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Following the state of Florida’s announcement that it would be tabling plans to add a 350-room lodge to Anastasia State Park, at least for the time being, opponents of the plan met in St. Augustine Sunday morning.

Opponents call for permanent end to Florida’s controversial ‘Great Outdoors Initiative’

Residents and commuters are invited to learn more about the upcoming lane-widening and reconstruction projects on County Road 220, which are slated to begin before the end of 2024.

Clay County community invited to meeting on County Rd. 220 widening, reconstruction projects Sept. 19

The $3 million, 15,000-square-foot Simulation Center is designed to enhance medical education by providing residents and medical students with a cutting-edge environment to practice and refine their skills.

HCA Florida Orange Park opens $3 million Graduate Medical Education Simulation Center

Hotel housekeepers have for years waged a fierce battle to restore automatic daily room cleaning that was scaled back at many properties during the coronavirus pandemic

Strikes start at top hotel chains as housekeepers seek higher wages and daily room cleaning work

The Jacksonville Humane Society (JHS) is reaching out to the community for donations to aid in the medical treatment of 2-year-old Blue, a severely malnourished dog who was recently brought to the shelter.

Jacksonville Humane Society seeks community support, donations for severely malnourished dog

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Amelia Island stood out by winning four prestigious Henry Awards in the categories of Resource/Promotional Material-Trade, Direct Marketing, Mobile Marketing, and Radio Advertising.

Amelia Island wins six awards for excellence in tourism marketing at Visit Florida’s 2024 Flagler Awards

The day’s events will begin with a 9/11 ceremony at 8:15 a.m., followed by the race starting at 8:46 a.m.—the exact time when the first plane struck the North Tower of the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001.

Tunnel to Towers St. Augustine 5k to honor 9/11 heroes and support first responders September 7th

These closures are necessary for milling and paving operations and will take place each night from 9 p.m. until 6 a.m. the following morning, weather and unforeseen circumstances permitting.

Traffic Alert: Overnight ramp closures at I-295, U.S-17 interchange planned for September 3-5

Israel says it has recovered the bodies of six hostages in Gaza

Israel recovers the bodies of 6 hostages in Gaza, including Israeli-American Hersh Goldberg-Polin

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Only U.S. citizens can vote for president and other top offices in this fall's election. While that is nothing new, the potential for noncitizens to register or vote has received much attention lately.

Illegal voting by noncitizens is rare, yet Republicans are making it a major issue this election

Rest easy this holiday weekend. None of these areas are a concern right now, and our surprisingly quiet stretch in the tropics looks to continue for at least a few more days.

The Halloween-themed race will have a wide range of age groups for the awards, from 19 and under to 70 and older, presented in partnership with Run4Beer and Florida Race Day. It will take place at 5 p.m. on Saturday, October 26th

Ancient City Brewing Boos and Brews 5k race and 1-mile fun run returns October 26th

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a man in his early forties was shot after a late-night altercation in Jacksonville’s Northside.

Man shot following reported argument in Jacksonville’s Northside, JSO investigating

One person died from smoke inhalation in a fire that the CPSC said was caused by the power bank.

Recall alert: Portable power stations recalled; pose fire hazard

Thousands of Floridians lose their life each and every year to drug overdose. Margo Weisblat’s brother was one of those thousands. Her brother Nathan died of a he**in and fentanyl overdose back in February of 2020.

Beaches Memorial Walk honors the lives lost to drug overdose in Jacksonville on Saturday

The Union County Sheriff’s Office is warning you about scam calls after many people reported having received realistic-sounding phone calls from scammers claiming to be part of the sheriff’s office.

Union County Sheriff’s Office warns against scam calls

Former Florida Gators football player and current San Francisco 49ers rookie Ricky Pearsall was shot during a reported attempted robbery.

Former Florida Gators football player Ricky Pearsall shot on Saturday

Jacksonville residents are reacting to a major decision taken to push the legalization of recreational ma*****na in Florida. Former President Donald Trump said he endorses Amendment 3 to legalize it statewide.

Locals react to Former President Donald Trump’s support of legalizing recreational ma*****na

The Hastings Branch Library is reopening on Sept. 3 at its temporary location inside the W.E. Harris Community Center.

Hastings Branch Library to reopen in September

MOCA Jacksonville is seeking submissions for its triennial Jax Contemporary exhibition, showcasing local talent from Greater Jacksonville and Northeast Florida.

MOCA Jacksonville announces open call for local artists for contemporary exhibition starting Sept. 9

The Action News Jax First Alert Weather Team reports that Jacksonville’s average high drops to 89 degrees today, marking a gradual decline as we head into September.

First Alert Weather: Mostly dry with isolated showers in Jacksonville, moderate rip current risk at beaches

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K9s United and GO RUCK are hosting an in-person run for the Fallen K9 Memorial Run on Sunday.

Non-profits holding memorial run for fallen police K9s

The caps can come off and pose a choking hazard.

Recall alert: 366K baby dumbbell toys recalled; poses choking hazard

The outbreak has spread to 18 states, five more than previously known.

Boar’s Head listeria outbreak kills 9, sickens 57

Troy Rogers III, of Brunswick, was found guilty of ra**ng a 14-year-old, according to the Brunswick Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office.

Brunswick man sentenced to life in prison for r**e of teenager