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jacksonville.com > story > news > 02/20/2026 > nasa-boeing-starliner-report-stuck > 88775241007

Isaacman blasts NASA for botched Starliner mission that launched in Florida

28+ min ago  (767+ words) NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman blasted both Boeing and the space agency he now heads for the botched Starliner test mission that left two astronauts in space for months. Now, a new report released by NASA lambasts not just the technical…...

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jacksonville.com > story > weather > 02/20/2026 > florida-burn-bans-wildfires-water-shortage-orders-extreme-drought-ranks-worse-in-nation > 88764223007

Florida tops desert southwest as most drought-stricken state in U.S.

39+ min ago  (988+ words) Florida has more extreme drought than the desert Southwest and tops the list as the most parched state in the nation with forecasts calling for more persistent dryness through at least March. Water managers have already issued enhanced restrictions in…...

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jacksonville.com > story > news > accident > 02/20/2026 > motorcycle-crash-kills-man-jacksonville-westside > 88776423007

Motorcyclist killed in crash on Jacksonville's Westside, police say

59+ min ago  (132+ words) A motorcyclist died late Thursday night after crashing into a median and a tree on Jacksonville's Westside, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office. JSO Sgt. Robert Hungerford said the motorcyclist, a man in his late 40s, was traveling eastbound in the…...

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jacksonville.com > story > news > 02/20/2026 > florida-rabies-alert-infected-racoon-found-osceola-kissimmee-department-health > 88774528007

Rabies alert issued for part of Florida after infected raccoon found

1+ hour, 8+ min ago  (170+ words) A rabies alert was issued for a Florida county after a raccoon tested positive for the disease, according to state officials. The alert is for Osceola County and will stay in affect for 60 days, the Florida Department of Health announced…...

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jacksonville.com > story > weather > 02/20/2026 > another-february-cold-front-could-bring-freezing-temps-florida-paralyze-iguanas > 88759683007

'Winter returning with vengeance' to Florida

1+ hour, 38+ min ago  (923+ words) Are you ready for more freezing temperatures in Florida? How about just plain cold? Iguana-dropping cold? It's coming and will probably be even more of a shock after experiencing temps well above normal this week that could threaten both record…...

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jacksonville.com > story > news > 02/20/2026 > fun-florida-trivia-quiz-how-much-do-you-know-about-sunshine-state > 88773371007

So you think you know Florida? Have fun with this quiz

4+ hour, 3+ min ago  (816+ words) How much do you know about Florida? Whether you're a transplant, snowbird or native, we think you'll enjoy challenging yourself " or your friends and family " guessing the answers on this quiz. Compare how you did with others. Want more information?...

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jacksonville.com > story > sports > high-school > 02/20/2026 > img-academy-government-fined-cartel-money > 88767891007

IMG Academy fined $1.7 million for accepting money from people tied to cartel

5+ hour, 17+ min ago  (106+ words) IMG Academy was fined $1.7 million by the Department of Treasury for accepting up to $800,000 from individuals linked to Mexican drug cartels. IMG Academy fined $1.7 million for accepting money from people tied to cartel IMG Academy has been fined $1.7 million by…...

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jacksonville.com > story > news > healthcare > 02/20/2026 > wolfson-nemours-expand-pediatric-specialties-in-jacksonville > 88737988007

Wolfson, Nemours expand Jacksonville child health partnership

5+ hour, 52+ min ago  (87+ words) Wolfson Children's Hospital and Nemours Children's Health expand their Jacksonville partnership, adding eight new pediatric specialties. Wolfson, Nemours expand Jacksonville child health partnership Wolfson Children's Hospital and Nemours Children's Health have expanded their longstanding clinical collaboration in Jacksonville, adding eight…...

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jacksonville.com > story > opinion > columns > guest > 02/20/2026 > florida-hb-697-ties-drug-prices-to-those-in-other-countries-opinion > 88724788007

Jacksonville mom: Proposed Fla. bill only lowers drug prices on paper

6+ hour, 19+ min ago  (115+ words) A local mom discusses proposed Florida bills meant to lower prescription drug prices, but its model may restrict access to lifesaving medicines. When my child was born with severe hemophilia A, our family learned very quickly that access to care…...

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jacksonville.com > story > sports > college > north-florida-ospreys > 02/20/2026 > unf-loses-14-point-halftime-lead-then-game-in-waning-seconds-to-austin-peay > 88771478007

UNF Ospreys come up less than a second short of upsetting ASUN leader

11+ hour, 19+ min ago  (77+ words) The University of North Florida had ASUN leader Austin Peay on the ropes. The Ospreys lost the game in less than a second. UNF Ospreys come up less than a second short of upsetting ASUN leader Austin Peay rallies from…...