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Centuries of Florida History Remain Inside This Jacksonville Island Plantation House

Centuries of complicated Florida history remain visible at Kingsley Plantation, a remarkably preserved site on Fort George Island near Jacksonville. Surrounded by marshes, waterways, and massive oak trees, the property offers visitors a glimpse into plantation life during Florida’s territorial era while preserving the
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A Jacksonville artist’s snapshot with Dolly Parton and the night he picked her from...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – As fans across the country mourn the loss of music legend Dolly Parton, one Jacksonville musician is remembering a week he says he’ll never forget — when Parton showed up at his show at Disneyland and ended up on stage with him. Parton, known...
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Enhanced security at Raines, Ribault High, Ribault Middle following social media threat

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Duval County Public Schools increased security at three schools Thursday morning following a social media threat indicating a potential act of violence. Raines High School, Ribault High School and Ribault Middle School all saw an increased police presence after the district discovered the threat on
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VIDEO: Stop-arm camera captures car narrowly missing child after illegally driving around DCPS bus

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A stop-arm camera on a Duval County Public Schools bus captured a heart-stopping moment last week on West 4th Street. A car is seen driving into an oncoming lane to illegally pass the school bus, which had its stop arms out and flashing stop lights on.
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2 left lanes reopen after being blocked due to crash on I-95 North before...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Two left northbound lanes are back open after being blocked due to a crash on Interstate 95 near the Norwood Avenue exit. Florida Department of Transportation cameras showed a disabled car with apparent damage to its front. No injuries have been reported at this time. Traffic...
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Dunn Avenue Shooting Marks Latest Flashpoint on Jacksonville’s Violent Northside Corridor

A person was shot Wednesday afternoon in the 800 block of Dunn Avenue near Harts Road in the Highlands area of Jacksonville's Northside, prompting a response from the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office. Details about the victim's identity and condition have not been released as the investigation continues. The Jacksonville
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St. Johns Riverkeeper sues Keystone Terminal, alleging coal ash mismanagement

Free local news and info, in your inbox at 6 a.m. M-F. The St. Johns Riverkeeper and Florida Public Trust havefiled a lawsuit against Jacksonville’s Keystone Terminal, alleging that the private port is violating federal safeguards in how it stores coal ash. In 2021, a barge carrying coal ash...
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JTA approves service and route changes and an increase in fares at a meeting...

The Jacksonville Transportation Authority approved service changes and a 25-cent fare increase at a meeting in Jacksonville Beach on Thursday
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Red-Tailed Hawk Lands on Jacksonville’s New “Dolly” Chopper Day After Parton’s Death

A red-tailed hawk perched on the rotor of a Jacksonville air ambulance helicopter within hours of the aircraft being named Dolly, the crew says, just a day after Dolly Parton died at age 80. Life Flight Jacksonville shared the moment on its Facebook page, calling it the most unexpected and special visitor the crew had
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Loved ones say 11-year-old twins, 2-year-old died in Mandarin House fire, ask community for...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Loved ones of a family that lost three children in a devastating house fire on Wednesday are sharing more about the family and asking the community for support. A cousin told News4JAX that the three children who died were 11-year-old twins and a 2-year-old. She said...

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