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City launches ‘Jacksonville Food Plan’ to increase access to healthy, affordable food

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Jacksonville launched its first comprehensive food plan Monday, outlining 32 actions and 79 subactions to strengthen the local food system and improve access to healthy, affordable food. The plan focuses on four areas: production, distribution, access and recovery. It recommends supporting local growers, strengthening food supply...

Jacksonville, FL · 11d

jaxtoday.org

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Habitat St. Johns seeks owners for income-restricted homes

Free local news and info, in your inbox at 6 a.m. M-F. Habitat for Humanity of St. Johns County is looking for homeowners for homes in the organization’s newest neighborhood. Of the 36 homes in the Volusia Woods community in St. Augustine, Habitat leaders hope to find owners for...

St. Augustine, FL · 14d

CBS Texas

New DART CEO takes over amid Florida investigation

Nathaniel P. Ford Sr. previously led the transit system in Jacksonville, Fla., where he faces a subpoena amid an ongoing investigation.

Jacksonville, FL · 11d

West Orlando News

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Construction Starts on New Phase of Jacksonville Business Park Development

Construction started on a new phase of a Jacksonville business park development. The post Construction Starts on New Phase of Jacksonville Business Park Development appeared first on West Orlando News .

Jacksonville, FL · 12d

News4Jax.com

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Jacksonville voters march to polls to encourage early voting

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – With Election Day approaching, some Jacksonville voters are casting their ballots early. State Rep. Angie Nixon, U.S. Senate candidate, brought voters, volunteers and supporters together for a march to the polls, combining early voting with music, food trucks and community outreach. “Right in this moment, our...

Jacksonville, FL · 13d

The Florida Times-Union

Council keeps subpoena for Nat Ford as rating agency dings JTA's grade

Nat Ford starts his new job Oct. 26 at Dallas Area Rapid Transit but Jacksonville Jacksonville City Council still wants him to make one more trip to Jacksonville City Hall for questions — either in person at the podium or virtually via a video screen connection —about financial problems that will impact JTA long after his departure. City Council members kept a subpoena in force for Ford after he declined to to appear on Oct. 23 to answer their questions about JTA's fiscal upheaval that triggered a downgrade by Fitch Ratings. Ford left open the door to appearing before City Council at a date yet to be determined after he becomes CEO of Dallas Area Rapid Transit agency. Ford is moving on from Jacksonville as JTA deals with the aftershocks of two straight years of steep deficit spending that caused Fitch Ratings to drop JTA's issue default rating by two notches from AA+ to AA-. Fitch said Oct. 21 that JTA suffered "diminished financial resilience" caused by "weak budgeting practices and controls." Chief Financial Officer Randall Barnes, who joined JTA on July 20 and has been working to stabilize the agency, said a ratings downgrade is "never good" but the

Jacksonville, FL · 11d

Yahoo!

King tides bring major coastal flooding to Florida

Major coastal flooding in Florida caused huge problems for residents Monday. The onshore flooding shut down roads, impacted businesses and lead to dangerous surf and beach erosion. There is no major storm off the coast, but there are unusually high king tides, which are essentially the highest tides of the...

Florida · 11d

Action News Jax

Nassau County’s new autonomous mower cuts sports fields in a fraction of the time

A new lawn mower is allowing Nassau County to take a hands-off approach to keeping its sports fields in shape, and officials say the high-tech machine is saving more than just time.

Nassau County, FL · 11d

Yahoo!

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DART’s new CEO arrives Monday. Investigations into spending at Florida agency follow him

Dallas Area Rapid Transit's new CEO Nathaniel Ford arrives at the agency Monday, where he's tasked with seeing through key compromises in governance, service and funding to keep the system from fracturing. Questions over financial mismanagement and excessive spending at his prior job at Jacksonville Transportation Authority are coming with...

Dallas, TX · 13d

WOKV

List: Tidal flooding, high winds create closures across Northeast Florida, Southeast Georgia

As a coastal flood warning is in effect across our area through Tuesday, localized flooding and hazardous conditions have created a list of closures.

Fernandina Beach, FL · 12d

jaxtoday.org

With chances to make history, Black churches mobilize Northeast Florida voters

Free local news and info, in your inbox at 6 a.m. M-F. Jacksonville-area Black churches, which long have acted as focal points of civic engagement, are rallying their congregants to vote. Black voter turnout has historically been stronger when Black candidates are at the top of the ticket, as they are in this year’s races for Florida governor and U.S. Senate.

Jacksonville, FL · 15d

attorneyatlawmagazine.com

Farah & Farah Expands Jacksonville Headquarters With Two Experienced Trial Attorneys

JACKSONVILLE, FL—Farah & Farah has strengthened its Jacksonville team with the addition of trial attorneys Louis Iturra and Zackary Slankard. Continuing the firm’s commitment to standing up for everyday people, Iturra and Slankard bring experienced, compassionate representation to help local families navigate tough times and secure the support they deserve. Their arrival brings the firm’s 2026 expansion total to 18 new attorneys across practice areas and offices.

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Swings, beer garden and more shown on plans for Riverfront Plaza

Free local news and info, in your inbox at 6 a.m. M-F. A restaurant, beer garden and deck with a set of bench-type swings are among features of thesecond phase of Riverfront Plaza, as shown on plans approved by the city of Jacksonville. Civil and landscaping plans submitted by GAI...

Action News Jax

Former JTA CEO Nat Ford skips subpoenaed Council testimony days before starting Dallas job

Former Jacksonville Transportation Authority CEO Nat Ford did not show up Friday for testimony subpoenaed by the Jacksonville City Council, leaving council members to debate what to do next as he prepares to start running Dallas’ transit system on Monday.

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‘You’ve got to show up’: Clay County kicks off early voting with nearly 6,500 ballots cast

ORANGE PARK, Fla. – Clay County residents turned out in large numbers Friday for the first day of early voting in the general election, with the county supervisor of elections recording nearly 6,500 votes countywide. At the Orange Park Branch Library, one of seven early voting sites in Clay...

Clay County, FL · 14d

The Florida Times-Union

Jacksonville leaders mourn former State Attorney Harry Shorstein

Harry Shorstein, who was Jacksonville’s top prosecutor for 17 years and the city’s one-time general counsel, has died at age 86. A Marine combat veteran who gained national attention for his efforts to curb juvenile crime partly through rehabilitation, he was also credited with stopping an ill-conceived plan to build floating nuclear power plants in the St. Johns River. “Harry’s life was marked by extraordinary service to his country and our city,” State Attorney Melissa Nelson said in comments released after Mr. Shorstein’s death was announced Friday, Oct. 23. “He was an excellent state attorney who demonstrated integrity and professionalism and he was an exceptional trial lawyer,” Nelson said. “His legacy of ‘do the right thing’ will endure at the State Attorney’s Office. We have lost a distinguished public servant and I — and so many others — have lost a valued friend.” Mayor Donna Deegan tweeted that Mr. Shorstein "was an example to all of us through his many decades of public service ... He believed deeply in delivering justice but also in second chances, a mission that is emblematic of his focus on working with at-risk youth. His wisdom and heart will be missed, but it is carried

Action News Jax

‘It’s just a concept’: Nassau County draft report proposes strict rules for possible data centers

A new draft report from Nassau County gives a first look at how the county could regulate data centers, and residents are divided over whether they want them at all.

Nassau County, FL · 14d

Action News Jax

Early and mail-in votes in Duval County top 100K - with just over a week to Election Day

Duval County Supervisor of Elections officials said another 11,019 early votes were cast on Sunday - which now brings the county’s total to more than 100,000.

Duval County, FL · 12d

hoodline.com

Water Main Break Near Beach Blvd and San Pablo, Jacksonville Under Boil Water Advisory

A water main break near Beach Boulevard and San Pablo Road South sent water pressure plummeting and flooded parking lots, sidewalks and roadways across the area, prompting JEA to issue a precautionary boil water advisory for Jacksonville customers Thursday afternoon. JEA crews responded to reports of the break just before...