Jacksonville, FL news on Saturday, October 17, 2026
In Jacksonville, FL on Saturday, October 17, 2026: Football coach under review; special needs abuse probe. Also: DCPS reviewing football coach candidate after parent concerns about clearance to work with students; Jacksonville paraprofessional accused of abusing students with special needs at Love Grove Elementary; investigation underway. Weather: Saturday brings mostly cloudy skies, temperatures 63–73°F, winds gusting to 17 mph.
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- DCPS reviewing football coach candidate after parent concerns about clearance to work with students.News4JAX ·
Safety & emergencies
Events & going out
- Pumpkin patches open around Jacksonville and St. Augustine for fall family activities this season.The Florida Times-Union ·
Food & drink
- Fat Tuesday delays Riverside location grand opening to implement customer feedback improvements.News4JAX ·
Business & new openings
- Carvana expands same-day delivery service to Jacksonville market for vehicle purchases.CBT News ·
- Builders FirstSource plans to close Jacksonville operation completely before year-end.The Business Journals ·
Housing & real estate
- Out-of-state investors increasingly betting on Jacksonville's housing market growth potential.Action News Jax ·
Schools & kids
Community & volunteering
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