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A wet day is ahead for Northeast Florida, with heavy rain, coastal flooding and possible flash flooding prompting a flood watch through this evening. Also, the St. Johns County Commission is considering a one-year moratorium on new data center construction while officials study potential impacts on water and other infrastructure.

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The race for Jacksonville mayor is growing, with state Rep. Wyman Duggan becoming the latest candidate to enter the contest. Today is also the find day for residents to register to vote ahead of next month’s general election, which includes statewide, congressional, legislative and local races.

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A new report finds domestic violence-related homicides in Duval County increased in 2025, as local agencies mark Domestic Violence Awareness Month and encourage survivors to seek help. Plus, a new program allows some Florida landowners to begin a bear hunt ahead of the statewide season.

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The Duval County School Board is set to discuss a proposed policy allowing adults to keep guns locked in vehicles on school property, including during school-sponsored events. The discussion comes weeks after the arrest of a Baldwin Middle-Senior High School principal on a firearms charge. Also, JEA customers will soon see higher electric, water and sewer bills as new rate increases take effect today.

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The Florida Attorney General’s Office is investigating the Jacksonville Transportation Authority, seeking records related to its tuition reimbursement policy and communications. Also, St. Augustine City Manager David Birchim plans to retire in December after 29 years with the city, prompting a search for his successor.

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Jacksonville City Councilman Kevin Carrico says he will not seek a third term as he turns his focus to a new advisory firm with his wife. And St. Johns County commissioners have reversed approvals for two large residential developments that could bring as many as 15,000 homes near I-95 and State Road 207.

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Jacksonville is adding new rules for e-bike riders, including a 15-mile-per-hour speed limit on sidewalks and requirements to follow traffic laws. Also, new Florida laws take effect on October 1, including restrictions on the sale of nitrous oxide and tougher penalties for animal abuse.

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A sharp increase in reported dog bites in Jacksonville is raising questions about how the city’s no-kill shelter policy handles dogs with aggressive behavior. We’ll also have the latest local news and developments from around Northeast Florida.

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Florida anglers will get another chance to catch some red snapper when the state reopens waters next month. Also: following controversy over a proposed board appointment earlier this year, Jacksonville City Councilman Kevin Carrico has stepped down from his position with the local Boys & Girls Club.

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After hours of debate, the Jacksonville City Council has OK’d the city’s $2 billion budget for the upcoming fiscal year, and a controversial proposal to allow for homebuilding on Cumberland Island is roiling some local advocates.

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