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AdventHealth adding orthopedic clinic in St. Augustine

AdventHealth plans to open an orthopedic clinic at 3100 U.S. 1 in south St. Augustine. St. Johns County issued a build-out permit for the project Nov. 6 at a cost of $794,292. The 2,606-square-foot clinic is in an office complex that also houses Farghaly Medical Spa, Flagler OB-GYN and family practice and primary care provider PrimeMED.

St. Augustine, FL · 23h

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Clay County narrows fire chief search to three finalists

CLAY COUNTY, Fla. – Clay County has selected three finalists in its search for a new fire chief, following the upcoming retirement of longtime leader Lorin Mock. Mock has led Clay County Fire Rescue since 2009 - a tenure spanning nearly 17 years - and his retirement set off a nationwide search for his successor.

Clay County, FL · 1d

Action News Jax

Gaffney Jr. blames ‘computer malfunction’ for Gateway Jax/Publix non-vote; Council says no issues

Jacksonville City Councilman Reggie Gaffney Jr. tells Action News Jax’s Ben Becker a “computer malfunction” caused his vote on the controversial Gateway Jax incentive package not to register initially Tuesday night. But City Council officials say there were no indications of any problems with the voting system.

Jacksonville, FL · 20h

jaxtoday.org

WHAT TO DO | Jax Greek Fest; Greater Jacksonville Agricultural Fair; Fall Record Fair

Free local news and info, in your inbox at 6 a.m. M-F. A Greek Festival on the Southside, the Jax Fair on the Westside, and the Fall Record Fair in the Phoenix Arts & Innovation District are What to Do in Jacksonville this weekend. Jax Greek Fest. Friday – Sunday...

Jacksonville, FL · 19h

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Jacksonville Council Clears Path for Publix Revival at Normandy and Chaffee

11351 Normandy Blvd. — Approximate Site of Proposed Grocery Development. Jacksonville City Council voted 16-0 to approve a rezoning that puts a grocery-anchored shopping center back on the table for a stretch of West Jacksonville, undoing a 2022 plan that had allowed apartments on the site. The vote covers the property at 11351 Normandy Blvd., where the new entitlements are expected to pave the way for a Publix-anchored development near Chaffee Road.

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Nights of Lights latest parking plan raises concerns for business owners as city aims to ease congestion

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. – A parking plan meant to ease congestion during St. Augustine’s Nights of Lights is now putting local businesses on edge. Owners along Anastasia Boulevard say expanded restrictions and increased parking fines could leave employees struggling to get to work and drive customers away during one of the busiest times of year.

St. Augustine, FL · 2d

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Pared-back downtown Jacksonville Publix project approved with narrow votes

The Jacksonville City Council on Tuesday backed a scaled-down taxpayer subsidy package for a private developer’s plans to build an apartment high-rise and Publix downtown. But the high-stakes decision, which involved a direct multimillion-dollar grant to the builders, required two separate and closely divided votes. The incentive package initially...

Action News Jax

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.

Jacksonville, FL · 2d

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This Florida City’s Nights Of Lights Wraps Its Historic Streets In Millions Of Holiday Lights

More than three million white lights, and legend says one of them is red. I’d spend an entire evening hunting for it, and I’m not even slightly embarrassed. The lights cover historic rooftops, old trees, and a sparkling bayfront in the oldest city in Florida. Every bulb traces back to a simple old Spanish custom of setting a white candle in the window at Christmas.

St. Augustine, FL · 17h

Daily News

Country Gentlemen among performers at bluegrass festival

The Fall Palatka Bluegrass Festival has returned to Putnam County and has brought with it four and a half days’ worth of musical entertainment. The four-day festival will begin at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 10 with a Veterans Day show that starts that evening and resume the afternoon of Nov. 12 and continue through the evening of Nov. 14 with a lineup headlined by Authentic Unlimited, Dailey & Vincent, and Volume Five.

Putnam County, FL · 1d

Action News Jax

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.

Action News Jax

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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Amendment 3 loss will touch most city services: Jax chief administrative officer

Free local news and info, in your inbox at 6 a.m. M-F. Mayor Donna Deegan’s administration is not proposing any immediate cuts to city spending in response to the passage of Amendment 3, but she is planning across-the-board reductions in the next fiscal year’s budget, according to her appointed Chief Administrative Officer, Mike Weinstein.

Jacksonville, FL · 2d

Daily News

Palatka to celebrate Veterans Day with parade, ceremony

Putnam County residents and visitors are invited to visit downtown Palatka on Nov. 11 to celebrate the people who have served and those who continue to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces. The annual Veterans Day Parade will take place at 10 a.m. along St. Johns Avenue, starting from 11th...

Palatka, FL · 2d

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From the battlefields of Iraq to the streets of Jacksonville: One veteran’s story of service and resilience

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Jacksonville’s Veterans Day parade honors those who have served our country. For one local veteran, it’s also a celebration of the brotherhood that helped him find his purpose again after service. For James Nadeau, the journey began in 2009 when he joined the Army...

Jacksonville, FL · 23h

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Native American Heritage Month in St. Augustine: History & Sites

It is easy to experience St. Augustine through its Spanish history. The Castillo, old streets, and mission sites dominate the city, while the Indigenous history associated with those same places can be much harder to spot. Spanish records mention Native communities throughout the colonial era, but archaeology preserves evidence that reaches much further back. That evidence has helped researchers identify settlements, burial practices, and other traces of Native life in the St. Augustine area.

St. Augustine, FL · 1d

Action News Jax

State Attorney probing JHA contracts, finances, CEO dealings, $90K records quote to Action News Jax

Action News Jax’s Ben Becker has obtained a State Attorney’s Office subpoena that targets the Jacksonville Housing Authority.

Jacksonville, FL · 2d

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Former JTA finance chief questioned about his part in $40M shortfall

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville City Council’s financial audit and oversight committee met Tuesday to question former Jacksonville Transportation Authority Chief Financial Officer Raj Srinath about how the agency accumulated a $40 million deficit. Committee members grew frustrated at times, saying Srinath wasn’t directly answering their questions.

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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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