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Jacksonville Today
Published September 17Rain chances to increase as low pressure produces squally weather
An upper-level low late this week will help to increase moisture and erosion to East Coast beaches.
Folio Weekly
Published September 15How to Muffle a Scandal
Words by Elliot Henry In 53 days, the nation will vote in a midterm election where Republicans may struggle to edge out a victory. In Florida, however, it has only gotten harder as ghosts of the past haunt Republican candidates on the state level. Candidates such as Ashley Moody…
Jacksonville Today
Published September 15A hot start to the week across Florida, but relief is on the way
A cold front will move over the state Wednesday, bringing drier air to North Florida.
Palatka Daily News
Published September 15Grid Talk: Best receiving corps in NFL? Jags weigh in on that
JACKSONVILLE – Jakobi Meyers preached caution. The other three recipients of Trevor Lawrence touchdowns – Brenton Strange, Parker Washington and rookie Josh Cameron – weren’t afraid to bring the smoke show. They believe they are part of the best receiving corps, if not one of the…
Jacksonville Today
Published September 14National Hurricane Center monitors disturbance, but no US threat expected
Without another tropical cyclone, 2026 could become the second-quietest hurricane season since the 1800s.
Jacksonville Today
Published September 10We’ve reached the peak of the Atlantic hurricane season
Beyond Sept. 10, six named storms form during an average season, with four becoming hurricanes.
Palatka Daily News
Published September 09Column: A tragic day none of us will ever forget
The day started off like any other day – a humid yet beautiful day with barely any clouds in the sky. Little did we know that Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2001 would become one of the worst days of our lives. Back in 2001, I was living on Jacksonville’s Southside and commuting every day to…
Jacksonville Today
Published September 08Florida has more lightning deaths than anywhere in the country
You can avoid lightning strikes by knowing what causes them and taking steps to lower your risk.
The Florida Star
Published September 06Young Black Men Suffering in Silence A curse that can be Broken
BLACKPRESSUSA—Young Black men are often taught to carry pain without showing it. But silence is not strength, and changing that lesson could save lives. The post Young Black Men Suffering in Silence A curse that can be Broken first appeared on The Florida Star | The Georgia Star…
The Florida Star
Published September 06You Had Me at Hello: The Love and Legacy of Grace Nail and James Weldon Johnson
James Weldon Johnson was an educator, journalist, diplomat, lyricist, poet, and human rights activist best known as the writer behind “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” the timeless hymn celebrated as the Black national anthem. But he also used his writing to win the heart of the love…
Palatka Daily News
Published September 04Coen has plaudits, concerns with Jaguars
The first game of the new NFL season is eight days away for the Jacksonville Jaguars, and after a 2-1 preseason, second-year head coach Liam Coen had plaudits for those in the camp. But there are concerns going in, including having to bring in a new quarterback who didn’t see any…
Jacksonville Today
Published September 03Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez endorses Democratic Senate candidate Angie Nixon
The endorsement comes after Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders announced his support of Nixon.