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Clay County voters renew school tax, keep commissioner salary cap, elect Edwards

Free local news and info, in your inbox at 6 a.m. M-F. Clay County votersmade decisions on two local issues and elected a new member to the five-person Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday. Democrat Leroy Edwards overtook Republican Lolita Smoak in the race for County Commission Seat 2, with...

Clay County, FL · 3d

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Missing Orange Park Teen With Autism Found After Clay County Search

An 18-year-old with autism who went missing from the Orange Park area this week has been found, according to the Clay County Sheriff's Office. Jacob Ruiz had been last seen around 12:40 p.m. Wednesday near 1745 Wells Road before deputies launched a search and asked the public for help tracking him down.

Orange Park, FL · 2d

Action News Jax

Deegan rejects immediate cuts after Amendment 3 passage, calls for ‘grownups’ in the room

Hundreds of miles from City Hall, on a trip in Cincinnati with a slate of Jacksonville business leaders, Deegan said she gets why voters wanted relief.

Jacksonville, FL · 2d

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Roaring Pines Motor Club Plans Development Near Palatka

A major motorsports development is taking shape near Palatka, where Roaring Pines Motor Club is planning a private destination built around driving, car collecting and trackside living. The project is designed to offer considerably more than a place to take a car around a racetrack. Its master plan combines a...

Palatka, FL · 15h

Action News Jax

Green Cove Springs, FL · 1d

Green Cove Springs begins decorating for Dec. 5 Christmas festival

The City of Green Cove Springs has begun preparations for its annual holiday festivities, with the Christmas on Walnut Street Festival and Parade scheduled for Dec. 5.

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WHAT TO DO | Hastings Fall Harvest Festival; Jacksonville PorchFest; Right Whale Festival

Free local news and info, in your inbox at 6 a.m. M-F. A two-day celebration of agriculture in Hastings, PorchFest in Springfield, and the Right Whale Festival in Fernandina Beach are What to Do in the Jacksonville area this weekend. Hastings Fall Harvest Festival. Friday and Saturday. Downtown Hastings |...

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This Florida River Town Has Deep Ravines And A Downtown Full Of Murals

Ravines up to 120 feet deep cut through a Florida city that most maps barely bother to notice. That’s not a typo. In a state famous for flat ground, this place hides steep slopes, spring-fed creeks, and hundreds of azaleas that bloom in winter. The town also sits on...

Palatka, FL · 2d

Daily News

Veterans event renamed in honor of local hero

When the phrase “freedom isn’t free” is heard, the relatives of Interlachen’s Robert H. Jenkins Jr. resonate with it to a different degree than many other families. Jenkins, who has been celebrated as a Putnam County hero, died March 5, 1969, when he threw himself on a live grenade while serving as a Marine in the Vietnam War.

Interlachen, FL · 2d

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Before the White House, Susie Wiles built political ties in Northeast Florida

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Before 69-year-old Susie Wiles became the first woman to serve as White House chief of staff, her political career took shape in Jacksonville City Hall, where she worked for several mayors and helped advance local initiatives, including efforts to preserve environmentally sensitive land. Wiles, who was...

Jacksonville, FL · 7h

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Swap, style and support the community at the Jacksonville Clothing Swap

Jennifer Chapman, organizer of Jacksonville Clothing Swaps, hosts community events where people can refresh their wardrobes and keep good clothing in circulation. The next swap is Saturday, November 14, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the former Reddi Arts space, 1731 N. Main St. in Springfield. Tickets are $20, and participants can bring clean, quality clothing, shoes, bags, hats, and other accessories; maternity and children’s items are not accepted. A large portion of leftover items from this swap is planned for donation to Sulzbacher Village. Find ticket information in the Jacksonville Clothing Swaps Facebook group or follow @jax_clothing_swap on TikTok.

Jacksonville, FL · 12h

Independent Florida Alligator

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Election Results: Marshall Rawson takes Florida District 10 House representative race

Marshall Rawson defeated Merrillee Malwitz-Jipson by 36.4 percentage points in the race to represent the Florida House’s 10th District. Called shortly after 8:30 p.m., Rawson ended the race with a little under 43,000 votes; Malwitz-Jipson finished with just under 20,000. Rawson thanked his supporters via a post on X,...

Florida · 3d

Lakeland Gazette

Prominent Jacksonville Attorney Chuck Farah Suspended for 90 Days and Fined $2.16M

Reason for Discipline: The sanction stems from Farah’s handling of mass tort claims after the landmark Engle v. Liggett Group Inc. tobacco litigation. The court found that Farah failed to adequately communicate with clients, failed to provide diligent representation, and failed to secure written contingency agreements when filing thousands of claims on behalf of smokers against tobacco companies.

Jacksonville, FL · 2d

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Jacksonville Fair opens at new 82-acre Westside home

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The 71st Annual Greater Jacksonville Agricultural Fair is open — and this year, it has a brand-new home. State and local dignitaries, fair leadership and special guests gathered Thursday evening for a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Jacksonville Festival & Fairgrounds on Jacksonville’s Westside, officially marking the start of the 11-day event.

Action News Jax

Amendment 3 passes in Florida; Jacksonville could face up to $200M budget deficit

Florida voters have approved Amendment 3, expanding property tax relief for homeowners across the state.

Jacksonville, FL · 2d

Action News Jax

Downtown Publix developer says project can’t move forward without city after 3-3 committee split

The developer behind Downtown’s planned Publix says the project can’t move forward without the city’s help.

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Jacksonville Golf & Country Club Undertaking $30 Million Renovation

Jacksonville Golf & Country Club, a private, member-owned country club, is moving forward with a $30 million renovation at 3985 Hunt Club Road in Jacksonville. The project, called “Blueprint for Tomorrow,” recently secured two construction permits totaling $7.3 million, according to the Jacksonville Business Journal. The city issued a $4.8 million permit for a new wellness club building on October 29, and a $2.5 million permit for a new bar and grill on November 3. The first phase will also include a new aquatics complex, dining facilities, a pool, and a bar-and-grill.

Jacksonville, FL · 3d

Action News Jax

State prosecutors subpoena JTA records involving Corner Lot development deal

A development deal between the Jacksonville Transportation Authority and Corner Lot Development is among the records Florida prosecutors are seeking as part of its ongoing criminal investigation involving JTA.

Action News Jax

‘Optics not great’: $30M public-property deal linked former JTA, JHA CEOs amid scrutiny

An unsigned agreement obtained by Action News Jax’s Ben Becker reveals a proposed partnership between two Jacksonville public agencies involving more than $30 million in publicly owned property and two former CEOs who have faced intense scrutiny.

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Starke city commission advances plan to limit mayor's authority

Starke city commissioners have approved the first reading last month of an ordinance that would place limits on the authority of the mayor. The decision comes after voters approved a new charter in a mid-August referendum that will redefine city officials’ roles. According to city commissioners, the ordinance would remove the mayor’s power to fire or suspend city officers. It would also remove the mayor’s authority to appoint special officers and give orders to police.

Starke, FL · 1d

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