Jacksonville: Quick Facts

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Nov. 12, 2026

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Jacksonville temperatures to plunge after cold front sweeps through • Nov. 9, 2026, 10:14 AM ET (The Florida Times-Union)

Is there school on Veterans Day? Jacksonville-area closures for Nov. 11 • Nov. 8, 2026, 12:05 PM ET (The Florida Times-Union)

Cabot woman, Jacksonville man sentenced in methamphetamine distribution case • Nov. 5, 2026, 6:20 PM ET (Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)

10,000-capacity JAX Amphitheater debuts at Jacksonville Fairgrounds • Nov. 4, 2026, 4:15 PM ET (The Florida Times-Union)

Florida reports 25 leprosy cases in 2026, including 3 near Jacksonville • Oct. 21, 2026, 5:15 AM ET (The Florida Times-Union)

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Jacksonville, Florida skyline and riverfront at sunset, with buildings and a bridge reflected in the calm water.

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