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Shell Game: Jax Oyster Conservation turns shells into new reefs

The next time you slurp an oyster at a local raw bar, the shell could end up back in the water, helping to grow the next generation of oysters. That is the goal of Jax Oyster Conservation, a new nonprofit that collects oyster shells from seafood restaurants in Jacksonville and the Beaches and uses them to restore oyster reefs and shorelines in Northeast Florida.

Jacksonville, FL · 7d

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Bright Lending borrowers outside Nevada and Utah with unpaid loans are set to have them cancelled, and Dec. 21 is the deadline to opt out or change how a payment arrives

Borrowers outside Nevada and Utah who still owe money on a Bright Lending loan from 2020 through 2024 are set to have the balance cancelled under a $15 million class action settlement. No claim form is needed for the cancellation or for the cash payments that go to borrowers who repaid. Dec. 21 is the […]

Jacksonville, FL · 9d

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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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Jacksonville engineering jobs span electronic warfare, spacecraft, civil, structural, and geotechnical roles

Jacksonville’s engineering openings here range from aerospace and defense to civil, structural, and geotechnical work. DCS Corp is hiring for electronic warfare engineering, Star Catcher for spacecraft attitude determination and control, and EnSafe and GM Hill Engineering for civil and structural project work. ECS Florida’s geotechnical internship stands apart as an early-career, field-focused role that is tagged as both full time and part time, while the others are full time only. Together, these listings span design, analysis, field investigation, and systems support rather than a single specialty.

Jacksonville, FL · 8d

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Fernandina Beach, FL · 10d

Power restored after major line repair shuts down Amelia Island

MDs 1 Boxed Cereal Behind Most Cases of Forgetfulness (Most Have It) Surgeons: This Simple Trick Will End Knee Pain & Arthritis Quickly (Try It)

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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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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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I-TEAM: JEA faces massive power requests from data centers eyeing Jacksonville

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Data center companies scouting locations across the country have set their sights on Jacksonville — and the power demands they’re bringing with them are staggering. A full year of public records obtained by the News4Jax I-TEAM reveals just how much electricity these companies are...

Jacksonville, FL · 11d

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Fernandina Beach, FL · 10d

Power restored to Amelia Island after power line damage repaired

A compromised major power line near Shuckers Oyster Bar & Grill will require a temporary electrical service interruption to the entirety of Amelia Island.

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Avelo Axes New Haven-to-Jacksonville Flights From Its 2027 Schedule

Avelo Airlines has quietly erased its planned 2027 New Haven to Jacksonville flights from the schedule, leaving a gap on the map between southern Connecticut and Northeast Florida. The twice-weekly service had been penciled in to return in early March, and it is now gone from the forward calendar. Current flying on the route is not affected.

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Cleveland Ferguson withdraws from consideration as JTA’s permanent CEO, will remain in interim role until filled

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Jacksonville Transportation Authority’s interim CEO announced Wednesday he will not seek the permanent chief executive role, a surprise move that came during the agency’s public board meeting. Cleveland Ferguson made the announcement before a packed room of board members, former employees, and the public...

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CSX operations returning to normal after technology systems outage

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — CSX operations are returning to normal today after a technology systems outage disrupted service beginning Tuesday morning. The railroad has yet to issue a statement this morning. But RailState, which monitors freight traffic using a network of trackside sensors, says the railroad’s operations ramped up overnight. “CSX freight traffic fell 46% against [...] Read More...

Jacksonville, FL · 11d

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Tony Moore appointed inaugural CEO of Jax Riverfront Alliance

Free local news and info, in your inbox at 6 a.m. M-F. Jax Riverfront Alliance, the nonprofit begun in 2022 to amplify public investment in Jacksonville’s riverfront, has its inaugural CEO. Tony Moore joins the alliance as it begins a 10-year agreement with the city to complement the work...

Jacksonville, FL · 11d

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Clay County residents weigh property tax relief against service cuts under Amendment 3

Some Clay County residents say they are hoping for a middle ground as voters consider Amendment 3, which would lower property taxes but could impact funding for local services.

Clay County, FL · 12d

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Florida trucking CEO warns soaring diesel costs are squeezing carrier profits

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Rising diesel fuel prices are putting increasing financial pressure on Florida trucking companies, with fuel costs surpassing driver compensation as the largest operating expense for some fleets. Florida Trucking Association CEO Scott Perry said the combination of higher diesel prices, insurance premiums, equipment costs and driver...

Florida · 11d

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‘The books are a mess’: Jacksonville Housing Authority board fires CEO

The Jacksonville Housing Authority board voted unanimously to fire CEO Cheron Corbett Waller during an emergency meeting and named former JHA CEO Robyn Phillips acting CEO.

Jacksonville, FL · 13d

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Jacksonville Housing Authority board terminates CEO after she declined to resign

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville Housing Authority board voted unanimously at a special meeting on Tuesday to terminate CEO Cheron Corbett. Corbett was terminated without cause, effective immediately. Her contract states she could receive 22 weeks of salary, or more than $100,000. Officials said she was given the opportunity to resign over the weekend but declined.

Jacksonville, FL · 13d

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Interim JTA CEO said he will depart from the agency when replacement is hired

The Jacksonville Transportation Authority’s interim CEO has announce he will leave the agency.

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Crowley Plans Refrigerated Cargo Upgrade at Jacksonville Terminal

The planned Crowley Logistics project at the Talleyrand Marine Terminal would replace diesel-powered refrigerated-container equipment with electric racks and plugs. Crowley leases property from the Jacksonville Port Authority. Crowley spokesperson David DeCamp said the project is part of the federally funded JAXPORT EXPRESS program, the outlet notes. Five New Racks,...