Jacksonville, FL Local News, Events, and Information

Jacksonville Wed. Jun 24 2026

Duval County’s America 250 Road Trip Runs Through Jacksonville’s Barrier Islands

Big Talbot Island and Fort George Island give Jacksonville an America 250 story tied to wild coastlines, plantation history, the Revolutionary era

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Duval County’s America 250 Road Trip Runs Through Jacksonville’s Barrier Islands

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Tampa Tue. Jun 23 2026

Tidings Media Will Not Accept Political Advertising

Back room deals for back room cash. Tidings Media adopts new advertising and sponsorship policy and establishes zero political money advertising policy.

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Tidings Media Will Not Accept Political Advertising

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Jacksonville Weather: Thursday August 20

High: 101°

Low: 79°

Wind: 3 MPH NW

Chance of rain: 64%

Thundery outbreaks in nearby, with a high of 101 and low of 79 degrees. Cloudy in the morning, thundery outbreaks in nearby for the afternoon, light rain shower during the evening, overcast overnight.

Tampa Tue. Jun 23 2026

Weekend forecast for Tampa Friday, Jun 26 - Sunday, Jun 28

Your weather for this weekend

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Weekend forecast for Tampa Friday, Jun 26 - Sunday, Jun 28

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Tallahassee Tue. Jun 23 2026

Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Five Public Safety Bills to Strengthen Law Enforcement and Hold Criminals Accountable

Governor Ron DeSantis signed five public safety bills aimed at strengthening penalties, combating drugs and further supporting Florida law enforcement officers.

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Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Five Public Safety Bills to Strengthen Law Enforcement and Hold Criminals Accountable

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Tallahassee Tue. Jun 23 2026

Florida Moves to Pull 7-OH From Store Shelves as State Calls Kratom-Derived Drug an Opioid Threat

Often sold in gummies, shots, tablets, powders and other retail products, was readily available across Florida before state enforcement sweeps removed more than 23,000 packages.

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Florida Moves to Pull 7-OH From Store Shelves as State Calls Kratom-Derived Drug an Opioid Threat

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Tampa Mon. Jun 22 2026

Florida’s Gulf Coast Is Starting to Feel the Tourism Slowdown

Canadian visitors are down, Sarasota reported a sharp January drop, and Florida’s first-quarter visitor count slipped from last year.

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Florida’s Gulf Coast Is Starting to Feel the Tourism Slowdown

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Tampa Mon. Jun 22 2026

Your Tampa weather forecast for Tuesday, Jun 23 - Saturday, Jun 27

What to expect when you step outside

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Your Tampa weather forecast for Tuesday, Jun 23 - Saturday, Jun 27

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Tampa Fri. Jun 19 2026

New Florida Law Bars Certain Sex Offenders From Living Near Public Swimming Pools

Beginning July 1, certain offenders convicted of crimes against children will be prohibited from living near public pools, splash pads, and other aquatic recreation facilities.

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New Florida Law Bars Certain Sex Offenders From Living Near Public Swimming Pools

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Tampa Thu. Jun 18 2026

Cutting the Cord Again: The Streaming Bill Is Starting to Look Like Cable

Streaming was supposed to be the escape hatch from cable television. For many households, it has become a second cable bill.

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Cutting the Cord Again: The Streaming Bill Is Starting to Look Like Cable

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Tampa Thu. Jun 18 2026

Florida’s Team USA Connection Runs Through Plantation, Orlando and Tampa

Florida-raised defender Alex Freeman gives the Sunshine State a direct rooting interest as Team USA heads into Friday’s 3 p.m. World Cup showdown with Australia.

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Florida’s Team USA Connection Runs Through Plantation, Orlando and Tampa

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Tampa Thu. Jun 18 2026

Weekend forecast for Tampa Friday, Jun 19 - Sunday, Jun 21

Your weather for this weekend

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Weekend forecast for Tampa Friday, Jun 19 - Sunday, Jun 21

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Tampa Thu. Jun 18 2026

Pinellas Park Data Center Filing Exposes Pinellas County’s Zoning Blind Spot

Not a surprise that a developer friendly county government would punt the ball as it pertains to data centers coming to Pinellas County

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Pinellas Park Data Center Filing Exposes Pinellas County’s Zoning Blind Spot

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