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Crime & Emergencies in ...
A neighbor’s warning and a property owner’s second call brought deputies to a vacant Jacksonville home, where five people were arrested after a late-night operation.
A Maple Hill man received 10 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to distributing methamphetamine and fentanyl across Eastern North Carolina.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
St. Johns County is starting the school year about 70 bus drivers short, with double and triple runs likely to bring delays. Here’s how families can track changes.
Fun & Entertainment in ...
Neil deGrasse Tyson is bringing a cosmic conversation to Jacksonville’s Florida Theatre in March 2027. Tickets and VIP packages are available.
Politics & Govt in ...
Eight campaign signs tied to a St. Johns County House challenger have vanished or been damaged as her Aug. 18 Republican primary approaches.
A Jacksonville couple allegedly brought a kilogram of cocaine to Southpoint for a sale that never happened. Detectives say the drugs were hidden in a trap built into their vehicle.
Food & Drinks in ...
The Raven’s next act is taking shape with The Jenny, an aviation-themed restaurant honoring Jacksonville’s ties to Bessie Coleman.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Seda Construction wants to rework Sandy Creek into Sandy Lake, trading 332 approved entitlements for 81 estate lots while adding a marina and large reserve.
Jacksonville City Council kept the maximum millage rate at 11.1919 as leaders prepare to review a $2.03 billion budget and brace for a possible future property-tax shortfall.
Parks & Nature in ...
Sea hares have been washing up on Hutchinson Island and local marine biologists warn the purple ink can make dogs very sick. Pet owners should keep animals leashed and avoid any purple-stained blobs.
Retail & Industry in ...
Acosta Group’s new Affordability Tracker says an 84‑item grocery basket now costs $366.04 — nearly $78 more than in 2020, even as wages have risen.
Palm Coast approved the sale of 8.5 acres for a proposed $31M, 36‑bed rehab hospital that would be run by ClearSky Health and is expected to bring 100+ jobs and new tax revenue.
Five candidates are competing for Duval County School Board District 6, with debates centered on safety, literacy and a one‑mill tax that helps pay teachers. The August primary will narrow the field.
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