Bob Self
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Florida Times-Union
A public meeting, “Riverfront 2025: A Look Ahead,” will take place from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Jacksonville Main Public Library.
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The crumbling 59-year-old complex once was described as "an extravagant Polynesian and American Indian-themed hotel" that hosted a number of stars. -
The health systems have entered into a nonbinding letter of intent that would expand the services of Flagler Health+.
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State college officials who pledged to remove critical race theory from coursework and policies have found almost nothing to change at Florida State College at Jacksonville.
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The former Wine Cellar restaurant is being renovated on Jacksonville's Downtown Southbank.
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The committee will meet Wednesday to begin considering whether Cumber deceived anyone about her husband's involvement in the JEA proposal.
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Sen. Jennifer Bradley has filed a bill that would require home sellers to disclose whether a property was ever damaged by flooding — a particular problem after Hurricane Ian.
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Communities in Clay, Putnam and St. Johns counties will receive state grants to improve broadband internet access, part of $144 million allocated statewide.
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But the Jacksonville Jaguars owner slipped a spot in Forbes' list of sports empires. He now ranks 13th.
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The property, donated by the Davis family, will allow Mayo to grow across 602 acres over several decades.
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Residents say the new water tank is an eyesore that could hurt their property values.
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Typically, a special legislative session focuses on just one — maybe two — subjects. This time, lawmakers are tacking a full slate of issues.
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Visit Florida is spending $1 million on a campaign to show the state was not “completely destroyed” by the storm and is open for enjoyment.
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The Florida Supreme Court has deleted part of a rule that's allowed judges to take courses in “fairness and diversity."
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The Smart & Safe Florida PAC, which has been bankrolled by cannabis operator Trulieve, submitted 294,037 valid petition signatures, enough to trigger a Florida Supreme Court review.
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A proposal in the state Legislature would dramatically increase the number of students who are eligible for school vouchers. It could come with a huge price tag.
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The Florida Building Commission says there is no reason to treat coastal and inland buildings differently. That was a key idea behind the post-Surfside law that passed in 2022.
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Gov. DeSantis is proposing that lawmakers approve $1.5 billion in tax cuts that include items purchased for infants, children and pets, along with expanded tax "holidays."
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After Florida education officials rejected an Advanced Placement African-American studies course, the College Board on Wednesday released a new framework that appears to have dropped content that drew objections from the state.
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Gov. Ron DeSantis' $114.8 billion budget includes tax cuts and more money for education, but teachers said it isn't enough.
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Florida’s climate hit a new record in 2022. According to NOAA, last year marked the 5th hottest year the state’s recorded history. An unusually warm January followed in the new year, with most weather stations in Florida trending three or four degrees above normal in the past month.
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About 50 train cars went off track in East Palestine, Ohio, near the Pennsylvania border on Friday. Some of the cars contained hazardous materials that could cause an explosion or release toxic gases.
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Republican governors started the practice of transporting migrants from the U.S. southern border, but Democratic leaders have run with it. They say it's a humanitarian service, not a political stunt.
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The ACLU plans to make a case against capital punishment in a Kansas hearing on Monday. Prosecutors there are seeking the death penalty for a man accused of a double murder.
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In the middle of a Maine winter, a super insulated house keeps its family warm. There's no furnace — just a small heat pump. The same heat pump is used to cool the home in the summer months.
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Two abducted children who had been missing from Missouri for almost a year were found in a Florida grocery store with their non-custodial mother, who was taken into police custody, authorities said.
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Officials watching the wreckage of a derailed train in Ohio warned nearby residents to evacuate Sunday night, saying a rail car was at risk of an explosion that could launch deadly shrapnel.
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Irving's stint with the Brooklyn Nets is ending after multiple controversies, including a suspension over an antisemitic social media post and missing games because of his refusal to be vaccinated.
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Irving's stint with the Brooklyn Nets is ending after multiple controversies, including a suspension over an antisemitic social media post and missing games because of his refusal to be vaccinated.
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U.S. defense officials are working to recover the wreckage of a Chinese balloon downed near South Carolina, as relations between the two countries are further strained.
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Listening sessions on the Gila and Navajo Nations discuss a path forward for survivors of federal Indian boarding schools.
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Florida could soon allow people to carry concealed guns without permits or training. Also, Gov. Ron DeSantis has proposed changes to Florida’s university system that could shake up diversity, equity and inclusion programs.
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