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Jacksonville, Florida is located in Duval County. Zip codes in Jacksonville, FL include 32221, 32241, and 32228. The median home price in Jacksonville is $141,900 which is roughly $62/per square foot. More Jacksonville information.

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5 hrs ago | The Florida Times-Union

Above Jacksonville, two sisters rappelled 447 feet in honor of their late father

Where Julia and Bay streets meet in downtown Jacksonville, drivers searched for parking, jaywalkers hurried across the street, a man shouted about false religions - and two sisters hoisted themselves over the ledge of a building 447 feet high.

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Fri May 17, 2013

CBS 47

Unlicensed day cares a growing problem in Jacksonville

You can find them on Craigslist and even right next door; Childcare centers that are operating without a license and the Department of Children and Families in Jacksonville tells Action News they're putting local children at risk.

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News 4 Jax

Reward increased in liquor store burglaries

ABC Fine Wine and Spirits has increased a reward to $10,000 for any information that could lead to an arrest in connection with three liquor store burglaries in the last month.

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Florida Today

Melbourne ticket wins share of Fantasy 5 jackpot

Four winners of the "Fantasy 5" game will collect $51,304.76, the Florida Lottery said Friday.

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The Florida Times-Union

Jacksonville killer avoids death sentence for 2009 murder

DeShawn Leon Green has avoided Death Row for a second time. But prosecutors will have one more chance to execute him.

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The Florida Times-Union

Jacksonville police charge accomplice with murder in burglary

A Jacksonville man has been charged with murder after the shooting death of an accomplice in a Mayport burglary attempt.

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Business Journal

M Shack among new tenants at St Johns Town Center

The St. Johns Town Center is welcoming a mix of new tenants, from homegrown burger joint M Shack to Sperry Top-Sider, purveyor of preppy, nautical-themed apparel.

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News 4 Jax

No arrests, 1 sought in police shooting

CONFRONTATION IN THE AIRPORT PARKING GARAGE. GOOD EVENING, EVERYONE. FOR THE FIRST TIME WE'RE NOW HEARING FROM THE MAN WHO OWNED THE CAR THAT POLICE WERE TRYING TO STOP YESTERDAY AFTERNOON.

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The Florida Times-Union

Starship mission: Explore the summer's new movies

Warner Bros. Henry Cavill dons the famous red "S" and faces invaders from his home planet in the latest Superman film, "Man of Steel." Twentieth Century Fox Mary Katherine , seen here with Mub the slug , finds herself miniaturized and caught in a battle of good and evil in the animated forest adventure "Epic." Disney Native American warrior Tonto ... (more)

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Thu May 16, 2013

Folio Weekly

"The death penalty system is broken in Florida. It is justice delayed ...

"I remember thinking, 'wow, you're ridiculously good looking.'" Authorities thought this about these guys.

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The Florida Times-Union

Dining Notes: Tijuana Flats opens 8th Jacksonville restaurant

Gary.Mills@jacksonville.com A new Tijuana Flats is now open at River City Marketplace, at 651 Nautica Drive, between Hardee's and Arby's. First Watch - May 2013 - New menu item: Smoked Salmon & Spring Chive Scramble - Fluffy eggs scrambled with smoked salmon and chive cream cheese topped with fresh herbs.

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The Florida Times-Union

Jacksonville twins convicted of shooting niece

A jury convicted 61-year old Jacksonville twins Joyce Anita Williams and Joycelyn Glover of attacking and shooting a niece in December during a card game.

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CBS 47

Intruder shot and killed at home on Cypress Landing Drive

The viewer said he had to show proof of residence to be allowed to go to his home JACKSONVILLE, Fla.

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Athens Banner-Herald

Police shoot car theft suspect at Jacksonville airport

Gunfire erupted Wednesday afternoon in a crowded parking garage at Jacksonville International Airport as police tried to apprehend a car-theft suspect.

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411mania.com

Updated Card For EVOLVE 21: USA vs. The World

Updated Card For EVOLVE 21: USA vs. The World Posted by Larry Csonka on 05.15.2013 On June 1st... - Here is the updated card for EVOLVE 21: USA vs.

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Financial News & Daily Record

City Notes

The deadline for nominations is 5 p.m. May 31. For information, visit the Council Web page at coj.net. * The City Downtown Investment Authority meets at 2 p.m. today in the Don Davis Room at City Hall.

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Wed May 15, 2013

News 4 Jax

Background checks not required

Robert Slater's webcam caught a maintenance worker in his Jacksonville apartment rummaging through his drawers.

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CBS 47

Two car theft suspects arrested at apartment complex after police shooting

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- A Northside elementary school will resume classes as normal, after police swarmed a local neighborhood looking for car theft suspects who were involved in a police shooting at JIA Wednesday.

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The Florida Times-Union

Open 1 year, Jacksonville's first Taco Del Mar restaurant closes

On Wednesday, brown paper covered the storefront windows of the restaurant at 7159 Philips Highway.

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Folio Weekly

Any garden or plant connoisseurs out there? Jacksonville Zoo and...

Come to "A Sunday Kind of Conversation" at The Apartment Exhibition in Avondale, 6 p.m. tonight.

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