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Honor a Florida Battleground Site This Memorial Day
Looking to honor the Memorial Day holiday this weekend while still treating yourself to a good time? Look no further.
Around The Region: 35 million enter to win HGTV home
The winner will be announced in mid-June. About 6,000 people have toured the home since April 12.
ESPN's Friday Night Fights is coming to Jacksonville. It'll be called the "Big City Brawl in Duval," and will attract a number of international boxers to the River City.
Buzz: Police Reports, Clay Schools Suit, Street Performers and More
Hannah Aldridge has music running through her veins. Learn more about her before she performs May 30.
PolitiJax: County-by-county breakdown of projects with money in state budget
Two weeks after passing its final spending plan, the House Friday released a county-by-county breakdown of projects funded in the state's $74.5 billion budget.
Veterans' retreat set for early June in Marineland
They are men and women from all branches of the military. Some are still active duty.
Greene Turtle Sports Bar & Grille targets Jacksonville for 5-8 locations
The 37th Greene Turtle Sports Bar & Grille opened Tuesday on Long Island and the Maryland-based chain of casual-dining sports bars envisions up to 150 restaurants within five years along the U.S. East Coast, including five to eight in metropolitan Jacksonville.
Jaguars invite fans to Stand United at free pep rallies
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The Jacksonville Jaguars are hosting free pep rallies in Nassau and St.
The Department of Children and Families Announces First-in-the-Nation Fraud Fighting Technology
The Department of Children and Families Announces First-in-the-Nation Fraud Fighting Technology Secretary Wilkins Rolls Out Public Assistance Fraud Initiatives TALLAHASSEE-Department of Children and Families Secretary David Wilkins will announce the department's new, groundbreaking public assistance fraud fighting initiatives.
Gov. Rick Scott to Maryland Business Leaders: Get a One Way Ticket to Florida
Following up from his recent letters to Illinois, California and Connecticut, Governor Rick Scott has also contacted Maryland businesses urging them to come to the Sunshine State to take advantage of Florida's business friendly environment.
After five years, health care marketplace set to start selling plans
After sitting dormant for five years, a taxpayer-funded online health care marketplace started by the Legislature is on the verge of selling its first policy.
Reservation for nonsmoking room should have been honored
Question: I have a concern that I tried addressing with a specific Days Inn and with Wyndham, which owns Days Inn, but have not received a response.
Around the Region: Boa slithering around Jax Beach streets
Celebrate the opening of Amelia Island Trail A celebration of Wednesday's opening of the 6.2-mile Amelia Island Trail will be held Saturday.
'Welcome to the Water' celebration to be held in Fernandina Beach
FERNANDINA BEACH, Fla. -- Fernandina Beach is gearing up for a big festival celebrating life on the waterway.
Fernandina Beach commission delays vote on amended street performer ordinance
The City Commission Tuesday postponed a vote on a controversial amendment to the city's street performer ordinance, which appears to be headed for being toned down if not defeat.
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Marineland 5K to help support veterans retreat Palm Coast a " Run or...
Run or walk and take a scenic tour of Marineland's River-to-Sea preserve during a 5K that will help support local military veterans.
A look at what's going on in the great outdoors
A fund-raising project for a solar-powered safety light at the Leroy Wright Park boat ramp on the St.
Assisted living facility reforms fail to pass
A last-ditch attempt to pass legislation to reform the state's assisted living facilities, measures sought since a 2011 Miami Herald investigation revealed neglect, abuse and death of ALF residents, failed on the last day of Florida's legislative session.
Fla. Lawmakers Debate Female Firefighters' Weight
When the Florida legislators considered firefighter fitness rules, a couple of reps got into a dust up over a comment that women had a higher body mass index than men.
Rain to put a damper on weekend events
JACKSONVILLE, Fla, -- There are some huge events on the First Coast this weekend, but rainy weather is almost certain to put a damper on all the fun.