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BEAM Thrift, operated by the nonprofit Beaches Emergency Assistance Ministry, was recently voted the best thrift store at the Beaches for the third year in a row by Ponte Vedra Recorder readers. BEAM CEO Jeff Winkler says the honor “tells us the community understands what makes BEAM Thrift different.” The shops are...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – At the top of the new year, CSX said the Jacksonville-based company would streamline its management structure, eliminating 166 management positions, or approximately 5% of its management workforce, according to a statement to News4JAX. The changes are part of the company’s ongoing efforts to...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Naval Station Mayport announced on Wednesday that the base received two top Navy awards. NS Mayport said in a press release that the awards recognize the base for its "outstanding performance ensuring Navy readiness around the clock." The first merit, the 2025 Shore Battle Efficiency Award,...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) is discontinuing one of its door-to-door transportation programs servicing customers with disabilities. More than a dozen community members attended the first of several JTA community meetings set up to inform customers of the upcoming changes to...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — As 2026 begins, millions of Americans are facing higher health insurance costs after enhanced tax credits under the Affordable Care Act, commonly known as Obamacare, expired at the end of 2025. The credits, which Congress failed to extend, helped lower monthly premiums by thousands of dollars...

In a pair of separate incidents, the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office has reported the arrests of two former law enforcement officers, with charges including battery and theft. The former corrections officer, 25-year-old Taaron Clayton, was arrested on December 30 by the JSO's Integrity Unit for allegedly exposing...

Fresh off launching more than 60 new and converted stores in Florida in 2025, no-frills discount grocery chain Aldi is opening two more on Thursday, Jan. 9, and another two a couple of weeks later. The new stores this week will be in Chiefland and Port Orange . Stores in Deerfield Beach and Jacksonville open...

Jacksonville, Florida, has seen a surge in popularity over the last decade. As more people search for affordable coastal cities with rich culture and job opportunities, Jacksonville often emerges as an attractive choice. But is Jacksonville a good place to live for you?. This guide explores the lifestyle, cost of...

While much of the country is winding down, Jacksonville gardeners still have time to grow fresh food. Florida’s mild winters create a sweet spot for leafy greens that thrive in cooler temperatures without risking frost damage. These greens grow quickly, tolerate short days, and often taste better when temperatures...

As the calendar turns its page to January, the City of Jacksonville, Florida reminds us that this month has a purpose far beyond new beginnings. It's Human Trafficking Awareness Month, a time dedicated to the combat against an insidious industry. The City of Jacksonville, Florida - Government took to social media to...