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Jacksonville Today
Published September 10MOCA Project Atrium: ‘Glitch’ investigates the architecture of our digitally mediated existence
With Glitch: Architecture Undone, Ryan Rasmussen disassembles digital perfection in search of material beauty.
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.
Jacksonville Today
Published September 10WHAT TO DO | Florida Fin Fest; BioBlitz at Blue Cypress; ‘Catch Me If You Can’
A festival benefitting marine life at Jacksonville Beach, a guided nature walk in Arlington, and a musical in St. Augustine are What to Do this weekend.
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 09Carlucci urges City Council to restore $4.9M for affordable housing trust fund
The longtime Jacksonville elected officials says he'll pitch a budget amendment Sept. 22 to reinstate the affordable housing fund.
Jacksonville Today
Published September 09UF Health Jacksonville mobile health unit targets barriers to healthcare
UF Health Jacksonville expects its mobile health unit to provide screenings and preventive services.
Jacksonville Today
Published September 09Fat Tuesday approved for bar and nightclub in Five Points
Jacksonville City Council approved a zoning exception to allow Fat Tuesday to return to Jacksonville.
Jacksonville Today
Published September 09THE JAXSON | Kill NAVI: We deserve an honest conversation about the Skyway
Before Jacksonville commits hundreds of millions of additional dollars to the Skyway or its replacement, a close look at what's actually on the table.
Jacksonville Today
Published September 09Duval teachers union falls short of membership threshold, must hold election to get recertified
Duval Teachers United will likely have to hold an election to earn its recertification — under a new state law will make that more difficult.
Union County Times
Published September 08Obituaries — Sept. 8, 2026
Tony Gonzalez Tony Alan Gonzalez, 41, of Jacksonville died unexpectedly on Monday, Aug. 24, 2026, at Orange Park Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his father, Enemencio Gonzalez; and brother, MGySgt Eric Gonzalez. Survivors are his mother, Karen (Bell) Walker;…
Jacksonville Today
Published September 08EverBank merging with Seattle-based financial institution
WaFd Inc., the parent of what was once called Washington Federal Bank, will take on the EverBank name.
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.