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Swings, beer garden and more shown on plans for Riverfront Plaza

Free local news and info, in your inbox at 6 a.m. M-F. A restaurant, beer garden and deck with a set of bench-type swings are among features of thesecond phase of Riverfront Plaza, as shown on plans approved by the city of Jacksonville. Civil and landscaping plans submitted by GAI...

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Former JTA CEO Nat Ford skips subpoenaed Council testimony days before starting Dallas job

Former Jacksonville Transportation Authority CEO Nat Ford did not show up Friday for testimony subpoenaed by the Jacksonville City Council, leaving council members to debate what to do next as he prepares to start running Dallas’ transit system on Monday.

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‘You’ve got to show up’: Clay County kicks off early voting with nearly 6,500 ballots cast

ORANGE PARK, Fla. – Clay County residents turned out in large numbers Friday for the first day of early voting in the general election, with the county supervisor of elections recording nearly 6,500 votes countywide. At the Orange Park Branch Library, one of seven early voting sites in Clay...

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Jacksonville leaders mourn former State Attorney Harry Shorstein

Harry Shorstein, who was Jacksonville’s top prosecutor for 17 years and the city’s one-time general counsel, has died at age 86. A Marine combat veteran who gained national attention for his efforts to curb juvenile crime partly through rehabilitation, he was also credited with stopping an ill-conceived plan to build floating nuclear power plants in the St. Johns River. “Harry’s life was marked by extraordinary service to his country and our city,” State Attorney Melissa Nelson said in comments released after Mr. Shorstein’s death was announced Friday, Oct. 23. “He was an excellent state attorney who demonstrated integrity and professionalism and he was an exceptional trial lawyer,” Nelson said. “His legacy of ‘do the right thing’ will endure at the State Attorney’s Office. We have lost a distinguished public servant and I — and so many others — have lost a valued friend.” Mayor Donna Deegan tweeted that Mr. Shorstein "was an example to all of us through his many decades of public service ... He believed deeply in delivering justice but also in second chances, a mission that is emblematic of his focus on working with at-risk youth. His wisdom and heart will be missed, but it is carried

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‘It’s just a concept’: Nassau County draft report proposes strict rules for possible data centers

A new draft report from Nassau County gives a first look at how the county could regulate data centers, and residents are divided over whether they want them at all.

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Early and mail-in votes in Duval County top 100K - with just over a week to Election Day

Duval County Supervisor of Elections officials said another 11,019 early votes were cast on Sunday - which now brings the county’s total to more than 100,000.

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Water Main Break Near Beach Blvd and San Pablo, Jacksonville Under Boil Water Advisory

A water main break near Beach Boulevard and San Pablo Road South sent water pressure plummeting and flooded parking lots, sidewalks and roadways across the area, prompting JEA to issue a precautionary boil water advisory for Jacksonville customers Thursday afternoon. JEA crews responded to reports of the break just before...

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Jacksonville council members, developers make public push for Downtown Publix incentive package

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Jacksonville city council members and developers behind the proposed Downtown Publix made their case to the public Thursday, arguing a nearly $50 million incentive package is too critical to the city’s future to put on hold. Council members Matt Carlucci and Jimmy Peluso joined Gateway...

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Clay County offering classes for first-time homebuyers on Nov. 5, Nov. 12

Clay County is offering workshops for people interested in purchasing a home for the first time. The session beginning at 5 p.m. will be held online on November 5 and on November 12.

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DCPS issued more than 10,000 bus stop-arm violations in two months. These 2 major roads had the most

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Duval County Public Schools has collected more than $600,000 from bus stop arm camera violations since launching the program, and new data reveals where drivers are breaking the law most often. The school system mailed 5,277 tickets in August and 5,221 tickets in September. Ten hotspots...

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Duval County reports 86,000 votes cast as early voting enters second week

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – About 86,000 votes have been cast in Duval County, including roughly 60,000 early in-person votes and 26,000 ballots by mail, Duval County’s Supervisor of Elections Jerry Holland said as the county’s first week of early voting wrapped up. Holland said his office is optimistic...

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Volunteers gather at former NAS Cecil Field to build National POW/MIA Memorial

Volunteers gathered at the former NAS Cecil Field to help build the National POW/MIA Memorial ahead of Veterans Day.

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Southside's Garage San Jose Joins Jacksonville's Booming Car-Condo Craze

Adamo Dr. & 34th St. — Approximate Site of Paddock1 Garage Condos. A new luxury garage-condo project called Garage San Jose is taking shape on Jacksonville's Southside, joining a wave of high-end vehicle-storage developments spreading across Northeast Florida. The project is one of several garage condo developments either under construction or working through the permitting process in the region.

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Jacksonville-area events to check out Oct. 23-25, 2026

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Halloween celebrations, live music and fall festivals are among the events happening around Jacksonville this weekend. Here’s a day-by-day look at what’s planned. Friday, Oct. 23. BOOOval Trunk or Treat — 5-8:30 p.m. in Lot Z at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena. Details. Spooktacular...

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Nassau County seeks public comment on data center development | How to share your thoughts

Nassau County is inviting residents to give feedback on proposed regulations for future data centers after having released a draft report detailing initial findings.

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Panda Express Opens Third St. Johns County Spot Near World Golf Village Tuesday

Panda Express will cut the ribbon on its third St. Johns County restaurant next Tuesday, bringing the orange-and-black fast-food chain to a fast-growing stretch of International Golf Parkway near World Golf Village. The grand opening is set for 9:30 a.m. on Oct. 27 at 3337 International Golf Parkway, with the celebration expected to include free collectible bag charms and a charity donation tied to the launch.

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Escambia County School Board removes another 250-plus books

Escambia County School Board voted 4-0 this week to remove another 258 books from schools. “Harriet the Spy” by Louise Fitzhugh, “The Greatest: Muhammad Ali” by Walter Dean Myers, and “The Devil’s Arithmetic” by Jane Yolen were among the books in question. Most of...

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Jacksonville ranks 14th most financially stressful U.S. city for renters to move to, analysis finds

Jacksonville is the 14th most financially stressful U.S. city for renters to move to, according to a new analysis from Freedom Debt Relief.

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Boil water advisory continues after JEA crews repair water main break at Beach Boulevard, San Pablo Road

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – JEA issued a precautionary boil water advisory Thursday after a water main break at Beach Boulevard and San Pablo Road caused a drop in water pressure in the area. The incident also caused significant flooding, with water covering parking lots, sidewalks and roadways. JEA crews responded...