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7 Florida Christmas Boat Parades Floridians Plan Their December Around

St. Augustine’s Regatta of Lights has been lighting up the water since 1980. Floridians in waterfront towns head out every December to watch parades like that. Here are the Florida Christmas boat parades Floridians plan their December around. 1. Jacksonville Light Boat Parade. Jacksonville’s Light Boat Parade starts at...

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Ex-JTA Finance Chief Grilled Over $40M Shortfall, Council Member Pushes Back

Jacksonville City Council members spent Tuesday pressing former Jacksonville Transportation Authority Chief Financial Officer Raj Srinath on exactly how the agency sank into a $40 million deficit — and at least one council member left the hearing saying Srinath wasn’t giving them straight answers. Srinath pointed to JTA’s NAVI shuttle program as a major driver of the financial strain, but council member Chris Miller pushed back hard on how much of the blame belonged to Srinath’s own tenure at the agency.

Jacksonville, FL · 1d

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Florida School Board Meeting Erupts Into Chaos as Jake Lang Shows Up: ‘Who Is Bankrolling That Troll’

A school board meeting in Duval County, Florida, ended up spectacularly imploding with shouts from angry attendees. The board meeting itself mainly discussed Tony Ricardo, who allegedly reshared an anti-Islam Facebook post, but the appearance of Jake Lang, an infamous right-wing activist, made things even more heated. On TikTok, there...

Duval County, FL · 1d

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State Attorney’s Office subpoenas JTA records, asking if books hid $39 million hole and who knew

State Attorney Melissa Nelson’s office is demanding JTA’s records, and prosecutors aren’t just asking how the agency spent its money.

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Beer garden permit OK’d for Riverfront Plaza

Riverfront Plaza’s second phase Downtown landed a city permit Nov. 10 to build a shell structure for a beer garden at a project cost of $10 million. The Haskell Co. of Jacksonville is the contractor. The 6,083-square building contains restrooms, a small office space, janitor’s closet and open space...

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Nassau County residents voice concerns during data center public hearing

Nassau County's second public hearing on data centers drew a packed room in Yulee Monday night. So many people showed up this afternoon that the county opened an overflow room. Parents watched while their kids played on the floor. Inside, the chairwoman shut down the applause, calling it a distraction with so many people waiting to speak.

Nassau County, FL · 3d

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St. Johns County Freezes $100M in Projects, Stalls Fire Station Ahead of Amendment 3 Vote

St. Johns County had already put roughly $100 million in capital improvement projects on hold pending the outcome of the Property Tax Amendment 3 vote, including a planned fire station in the Beachwalk area. After voters approved the amendment, officials began reworking the county budget. County leaders say an indefinite hiring freeze is also in effect as they brace for what could be tens of millions of dollars in lost annual revenue in the years ahead.

St Johns County, FL · 2d

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Jacksonville Housing Authority subpoenaed over former CEO's compensation, finances

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The state attorney’s office for Florida’s Fourth Judicial Circuit has issued a subpoena to the Jacksonville Housing Authority, demanding a broad range of records dating back to October 2023. The subpoena, signed by Stephen Siegel on behalf of State Attorney Melissa Nelson, requires the agency to produce documents by Nov. 20, 2026.

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This Week in Jacksonville - Business Edition: Florida’s next governor has a packed to-do list heading into office

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Florida’s next governor will have only weeks to assemble an administration, shape a budget and prepare for the legislative session, says Jeff Kottkamp, a former lieutenant governor and president and CEO of Florida TaxWatch. The group’s transition handbook draws on the experience of former governors,...

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‘We’re a bit stunned’: Fernandina Commissioners vote against buying and saving youth soccer fields

The Fernandina Beach City Commission voted last week against purchasing the Ybor Alvarez property, placing soccer fields used by more than 800 local children in jeopardy of being replaced. City officials attributed the decision to anticipated drops in property tax revenue following the passage of Amendment 3, as reported by 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 · 4d

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Veterans Day 2026: Jacksonville-area businesses, attractions offer deals and freebies

Businesses and attractions across the Jacksonville area are honoring active-duty service members, veterans and military families with free meals, discounted admission, complimentary services, and waived adoption fees this Wednesday on Veterans Day.

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Jacksonville City Council votes 11-8 to approve incentives for downtown grocery store project

Jacksonville City Council members voted yes Tuesday night to give developers incentives for a downtown grocery store project.

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JTA Shakeup: State Attorney’s Office issues subpoena requesting communications between leadership

The subpoena requests communications between top leadership, including former CEO Nat Ford, about bonuses and corporate credit card spending.

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❤️🤍💙St. Augustine honors Veterans Day

Today, we salute our service men and women and their families on Veterans Day. ❤️🤍💙 If you're a Daily Briefing subscriber, hello pal. If you're visiting for the first time, welcome. We are grateful that you're here. And as we build our subscriber audience, we invite you to share this newsletter with family and friends. If you were forwarded this newsletter and would like to sign up, you may do so here . Today's morning low clocks in at 62 degrees with an afternoon high of 78 and possible afternoon rain showers. Today we devote The St. Augustine Daily Briefing to America's veterans. While we spotlight our hometown heroes, we thank all of you from the bottom of our hearts for protecting our cherished freedoms. Enjoy the Veterans Day recap. ❤️🤍💙 ❤️🤍💙Veterans Day celebration: The St. Johns County Veterans Council and The Ancient City Chapter MOAA are hosting a Veterans Day celebration Nov. 11 at Anastasia Baptist Church, 1650 A1A South. Lt. Governor Jay Collins will serve as keynote speaker. Doors open at 9 a.m. 🎄Sponsor a wreath: On Dec. 19, St. Augustine’s National Cemetery will be among almost 4,000 veteran cemeteries, including nine in Florida, to honor servicemen and

St. Augustine, FL · 2d

Jacksonville Daily Record

Gator Bowl to stay in Jacksonville through 2028

City Council approved the contract extension at its Nov. 10 meeting. The Gator Bowl will remain in Jacksonville through at least the 2028 college football season, following approval of a contract extension with the city. City Council approved the extension with a 16-1 vote Nov. 10. Council member Rory Diamond...

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Clay County agricultural enclave application withdrawn ahead of commission vote

County staff said the Knowles Road certification request failed ownership and agricultural-use requirements. An application to certify a 34-acre Clay County parcel as an agricultural enclave was withdrawn by the applicant ahead of a public hearing scheduled for Nov. 10 before the Board of County Commissioners. County staff had recommended...

Clay County, FL · 2d

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Rezoning moves forward for West Jacksonville Publix development

Plans to develop a Publix-anchored shopping center, the Plaza at Normandy, moved forward on Nov. 10, earning rezoning approval from Jacksonville’s City Council. Council approved rezoning Ordinance 2026-0774 with a 16-0 vote for the project at 11351 Normandy Blvd. Council members Rory Diamond, Rahman Johnson and Ju’Coby Pittman were away from the dais during the vote.

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