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Here’s how much state lawmakers make each session
Florida lawmakers don’t make the highest pay in the country, but they don’t make the lowest either.…
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Aldi will open latest store Thursday in Neptune Beach
The new Aldi will replace a former Winn-Dixie, one of nearly 80 stores Aldi plans to convert.…
1 day ago
Florida Legislature approves tighter e-bike regulations
The House and Senate unanimously approved rules that require e-bike riders to slow down around pedestrians.…
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2 days ago
Annie R. Morgan will get new life — just not as a school
The MyVillage Project agreed to pay $1.25 million for Annie R. Morgan to create a tech incubator.…
2 days ago
New exhibit explores St. Augustine’s ancient Irish ties
St. Augustines’ Irish connections date to 1600 — more than 100 years before the first St. Patrick’s Day celebration.…
2 days ago
Florida House passes reforms on homeowners associations
The legislation gives homeowners more tools to resolve disputes — and even dissolve their HOAs.…
2 days ago
Another loss for Downtown: Bellwether restaurant is closing
Bellwether plans to close in March, following news that Intuition Ale Works will close in April.…
2 days ago
Classic cars draw thousands to Amelia Concours d’Elegance
The 31st Amelia Concours featured about 250 race cars, classics and special motorcycles.…
March 6, 2026
Virtual reality venue sets sights on Town Center
Sandbox VR locations include virtual reality rooms and space for birthday parties, events and gatherings…
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March 6, 2026
Artist transforms cast-off items into MOCA exhibit
The work of New York artist Nari Ward is the newest installation in MOCA’s 40-foot Atrium Gallery.…
March 6, 2026
Pardoned Capitol rioter gets prison for molesting children
Andrew Paul Johnson, a Florida handyman, is among several pardoned rioters who have been charged with new crimes.…
March 6, 2026
Toasty days ahead; heat could set a record
Highs will flirt with 90 degrees this weekend as heat spreads across North Florida, Central Florida and the Gulf coast.…
March 5, 2026
Jax kicks off championship season with sports bonanza
The Players Championship, Gate River Run and Bob Hayes Invitational lead a plethora of sports events this month.…
March 5, 2026
Marsy’s Law may expand to shield crime victims and police
Bills in the Florida Legislative would extend Marsy’s Law to protect the identities of victims and police for 60 days.…
March 5, 2026
Own the home, not the land: A new tack on affordable housing
A program of the Jacksonville Community Land Trust helps people buy a home at a lower price.…
March 5, 2026
The Amelia classic car show moves to Saturday for first time
The Amelia Concours is moving from Sunday to Saturday at the suggestion of people who attend.…
March 5, 2026
WHAT TO DO | Women Arts Exchange; Music Inspired by Literary Giants; Short Film Fest
An immersive celebration of female artists in Jacksonville Beach; concerts inspired by books Downtown and in Mandarin; and a short-film…
March 4, 2026
Florida’s anti-DEI legislation irks local governments
Bills filed by Rep. Dean Black and Sen. Clay Yarborough would prohibit funding for DEI efforts.…
March 4, 2026
Duval School Board seeks to renew 1-mill property tax
The property tax, first approved in 2022, helps pay for teachers’ salaries, arts and athletics programs.…
March 4, 2026
Most Floridians would abolish property tax, UNF poll shows
Fifty-six percent of people support a proposal to eliminate property taxes, the poll found.…
March 4, 2026
Homelessness rate improves in Downtown Jacksonville
City Council’s Duval DOGE committee hopes that lower homelessness will keep large employers in the urban core.…
March 4, 2026
Pollen counts reach highest levels of the year
Dry, breezy weather is enhancing pollen readings across the state, especially oak, juniper, pine and grasses.…
March 4, 2026
Fernandina waterfront will get a new pirate statue
A new pirate statue will replace Peg Leg Pete at a new park on the Fernandina Beach waterfront.…
March 3, 2026
Divisive Shore Drive project in St. Augustine is dead
St. Johns County commissioners have officially nixed the walking path proposed along Shore Drive.…
March 3, 2026
Water shortage grows more severe in Northeast Florida
St. Johns Water Management District issues more severe water shortage warning for NE Florida.…
March 3, 2026
Breezy Jazz House starts work on Downtown club
Breezy Jazz House is moving from San Marco to East Bay Street, joining a strip of other nightlife spots.…
March 3, 2026
Gateway Jax unveils first residences in Pearl Square
Vaneveer will feature 205 apartments with a Japanese restaurant on the ground floor, Gateway Jax says.…
March 3, 2026
Volunteer’s guide to Jacksonville | HOW TO JAX
Whatever cause you’re passionate about, Jacksonville probably has an organization that you can volunteer with to help further it.…
March 3, 2026
Adventure Landing in St. Augustine sold for $3.6M
Adventure Landing remains open after its purchase by real estate companies in Georgia and Alabama.…
March 3, 2026
State takes aim at Jacksonville over ‘gun registry’
Attorney General James Uthmeier plans civil action after the city kept track of people with guns in city buildings.…
March 3, 2026
STEM magnet program at Eugene Butler made official with school name change
The School Board renamed the school Jacksonville STEM Academy at Eugene Butler on Tuesday.…
March 3, 2026
See how warm and dry spring could be this year
A changing weather pattern could bring higher-than-average spring temperatures in Florida.…
March 2, 2026
Sporting Jax announces stadium plans on Southside
Sporting Jax plans to build a stadium and mixed-use development near St. Johns Town Center.…
March 2, 2026
Vice chair of JEA board loses promotion over CEO flap
Rick Morales will not be promoted to board chairman after asking JEA CEO Vickie Cavey to resign.…
March 2, 2026
JU team hones engineering skills in race car competition
Jacksonville University hopes its Formula SAE race car team will take its first checkered flag next year.…
March 2, 2026
Florida Supreme Court blocks redistricting challenge
The court ruled against two voters who challenged Gov. Ron DeSantis’ effort to redraw congressional districts.…
March 2, 2026
Moonstruck: What makes this week’s lunar eclipse special
A rare lunar eclipse will light up the skies Tuesday. Find out when to glimpse the peak in Florida.…
February 27, 2026
New Concourse B takes shape at Jacksonville’s airport
The new concourse is on track to open in December with six additional gates, most for American Airlines.…
February 27, 2026
St. Augustine drops longtime horse carriage operator
The action comes after pressure from animal welfare activists and a history of rules violations.…
February 27, 2026
Grand new entrance puts you into the Jacksonville zoo
The zoo will open the VyStar SkyScape entrance March 6 with an expanded manatee exhibit.…
February 27, 2026
JTA approves new fares for Connexion Plus
Rate adjustments come after the community complained about earlier plans to end the private Connexion Plus service.…
February 27, 2026
Local leaders back Randy Fine despite anti-Muslim comments
St. Johns County Sheriff Rob Hardwick says he does not plan to rescind his endorsement of U.S. Rep. Randy Fine.…