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Good morning to you Jacksonville! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How six new airport gates could change your Jacksonville travel routine
  • How Jacksonville parents and mentors are responding after a teen's killing
  • How a new Northside warehouse could reshape Jacksonville's logistics scene

Also on today's calendar: Rico Nasty and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the 1 way to guarantee winning a small fortune at the casino? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 88 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 87, low: 76.
  • Thursday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 90 and low of 77 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Jacksonville airport expected to open new Concourse B on Jan. 28 (jaxtoday.org) — Jacksonville International Airport's new Concourse B is set for a Jan. 27 ribbon-cutting, with American Airlines flights beginning Jan. 28 from six new gates. The city expects to issue a certificate of occupancy Dec. 30, giving vendors several weeks to set up before travelers start using the expanded concourse.
   

2. Parents, nonprofits push for youth mentorship after Jacksonville teen killed, another wounded in weekend shootings (news4jax.com) — A Jacksonville teen was killed and another wounded in separate weekend shootings, spurring parents and local nonprofits to push harder for youth mentorship. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Florida is highlighting the need for positive role models as investigators, including JSO and state agencies, continue their work.
   

3. Brazil-based manufacturer setting up North Jacksonville distribution center (jaxdailyrecord.com) — A Brazil-based flooring and building products company is bringing a major distribution operation to North Jacksonville's Eastport Exchange, with a contractor already seeking city permits for nearly 100,000 square feet of warehouse space. The project, part of a larger industrial park now about 25% leased, is expected to begin phased operations in late 2026 and adds to a growing cluster of logistics and wood-products tenants on the Northside.
   

4. Moné Holder takes 51.17% of vote in final Jacksonville City Council vote tally (jaxdailyrecord.com) — Moné Holder has officially secured the Jacksonville City Council At-Large Group 1 seat with 51.17% of the vote, avoiding a November runoff. Her win slightly narrows the Republican majority on Council and reflects strong support in urban, Southwest, and Northwest Jacksonville neighborhoods ahead of a full-term election in March 2027.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • My babies escaped from our backyard 😭 if someone see them please comment this post!
    They escaped from emuness rd. My son is missing his puppies. (Nextdoor San Mateo)
  • My weekend walking buddies 😁 most are available for adoption today, some coming soon!
    At ACPS Jacksonville FL Jule Jessie Sammich Emoji Bronx Tyrone Sasha Hilday Dougie Broski Legion Hooch Snow Rabbit (Nextdoor Lakeshore Terrace)
  • NDM Hospitality posted a job opening for Director of Sales and Catering - Island Oaks RV Resort in Jacksonville. Apply here.
  • USA Compression Partners, LP posted a job opening for Terminal Operator in Jacksonville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Jacksonville here.

Ok Jacksonville! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: By starting with a large fortune. (Thank you Kourtney Z. for sending it in!)
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