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Jacksonville-area events to check out Oct. 23-25, 2026

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Halloween celebrations, live music and fall festivals are among the events happening around Jacksonville this weekend. Here’s a day-by-day look at what’s planned. Friday, Oct. 23. BOOOval Trunk or Treat — 5-8:30 p.m. in Lot Z at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena. Details. Spooktacular...

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Nassau County seeks public comment on data center development | How to share your thoughts

Nassau County is inviting residents to give feedback on proposed regulations for future data centers after having released a draft report detailing initial findings.

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Panda Express Opens Third St. Johns County Spot Near World Golf Village Tuesday

Panda Express will cut the ribbon on its third St. Johns County restaurant next Tuesday, bringing the orange-and-black fast-food chain to a fast-growing stretch of International Golf Parkway near World Golf Village. The grand opening is set for 9:30 a.m. on Oct. 27 at 3337 International Golf Parkway, with the celebration expected to include free collectible bag charms and a charity donation tied to the launch.

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Escambia County School Board removes another 250-plus books

Escambia County School Board voted 4-0 this week to remove another 258 books from schools. “Harriet the Spy” by Louise Fitzhugh, “The Greatest: Muhammad Ali” by Walter Dean Myers, and “The Devil’s Arithmetic” by Jane Yolen were among the books in question. Most of...

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Jacksonville ranks 14th most financially stressful U.S. city for renters to move to, analysis finds

Jacksonville is the 14th most financially stressful U.S. city for renters to move to, according to a new analysis from Freedom Debt Relief.

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Boil water advisory continues after JEA crews repair water main break at Beach Boulevard, San Pablo Road

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – JEA issued a precautionary boil water advisory Thursday after a water main break at Beach Boulevard and San Pablo Road caused a drop in water pressure in the area. The incident also caused significant flooding, with water covering parking lots, sidewalks and roadways. JEA crews responded...

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‘JTA is a nightmare’: City councilman calls for former JTA CEO to testify over $40M financial crisis

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – As former Jacksonville Transportation Authority CEO Nat Ford prepares to start a new job in Dallas Texas, Jacksonville City Council members want him on the record about what they’re calling a financial mess left behind at JTA. Council member Rory Diamond, who serves as the...

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DART defends CEO hire as Dallas leaders question ridership and Jacksonville record

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Dallas Area Rapid Transit officials are standing by their decision to hire Nat Ford as the agency’s next CEO, even as Texas councilmembers seek answers about his record in Jacksonville and DART’s ridership figures. At a Dallas City Council meeting Monday, councilmembers asked DART...

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A'propos Boutique Opens In San Marco

A'propos Boutique has opened at 1853 Kings Avenue, Suite 102, in San Marco, bringing the Jacksonville-area business to a new neighborhood. According to News4JAX, A'propos Boutique opened in San Marco. A Growing Footprint Beyond Ponte Vedra Beach. The boutique has operated at 333 Village Main St. #630 in Ponte Vedra...

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Nassau County family turns daughters death into Florida blood clot law

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Latest news and official press releases from Clay County

Clay County, Fla. -- The Clay County Library System earned two honors at the Northeast Florida Library Information Network (NEFLIN) Annual Meeting in September, recognizing Library Director Mary Canfield’s leadership and the library staff’s accomplishments. Canfield earned NEFLIN’s Member of the Year Award, which honors an employee of...

Clay County, FL · 17d

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Jacksonville Housing Authority board member settles federal lawsuit, agrees to resign

Jacksonville Housing Authority board member Harriet Brock has settled her federal lawsuit against the agency and its CEO.

Jacksonville, FL · 17d

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NAS Jax: Normal operations resume after suspicious luggage near air terminal leads to traffic backups

NAS JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Naval Air Station Jacksonville issued the all-clear on Friday after personnel had been asked to avoid the area around the air terminal due to a security response. The base later explained that NAS Jax Security Forces and a Military Working Dog responded around 7:30 a.m....

Jacksonville, FL · 14d

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FDOT launches two major projects along JTB to improve traffic flow, road conditions

FDOT will invest over $25 million in two major projects on JTB to improve traffic flow in Jacksonville.

Jacksonville, FL · 17d

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Middleburg Site Plan Hints at a New BJ's Wholesale Club on Blanding Boulevard

A conceptual site plan now moving through Clay County review shows a 106,371-square-foot wholesale warehouse club planned along Blanding Boulevard near Gregory B. Clary Way in Middleburg, complete with 486 parking spaces and three commercial outparcels totaling more than 3.5 acres. The plan, dated October 8, does not name a retailer, confirm a lease, or establish construction approval, but its building dimensions line up precisely with a familiar big-box brand.

Middleburg, FL · 17d

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St. Johns County votes 3-2 to remove license plate readers from county rights-of-way

St. Johns County commissioners voted 3-2 to remove automated license plate readers, including Flock cameras, from county rights-of-way after residents spoke both for and against their use.

St Johns County, FL · 17d

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71st Greater Jacksonville Agricultural Fair Opens Nov. 5 at New Westside Fairgrounds

Here We Grow! The 71st annual Greater Jacksonville Agricultural Fair (JAXFAIR) debuts Nov. 5-15 at its new home, the Jacksonville Festival & Fairgrounds, 13601 Normandy Blvd., on the Westside. At 82 acres, the new campus is more than five times the size of the Fair’s former downtown grounds, with room for more rides, food, music and memories. Throughout the 11-day Fair, guests can explore bands and live music, comedians, illusionists and other performers, along with agricultural programming, livestock shows and a Midway featuring spectacular mechanical rides, games and attractions. For tickets, schedules and updates, visit www.jacksonvillefair.com.

Jacksonville, FL · 17d

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