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Mayor Curry Announces Team To Help Advise Him On Reopening Jacksonville

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Mayor Lenny Curry announced the group of community members he’ll be consulting with about reopening Jacksonville’s economy. The people he’ll have on this…

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Mayor Curry Responds To Criticism On Opening Beaches, Announces Kooker Park Testing Site

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Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry responded to criticism on Monday that he’s faced since announcing the limited reopening of beaches and parks in Duval…

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Nassau Beaches Remain Closed; Officials Don’t Want ‘Knee-Jerk Reaction’

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While Duval County and St. Johns County officials are choosing to reopen their beaches for essential exercise and activities, Nassau County is not ready…

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Duval County Beaches, Parks To Reopen Friday For 'Essential' Activities At Certain Times

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While other major U.S. cities have announced an extension to stay-at-home orders into mid-May, Jacksonville could be headed in the opposite direction.At a…

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Brightway Insurance To Hold Virtual Job Fair Next Week

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Brightway Insurance, a Jacksonville-based insurance company, will be holding its first virtual job fair on Monday, April 20.The insurance company will…

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Despite Petition, St. Johns County School District To Continue Virtual Senior Graduation

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When St. Augustine High School senior Jillian LaValley found out that graduation in St. Johns County would be held virtually due to the coronavirus, she…

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City Council Okays Half-Cent Sales Tax Referendum For Duval School Improvements

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Voters in Jacksonville will be able to decide whether to allow a half-cent sales tax to improve the infrastructure and safety of Duval County schools this…

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Curry: Retired First Responders Could Come Back To Help With Coronavirus Pandemic

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Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry said Tuesday afternoon, the City Council will consider two emergency bills that allow recently retired Jacksonville Fire…

Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry speaking at the Lot J COVID-19 testing site alongside Gov. Ron DeSantis, Florida DEM Director Jared Moskowitz, and JSO Sheriff Mike Williams, testing sites in the backgroung, grey, cloudy skies

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Curry Extends Emergency Declaration; Says Masks May Be Needed For Returning Workers

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Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry extended his local emergency declaration for another 30 days, until at least May 13. Curry initially issued the emergency…

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DeSantis: Lot J Testing Criteria Expanded; More Daily Testing Becomes Available Next Week

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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis was at the TIAA Bank Field Lot J COVID-19 testing site Friday afternoon, where he announced testing criteria will be…