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Action News Jax

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Parents of St. Johns County school custodian held by ICE say they’re holding on to hope

A St. Johns County family was split apart nearly three months ago, when the parents of a 29-year-old Leonel Armando Bolivar Linares say their son was taken into ICE custody while on his way to work as a school district custodian.

St Johns County, FL · 19h

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St. Augustine business owners blowing fuses over Night of Lights expanded parking restrictions

More than a dozen St. Augustine businesses are demanding that city officials reconsider recently expanded parking restrictions in the North and South Davis Shores neighborhoods. Drivers parked in the designated areas could soon face a $100 fine as part of the city’s effort to manage traffic congestion ahead of the annual Nights of Lights celebration.

St. Augustine, FL · 3d

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‘It’s going to be painful’: St. Johns County puts fire station on hold, plans staff cuts amid Amendment 3 fallout

ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. – St. Johns County is preparing for significant budget adjustments after Florida voters approved Amendment 3, a property tax reform measure that will reduce ad valorem tax revenue for local governments. According to the Florida Office of Economic and Demographic Research, the county could see...

St Johns County, FL · 1d

The St. Augustine Record

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St. Johns County clerk offers free aid to veterans

The St. Johns County Clerk of the Circuit Court and County Comptroller’s office is providing complimentary passport and wedding photos, wedding ceremonies (a valid marriage license is required), notary services and recording services for DD-214s to veterans, active-duty military, reservists and their dependents through the end of November. “Veterans and military families have given so much in service to our country, and this is one small way we can give back,” Clerk Brandon J. Patty said. “We want those who have served to know their sacrifices are appreciated and we are here to serve them.” The event will also assist veterans with suspended driver licenses clear outstanding court fees and fines by waiving collection fees and assisting with payment plan arrangements. Veterans can set up payment plans in person at St. Johns County Courthouse. In an earlier interview with the St. Augustine Record, Bill Dudley, chairman of the Veterans Council of St. Johns County , described Mission: Back on the Road as outstanding. “I strongly urge our veterans who have fines and fees due to the loss of their driver’s license to take advantage of this program,” he said. Veterans must provide their military discharge record (DD-214), military ID, military

St Johns County, FL · 2d

The Florida Times-Union

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34 Duval County restaurants get high-priority violations

You can use the database to search by county or by restaurant name . Florida's restaurant owners are not required to post restaurant inspection results where guests can see them. So every week, we provide that information for you. For a complete list of local restaurant inspections, including violations not requiring warnings or administrative action, visit our Duval County restaurant inspections site . Here's the breakdown for recent health inspections in Duval County, Florida, for the week of Nov. 2-8, 2026. Please note that some more recent, follow-up inspections may not be included here. Disclaimer: The Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation describes an inspection report as a 'snapshot' of conditions present at the time of the inspection. On any given day, an establishment may have fewer or more violations than noted in their most recent inspection. An inspection conducted on any given day may not be representative of the overall, long-term conditions at the establishment. For full restaurant inspection details, visit our Duval County restaurant inspection site . More: See recent restaurant inspections for Clay County More: See recent restaurant inspections for Nassau County More: See recent restaurant inspections for St. Johns County Which Duval County restaurants got

Duval County, FL · 1d

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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...

Florida · 22h

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Clay County District Schools confirms ‘unexpected’ death of Paterson Elementary School principal

Clay County District Schools is mourning the “unexpected” death of one of its elementary school principals.

Clay County, FL · 1d

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‘We don’t have a lot of fluff’: St. Augustine Beach mayor says city could lose over $1M by 2028 due to Amendment 3

ST. AUGUSTINE BEACH, Fla. – St. Augustine Beach Mayor Beth Sweeny said the passage of Amendment 3 will result in significant budget reductions for the city — starting with a projected loss of about $650,000 in year one and growing to more than $1 million by 2028. The...

St Augustine Beach, FL · 20h

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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 · 1d

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Millions in unbudgeted taxpayer incentives weigh on downtown Jacksonville Publix subsidy

A well-connected development group is lobbying the Jacksonville City Council to greenlight a package of taxpayer incentives Tuesday, including a $28 million cash grant, that it says is necessary to build a 15-floor apartment building with a Publix in downtown, a revitalization project Mayor Donna Deegan believes is critical despite looming budgets that will require deep cuts to city services.

Jacksonville, FL · 1d

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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.

Jacksonville, FL · 19h

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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 · 9h

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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 · 1d

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OPINION | The Age of Austerity: Amendment 3 funding collapse will be political grist

Florida voters approved Amendment 3 last week, and for homeowners it will be a boost, increasing the homestead exemption to $150,000 next year and $250,000 the year after. It also lowers the cap on assessment increases for non-homestead properties to 5%. And it severely limits what local governments can spend property tax collections on, restricting expenditure to police, fire, infrastructure, government operations, and other “core functions.”

Jacksonville, FL · 2d

FloridaDaily

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Jacksonville City Council Unanimously Approves New Protections for Historic Homes and Neighborhoods

Jacksonville’s City Council unanimously approved legislation aimed at preserving historic homes, preventing deterioration and strengthening protections for some of the city’s oldest neighborhoods. According to a report from Jacksonville Business Journal, ouncil members voted 17-0 on Tuesday, Nov. 10, to approve an ordinance establishing new requirements for the...

Jacksonville, FL · 15h

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Vietnam War Hero and Silver Star Recipient Sergeant Johnel N. White to Be Honored

ST. AUGUSTINE, FL — The life, service, and extraordinary heroism of the late Sergeant Johnel N. White, a decorated United States Marine Corps veteran and Silver Star recipient, will be honored during a special posthumous recognition ceremony and banquet on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at the Alton Green Memorial American Legion Post 194 in St. Augustine, Florida.

St. Augustine, FL · 1d

The St. Augustine Record

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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 · 23h

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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.

Jacksonville, FL · 18h

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Former Baldwin Middle-Senior High School principal who had gun in car on campus has charge dropped

A misdemeanor charge against former Baldwin Middle-Senior High School Principal Michael Smith was dropped Thursday, Nov. 5 after Smith successfully completed a pre-trial intervention program.

Duval County, FL · 1d

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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.

Jacksonville, FL · 18h