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Published August 27Tropical Storm Dolly forms in Atlantic but faces tough road ahead
Tropical Storm Dolly formed in the central Atlantic on Thursday but is expected to weaken due to strong wind shear and dry air.
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Published August 26THE JAXSON | Lincoln Villas: A community beyond the city
Lincoln Villas was established as a place where Jacksonville's African American residents could purchase land, build homes and establish a measure of independence beyond the boundaries of the segregated city.
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Published August 25Republican governor candidate Byron Donalds picks Bryan Avila as running mate
Bryan Avila will become Florida lieutenant governor if Byron Donalds wins the general election in November.
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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.
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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.
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Published August 17El Niño keeps Atlantic hurricane activity unusually quiet
Strong wind shear and dry air are suppressing hurricane activity across the Atlantic basin.
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Published August 14Jaguars adding temporary stadium seating to kick off 2026 season
The city has issued a permit to install temporary seating during the renovation of EverBank Stadium.
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Published August 12When will the next solar eclipse be visible to people in Florida?
Florida will miss out on Wednesday's total solar eclipse, but residents can see a partial lunar eclipse Aug. 27.
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Published August 12Florida’s surgeon general wanted to repeal vaccine mandates. What’s the status?
Despite a call to end childhood vaccine mandates, nothing has changed on a policy level in Florida.
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Published August 11Scorching heat will continue this week across Northeast Florida
Temperatures could reach 98 degrees in the Jacksonville area, with a heat index close to 110 degrees.
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Published August 10Hurricane Center monitors 3 disturbances, but none pose a direct threat
Tropical activity appears to have ramped up, but conditions are still unfavorable for development.
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Published August 07NOAA lowers hurricane forecast even further as El Niño ramps up
NOAA forecasters predict seven to 13 named storms this year, including two to six hurricanes.