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Afternoon storms likely with heavy downpours and gusty winds. Beaches are under a moderate rip-current risk.
Politics & Govt in ...
Public records and reporting show Duval School Board member Darryl Willie’s voter file lists an address outside District 4 while county records show property in his name inside the district.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
A Flagler County jury has ordered $8.64M for Jo’Relle Deleston after a 2022 I‑95 rollover that left him with a broken neck and lasting injuries. Attorneys displayed dashcam footage at trial.
Parks & Nature in ...
After months in bankruptcy, Marineland reopens under local nonprofit ownership, keeping its dolphins and refocusing on conservation, education and research.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Developers are leaning on duplexes and row homes to fill Jacksonville's missing‑middle gap, with approvals totaling roughly 201 units across three projects.
Jacksonville is reviewing permits for two 7 Brew drive‑thru kiosks in Lakewood and Mandarin, each pegged at about $1 million as part of the chain’s fast Florida roll‑out.
After months of neighborhood fights, Chick-fil-A’s Duval Station location is set to open Friday. The 5,000‑square‑foot restaurant drew zoning battles over traffic and safety.
Dutch Bros has a permit for a Normandy Blvd drive‑thru and a second 986‑sq‑ft kiosk at Monument Road is under review, both listing Pursuit Development as developer.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
A man was shot and stabbed Monday while sitting in his Westside garage; JSO says two suspects fled in a dark SUV and detectives are seeking tips.
Showers and thunderstorms likely Sunday afternoon in Jacksonville with brief heavy downpours; area beaches face a High rip current risk through late tonight.
A Jacksonville grandmother was struck and killed while crossing W. 8th Street. Her family says the driver was arrested on suspicion of DUI and they've launched a fundraiser.
Detective Eva Solis was named law‑enforcement officer of the year after undercover work helped dismantle a child‑exploitation ring and led to rescues and a federal conviction.
Food & Drinks in ...
After nearly a year offline, The Floridian will reopen in early June on Anastasia Island in a custom-built, 120-seat beachside restaurant. Owners Jeff and Chef Genie McNally say the new space solves downtown constraints.
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