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Restaurant investor buys former Mossfire Grill building
Veteran restaurant and bar owner Scott McAlister bought the Mossfire Grill building for $1.4 million.…
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Public safety complex planned in St. Johns County
The complex will combine a fire station with an operations center for the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office.…
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Teenage Mexican migrant dies in ICE custody in Florida
The 19-year-old migrant, held in Glades County, “died of presumed suicide,” ICE said.…
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3 hours ago
NASA hauls repaired moon rocket back to launch pad
The Artemis II rocket could blast off as early as April 1 from Florida’s Kennedy Space Center.…
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Astronomical spring arrives across Northern Hemisphere
The 2026 vernal equinox was set to occur at 10:46 a.m. Friday as the amount of daylight grows.…
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PolitiFact FL: Is Byron Donalds right that Florida school districts are to blame for property tax increases?
Florida school districts have control over some property taxes, but all school taxes have some level of state control.…
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Jacksonville firefighter arrested after fight at station
Joshua Jordan was charged with battery after confronting another firefighter over “some issues they were having.”…
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State Black history museum is still a long ways off
For the second time, a bill regarding the Black history museum in St. Johns County failed to pass the Legislature.…
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Florida bill eases Cuba restrictions — if leaders change
Lawmakers passed a bill that could increase business with Cuba if the island gets a new government.…
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Pulse building demolished, nearly 10 years after massacre
A memorial will replace the Pulse nightclub, where 49 people were killed in a mass shooting in 2016.…
2 days ago
How did Duval Schools’ 7 legislative priorities fare?
Most of the district’s legislative priorities went unanswered this session.…
2 days ago
City Council panel seeks testimony from ex-JEA lawyer
JEA says it will conduct its own independent investigation of workplace culture and alleged racism.…
2 days ago
Fernandina commissioners fight recall drive over parking
A recall drive targets Commissioners Tim Poynter and Genece Minshew for their support of paid parking.…
2 days ago
Lawmakers pass bill to round cash charges to nearest nickel
The nearest-nickel bill will take effect if and when Gov. Ron DeSantis signs it.…
2 days ago
Two Harveys in Jacksonville will become Winn-Dixies
The Jacksonville stores are among seven in Florida and southern Georgia that will take on the Winn-Dixie brand.…
3 days ago
PHOTO ESSAY | FHSAA basketball’s triumphant return to Jacksonville
The FHSAA basketball tournament returned to Jacksonville for the first time in 50 years when UNF Arena hosted 64 games…
3 days ago
Jacksonville police shoot man pointing gun at them
Police say the man raised a gun and walked swiftly toward them, apparently wanting officers to kill him.…
3 days ago
Harry’s Seafood buys 63-year-old Whitey’s Fish Camp
The new owners say they won’t make major changes at Whitey’s, the oldest restaurant in Clay County.…
3 days ago
Sing Out Loud festival will scale back this fall, with a big move coming
This year’s Sing Out Loud music festival will offer a smaller presence that still promises lots of performances.…
March 17, 2026
Florida sheriffs criticize mass federal deportations
Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters said he did not endorse the position taken by the State Immigration Enforcement Council.…
March 16, 2026
13 books that spotlight Jacksonville history, culture | HOW TO JAX
Love to read and want to understand what makes Jacksonville…Jacksonville? From classic Southern storytelling to gripping crime fiction and insightful…
March 16, 2026
Duval School Board should stop inviting prayers, legal groups warn
Church-state advocates say starting school board meetings with prayer violates the First Amendment.…
March 16, 2026
Bill to restore Ocklawaha River dies in Legislature
The Florida House approved the Ocklawaha River cleanup, but the bill did not advance in the Senate.…
March 16, 2026
JEA resource fair will help seniors with utility bills
JEA’s monthly fair on Wednesday will help people reduce energy use, manage their bills and reach community resources.…
March 16, 2026
Florida’s legislative session: What passed, what failed, what’s next
The 2026 session has ended — but without a budget. Lawmakers must tackle that in a special session.…
March 16, 2026
Cold front brings storm risk and cooldown to start the week
North Florida is at a slight risk for severe storms, followed by temperatures in the 30s and 40s.…
March 13, 2026
With ‘These Truths’ public art project halted, funds might be redirected for other courthouse uses
The proposed “These Truths” stainless steel sculpture had been in the planning phase for more than a decade before it…
March 13, 2026
JetBlue expanding Fort Lauderdale service beyond spring break
JetBlue announced March 12 it will begin year-round nonstop service between Jacksonville and Fort Lauderdale beginning June 18, expanding beyond…
March 13, 2026
Jacksonville’s first outdoor food hall, The Block Jax, is opening this month
A new outdoor food hall and entertainment venue is set to open later this month in Jacksonville.…
March 12, 2026
Florida Legislature approves restoring funds to AIDS drug program
A plan to prevent thousands of HIV positive Floridians from losing coverage for their prescriptions for AIDS medication is headed…
March 12, 2026
$8M private donation to support UNF’s Hodges Stadium renovation
The Kernan Hodges estate has donated $8 million toward UNF’s Hodges Stadium.…
March 11, 2026
City Council president launches JEA probe over fees, workplace complaints
The special committee will aid the inspector general in determining if JEA commercial customers owe millions in fees, and will…
March 11, 2026
Sarbez! owner plans new restaurant, venue Alfred’s in west St. Augustine
Alfred’s, a new restaurant and venue, is targeting a spring opening in St. Augustine’s West City neighborhood.…
March 11, 2026
PGA Tour announces doubling of ‘signature events’ as soon as next year
PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp announced it will expand its signature events to produce competitive fields.…
March 10, 2026
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.…
March 10, 2026
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.…
March 10, 2026
Florida Legislature approves tighter e-bike regulations
The House and Senate unanimously approved rules that require e-bike riders to slow down around pedestrians.…
March 9, 2026
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.…
March 9, 2026
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.…
March 9, 2026
Florida House passes reforms on homeowners associations
The legislation gives homeowners more tools to resolve disputes — and even dissolve their HOAs.…
March 9, 2026
Another loss for Downtown: Bellwether restaurant is closing
Bellwether plans to close in March, following news that Intuition Ale Works will close in April.…
March 9, 2026
Classic cars draw thousands to Amelia Concours d’Elegance
The 31st Amelia Concours featured about 250 race cars, classics and special motorcycles.…