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Jacksonville Today
Published September 16New Baldwin principal removed after gun found in his car at school
Michael Smith, the principal of Baldwin Middle-Senior High School, was removed Tuesday after police discovered a loaded handgun in his car at the schoo
Jacksonville Today
Published September 15‘World-class ingredients:’ Oxford Economics ranks Jacksonville as a top 5 city to watch
“Jacksonville is a standout city — even by fast-growing Florida standards,” the economics firm said.
Jacksonville Today
Published September 15Pediatric illnesses illuminate hunger challenge facing Northeast Florida families
Winn-Dixie, The Tom Coughlin Jay Fund and The Players Championship provided food to 31 families.
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 15Second case of West Nile Virus found in Duval County
The Health Department and Jacksonville Mosquito Control are coordinating West Nile surveillance and prevention.
Folio Weekly
Published September 15Salt and Soul
By Ambar Ramirez & Carmen Macri Growing up on the coast, keeping our beaches clean has always been second nature — making sure we pack up any trash left buried in the sand after a day in the sun, picking up after our neighbors, and joining community clean-ups whenever we get the…
Jacksonville Today
Published September 15THE JAXSON | Sugar Hill: Images of a lost Jacksonville neighborhood
A photographic glimpse into Sugar Hill, once one of Jacksonville’s most prominent African American neighborhoods
Jacksonville Today
Published September 15‘Alligator Alcatraz’ detainees were held in small metal cages, federal report says
The cages, usd as "calming areas," did not meet standards for humane treatment, the report said.
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.
Space Coast Daily
Published September 15National POW/MIA Memorial & Museum in Jacksonville to Host Two Days of Events September 18 & 19
Friday, September 18, 2026, is National POW/MIA Recognition Day. On that day, Space Coast Daily will be posting an article with multiple quotes contributed by individuals from around the county and the country. One of the largest Recognition Day events will take place in…
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 14Gateway Jax seeks $70M in incentives for riverfront tower and Hotel Merrydelle
The Jacksonville City Council would have the final say on Gateway Jax's latest Downtown projects.