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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 · 3d

hoodline.com

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The Village at Seven Pines Planned Near Southeast Jacksonville

The Village at Seven Pines is planned as an outdoor restaurant and retail center near Interstate 295 and Butler Boulevard in Southeast Jacksonville, with an expected opening in 2027. Developer and Engineer Named in Filings. According to the Jacksonville Daily Record, the developer is listed as Jacksonville Hotels II LLC,...

Jacksonville, FL · 3d
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Action News Jax

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Former Baldwin Middle-Senior High School principal who had gun in car on campus has charge dropped

A misdemeanor charge against former Baldwin Middle-Senior High School Principal Michael Smith was dropped Thursday, Nov. 5 after Smith successfully completed a pre-trial intervention program.

Duval County, FL · 8h

floridatrib.org

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Millions in unbudgeted taxpayer incentives weigh on downtown Jacksonville Publix subsidy

A well-connected development group is lobbying the Jacksonville City Council to greenlight a package of taxpayer incentives Tuesday, including a $28 million cash grant, that it says is necessary to build a 15-floor apartment building with a Publix in downtown, a revitalization project Mayor Donna Deegan believes is critical despite looming budgets that will require deep cuts to city services.

Jacksonville, FL · 7h
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jaxtoday.org

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OPINION | The Age of Austerity: Amendment 3 funding collapse will be political grist

Florida voters approved Amendment 3 last week, and for homeowners it will be a boost, increasing the homestead exemption to $150,000 next year and $250,000 the year after. It also lowers the cap on assessment increases for non-homestead properties to 5%. And it severely limits what local governments can spend property tax collections on, restricting expenditure to police, fire, infrastructure, government operations, and other “core functions.”

Jacksonville, FL · 1d

News4Jax.com

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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...

Jacksonville, FL · 3d

Action News Jax

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LIST: Veterans Day parades, ceremonies, and tributes in Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia

Communities across Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia will observe Veterans Day on Wednesday, with a lineup of public parades, memorial ceremonies, community center openings, and school tributes.

Florida · 5h

Action News Jax

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Duval school board member Tony Ricardo faces community members after Islam post, GOP chair backs him

Duval County School Board member Tony Ricardo will face community members Monday night, just days after a post that appears to have been shared online went viral.

Duval County, FL · 6h

The Florida Times-Union

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Road closures and route for Jacksonville's Veterans Day Parade

Dr. John Lovejoy Jr. , a Vietnam war veteran and retired orthopedic surgeon who even treated prominent politicians, will be the grand marshal for Jacksonville's 2026 Veterans Day Parade . The parade will begin at 11:01 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, with a procession featuring grand marshals, senior military leaders, active-duty and retired military units, veteran organizations, Junior ROTC detachments, high school marching bands and ornamental floats. "Every November, the streets of downtown Jacksonville become a place where generations come together to recognize the service and sacrifices of our military veterans," according to the event's lead sponsor, the law offices of Navy veteran Ron Sholes . "A proud tradition. A grateful community. A day to honor our veterans … celebrate the men and women who have proudly served our nation." The parade was first staged in 2013 and this year is expected to have about 2,500 participants, "It is truly an honor to participate in this meaningful celebration of the brave men and women from our community who have served our country," Mayor Donna Deegan said. "As a proud military town, Jacksonville has a rich Veterans Day tradition and I encourage all our citizens to be a part of it.” Here's

Jacksonville, FL · 2d

hoodline.com

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MyDry Blowout Bar in Jacksonville Beach

MyDry Blowout Bar is a salon in Jacksonville Beach. MyDry Blowout Bar is located at 2403 3rd Street South in Jacksonville Beach. MyDry Blowout Bar has served customers at the Beaches for years. In a 2024 profile, News4JAX described it as a salon led by two sisters that had been operating in the area for nearly a decade. The theft is notable given the business's local presence, even though the reported amount is modest compared with some other retail cases in the city.

Jacksonville Beach, FL · 3d

thejaxsonmag.com

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The Hidden History Behind Downtown Jacksonville's Street Names

Every day, thousands of people travel along downtown Jacksonville’s streets without giving much thought to the origins of their names. Yet, hidden in plain sight, these familiar thoroughfares tell stories of the city’s founding, its early settlers, political ambitions, and transformation from a small frontier settlement into a major Florida city. Some streets honor American presidents and political figures who helped shape Florida’s transition from Spanish to American control. Others commemorate Jacksonville’s earliest residents, including members of the Hart family, whose influence remains visible on the city’s street grid two centuries later. Other streets received their names from natural landmarks, neighborhood institutions, or the everyday activities of early Jaxsons. Together, these names provide a window into the people, places, and events that shaped the city during its formative years.

Jacksonville, FL · 23h

News4Jax.com

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‘It’s going to be painful’: St. Johns County puts fire station on hold, plans staff cuts amid Amendment 3 fallout

ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. – St. Johns County is preparing for significant budget adjustments after Florida voters approved Amendment 3, a property tax reform measure that will reduce ad valorem tax revenue for local governments. According to the Florida Office of Economic and Demographic Research, the county could see...

St Johns County, FL · 5h

WOKV

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Jacksonville faces $300M budget hole after Amendment 3; police, fire off the table for cuts

Jacksonville city leaders now face a $300 million budget hole after voters passed Amendment 3.

Jacksonville, FL · 3d

claycountygov.com

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Latest news and official press releases from Clay County

As a reminder, all Clay County government offices will be closed on Wednesday, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day. Curbside collection will not be affected by the Veterans Day holiday and will continue as normal. Rosemary Hill Solid Waste Facility will be open during normal hours, 7:30 a.m. to...

Clay County, FL · 3d

Action News Jax

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Junior high employee in Clay County resigns amid police, DCF investigation, spokeswoman says

An employee of Lake Asbury Junior High in Clay County has resigned amid allegations being investigated by the Clay County Sheriff’s Office and Florida Department of Children and Families, a spokeswoman said. Amid the investigation, the district is not discussing the nature of the allegations but said it has contacted families of “involved students.”

Clay County, FL · 1d

News4Jax.com

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SJC voters overwhelmingly approve new property tax for $100M land conservation bond. What happens next

ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. – An overwhelming majority of St. Johns County voters approved a land conservation referendum this week, giving the county authority to borrow up to $100 million in bonds to buy and protect land from development. The measure passed with three-quarters of the vote and is...

St Johns County, FL · 3d

The St. Augustine Record

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St. Johns County clerk offers free aid to veterans

The St. Johns County Clerk of the Circuit Court and County Comptroller’s office is providing complimentary passport and wedding photos, wedding ceremonies (a valid marriage license is required), notary services and recording services for DD-214s to veterans, active-duty military, reservists and their dependents through the end of November. “Veterans and military families have given so much in service to our country, and this is one small way we can give back,” Clerk Brandon J. Patty said. “We want those who have served to know their sacrifices are appreciated and we are here to serve them.” The event will also assist veterans with suspended driver licenses clear outstanding court fees and fines by waiving collection fees and assisting with payment plan arrangements. Veterans can set up payment plans in person at St. Johns County Courthouse. In an earlier interview with the St. Augustine Record, Bill Dudley, chairman of the Veterans Council of St. Johns County , described Mission: Back on the Road as outstanding. “I strongly urge our veterans who have fines and fees due to the loss of their driver’s license to take advantage of this program,” he said. Veterans must provide their military discharge record (DD-214), military ID, military

St Johns County, FL · 12h

1053rnb.com

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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 · 3d

Action News Jax

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Property owners in St. Johns County urged to update irrigation schedules after time change

Following the recent time change as clocks fall back, property owners are urged to check their irrigation timers and ensure systems adhere to a strict one-day-per-week watering schedule.

St Johns County, FL · 3d

WOKV

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Ascension St. Vincent’s plans primary care expansions in Aberdeen, Nocatee and Fruit Cove

This week, Ascension St. Vincent’s announced that it is expanding primary care services across St. Johns County, with three new clinic locations in Aberdeen, Nocatee and Fruit Cove.

Nocatee, FL · 1d