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Friendship Fountain by the Numbers: 1965, 200 Feet, $7.95 Million

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Friendship Fountain has been shut down, rebuilt and switched back on several times in its 61 years...

By Mark Gertjegerdes · Nov. 14, 2026

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JAA Board Votes Nov. 18 on 5 Goals for CEO Mark VanLoh

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - The Jacksonville Aviation Authority board is scheduled to vote Wednesday, Nov. 18, on five performa...

By Mark Gertjegerdes · Nov. 14, 2026

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Duval Marriage License in 5 Steps: $86 Fee, 3-Day Wait, 60 Days

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Getting married in Duval County starts with a trip to the Clerk of Courts, an $86 fee and about 30...

By Mark Gertjegerdes · Nov. 13, 2026

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Free Phone Sign-Ups Fed a $51 Million HIV Drug Billing Scheme

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Federal prosecutors say people who stopped at sign-up tables at Jacksonville grocery stores to sign...

By Mark Gertjegerdes · Nov. 13, 2026

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Lawn Watering Rules in Northeast Florida: 1 Day a Week

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Northeast Florida lawns are down to one watering day a week, and the clocks changing on Nov. 1 did...

By Mark Gertjegerdes · Nov. 13, 2026

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Fernandina Beach Backs Off Buying Its Youth Soccer Fields

FERNANDINA BEACH, Fla. - Fernandina Beach's plan to buy the Ybor Alvarez soccer fields from its own municipal airport ap...

By Mark Gertjegerdes · Nov. 12, 2026

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Fernandina Beach Holds Off on $12 Airport Landing Fee

FERNANDINA BEACH, Fla. - Fernandina Beach commissioners have declined, for now, to impose a $12 landing fee on visiting...

By Mark Gertjegerdes · Nov. 12, 2026

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Nassau County Sheriff Says 7 Teens Have Been Arrested on E-Bikes in 2026

YULEE, Fla. - Nassau County Sheriff Bill Leeper says seven teenagers have been arrested in connection with e-bike incide...

By Emil Gertjegerdes · Nov. 11, 2026

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St. Johns County Commission Votes 4-1 to Deny Doubling of Inman Road Warehouse Zoning

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. - The St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners voted 4-1 on Tuesday, Nov. 3, to deny a request...

By Mark Gertjegerdes · Nov. 11, 2026

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I-295's East Side Widening Has a $307.5 Million Estimate

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - A proposed widening of Interstate 295 on Jacksonville's east side is still waiting for construction...

By Mark Gertjegerdes · Nov. 11, 2026

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St. Augustine Pays $40,000 to End Florida Carry Lawsuit Over a Gun Ban Sign at the…

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. - The city of St. Augustine has agreed to pay $40,000 to settle a lawsuit by the gun-rights group Fl...

By Emil Gertjegerdes · Nov. 11, 2026

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What's Closed in Jacksonville on Veterans Day, Nov. 11

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Most City of Jacksonville offices and facilities will be closed Wednesday, Nov. 11, for Veterans Da...

By Mark Gertjegerdes · Nov. 10, 2026

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Springfield Park Has Cracked Walks

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Springfield Park, a 119-year-old green space at 956 Hubbard St. in the historic Springfield neighbo...

By Mark Gertjegerdes · Nov. 10, 2026

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Jacksonville Sheriff's Office Is 1 of 4 Agencies Chosen

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office was named Oct. 30 as one of four law enforcement agencies in the...

By Emil Gertjegerdes · Nov. 10, 2026

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Crane on a Barge Hit the Hart Bridge Nov. 4

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - A crane mounted on a barge struck the Hart Bridge on Wednesday evening, Nov. 4, prompting the Flori...

By Mark Gertjegerdes · Nov. 10, 2026

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After Amendment 3, Jacksonville Faces a $200 Million Gap Next Year

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Florida voters approved Amendment 3 on Nov. 3, and Jacksonville city officials are now working out...

By Mark Gertjegerdes · Nov. 10, 2026

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How to Watch, Speak at and Track a Jacksonville City Council Meeting

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - The Jacksonville City Council holds its full meetings on the second and fourth Tuesday of each mont...

By Mark Gertjegerdes · Nov. 9, 2026

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Jaguars Oppose Joining Downtown Vision District as Council Weighs Expansion Nov. 10

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - The Jacksonville Jaguars and a company managed by team owner Shad Khan's daughter say they should n...

By Mark Gertjegerdes · Nov. 9, 2026

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St. Johns County Contractor Arrested on Grand Theft Charge

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - The St. Johns County Sheriff's Office says a contractor was arrested on charges of grand theft and...

By Mark Gertjegerdes · Nov. 8, 2026

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Port of Fernandina Wins $11 Million Federal Grant

FERNANDINA BEACH, Fla. - The Port of Fernandina has been awarded $11 million in federal money to address recurring flood...

By Mark Gertjegerdes · Nov. 8, 2026

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Jacksonville Trash and Recycling in 7 Steps

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Jacksonville residents can look up their trash and recycling days, sort household items and set rem...

By Mark Gertjegerdes · Nov. 7, 2026

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St. Johns County Approves a Data Center Moratorium Through Oct. 31, 2027, Joining…

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - St. Johns County commissioners voted unanimously Tuesday, Nov. 3, to adopt a moratorium on large-sc...

By Mark Gertjegerdes · Nov. 7, 2026

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JTA Eliminates 4 Bus Routes, Changes 20-Plus Schedules

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - The Jacksonville Transportation Authority eliminated four bus routes and changed schedules on more...

By Mark Gertjegerdes · Nov. 7, 2026

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Manatee Speed Zones on the St. Johns River in Jacksonville

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Boaters on the St. Johns River in Duval County must follow manatee speed zones all year, not only i...

By Emil Gertjegerdes · Nov. 6, 2026

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JTA Fares in 2026: $1.75 Rides, $65 Pass and a $2 Fare Coming

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - JTA bus rides cost $1.75 for regular passengers in 2026, a 31-day pass costs $65, and eligible seni...

By Emil Gertjegerdes · Nov. 6, 2026

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Sea Turtle Season Ends With a Record 23,440 Hatchlings

FERNANDINA BEACH, Fla. - Amelia Island's 2026 sea turtle nesting season ended with 298 recorded nests, a record 23,440 h...

By Mark Gertjegerdes · Nov. 5, 2026

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Fernandina Beach's Downtown Paid Parking Ends Nov. 18

FERNANDINA BEACH, Fla. - Downtown Fernandina Beach's paid parking program will end Nov. 18, 2026, following a City Commi...

By Mark Gertjegerdes · Nov. 5, 2026

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Nassau County Commission Calendar Through Nov. 25

YULEE, Fla. - Nassau County has two remaining regular Board of County Commissioners meetings scheduled for November, on...

By Mark Gertjegerdes · Nov. 4, 2026

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St. Augustine's New Bikeshare Holds Its Ribbon-Cutting Friday

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. - St. Augustine will hold a ribbon-cutting Friday, Nov. 6, for a new bikeshare program featuring 90...

By Mark Gertjegerdes · Nov. 4, 2026

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Nassau County Pauses Restoration at Evans' Rendezvous

AMERICAN BEACH, Fla. - Nassau County commissioners have approved a pause in restoration work at Evans' Rendezvous, a his...

By Mark Gertjegerdes · Nov. 3, 2026

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Northeast Florida's Highest Tides of November

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Northeast Florida's highest predicted tides of November 2026 will arrive around Nov. 25, with Natio...

By Mark Gertjegerdes · Nov. 3, 2026

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Florida's Black History Museum in West Augustine

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. - The St. Augustine City Commission approved $25,000 for the foundation working to establish Florida...

By Mark Gertjegerdes · Nov. 3, 2026

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Jacksonville City Council Nov. 10 Preview

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Jacksonville City Council has public hearings scheduled for Nov. 10 on proposals involving a 24-hou...

By Mark Gertjegerdes · Nov. 3, 2026

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Riverfront Plaza Phase 2: Beer Garden, Restaurant and Swing Deck

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Jacksonville has approved plans for the second phase of Riverfront Plaza, adding a restaurant, a be...

By Mark Gertjegerdes · Nov. 2, 2026

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3 Agricultural Enclave Requests Up for Hearing in St. Johns

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. - The St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners will hold public hearings Tuesday, Nov. 3, on t...

By Emil Gertjegerdes · Nov. 2, 2026

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Brett's Waterway Cafe Comes Down in Fernandina Beach

FERNANDINA BEACH, Fla. - Demolition of Brett's Waterway Cafe began Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026, marking the removal of a wa...

By Emil Gertjegerdes · Nov. 2, 2026

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Clay County's Cereal Box Scam Cost Victims Nearly $70,000

GREEN COVE SPRINGS, Fla. - A scam involving fraudulent phone calls, large cash withdrawals and cereal boxes has cost Cla...

By Mark Gertjegerdes · Nov. 1, 2026

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Florida's Lemon Law in 5 Steps

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - A new car that keeps going back to the dealer for the same problem may qualify as a "lemon" under F...

By Mark Gertjegerdes · Oct. 31, 2026

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How to Register a Boat in Northeast Florida in 6 Steps

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Anyone who buys a boat with a motor in Northeast Florida has 30 days to get it titled and registere...

By Mark Gertjegerdes · Oct. 31, 2026

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Jax Riverfront Alliance Names Tony Moore as First CEO

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - The nonprofit created to run programming at downtown Jacksonville's new riverfront parks has hired...

By Mark Gertjegerdes · Oct. 31, 2026

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Jacksonville's First Food Plan

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Jacksonville has its first citywide food plan, a roadmap that lists 32 actions the city and its par...

By Mark Gertjegerdes · Oct. 30, 2026

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JTA Interim CEO Withdraws as Board Seeks Outside Review

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Cleveland Ferguson III will not be the Jacksonville Transportation Authority's next permanent chief...

By Mark Gertjegerdes · Oct. 30, 2026

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Green Cove Springs by the Numbers

GREEN COVE SPRINGS, Fla. - Green Cove Springs has a natural spring the city estimates flows at about 2,200 gallons per m...

By Mark Gertjegerdes · Oct. 30, 2026

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Fort George Island by the Numbers

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Fort George Island holds a shell ring dating to about 3600 B.C., a 1928 clubhouse and an ancient du...

By Mark Gertjegerdes · Oct. 30, 2026

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Amelia Island Lighthouse by the Numbers

FERNANDINA BEACH, Fla. - The Amelia Island Lighthouse is 188 years old, stands 64 feet tall and offers guided public tou...

By Mark Gertjegerdes · Oct. 29, 2026

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630-CITY in 6 Steps: How to Report Problems in Jacksonville

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Jacksonville residents can report potholes, broken traffic signals, drainage problems and damaged s...

By Mark Gertjegerdes · Oct. 29, 2026

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Camp Blanding at 87: How a Guard Camp Trained 9 Divisions

STARKE, Fla. - Camp Blanding marks 87 years in 2026, tracing its history to a Florida National Guard training camp estab...

By Emil Gertjegerdes · Oct. 29, 2026

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How to Get a Florida Saltwater Fishing License in 6 Steps

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Florida residents can get an annual saltwater fishing license for $17, while visitors pay $47 for a...

By Emil Gertjegerdes · Oct. 29, 2026

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Jacksonville Terminal by the Numbers

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Jacksonville Terminal opened in 1919, welcomed as many as 142 trains a day at its peak and now hous...

By Mark Gertjegerdes · Oct. 29, 2026

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St. Johns County's $191.8 Million SR 207 Water Plant Is Running

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. - St. Johns County's $191.8 million State Road 207 Water Reclamation Facility is operating, with the...

By Emil Gertjegerdes · Oct. 29, 2026

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How to Adopt a Pet From Jacksonville's City Shelter in 5 Steps

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Adopting a dog or cat from Jacksonville's city shelter starts with finding an available pet, meetin...

By Mark Gertjegerdes · Oct. 28, 2026

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Treaty Oak: The 250-Year-Old Live Oak and Its Made-Up Story

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Jacksonville's Treaty Oak is an enormous southern live oak estimated to be about 250 years old, but...

By Mark Gertjegerdes · Oct. 28, 2026

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Jacksonville Arboretum by the Numbers

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - The Jacksonville Arboretum & Botanical Gardens covers 136 acres, offers seven hiking trails and con...

By Emil Gertjegerdes · Oct. 28, 2026

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Fort Mose at 288: America's First Free Black Town

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. - In 1738, Spanish authorities established Fort Mose about two miles north of St. Augustine, creatin...

By Emil Gertjegerdes · Oct. 28, 2026

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Clocks Fall Back Sunday: Jacksonville Sunset Jumps to 5:39 p.m.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Clocks fall back one hour Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026, and Jacksonville's sunset will shift from 6:40 p.m....

By Mark Gertjegerdes · Oct. 28, 2026

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Where Jacksonville's Tap Water Comes From

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Jacksonville's drinking water comes from the Floridan aquifer, an underground water source that run...

By Mark Gertjegerdes · Oct. 27, 2026

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How to Get Public Records in Jacksonville

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - To get public records in Jacksonville, identify which government agency holds the records, submit a...

By Emil Gertjegerdes · Oct. 27, 2026

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NAS Jacksonville at 86: From Army Camp to Aircraft Capital

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Naval Air Station Jacksonville marks 86 years since its commissioning on Oct. 15, 1940, but the mil...

By Mark Gertjegerdes · Oct. 27, 2026

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Northeast Florida Flood Warning Extended to Friday

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - The National Weather Service has extended Northeast Florida's coastal flood warnings until 2 a.m. F...

By Emil Gertjegerdes · Oct. 27, 2026

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U.S. Crime Fell in 2025, but Jacksonville Homicides Rose 25%

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Serious violent crime and property crime declined nationally in 2025, according to new federal data...

By Emil Gertjegerdes · Oct. 27, 2026

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How to Report Illegal Dumping, Missed Pickups or Tall Weeds

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Jacksonville residents can report illegal dumping, missed garbage pickups, tall weeds and other nei...

By Emil Gertjegerdes · Oct. 26, 2026

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Florida's Phone-While-Driving Laws

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Florida prohibits texting while driving and places additional restrictions on handheld phone use in...

By Mark Gertjegerdes · Oct. 26, 2026

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Duval Has 82,418 Veterans; Clay Has the Highest Share

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Duval County has 82,418 veterans, the most among three Northeast Florida counties examined, while C...

By Emil Gertjegerdes · Oct. 26, 2026

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LaVilla, Jacksonville's 'Harlem of the South'

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Before LaVilla became known as Jacksonville's "Harlem of the South," it was an independent town whe...

By Mark Gertjegerdes · Oct. 26, 2026

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Jacksonville Skyway Stops Running Nov. 2

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Jacksonville's Skyway will pause operations Monday, Nov. 2, as the Jacksonville Transportation Auth...

By Mark Gertjegerdes · Oct. 26, 2026

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Jacksonville Beach Pier by the Numbers

JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. - The Jacksonville Beach Pier stretches nearly a quarter of a mile into the Atlantic Ocean from...

By Emil Gertjegerdes · Oct. 25, 2026

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Anastasia State Park by the Numbers

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. - The stone walls of the Castillo de San Marcos came from a quarry just across the Matanzas River, i...

By Emil Gertjegerdes · Oct. 25, 2026

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Fort Clinch State Park by the Numbers

FERNANDINA BEACH, Fla. - At the northern tip of Amelia Island, a brick fort that was never finished still guards the mou...

By Emil Gertjegerdes · Oct. 25, 2026

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Doug Crane Boat Ramp Closes Monday for About 6 Weeks

St. Augustine, Fla. - Doug Crane Boat Ramp at 1039 Shore Drive closes Monday, Oct. 26, for about six weeks while St. Joh...

By Emil Gertjegerdes · Oct. 25, 2026

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Northeast Florida Coastal Flood Warning Extended to Wednesday

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - The National Weather Service has extended coastal flood warnings for Northeast Florida beaches and...

By Emil Gertjegerdes · Oct. 25, 2026

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Nassau County and Firefighters Union Meet Monday

YULEE, Fla. - Nassau County officials and firefighters union Local 3101 will meet Monday, Oct. 26, at 9 a.m. for negotia...

By Emil Gertjegerdes · Oct. 25, 2026

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Hurricane Season Has 5 Weeks Left

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season has five weeks to go, and so far it has been kind to Northeast F...

By Emil Gertjegerdes · Oct. 25, 2026

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Jacksonville-Area Beaches Compared

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Fall is one of the best times to visit Northeast Florida's beaches, and the rules change with the s...

By Emil Gertjegerdes · Oct. 25, 2026

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The St. Augustine Alligator Farm at 133

St. Augustine, Fla. - The St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park turns 133 in 2026, with 24 species of crocodilian...

By Emil Gertjegerdes · Oct. 24, 2026

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Big Talbot Island and Boneyard Beach

Jacksonville, Fla. - Big Talbot Island State Park covers about 1,680 acres just 20 miles east of downtown Jacksonville,...

By Mark Gertjegerdes · Oct. 24, 2026

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Naval Station Mayport by the Numbers

Jacksonville, Fla. - Naval Station Mayport's harbor can hold 34 ships, its runway stretches 8,001 feet, and five aircraf...

By Emil Gertjegerdes · Oct. 24, 2026

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St. Johns County Under Coastal Flood Warning Through Monday

Update, Oct. 25: The National Weather Service extended the coastal flood warning for Northeast Florida until 5 a.m. Wedn...

By Mark Gertjegerdes · Oct. 24, 2026

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Amelia Island's 8 Flags: Why the Island Changed Hands So Often

Jacksonville, Fla. - Amelia Island, a 13-mile-long island in Nassau County, has flown eight different flags since 1562....

By Mark Gertjegerdes · Oct. 24, 2026

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Jacksonville Zoo by the Numbers

Jacksonville, Fla. - The Jacksonville Zoo and Botanical Gardens has grown from a single red deer fawn in 1914 into a 122...

By Emil Gertjegerdes · Oct. 24, 2026

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St. Augustine Lighthouse: 10 Milestones in Its History

St. Augustine, Fla. - The St. Augustine Lighthouse has stood 165 feet tall since it was first lit in October 1874. Its s...

By Emil Gertjegerdes · Oct. 24, 2026

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St. Johns River by the Numbers

Jacksonville, Fla. - The St. Johns River stretches 310 miles across Florida, flows north instead of south and drops less...

By Mark Gertjegerdes · Oct. 24, 2026

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Phase III Water Restrictions: Your 1 Watering Day by Address

Jacksonville, Fla. - Most of Northeast Florida is limited to watering lawns one day a week under a Phase III Extreme Wat...

By Mark Gertjegerdes · Oct. 23, 2026

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Stay Out of the Ocean This Weekend

Jacksonville, Fla. - Stay out of the ocean this weekend. The National Weather Service expects breaking waves of 7 to 11...

By Emil Gertjegerdes · Oct. 23, 2026

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Coastal Flood Warning for Jacksonville

Update, Oct. 25: The National Weather Service extended the coastal flood warning for Northeast Florida until 5 a.m. Wedn...

By Mark Gertjegerdes · Oct. 23, 2026

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Hurricane Dora Hit St. Augustine With 110 MPH Winds in 1964

Jacksonville, Fla. - Hurricane Dora came ashore about 6 miles north of St. Augustine at 12:20 a.m. on Sept. 10, 1964, ac...

By Emil Gertjegerdes · Oct. 23, 2026

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Jacksonville's Fort Caroline Memorial Is Moving to Higher Ground

The National Park Service is moving the Fort Caroline memorial exhibit in Jacksonville to higher ground after Hurricane...

By Mark Gertjegerdes · Oct. 23, 2026

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Jacksonville Small Claims Court in 2026

Jacksonville residents can sue for up to $8,000 in small claims court, not counting court costs, interest and attorney f...

By Emil Gertjegerdes · Oct. 23, 2026

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Jacksonville Jury Duty in 2026

Jurors in Jacksonville and St. Augustine are paid $15 a day for the first three days if they aren't receiving their regu...

By Mark Gertjegerdes · Oct. 23, 2026

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Jacksonville's 228-Year-Old Plantation House

Jacksonville is home to a 228-year-old plantation house and the remains of 25 historic slave cabins at Kingsley Plantati...

By Emil Gertjegerdes · Oct. 22, 2026

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Jacksonville Area's 10 Biggest Cities in 2025

Jacksonville has surpassed 1 million residents, reaching an estimated 1,017,689 people as of July 1, 2025, according to...

By Emil Gertjegerdes · Oct. 22, 2026

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Jacksonville's St. Johns River Ferry

Jacksonville's St. Johns River Ferry has roots dating to 1874, and the crossing between Mayport Village and Fort George...

By Emil Gertjegerdes · Oct. 22, 2026

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Fire Destroys Golf Carts at St. Augustine Building on U.S. 1

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. - A fire Wednesday night, Oct. 21, destroyed the main building at Golf Carts of St. Augustine, a gol...

By Emil Gertjegerdes · Oct. 22, 2026

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Jacksonville Cruises in 2026

Jacksonville, Florida, has two cruise lines sailing from JAXPORT in 2026: Carnival Cruise Line operates year-round Baham...

By Emil Gertjegerdes · Oct. 22, 2026

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Jacksonville's 22 Career Fields Ranked by Pay in 2026

Jacksonville, Florida, workers earned an average of $31.59 an hour in the latest metropolitan occupational wage report,...

By Mark Gertjegerdes · Oct. 22, 2026

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Jacksonville and St. Augustine State Parks

Jacksonville and St. Augustine residents can visit several Northeast Florida state parks for $3 to $8 per vehicle, while...

By Emil Gertjegerdes · Oct. 22, 2026

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JAXPORT by the Numbers: The Port's Last 5 Years, Ranked

Jacksonville, Florida, handled its largest cargo volume of the past five completed fiscal years in 2023, when 10,352,713...

By Mark Gertjegerdes · Oct. 22, 2026

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St. Augustine's 2 Spanish Stone Forts

St. Augustine, Florida, has two surviving Spanish stone fortifications built 70 years apart for different purposes: Cast...

By Emil Gertjegerdes · Oct. 22, 2026

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Jacksonville Is Overdue for Its First 50-Degree Night

Jacksonville typically gets its first 50-degree night by Oct. 19, based on 35 years of National Oceanic and Atmospheric...

By Mark Gertjegerdes · Oct. 21, 2026

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Jacksonville vs. Tampa, Orlando and Miami

Jacksonville has the lowest typical home values, lowest rents, shortest average commutes and highest median household in...

By Mark Gertjegerdes · Oct. 21, 2026

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Jacksonville's 10 Tallest Buildings, Ranked

Jacksonville, Fla. - Jacksonville's tallest building is the Bank of America Tower, at 50 N. Laura St. It stands 617 feet...

By Emil Gertjegerdes · Oct. 21, 2026

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The Great Fire of 1901: How Spanish Moss Burned Down Jacksonville

Jacksonville, Fla. - On May 3, 1901, a spark from a kitchen fire landed on piles of Spanish moss drying at a mattress fa...

By Emil Gertjegerdes · Oct. 21, 2026

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Jacksonville Is the Biggest City in the Lower 48

Jacksonville, Fla. - Jacksonville is the largest city in the contiguous United States by area. It covers 874.5 square mi...

By Mark Gertjegerdes · Oct. 21, 2026

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12 Famous People From Jacksonville

Jacksonville gave the country the Black National Anthem, the man who made King Kong, the founders of Southern rock and a...

By Mark Gertjegerdes · Oct. 20, 2026

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Mayport Shrimp: A Guide to the Village and Catching Your Own

At the mouth of the St. Johns River, between the Navy base and the water, sits Mayport, one of the oldest fishing villag...

By Mark Gertjegerdes · Oct. 20, 2026

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Gone but Not Forgotten: 8 Jacksonville Places We Still Miss

Every city has places that live on mostly in memory. In Jacksonville, that list includes a riverfront mall, an arena whe...

By Emil Gertjegerdes · Oct. 20, 2026

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St. Johns Is Florida's Fastest-Growing County

St. Johns County is the fastest-growing county in Florida. It added about 13,000 people in a single year, roughly 36 new...

By Emil Gertjegerdes · Oct. 20, 2026

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Why Jacksonville Is Called "Duval"

You hear it at Jaguars games, see it on T-shirts and bumper stickers, and read it on social media: "DUUUVAL!" For a lot...

By Emil Gertjegerdes · Oct. 19, 2026

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Jacksonville's Bridges by the Numbers

Jacksonville is the River City, and the St. Johns River splits it in two. Seven highway bridges carry drivers across the...

By Mark Gertjegerdes · Oct. 19, 2026

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St. Augustine Nights of Lights 2026

St. Augustine's 33rd Nights of Lights begins Saturday, Nov. 21, 2026, and runs every night through Monday, Jan. 18, 2027...

By Mark Gertjegerdes · Oct. 19, 2026