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Five Jacksonville City Council members took issue Tuesday with a special committee investigating fellow member LeAnna Cumber in connection with the failed sale of JEA in 2019.
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The group paid $5,000 for four pieces of property comprising salt water marsh and conservation easement. The property is along Atlantic and Butler boulevards.
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Cumber said the investigation is "blatant weaponization" of city government, and she blasted ads by election opponent Daniel Davis.
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A public meeting, “Riverfront 2025: A Look Ahead,” will take place from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Jacksonville Main Public Library.
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The Jacksonville Housing Authority will work with two private developers to create more affordable housing.
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Fucci entered his plea right before jury selection was set to begin in St. Johns County.
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Jacksonville Jaguars fans should be able to watch 2023 training camp practices at the new Miller Electric Center.
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The crumbling 59-year-old complex once was described as "an extravagant Polynesian and American Indian-themed hotel" that hosted a number of stars.
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The health systems have entered into a nonbinding letter of intent that would expand the services of Flagler Health+.
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Typically, a special legislative session focuses on just one — maybe two — subjects. This time, lawmakers are tacking a full slate of issues.
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Visit Florida is spending $1 million on a campaign to show the state was not “completely destroyed” by the storm and is open for enjoyment.
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The Florida Supreme Court has deleted part of a rule that's allowed judges to take courses in “fairness and diversity."
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The Smart & Safe Florida PAC, which has been bankrolled by cannabis operator Trulieve, submitted 294,037 valid petition signatures, enough to trigger a Florida Supreme Court review.
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A proposal in the state Legislature would dramatically increase the number of students who are eligible for school vouchers. It could come with a huge price tag.
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The Florida Building Commission says there is no reason to treat coastal and inland buildings differently. That was a key idea behind the post-Surfside law that passed in 2022.
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Gov. DeSantis is proposing that lawmakers approve $1.5 billion in tax cuts that include items purchased for infants, children and pets, along with expanded tax "holidays."
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After Florida education officials rejected an Advanced Placement African-American studies course, the College Board on Wednesday released a new framework that appears to have dropped content that drew objections from the state.
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Gov. Ron DeSantis' $114.8 billion budget includes tax cuts and more money for education, but teachers said it isn't enough.
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Florida’s climate hit a new record in 2022. According to NOAA, last year marked the 5th hottest year the state’s recorded history. An unusually warm January followed in the new year, with most weather stations in Florida trending three or four degrees above normal in the past month.
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The invitees include cancer survivors and their families, a veteran and his caregivers, a health care professional from a Navajo reservation, a Holocaust survivor and more.
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Black women love the outdoors as much as anyone else. Groups such as Outdoorsy Black Women and Black Packers are helping them explore and enjoy the outdoors.
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With winter settled in, going outside means frigid temperatures, early darkness and rain or snow. That can make it hard to get out to exercise. NPR's Life Kit has tips on how to work out in the cold.
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Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia leave seniors at risk for financial mismanagement and exploitation. With few regulatory safeguards, it falls on families to monitor the risk and intervene.
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Microsoft announced on Tuesday that its powerful AI tool ChatGPT will now be used in its search service Bing. Google unveiled its own AI tool — a competitor to ChatGPT — roughly 24 hours before.
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NPR correspondents who cover the White House and Capitol Hill talk about what to expect from Tuesday's State of the Union address.
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Artificial intelligence has advanced enough to create a seemingly original artwork in the style of living artists within minutes. Some artists argue that these AI models breach copyright law.
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AMC Entertainment plans to roll out new ticket prices based on where you sit in the movie theater. Some consumers aren't happy about it.
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The State of The Union serves as a check-in with the President. But what can you learn from reading between the lines?
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NPR's Juana Summers talks with former speechwriters Cody Keenan and Michael Ricci about President Biden's State of the Union address and the hard task of finding common ground in a divided Congress.
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Florida could soon allow people to carry concealed guns without permits or training. Also, Gov. Ron DeSantis has proposed changes to Florida’s university system that could shake up diversity, equity and inclusion programs.
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