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What's up Jacksonville! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What Aaron Zahn's halfway house move means after the JEA scandal
  • How this week's I-295 ramp closure could change your nightly commute

Also on today's calendar: Top Dawg Tavern is THE spot for NFL Football in Jacksonville and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do an island and the letter "t" have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 86 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Monday: A shower and thunderstorm, temps: high: 87, low: 73.
  • Tuesday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 88 and low of 72 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Former JEA CEO Aaron Zahn released from federal prison, moved to halfway house (wokv.com) — Jacksonville residents following the JEA scandal should know former CEO Aaron Zahn has left federal prison and been moved to a halfway house overseen by an Orlando re-entry office. Zahn, convicted in 2024 of conspiracy and wire fraud tied to a failed JEA sale attempt, is now scheduled for full release in January 2027 after serving part of his sentence.
   

• San Jose Boulevard ramp to I-295 North to close overnight Monday and Tuesday, FDOT says (actionnewsjax.com) — Drivers in Jacksonville who use the San Jose Boulevard ramp to I-295 North should plan for full overnight closures from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. on Monday and Tuesday while new pavement markings are installed. You'll need to detour via I-295 South to Old St. Augustine Road to get back north, and FDOT suggests checking FL511 or its social channels for real-time updates.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • New Tax Collectors Office on Beach Blvd across from the farmers market next to Goodwill.
    We went to our Mandarin Tax Collectors Office yesterday. There was a two hour wait. The nice lady at the desk told us about the new office location… (Nextdoor Monclair)
  • A big shout out to the Walmart employee on merrill road, who noticed me having trouble breathing and assisted me with my check out and loading my groceries in my car.
    I can't thank you enough. And yes I'm breathing ok now. (Nextdoor Lake Lucina)
  • Harbor Retirement Associates - HRA Senior Living posted a job opening for Housekeeper in Jacksonville. Apply here.
  • TIBCO Software, Inc. posted a job opening for Cargo Handler in Jacksonville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Jacksonville here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • Something 'Lowkey' Is Coming to Neptune Beach From Reve Brewing Owners (whatnow.com)

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: They are both in the middle of water. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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