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Ohio voters approved a measure legalizing recreational marijuana on Tuesday, defying Republican legislative leaders who had failed to pass the proposed law. Passage of Issue 2 makes Ohio the 24th state to allow adult cannabis use for non-medical purposes. “Marijuana is no longer a controversial issue,” said Tom Haren, spokesmanContinue Reading

Today will be sunny and warm. Patchy to areas of dense fog early with morning lows in the 50s. Afternoon highs in the 80s. Hazards: Areas of dense morning fog through Friday. Looking ahead: Above normal temperatures continue this week. Increasing onshore wind with rounds of showers develop this weekendContinue Reading

An early morning fire at the Westland Park Apartments on Collins Road, near the intersection with I-295, left at least a dozen units with severe damage Wednesday. The Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department was first called to the complex around 12:15 a.m. Firefighters were able to put out the two-alarmContinue Reading

An antisemitism event that was planned long before the Israel-Hamas war broke out was held Tuesday night with the First Coast YMCA. The “Together Against Hate” series was planned after antisemitic images were displayed at the Florida-Georgia game last year, but organizers said the event’s timing, unfortunately, came at aContinue Reading

The Duval County School Board voted Tuesday to end its contract with Student Transportation Services of America (STA). The school board approved a 5-year contract with Durham School Services beginning in August 2024 through July 2029. The change will not affect the current 2023 to 2024 school year and willContinue Reading

After a three-hour St. Johns County Board of Commissioners discussion, the board approved a proposed unit development for a popular Ponte Vedra Beach resort Tuesday night in a 4-to-1 vote. The board approved a renovation project for the Ponte Vedra Inn and Club, which has been at the center ofContinue Reading

The man arrested and charged with aggravated battery in the brutal assault of a Jacksonville police officer that happened outside a Walmart Supercenter in February was ruled not competent for prosecution in October. Joseph Merrill, 40, who was initially charged with attempted murder — also, a first-degree felony, was arrestedContinue Reading

Lawmakers in Tallahassee gathered for a special session Tuesday to discuss the extension of the “My Safe Florida Home Program,” which they say could lower property insurance premiums over time. According to its website, the My Safe Florida Home Program was created to strengthen Florida homes against hurricanes by providingContinue Reading

JEA leaders met on Tuesday to talk about the electric bills for area residents and what they will be paying next year. The rates are likely to go up 4% and there are several reasons why. Costs have gone up for running the utility, but one primary reason for theContinue Reading