The Museum of Science and History gets an extra six months to break ground on its new Northbank facility after City Council amends its development agreement, setting a new construction timeline. Plus, Intuition Ale Works announces it will close its longtime downtown brewery and taproom in April after efforts to sell the business fell through, marking the end of a 15-year presence in Jacksonville’s craft beer scene.

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This week, Dr. Joe tackles three headlines that could change how you think about everyday health.

• The new U.S. dietary guidelines promise a “real food” reset, shifting how we’re told to balance protein, fat, and processed foods. Dr. Joe sorts out what’s genuinely new, what’s just branding, and what it all means if you already watch your cholesterol or saturated fat.
• A so‑called “super flu” season is filling hospitals and sidelining families across the country. Dr. Joe looks at why this year’s strain is so intense, and what that says about vaccines, travel, and your personal risk even if you did “everything right.”
• A measles outbreak spilling onto a major college campus is testing assumptions about who’s truly protected. Dr. Joe explains what this cluster reveals about vaccination, campus life, and where the real vulnerabilities might be.

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A political action committee is asking a judge to temporarily halt Fernandina Beach’s new paid parking program, arguing it violates state and federal law as the city prepares to begin enforcement next month. We also look at a bill moving through the Florida House that would allow certain university faculty and staff to carry firearms on campus, part of a package supporters say is aimed at improving campus safety.

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Downtown Jacksonville bars could be allowed to serve alcohol an hour later under a new proposal headed to city council tonight, a move that would extend last call to 3 a.m. We’ll also look at what happened at the Maxwell House plant after smoke and a loud noise raised concerns Monday, and what the company is now saying as the incident remains under investigation.

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Recent ICE operations in Jacksonville sparked widespread fear and confrontation, with reports of roadblocks, detentions of immigrants and bystanders, a city employee placed on leave for advising compliance during stops, and a woman arrested after allegedly punching a Florida Highway Patrol trooper assisting ICE on Beach Boulevard. Host Anne Schindler gets perspective from civil rights attorney Matt Kachergus, Jacksonville Immigration Alliance organizer Maria Garcia, and Very Rev. Kate Moorehead Carroll of St. John’s Cathedral—who experienced the aftermath of a fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis—on the community impact, legal rights during encounters, and how faith leaders are responding to the heightened tensions.​

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A cold front moving through Northeast Florida is bringing cooler temperatures, rain, and freeze warnings across the region, with lows expected to dip into the 20s and 30s this week. We’ll have details on what to expect from the weather through the weekend. Plus, the City of Jacksonville opens warming centers and cold weather shelters as temperatures drop, with information on where to go and what’s available.

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Jacksonville Today associate editor Mike Mendenhall is joined by reporters Will Brown and Dan Scanlan to take listeners inside their reporting on a tense week of immigration enforcement in Jacksonville. After the ICE killing of 37‑year‑old mother Renee Goode in Minneapolis, the team began fielding social posts, dash‑cam clips, and rumors about local operations—along with news that the city’s Hispanic outreach coordinator had been suspended over a video advising residents of their rights. Mike, Will, and Dan explain how they divided the work, vetted arrest reports and videos, and balanced activist statements and official narratives to show what actually happened on Beach and University boulevards. Read their full story at jtoday.org.

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Jacksonville is launching a new, multi-month study to better understand food insecurity, examining how food is produced, distributed, and accessed across the city—and whether changes like composting programs or zoning updates could help. Plus, the Jacksonville Transportation Authority delays proposed fare increases and trip limits for its Connexion Plus service for riders with disabilities.

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The Jacksonville Transportation Authority is considering expanding its autonomous NAVI shuttle system to the beaches, as officials outline a long-term transportation vision for the city. Also today, a Clay County school board member skips a state-ordered meeting after controversial social media comments, prompting sharp criticism from Florida’s education commissioner.

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This week, Dr. Joe unpacks three health headlines making waves.

• Aspirin & heart health: After President Trump shared that he takes a daily full-strength aspirin, it reopened questions many people have about heart health and prevention. Dr. Joe explains what current medical guidelines say about aspirin use today — and why recommendations have changed over time.
• Cancer survival milestone: A new report shows 7 in 10 cancer patients now live at least five years after diagnosis. Dr. Joe breaks down what’s driving the progress — and where urgent gaps remain.
• Representation that matters: Mattel introduces its first Barbie designed to reflect autism. Dr. Joe discusses why visibility matters for kids and families, and how feeling seen can shape health and identity.

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