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Jacksonville, Florida is located in Duval County. Zip codes in Jacksonville, FL include 32221, 32241, and 32228. The median home price in Jacksonville is $144,000 which is roughly $63/per square foot. More Jacksonville information.

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59 min ago | The Florida Times-Union

Duval judge in Jordan Davis case steps down after Michael Dunn accuses her of misconduct

The judge in the high-profile death of 17-year-old Jordan Davis has removed herself from the case after lawyers for the man who shot him accused her of misconduct.

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Thu May 23, 2013

Examiner.com

Loretta Swit is still packing them in at the Alhambra

It's not too late to take advantage of a great Spring-Fling show and scrumptious dinner served at the new Alhambra Theater and Dining in beautiful Jacksonville, Florida.

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WTLV

One dead, 2 arrested in Jacksonville

A home intruder was killed early Thursday morning after allegedly breaking into a home and getting shot by Donald Palmer, 23, who lives at the residence with his mother.

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The Florida Times-Union

1983-2013: William "Allen" Acree was Jacksonville native, Navarre Beach firefighter

A contingent of the Navarre Beach Fire Department plans to drive six hours from Northwest Florida to Jacksonville to attend Saturday's funeral of one of their own.

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Business Journal

Gate Petroleum buys 223-acre tract in Jacksonville for $4.7 million

Gate Petroleum Co. has bought a large tract of land along St. Johns Bluff Rd for almost $5 million, according to a deed recorded with the Duval County Clerk of Courts.

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WTLV

Resident shoots home intruder in Jacksonville

"I had just left the house and as soon as I left, this happened. It could have been me at home," she said.

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The Florida Times-Union

2nd Annual Food Truck Championship set for June 15 in Jacksonville

In this Thursday, January 17, 2013 file photo, food trucks and elephants come together for "Trunks and Truckies," an event promoting the Ringling Bros.

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The Florida Times-Union

Shooting at 45th/Dodge in Jacksonville

An unidentified man is being treated Thursday at a hospital after a confrontation on Dodge Road and West 44th Street ended with him shot in the face, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office.

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Folio Weekly

TEDxJacksonville organizers are looking for speakers "to make the...

Our mouth's are watering & after reading this restaurant review, you'll have no choice but to try out Simply Sara's. t.co/AQyterCJdQ Retweet this Ahhh! Dinosaurs have been spotted roaming Jax ... just kidding! But see if you were, at DinoTrek this weekend.

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Examiner.com

Professor Whiskey's Traveling Bizarre Bazaar: like a virgin

Friday May 25, 2013 Professor Whiskey's Traveling Bizarre Bazaar takes the stage at the Atticus Bar at 325 W Forsyth Street.

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WTLV

'To not feel safe in your home is a horrible feeling'

For the second time in 13 months, a Jacksonville family has had a car crash into their yard.

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Wed May 22, 2013

News 4 Jax

Jax man claims police brutality

A Jacksonville man says he may sue the city if he doesn't get answers after he says he was the victim of police brutality.

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News 4 Jax

Navy man charged in toddler's killing

A Navy man is now charged with murder in the killing of his girlfriend's 2-year-old son in 2010.

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News 4 Jax

Have red light cams been effective?

So far this year, a company called Redflex has installed 17 of the cameras at some of the city's most dangerous junctions.

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The Florida Times-Union

Man arrested in 2010 death of Mayport 2-year-old

A man was charged Monday with murder in the 2010 death of his girlfriend's two-year-old son, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office.

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CBS 47

Historic homes in Jacksonville in fight with bulldozers

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Jacksonville history is being bulldozed -- that's the fear for a handful of old homes, some with ties to important African-American figures.

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Folio Weekly

Turning Around a Neighborhood

Five years ago this spring, a Jacksonville Children's Commission task force, co-chaired by former sheriff Nat Glover and community volunteer extraordinaire Pam Paul, identified New Town, an impoverished neighborhood adjacent to Edward Waters College, to attempt its comprehensive turn around.

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The Florida Times-Union

Popular Orlando-based Asian restaurant appears headed to Jacksonville

The owners of popular Orlando-based Hawkers Asian Street Fare appear to be planning to bring their two-year-old concept to Jacksonville's Five Points.

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Folio Weekly

What Will You Do?

One of several "I will" statements hangs on a bulletin board at the JAX2025 pep rally May 18 at EverBank Field's Touchdown Club.

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CBS 47

Child pulled frompool at home daycare

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- A toddler is in critical condition after nearly drowning in a pool at a home on the Westside.

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