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St. Johns River hits moderate flood level in Jacksonville
The river reached moderate flood stage Friday night, and a coastal flood advisory runs until 4 p.m. Sunday. High tide times and the creek gauges to watch.
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Jobs
Duval County unemployment rises to 4.9% in August
Duval's jobless rate was 4.9% in August, up from 4.5% a year earlier, with 1,848 more residents out of work. That is above Florida's 4.6% and the U.S. 4.3%.
Housing
Jacksonville permits 483 new houses in August, a 2026 high
Jacksonville issued permits for 483 single-family houses in August, up 77% on a year ago, plus 623 apartments. Permits are up 9.6% for the year so far.