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Creekside, Providence are Thursday football winners. Who else won?

Creekside, Providence are Thursday football winners. Who else won?

The Times-Union rounds up Thursday night's high school football across Jacksonville and Northeast Florida for Week 8.
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Coastal Flood Warning Issued for Jacksonville Area

Coastal Flood Warning Issued for Jacksonville Area

The City of Jacksonville’s Emergency Preparedness Division is actively monitoring a Coastal Flood Warning in effect through tomorrow evening. Coastal and low-lying areas are at risk of increased flooding, particularly during high tide tonight. Tropical moisture combined with a stalling cold front is expected to bring several inches of rain over the next few days, raising the risk of urban and low-lying area flooding. Additionally, nor’easter conditions are forecasted, with gusty winds up to 35 mph, dangerous surf, rip currents, and moderate tidal flooding. Impacts from Tropical Storm Isaias are anticipated to begin Friday afternoon as the system moves through the Gulf, bringing heavy rainfall and strong storms into the weekend. Recent rainfall has already saturated the ground, increasing the likelihood of flooding and downed trees due to loosened roots.
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Tropical Storm Isaias forms in Gulf. See Jacksonville impacts

Tropical Storm Isaias forms in Gulf. See Jacksonville impacts

Tropical Storm Isaias has formed in the Gulf of Mexico and is expected to become a hurricane by Thursday.
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Ripple effect of SNAP cuts overwhelms nonprofits, food pantries

Ripple effect of SNAP cuts overwhelms nonprofits, food pantries

New federal rules cut SNAP benefits for millions, leaving them to rely on local food pantries. Those nonprofits need public support to cope.
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Christa Pike awake after failed execution in murder of Florida teen

Christa Pike awake after failed execution in murder of Florida teen

Christa Pike is 'conscious' after a failed Tennessee execution in the 1995 murder of a 19-year-old Florida young woman, according to her lawyers.
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Hurricane Isaias strengthens as Jacksonville faces rain, flooding risk

Hurricane Isaias strengthens as Jacksonville faces rain, flooding risk

Isaias is now a hurricane as Jacksonville faces heavy rain and continued coastal flooding into the weekend.
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Former Jacksonville City Council Member Gwendolyn Chandler Dies at 87

Former Jacksonville City Council Member Gwendolyn Chandler Dies at 87

Gwendolyn Chandler, a former Jacksonville City Council member, has passed away at the age of 87. Her death was announced by current council member Rahman Johnson. Chandler served as the At-Large Group 5 member on the City Council from 1995 to 2003. During her tenure, she held significant leadership roles, including chairing both the Finance and Recreation and Community Development committees. She also contributed to various other City Council committees and the Special Committee on Cecil Field Redevelopment. Before her political career, Chandler was a distinguished educator and civic leader, notably becoming the first Black professional librarian at the Haydon Burns Main Library in 1965. She later acted as the City Council's liaison for new library development, showcasing her enduring commitment to education and community enrichment.
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Mental health gaps fuel Duval domestic violence deaths

Mental health gaps fuel Duval domestic violence deaths

A new report links mental health struggles to most Duval County domestic violence homicides in 2025, prompting calls for better care.
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Invest 92L, Nor'easter bringing heavy rains to Jacksonville

Invest 92L, Nor'easter bringing heavy rains to Jacksonville

A tropical disturbance, Invest 92L, is expected to form into a tropical depression in the Gulf of Mexico. See local impacts.
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LaSalle Street Drainage Project Completed in San Marco to Alleviate Flooding

LaSalle Street Drainage Project Completed in San Marco to Alleviate Flooding

City officials in Jacksonville, Florida, have announced the completion and operational status of the LaSalle Street Drainage Improvement Project in the San Marco neighborhood. This initiative introduces a new stormwater pump station capable of moving up to 60,000 gallons of water per minute and includes upgrades to nearly a mile of the surrounding stormwater collection system. The project aims to significantly reduce flooding in an area that has historically experienced repeated inundations during heavy rainfall, leading to stalled vehicles and water reaching businesses. The improvements are specifically designed to mitigate flooding during a 50-year, 24-hour rainfall event and accelerate the recession of floodwaters during severe tropical weather. The broader project, an estimated $64 million effort, received $44 million from the city and an additional $20 million through state grants. While officials caution that the upgrades may not prevent every instance of flooding, particularly during intense, short-...
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High stakes of Amendment 3 push back council vote on downtown Publix

High stakes of Amendment 3 push back council vote on downtown Publix

Incentives for a proposed Publix in downtown won't get a vote by Jacksonville City Council until after Florida voters decide Amendment 3 on Nov. 3.
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It’s National Taco Day! Where to get some of Jacksonville's best tacos

It’s National Taco Day! Where to get some of Jacksonville's best tacos

National Taco Day is October 6. Find the best local taco spots in Jacksonville and deals from national chains.