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Rick Ross brings his Port Of Miami 20th Anniversary black‑tie orchestra experience to Jacksonville's Moran Theater on June 20. The one‑night show pairs Ross with a full orchestra and choir.
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Cook Out is aiming for a late‑May opening at 14016 Beach Blvd in Jacksonville, bringing chargrilled burgers, tray combos and dozens of milkshake flavors.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
A tow truck driver was shot and killed during an attempted repossession in Jacksonville's Brentwood neighborhood; the shooter fled and investigators are seeking tips.
Something Better Cafe + Kitchen opened at 236 W. Adams St., offering elevated grab‑and‑go fare and plans to expand its quick‑serve model downtown.
Health & Lifestyle in ...
UF Health is turning the second floor of its Intracoastal ER into a 12,500‑sq‑ft primary care clinic, with room for roughly two dozen exam rooms and a fall 2026 opening.
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Douglas "Doug" Shepp McCain, the eldest son of Sen. John McCain, died suddenly at 66. Family memorial is set for May 30 in Virginia Beach.
A Jacksonville sales rep was sentenced to 22 months and ordered to repay roughly $3.75M after federal prosecutors say he hid income and shifted assets to avoid the IRS.
Weather & Environment in ...
Hot, humid afternoons with scattered storms. High rip current risk at Northeast Florida beaches through the holiday weekend.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
JAA has opened bids to demolish the fire‑damaged southern portion of JAX’s hourly parking garage. Officials estimate a roughly $38M rebuild and say demolition is phase one.
Three people were arrested May 21 in connection with the Dec. 10, 2025 Paxon Shopping Center shooting that killed 49‑year‑old Corey Denmark. Charges include murder and accessory counts.
A 26-year-old Wellborn woman was killed when a car ran off County Road 245 and hit a tree; three occupants were airlifted to UF Health Shands with serious injuries.
Mostly clear Thursday morning with a high near 90°F. Patchy fog inland and moderate rip currents at area beaches through Friday.
Partly cloudy and warm today with highs near 88°F; gusty E‑winds and a moderate rip current risk at area beaches through Friday.
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