11 hours ago
New registry helps Jacksonville renters research housing violations
Renters can use a new tool from Jacksonville Area Legal Aid to search code enforcement records.…
13 hours ago
Florida’s minimum wage is about to rise to $15
Read more about the new minimum wage — and why it might actually rise more.…
1 day ago
St. Augustine builds its first green stormwater system
An area called a bioswale uses native plants to filter pollutants from stormwater before it drains into the Matanzas River.…
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1 day ago
St. Johns County OKs $125K for Black History Museum
County commissioners voted to spend on the museum despite uncertainty about property tax revenues.…
1 day ago
UNF selects Michael Shannon to become next president
Shannon’s appointment as president is subject to confirmation by the Florida board of governors.…
1 day ago
Florida public schools and colleges get additional AI policies
The Florida Board of Education approved rules for the use of AI in K-12 schools and state colleges.…
2 days ago
Rain chances to increase as low pressure produces squally weather
An upper-level low late this week will help to increase moisture and erosion to East Coast beaches.…
2 days ago
Florida’s emergency agency spent nearly $1B on immigration. Now it’ll get more.
Legislators approved $250 million for the Division of Emergency Management, a large portion for “Alligator Alcatraz.”…
2 days ago
Eat and drink on Mayport Road, the Beaches’ underrated culinary corridor
For curious diners Mayport Road’s nondescript strip malls host a delightful culinary mélange.…
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2 days ago
Pieces of USS Jacksonville roll into town for historic display
The sail, rudders and other pieces of the USS Jacksonville will be restored for display near the USS Orleck.…
2 days ago
St. Johns County Clerk’s Office enhances access to services
It’s now a little easier to get your marriage license, passport application and public records sorted out.…
2 days ago
St. Johns sheriff defends Flock cameras; commissioners consider moratorium
St. Johns County Sheriff Rob Hardwick made a passionate defense of the department’s use of the Flock Safety license plate…
2 days ago
Amendment 3 could reduce funding for children’s services, report warns
Amendment 3 would reduce property taxes, but it could eliminate $278 million for children’s services.…
3 days ago
Nassau school district finds racial slurs unsubstantiated; calls for accountability mount
On Tuesday evening, more than 200 people gathered inside First Missionary Baptist Church in Fernandina Beach to demand more accountability…
September 15, 2026
New Baldwin principal removed after gun found in his car at school
Michael Smith, the principal of Baldwin Middle-Senior High School, was removed Tuesday after police discovered a loaded handgun in his…
September 15, 2026
‘World-class ingredients:’ Oxford Economics ranks Jacksonville as a top 5 city to watch
“Jacksonville is a standout city — even by fast-growing Florida standards,” the economics firm said.…
September 15, 2026
Pediatric illnesses illuminate hunger challenge facing Northeast Florida families
Winn-Dixie, The Tom Coughlin Jay Fund and The Players Championship provided food to 31 families.…
September 15, 2026
Second case of West Nile Virus found in Duval County
The Health Department and Jacksonville Mosquito Control are coordinating West Nile surveillance and prevention.…
September 15, 2026
St. Johns County reverses course and denies 4,000-home development near Nocatee
The project sought approval under a new state law easing development of “agricultural enclaves.”…
September 15, 2026
‘Alligator Alcatraz’ detainees were held in small metal cages, federal report says
The cages, usd as “calming areas,” did not meet standards for humane treatment, the report said.…
September 15, 2026
A hot start to the week across Florida, but relief is on the way
A cold front will move over the state Wednesday, bringing drier air to North Florida.…
September 14, 2026
Gateway Jax seeks $70M in incentives for riverfront tower and Hotel Merrydelle
The Jacksonville City Council would have the final say on Gateway Jax’s latest Downtown projects.…
September 14, 2026
4 charged locally in nationwide COVID-19 aid investigation
Prosecutors said the four defrauded the Paycheck Protection Program, a COVID-19 relief effort.…
September 14, 2026
Demolition begins on Regency Square Mall
Realco Recycling is taking down the mall between Impact Church and the closed JCPenney.…
September 14, 2026
CuppaPug cafe to open Jacksonville location
The Beach Boulevard cafe wll pair coffee and pug playtime to support pug rescue and adoption.…
September 14, 2026
National Hurricane Center monitors disturbance, but no US threat expected
Without another tropical cyclone, 2026 could become the second-quietest hurricane season since the 1800s.…
September 11, 2026
Jax board greenlights initial plans for UF campus and Riverfront Plaza tower
The Downtown Development Review Board advanced projects by Gateway Jax Inc. and UF on Thursday.…
September 11, 2026
How Jacksonville’s unprecedented commitment to girls’ sports sprouts opportunity
Investment in women’s sports in Jacksonville has never been higher at the professional, collegiate or varsity level.…
September 11, 2026
Nassau County Schools investigating ‘racially offensive behavior’ at volleyball match
A parent said Fernandina Beach students held up a Black baby doll and made racial slurs, chants and gestures.…
September 10, 2026
New Baldwin principal has history of misconduct complaints
Baldwin Principal Michael Smith had three complaints that alleged inappropriate conduct toward students.…
September 10, 2026
University of Florida celebrates opening of Jacksonville graduate campus
158 students have enrolled as the university opens the first of several buildings planned on its new campus.…
September 10, 2026
First Coast to commemorate 25th anniversary of 9/11 attacks
9/11 will be remembered with ceremonies and service projects from Green Cove Springs to Nassau County.…
September 10, 2026
MOCA Project Atrium: ‘Glitch’ investigates the architecture of our digitally mediated existence
With Glitch: Architecture Undone, Ryan Rasmussen disassembles digital perfection in search of material beauty.…
September 10, 2026
We’ve reached the peak of the Atlantic hurricane season
Beyond Sept. 10, six named storms form during an average season, with four becoming hurricanes.…
September 9, 2026
Carlucci urges City Council to restore $4.9M for affordable housing trust fund
The longtime Jacksonville elected officials says he’ll pitch a budget amendment Sept. 22 to reinstate the affordable housing fund.…
September 9, 2026
UF Health Jacksonville mobile health unit targets barriers to healthcare
UF Health Jacksonville expects its mobile health unit to provide screenings and preventive services.…
September 9, 2026
Nassau County balances growth and conservation in Vision 2050 plan
Vision 2050 aims to preserve the county’s “neighbors” feel and funnel development to planned areas.…
September 9, 2026
Fat Tuesday approved for bar and nightclub in Five Points
Jacksonville City Council approved a zoning exception to allow Fat Tuesday to return to Jacksonville.…
September 8, 2026
Duval teachers union falls short of membership threshold, must hold election to get recertified
Duval Teachers United will likely have to hold an election to earn its recertification — under a new state law…
September 8, 2026
Clay County moves to stop guardians who exploit children and elderly
A new task force will seek to prosecute guardians who take advantage of people they are supposed to protect.…
September 8, 2026
EverBank merging with Seattle-based financial institution
WaFd Inc., the parent of what was once called Washington Federal Bank, will take on the EverBank name.…
September 8, 2026
AI-generated ‘Cat in the Hat’ sparks school safety warnings
The St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the national Cat in the Hat craze on social media.…