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Jacksonville Armada stadium site sits undeveloped as deadline with the city nears expiration

First Coast News · Sep 9, 19:14 ↗

Jacksonville parents on alert after report of attempted luring near Lone Star Elementary

First Coast News · Sep 9, 19:09 ↗

'A lot has changed': Franklin Arms demolition clears way for $50 million affordable senior housing project

First Coast News · Sep 9, 18:02 ↗

Carlucci urges City Council to restore $4.9M for affordable housing trust fund

Jacksonville Today · Sep 9, 17:08 ↗

Florida attorney general files suit against Netflix for alleged 'harvesting' of children's data

First Coast News · Sep 9, 15:33 ↗

UF Health Jacksonville mobile health unit targets barriers to healthcare

Jacksonville Today · Sep 9, 15:08 ↗

New apartments to take place of Franklin Arms after demolition

First Coast News · Sep 9, 12:03 ↗

Nassau County’s Vision 2050 plan balances growth and conservation

Jacksonville Today · Sep 9, 11:49 ↗

Fat Tuesday approved for bar and nightclub in Five Points

Jacksonville Today · Sep 9, 10:48 ↗

THE JAXSON | Kill NAVI: We deserve an honest conversation about the Skyway

Jacksonville Today · Sep 9, 10:45 ↗

Affordable housing funding remains in question as Jacksonville leaders advance tentative city budget

First Coast News · Sep 8, 23:43 ↗

'Enough is enough': Advocates demand answers over conditions at Baker Correctional Institution

First Coast News · Sep 8, 22:09 ↗

Duval teachers union falls short of membership threshold, must hold election to get recertified

Jacksonville Today · Sep 8, 22:03 ↗

From dark humor to threats: how the 'Cat in the Hat' trend was 'Trend Jacked'

First Coast News · Sep 8, 20:00 ↗

Duval County teachers union at risk of losing certification if membership threshold is not met

First Coast News · Sep 8, 18:52 ↗

Winn-Dixie, THE PLAYERS surprise local families battling childhood cancer with $2,000 grocery spree

First Coast News · Sep 8, 18:39 ↗

Clay County launches regional task force targeting guardianship neglect and exploitation

First Coast News · Sep 8, 17:39 ↗

Clay County moves to stop guardians who exploit children and elderly

Jacksonville Today · Sep 8, 14:14 ↗

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Living in Springfield, Jacksonville: A Historic District Guide

A century of architecture, a decade of revival, and a main street finding its stride just north...

JaxInsider Team · Sep 9, 2026

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Golf in Jacksonville: A Local's Guide to Playing the 904

The city that hosts The Players Championship has golf for every budget and handicap. Where to st...

JaxInsider Team · Sep 7, 2026

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How to Choose a Gym in Jacksonville, FL

The best gym is the one you still attend in March. How to pick for your actual life, not your Ja...

JaxInsider Team · Sep 4, 2026

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Living in Murray Hill, Jacksonville: A Neighborhood Guide

Bungalows, a walkable main strip and the friendliest front porches in the city. Why Murray Hill...

JaxInsider Team · Sep 2, 2026

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How to Get More Customer Reviews for Your Jacksonville Business

Reviews are the currency of local trust. How Jacksonville businesses earn them steadily, honestl...

JaxInsider Team · Aug 31, 2026

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Jacksonville with Kids: A Family Guide to the 904

Beaches that tire them out, parks that cost nothing, and rainy-day backups. The family playbook...

JaxInsider Team · Aug 28, 2026

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How to Find the Right Vet in Jacksonville, FL

Your pet cannot review the vet, so you have to. What to check before the first visit, and the qu...

JaxInsider Team · Aug 26, 2026

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Living in Southside and Baymeadows, Jacksonville: A Neighborhood Guide

The practical middle of Jacksonville: close to everything, priced for real life, and busier than...

JaxInsider Team · Aug 24, 2026

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Hurricane Season in Jacksonville: How Locals Get Ready

June through November is a checklist, not a panic. The calm, practical version of hurricane prep...

JaxInsider Team · Aug 21, 2026

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Date Night in Jacksonville: A Local's Guide

A city this size hides a lot of good evenings. The date-night formula locals lean on, from the r...

JaxInsider Team · Aug 19, 2026

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How to Choose a Roofer in Jacksonville, FL

In a hurricane state, the roofer you pick matters more than almost any contractor. Here is how t...

JaxInsider Team · Aug 17, 2026

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Living at the Beaches: Jacksonville Beach, Neptune Beach and Atlantic Beach

Salt air, small-town main streets and a 20-minute buffer from the big city. What beach-town life...

JaxInsider Team · Aug 14, 2026

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A Local's Guide to Jacksonville's Beaches

Three beach towns, one long stretch of sand, and real differences between them. How locals choos...

JaxInsider Team · Aug 12, 2026

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Rainy Day in Jacksonville: What Locals Actually Do

Summer storms are part of the deal in the 904. Here is where the city goes when the sky opens up...

JaxInsider Team · Aug 10, 2026

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How to Choose an Air Conditioning Company in Jacksonville, FL

In Florida the AC company is not a vendor, it is a relationship. How to pick one before the hott...

JaxInsider Team · Aug 7, 2026

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Living in Mandarin, Jacksonville: A Neighborhood Guide

Big oaks, big lots and the river on two sides. Why Mandarin keeps its reputation as Jacksonville...

JaxInsider Team · Aug 5, 2026

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Your First 30 Days in Jacksonville: A Newcomer's Checklist

Everything to set up, find and figure out in your first month in the 904, in the order that actu...

JaxInsider Team · Aug 3, 2026

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Free Things to Do in Jacksonville, FL: A Local List

The best of Jacksonville costs nothing: beaches, riverfront parks, historic neighborhoods and mo...

JaxInsider Team · Jul 31, 2026

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How to Choose a Plumber in Jacksonville, FL

Five checks that separate a plumber you will keep for years from a number you found in a panic a...

JaxInsider Team · Jul 29, 2026

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Living in San Marco, Jacksonville: A Neighborhood Guide

Tree-lined streets, a walkable square, and the river a few blocks away. What it is actually like...

JaxInsider Team · Jul 27, 2026

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Jacksonville Business Owners: Your Next Customer Is Already Looking

Someone in Jacksonville is searching for exactly what you do right now. Here is how to be the bu...

JaxInsider Team · Jul 25, 2026

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New to Jacksonville? Start With JaxInsider

Just moved to the 904? Here is the fastest way to find your neighborhood, your new favorites, an...

JaxInsider Team · Jul 23, 2026

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What Is JaxInsider and Why Is Jacksonville Joining?

A plain answer to the question we hear most: what JaxInsider is, who it is for, and what residen...

JaxInsider Team · Jul 21, 2026

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Why is JaxInsider the most trusted community hub in Jacksonville, Florida?

Trust is not a slogan, it is a process. Here is exactly what we do differently with every Jackso...

JaxInsider Team · Jul 19, 2026

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How do I get more SEO value and backlinks from listing my business in Jacksonville, Florida?

A listing is not just a page, it is a signal. Here is how to make your Jacksonville, Florida lis...

JaxInsider Team · Jul 19, 2026

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How should a law firm in Jacksonville, Florida attract local clients?

Legal advertising is among the most expensive there is. Here is how a Jacksonville, Florida firm...

JaxInsider Team · Jul 19, 2026

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What is the best way for a hotel in Jacksonville, Florida to reach guests who book direct?

Every OTA booking costs you a commission forever. Here is how Jacksonville, Florida hotels build...

JaxInsider Team · Jul 19, 2026

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How can a Jacksonville, Florida employer find local staff without paying per job posting?

The big job boards charge per post and send you applicants from three states away. Here is how J...

JaxInsider Team · Jul 19, 2026

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Where should I look for jobs in Jacksonville, Florida beyond the big job boards?

Plenty of good Jacksonville, Florida jobs never reach the national boards. Here is where to actu...

JaxInsider Team · Jul 19, 2026

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How do dentists and medical practices in Jacksonville, Florida attract new patients?

New patients choose on trust and convenience, in that order. Here is what actually moves the nee...

JaxInsider Team · Jul 19, 2026

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