and flagged three cases involving potentially serious health concerns. Life Imaging Florida opened the location at 9965 San Jose Blvd. in Jacksonville, with a grand-opening event planned for Friday from 3 to 5 p.m.

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Before the White House, Susie Wiles built political ties in Northeast Florida

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Before 69-year-old Susie Wiles became the first woman to serve as White House chief of staff, her political career took shape in Jacksonville City Hall, where she worked for several mayors and helped advance local initiatives, including efforts to preserve environmentally sensitive land. Wiles, who was...

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Green Cove Springs begins decorating for Dec. 5 Christmas festival

The City of Green Cove Springs has begun preparations for its annual holiday festivities, with the Christmas on Walnut Street Festival and Parade scheduled for Dec. 5.

Action News Jax

Deegan rejects immediate cuts after Amendment 3 passage, calls for ‘grownups’ in the room

Hundreds of miles from City Hall, on a trip in Cincinnati with a slate of Jacksonville business leaders, Deegan said she gets why voters wanted relief.

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Missing Orange Park Teen With Autism Found After Clay County Search

An 18-year-old with autism who went missing from the Orange Park area this week has been found, according to the Clay County Sheriff's Office. Jacob Ruiz had been last seen around 12:40 p.m. Wednesday near 1745 Wells Road before deputies launched a search and asked the public for help tracking him down.

Orange Park, FL · 2d

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Swap, style and support the community at the Jacksonville Clothing Swap

Jennifer Chapman, organizer of Jacksonville Clothing Swaps, hosts community events where people can refresh their wardrobes and keep good clothing in circulation. The next swap is Saturday, November 14, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the former Reddi Arts space, 1731 N. Main St. in Springfield. Tickets are $20, and participants can bring clean, quality clothing, shoes, bags, hats, and other accessories; maternity and children’s items are not accepted. A large portion of leftover items from this swap is planned for donation to Sulzbacher Village. Find ticket information in the Jacksonville Clothing Swaps Facebook group or follow @jax_clothing_swap on TikTok.

Jacksonville, FL · 12h

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Mayor responds amid calls for DCPS school board member to resign over controversial social media post about Islam

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan weighed in Tuesday as Duval County School Board member Anthony Ricardo continued to face backlash over a controversial social media post about Islam that groups claim he shared on his personal Facebook page. Ricardo, who represents District 1, is facing calls to...

Jacksonville, FL · 3d

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Jacksonville Fair opens at new 82-acre Westside home

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The 71st Annual Greater Jacksonville Agricultural Fair is open — and this year, it has a brand-new home. State and local dignitaries, fair leadership and special guests gathered Thursday evening for a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Jacksonville Festival & Fairgrounds on Jacksonville’s Westside, officially marking the start of the 11-day event.

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Lakeland Gazette

Prominent Jacksonville Attorney Chuck Farah Suspended for 90 Days and Fined $2.16M

Reason for Discipline: The sanction stems from Farah’s handling of mass tort claims after the landmark Engle v. Liggett Group Inc. tobacco litigation. The court found that Farah failed to adequately communicate with clients, failed to provide diligent representation, and failed to secure written contingency agreements when filing thousands of claims on behalf of smokers against tobacco companies.

Action News Jax

Amendment 3 passes in Florida; Jacksonville could face up to $200M budget deficit

Florida voters have approved Amendment 3, expanding property tax relief for homeowners across the state.

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THE JAXSON | The hidden history behind Downtown Jacksonville’s street names

Free local news and info, in your inbox at 6 a.m. M-F. Every day, thousands of people travel along Downtown Jacksonville’s familiar thoroughfares without giving much thought to the origins of their names. Yet, hidden in plain sight, Downtown Jacksonville’s street names tell stories of the city’s founding, its early settlers, political ambitions and transformation from a small frontier settlement into a major Florida city.

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Jacksonville Golf & Country Club Undertaking $30 Million Renovation

Jacksonville Golf & Country Club, a private, member-owned country club, is moving forward with a $30 million renovation at 3985 Hunt Club Road in Jacksonville. The project, called “Blueprint for Tomorrow,” recently secured two construction permits totaling $7.3 million, according to the Jacksonville Business Journal. The city issued a $4.8 million permit for a new wellness club building on October 29, and a $2.5 million permit for a new bar and grill on November 3. The first phase will also include a new aquatics complex, dining facilities, a pool, and a bar-and-grill.

Jacksonville, FL · 3d

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Downtown Publix developer says project can’t move forward without city after 3-3 committee split

The developer behind Downtown’s planned Publix says the project can’t move forward without the city’s help.

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State prosecutors subpoena JTA records involving Corner Lot development deal

A development deal between the Jacksonville Transportation Authority and Corner Lot Development is among the records Florida prosecutors are seeking as part of its ongoing criminal investigation involving JTA.

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‘Optics not great’: $30M public-property deal linked former JTA, JHA CEOs amid scrutiny

An unsigned agreement obtained by Action News Jax’s Ben Becker reveals a proposed partnership between two Jacksonville public agencies involving more than $30 million in publicly owned property and two former CEOs who have faced intense scrutiny.

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Angie Nixon’s Senate Run Reaffirms The Power Of Black Progressive Politics

A living testament to the power of self-determination and building sustained political engagement, Angie Nixon has been clear about her assignment. While many only learned of her through her amazing primary victory in August, those of us who have followed Nixon’s trajectory are not surprised. A mother, organizer, small...

Florida · 11h

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St. Johns voters give resounding yes to land conservation referendum

Free local news and info, in your inbox at 6 a.m. M-F. Voters in St. Johns County, with one of Florida’s fastest-growing populations, overwhelmingly supported a measure Tuesday that could raise taxes to protect more land from development. According to unofficial election night results, 75% of St. Johns voters voted in support of the conservation measure.

St Johns County, FL · 2d

Miami Herald

Angie Nixon reveals what's next after losing Florida's U.S. Senate race

The election is over, but for Angie Nixon the fight is just beginning. The former Jacksonville state representative and community organizer who shook up Florida’s political system as the Democratic Party’s U.S. Senate nominee announced Thursday night that she is launching a new political action committee to turn the grassroots energy she galvanized across Florida into lasting political power for working families. “Our mission is simple: to build the political and economic power of everyday hardworking people, so they can determine the future of their communities and shape the economies that sustain them,” she said on a Zoom call Thursday evening as she launched the Never Scared PAC. Nixon, who lost to incumbent Sen. Ashley Moody, said the new PAC will focus on civic engagement, developing new leaders rooted in their communities and ensuring “working families have a voice in our elections.” “Never Scared PAC is not just about the next election; it’s about the next generation,” she said. Despite losing the contest, Nixon has remained in campaign mode. On Thursday’s call about what’s next for the grassroots, door-knocking coalition she built, she told supporters that what they had “built together matters.” “I know Tuesday night wasn’t what we wanted.

Florida · 17h

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WHAT TO DO | Hastings Fall Harvest Festival; Jacksonville PorchFest; Right Whale Festival

Free local news and info, in your inbox at 6 a.m. M-F. A two-day celebration of agriculture in Hastings, PorchFest in Springfield, and the Right Whale Festival in Fernandina Beach are What to Do in the Jacksonville area this weekend. Hastings Fall Harvest Festival. Friday and Saturday. Downtown Hastings |...