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Jacksonville Today
Published August 19Duval’s election turnout modest; support for Angie Nixon overwhelming
Turnout totaled about 23%, and Nixon, the U.S. Senate candidate, won nearly every Duval precinct.
Jacksonville Today
Published August 19New fire station replaces 46-year-old firehouse at Blount Island
The new, larger Fire Station 48 will protect JAXPORT and Northside neighborhoods on Heckscher Drive.
Jacksonville Today
Published August 19THE JAXSON | Warehouses of history: Jacksonville then and now
Jacksonville’s historic warehouses tell the story of a city shaped by railroads, shipping, manufacturing and commerce.
Jacksonville Today
Published August 19Democratic State Rep. Nixon upsets Vindman, will face Moody for U.S. Senate
State Rep. Angie Nixon, a staunch progressive who represents part of Jacksonville in the Florida House, defeated establishment favorite Lt. Col. Alex Vindman in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate on Tuesday, overcoming a vast fundraising disadvantage.
Jacksonville Today
Published August 19Here were the local contests decided outright on Election Day in August
From school board to judges and state Legislature, here were the winners on Election Day, Tuesday, Aug. 18.
Jacksonville Today
Published August 18See how Northeast Florida voted for state and federal offices
Live results from Tuesday's primary election for Congress, governor, the Florida Legislature and others.
Jacksonville Today
Published August 18MUSIC | 6 new albums by Northeast Florida artists out now
Looking for new music recommendations? Try these new albums recently released by Northeast Florida artists.
Jacksonville Today
Published August 18Why Florida voters shouldn’t overlook today’s primary election
Many nonpartisan local contests, including school boards, are open to all voters.
Jacksonville Today
Published August 18Military kids in city-funded Cathedral Arts Project arts programs saw academic gains
With city funding, the Cathedral Arts Project collaborated with the University of North Florida to provide military families arts education.
Jacksonville Today
Published August 17New artificial reef sunk off Jacksonville, the first of its kind in years
An artificial reef made of concrete culverts will increase marine habitat and benefit anglers and divers.
Jacksonville Today
Published August 17El Niño keeps Atlantic hurricane activity unusually quiet
Strong wind shear and dry air are suppressing hurricane activity across the Atlantic basin.
Jacksonville Today
Published August 16Duval School Board candidates take in more money than most in Florida
School board elections in Jacksonville have brought in a lot of money through individual, business and PAC support.