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Today's Jacksonville newscast includes these stories: HCA opens Oakleaf ER; Arlington standalone debuts Jan. 7 State probe clears Jacksonville City Hall gun log Ex-Duval teachers union president pays $1.3M after plea Clay school board member faces resignation calls over racist remarks Douglas Anderson arts students earn 2026 YoungArts honors

Today's Jacksonville newscast includes these stories: Death-row case faces new scrutiny over judge’s racism claims Brooks Rehabilitation $68M expansion adds 150 jobs Bank executives bet on Jacksonville’s AI, logistics boom Disco Witch Brewing reopens under new ownership Florida senator files bill to standardize “better” straws

Today's Jacksonville newscast includes these stories: Navy women charged in Jacksonville sham-marriage residency scheme Mater Academy drops most Schools of Hope bids; two remain Florida Justice Canady resigns, joins University of Florida faculty Community Foundation grant expands READ JAX tutoring beyond third grade AMFM launches Bold Mini and artist-ownership platform for creators

Today's Jacksonville newscast includes these stories: Home sales, prices, construction fall across Northeast Florida JEA solar deal collapses, drawing criticism from advocates Jacksonville ranked top-five U.S. city for startups Debate intensifies over Duval jail site relocation This Day in History: Christmas snowstorm remains Jacksonville’s biggest

Today's Jacksonville newscast includes these stories: Nixon launches exploratory bid for U.S. Senate. UF closes on LaVilla campus sites; developer due March 2026. Jacksonville ranks third nationwide for manufactured housing. Five wounded in Airbnb-party shooting. Deegan honors Raines champs; Jaguars gift coach Super Bowl trip.

Today's Jacksonville newscast includes these stories: Autonomous shuttle rides free again as JTA defends NAVI system DIA approves $50M incentives for Publix-anchored downtown tower Kroger ends delivery, expands Harris Teeter stores in Jax Family of slain musician demands arrest in road rage case Turbulent 2025: Deegan, City Council clash and cooperate

Today's Jacksonville newscast includes these stories: Councilmembers push school board partnership on urban-core closures. Brooks Rehab $68M expansion adds beds, jobs, new clinics. Resilience Fund grants $841K to nonprofits; six get $50K. Coal-for-Christmas protest targets JEA plant, rates, clean-energy plan. Northeast Florida’s 2025 dining boom spreads across region.

Today's Jacksonville newscast includes these stories: Duval schools stay locked down amid pickup-threat investigation New jail site search triggers redlining and equity concerns Khan family claims top Four Seasons penthouses; $14M permits Jacksonville University accreditation extended to 2033; warning lifted MAD DADS Jacksonville dissolves, promises reboot under new leadership

Today's newscast includes these stories: Deportation Depot detainees pepper-sprayed after barricade, advocates raise concerns. Four Duval schools lockout amid nearby police activity. Beth Sweeny named St. Augustine Beach mayor through 2026. City plans Friendship Fountain riverfront restaurant, build starts 2026. Swisher $135M Phoenix expansion: 240 jobs, new pouch facility.

Today's newscast includes these stories: Raines Vikings win 3A title, celebrated on Raines Avenue UNF President Limayem picked to lead USF; interim pending Jacksonville joins EU Cities Gateway housing program, 2025–2028 Deegan names Mike Weinstein chief administrative officer; salary unchanged Groundwork’s Kay Ehas wins Rail-Trail Champion for Emerald Trail

Today's newscast includes these stories: Duval schools’ $100 million ‘debt’ projection fuels closure backlash. Former Jacksonville church leader gets 20 years for child abuse. Northeast Florida home sales and median prices fall in November. New Westside complex adds 90 affordable apartments with on-site services. Nassau County motorsports park pairs luxury condos with private racetrack.

Today's newscast includes these stories: Jacksonville approves $15 million for college facilities, workforce training. UNF, JU face simultaneous leadership changes amid growth pressures. Florida Theatre president resigns; programming chief steps in temporarily. JaxPort COO and Baker County commissioner James Bennett killed. Jacksonville overdose deaths drop as sheriff’s investigative unit expands.

Today's newscast includes these stories: Council weighs $15M education, workforce funds amid deficit concerns. Eastside native leads LIFT JAX, championing ‘withintrification’ over gentrification. Baptist Health boosts food aid with major regional hunger donation. UNF expands AI programs as campus debates innovation and impact. Huge Northside land sale hints at future master-planned community.

Today's newscast includes these stories: JTA-union safety clash jeopardizes more than $100 million transit funding JSO dispatch failure ends with unarmed, uninvolved 14-year-old shot Task force pushes Mathews replacement as Main Street Bridge preserved Carlucci bill demands public venues for future Council installations Springfield nonprofit takes over decaying Drew Mansion for community reuse

Today's episode includes these stories: St. Augustine’s first female police chief retiring Jan. 13 New pickleball, gyms, shops reshape Jacksonville’s regional retail corridors Council weighs $15 million UNF, Edward Waters stadium upgrades New community survey asks residents: What is Jacksonville, really? Three local filmmakers receive inaugural Jacksonville Fostering Filmmakers grants

Today's newscast includes these stories: Prosecutors clear officer who shot unarmed Jacksonville teen during chase Deputies kill armed suspect after workplace ambush and highway confrontation New owner takes on Laura Street Trio, promises swift revival Jacksonville eyes historic status as Main Street Bridge overhaul nears UNF wins $1.3M grant for STEM role-playing game

Today's newscast includes these stories: EverBank Stadium renovation overruns covered by Jaguars, still on track UNF seeks $6M city match for Hodges Stadium renovation Duval board gives parent appointees control over challenged book reviews Fifth Jacksonville case this year of son charged with parricide DLP Capital pours $1.5B into North Florida affordable housing

Today's newscast includes these stories: Museum trims parking as costs soar, council delays funding decision Duval delays two school closures amid equity, safety concerns St. Johns hikes impact fees, shifting growth costs to builders Advocates seek hate-crime charges after Murray Hill LGBTQ+ shooting Beloved Mossfire closes as new restaurants reshape Jacksonville dining

Today's newscast includes these stories: Appeals court revives NextEra lawsuit over Jacksonville-tied FPL scheme. Duval schools budget outlook improves, closures still on table. Progressive Jacksonville church rebrands, launches inclusive online “cathedral” ministry. Jacksonville courting Culinary Institute campus to bolster higher education. KB Home opens Seaton Hollow starter community in North...

Today's newscast includes these stories: Duval board weighs consolidating four Eastside, beach elementary schools. Duval schools cut students’ access to public library ebooks . Jacksonville commute times rise as more workers return to offices. Egret Landing advances, adding affordable senior apartments in North Jacksonville. Riverfront Plaza opens, transforming former Landing into downtown riverfr...

Today's newscast includes these stories: Duval students attend school while rest of Florida vacations. UNF wins $2.1M grant to boost Duval civics. Panhandling crackdowns stall as local police await court rulings. Reve Brewing buys Neptune Beach site, ponders next move. Trump County petition sputters with 15 signatures and uphill odds.

Today's newscast includes these stories: Jacksonville officials defend Deegan hologram, slam Ingoglia’s audit push. Superintendent seeks Long Branch closure; Eastside families fear displacement. Mystery firm seeks tax break for Northwest Jacksonville expansion. Holiday fliers from JAX face rising delays and cancellations. JAX History: Veterans Memorial Coliseum dedicated on this date, 1960.

Today's newscast includes these stories: Clay County board okays raises only for veteran teachers. New Jacksonville federal judge Jordan Pratt faces scrutiny over record. $200 million Palatka motorsports complex approved near municipal airport. School district sells Southbank site for luxury riverfront tower. UNF parking-ticket 'Food for Fines' drives big pantry donations.

Today's newscast includes these stories: Charter Expansion: Operators pursue rent-free “Schools of Hope” using state law. Dining Uncertainty: Closures persist despite residential growth, report notes downtown struggles. Dental Tragedies: Family alarmed after second fatality involving same practitioner. Black Greek Legacy: Fraternities, sororities highlight service across region via weekend events....

Today's episode includes these stories: Telehealth Inquiry: Council subpanel probes Telescope Health contract as officials deny misconduct. JEA Expansion: Utility adds 100 MW to FPL deal amid rising demand. Hate Symbols: Opinion column spotlights five-week delay removing swastikas on Union County road. FSCJ Gift: Michael Ward, Jennifer Glock donate $1M for workforce scholarships. First Coast Conne...