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‘You’re robbing me’: Duval voters challenge Amendment 3’s promise of property tax relief

DUVAL COUNTY, Fla. – A lower tax bill can feel like a little breathing room. But Ralph Scott sees another side to Florida’s proposed property tax break: what if the savings for some people leave others picking up the tab?. “The working class. We always get the short...

Jacksonville, FL · 10d
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‘Look at the child’: Jacksonville nurse adopts 13-year-old with cerebral palsy on Halloween

Twenty-nine children were officially adopted into forever families today during Family Support Services’ annual “Home for Halloween” adoption event in Jacksonville.

Jacksonville, FL · 10d

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904 Pop-Up Brings 200 Vendors to Jax Beach

Jacksonville Beach will host the 904 Pop-Up at Seawalk Pavilion this Sunday, with the market set to run from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Organizers are promising more than 200 local creators, vendors and artists across the pavilion grounds, giving shoppers a chance to browse local goods. The event is...

Jacksonville Beach, FL · 10d
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Amelia Island Loses Power Islandwide As Crews Race to Fix Shuckers Line

All of Amelia Island went dark Friday afternoon after a major power line near Shuckers off State Road 200 was compromised, forcing crews to cut electrical service to the entire island while they made emergency repairs. The outage began at 12:30 p.m. and hit customers of both Florida Power & Light and Florida Public Utilities, leaving residents and businesses without electricity during the disruption.

Fernandina Beach, FL · 10d
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White Castle Moves Forward With First Northeast Florida Location

White Castle is moving closer to its Northeast Florida debut, with a new construction milestone for the burger chain’s planned restaurant in the St. Augustine area. According to the Jacksonville Business Journal, St. Johns County issued a $1.95 million building permit on October 28 to Brothers Group Construction Company for a roughly 3,000-square-foot restaurant at 3315 International Golf Parkway, west of Interstate 95. The permit marks a significant step forward for the project, which was first reported earlier this year.

St. Augustine, FL · 10d

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Jacksonville Beach's Passive Park Takes Shape Near South Beach Parkway

S. Beach Pkwy & Jacksonville Dr. — Approximate Site of Planned Passive Park. Jacksonville Beach's newest green space is taking shape west of South Beach Parkway at Jacksonville Drive. The site is a passive park within the Southend Redevelopment District. A post from City of Jacksonville Beach-Government on Facebook...

Jacksonville Beach, FL · 10d

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Early voting in Duval County ends Sunday with over 230K votes cast before Tuesday’s election day

More than a third of all eligible voters in Duval County have already cast ballots - with Election Day still two days away. Duval County Supervisor of Elections Jerry Holland said 232,465 county voters cast ballots in person or by mail by the time early voting ended Sunday.

Duval County, FL · 8d

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Baptist Medical Center Clay Campus Has Grown Beyond Its Original Outpatient Services

Baptist Medical Center Clay is part of a growing healthcare campus on Fleming Island, at 1771 Baptist Clay Drive. England-Thims & Miller Inc. worked on strategic planning, design, permitting and contract administration for the original hospital, which the firm described as a response to rapid growth in Clay County, according to England-Thims & Miller.

Fleming Island, FL · 10d

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Florida council backs 180 affordable apartments, leaves $2.8 million funding for a future budget

"Pay for this now, not so we can figure it out two years from now."

Jacksonville, FL · 9d

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Clay County voters to decide whether to remove $37,000 salary cap for commissioners

Voters in Clay County will decide the fate of county commissioner salaries this November. A charter amendment on the ballot would remove the $37,000 cap on commissioner salaries. The amendment has caused some controversy online, with people taking issue with the new salary commissioners could receive. The salary cap took...

Clay County, FL · 10d

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I-95 to expand to 10 lanes on Jacksonville's Southside

Are coming to I-95 in Jacksonville along the busy corridor between I-295 and Butler Boulevard. The Florida Department of Transportation said crews will break ground this fall, but wouldn't say exactly when. Similar to a school grading system, FDOT gives I-95 an 'F' when it comes to 'Level of Service'...

Jacksonville, FL · 11d

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Jacksonville's Hard Rock Hotel Plan Wows Board, But Riverwalk Ties Fall Short

A proposed 30-story Hard Rock Hotel tower aimed at the former Berkman II site at 500 E. Bay St. in Downtown Jacksonville won early enthusiasm from city reviewers, but not without pointed notes: make it connect better to the riverfront, and make it feel like Jacksonville. Florida Innovation Capital unveiled preliminary designs for the roughly 350-room hotel and 152 branded residences during a special workshop at City Hall on Oct. 1, laying out a vision that mixes music-industry glitz with downtown redevelopment ambitions.

Jacksonville, FL · 8d

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Coming Soon: White Castle gets okay to start construction for $1.9M project in St. Johns County

ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. – White Castle is one step closer to opening its first Northeast Florida restaurant, according to a report from our news partners, The Jacksonville Daily Record. St. Johns County issued a building permit Wednesday for the project at a project cost of $1.95 million. The...

St Johns County, FL · 11d

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FDOT making traffic changes on State Road 16 near Green Acres Road

The Florida Department of Transportation is hosting a public meeting Nov. 3 to discuss median modifications at State Road 16 and Green Acres Road. An open house will be held at the St. Johns County Public Library System at 1960 N Ponce De Leon Blvd. from 4:30 to 6 p.m., followed by a presentation and public comment period at 6 p.m. According to an FDOT news release, the project proposes the construction of a directional median at the intersection to enhance safety and traffic operations for motorists, pedestrians, bicyclists and other corridor users. "FDOT would require the developer to construct a directional median at the intersection in accordance with current FDOT median opening spacing standards," noted the release. Under the proposed configuration, westbound drivers on State Road 16 would turn left onto Green Acres Road while drivers exiting Green Acres Road would be restricted to right turns onto State Road 16. A U-turn option would be available approximately 500 feet east at SR 16 and Harvest Lane. "The proposed modifications are associated with a permit request from Southeast Investments Inc. to develop nearby properties for commercial use," noted the release. "The improvements are intended to enhance safety, manage access and

St Johns County, FL · 11d

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An empty RV City means Jacksonville businesses feel economic impact after Georgia-Florida game heads to Atlanta

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – For the first time in more than 30 years, the Georgia-Florida game is not being played in Jacksonville this weekend, and local businesses are already feeling the impact. The annual rivalry game, which generated $45 million in total economic impact last year, including $26 million spent...

Jacksonville, FL · 11d

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Marine Veteran Finds Hope as Regional Homelessness Climbs 14%

George Jones spent 10 years in the Marine Corps, but when he came home, he found almost nowhere to go. Today, he has found a home through Operation Lifeline, a nonprofit that helped him before he fell into homelessness. Jones is this month's spotlight in a feature on Operation Lifeline,...

Duval County, FL · 8d

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Circle K advances two Jacksonville projects as Northeast Florida footprint grows

Circle K is continuing to expand its Northeast Florida footprint, with two additional Jacksonville locations in the development pipeline. One is proposed near Normandy Boulevard and Yellow Water Road in Southwest Jacksonville, while the other is planned for an outparcel at The Nexus at Regency redevelopment. The Jacksonville Daily Record reported on both projects October 26.

Jacksonville, FL · 10d

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When global diplomacy is done, it's time for American football

ATLANTA (AP) — Order of operations: foreign policy, then football. Fresh from chairing a meeting of top diplomats from the Group of 20 wealthiest nations , Secretary of State Marco Rubio planned to host his foreign minister counterparts on Saturday afternoon at a quintessential American sporting event. Rubio and a number of his colleagues were expected to attend Saturday’s college football game between Southeastern Conference rivals Florida and Georgia, which shifted to Atlanta from the usual neutral venue in Jacksonville, Florida, due to stadium renovations. A State Department official said 15 of the other G20 diplomats had accepted invitations to attend the game. Others had to leave immediately after the meetings for previously scheduled engagements. It was not clear which ministers were attending what has been called the “World’s Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party” due to the large, boisterous crowds that the matchup attracts. Georgia is ranked No. 3 in the country and heavily favored. Florida, where Rubio’s son, Anthony, plays, is No. 17.

Atlanta, GA · 9d

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Where to find the best trick-or-treating in Jacksonville

Discover the top 10 Jacksonville neighborhoods for trick-or-treating according to this interactive map.

Jacksonville, FL · 9d

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New Hastings Community Center and Library to host grand opening Nov. 13

The St. Johns County Public Library System and Health and Human Services will hold a grand opening for the new Hastings Community Center and Library at 9 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 13.

Hastings, FL · 10d