5 hours ago
Pinellas radio station argues 1st Amendment case in Jax
The radio station, Black Power 96, says Pinellas County withheld COVID relief funds for racial reasons.…
9 hours ago
What to do if the government shutdown cancels your flight
See whether you’re entitled to a refund if your flight is canceled or delayed in the shutdown.…
10 hours ago
St. Johns commission rejects 205-home development
A developer sought to resurrect a plan for homes on farmland off County Road 214.…
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10 hours ago
‘Polar vortex’ to bring Florida an early taste of winter
Frigid air will bring winter-like temperatures to Florida for Veterans’ Day. But what is the polar vortex, exactly?…
1 day ago
JEA responds to government shutdown by halting late fees
JEA also will also ease criteria for struggling customers to qualify for payment extensions.…
1 day ago
Photographer turns back time to capture the outdoors
Photographer Matt Keene documents vulnerable ecosystems using an old-fashioned method called tintypes.…
1 day ago
Duval DOGE questions autonomous vehicle program
Some members of the Jacksonville City Council want to rethink funding for the autonomous vehicle program.…
1 day ago
St. Johns County seeks input from agriculture leaders
A new agriculture advisory board will give farmers a seat at the table during important county decisions.…
1 day ago
Legislation would extend ban on oil drilling off Florida
The American Shores Protection Act would ban new oil and gas drilling in federal waters.…
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Jacksonville may expand sidewalk dining Downtown
City Council is considering legislation that would allow sidewalk dining throughout Downtown instead of in select areas.…
1 day ago
Lawsuit challenges parking permits for pregnant women
A new state law allows pregnant women to use parking spaces reserved for people with disabilities.…
2 days ago
Duval Schools HQ to move to Baymeadows after School Board reverses course
Duval Schools HQ on the Southbank will be sold in the move to a building on the Southside, following a…
2 days ago
Sporting Jax lands men’s head coach as 2026 season nears
Veteran Scottish coach Liam Fox will lead the Sporting Jax mens team when it opens play next year.…
2 days ago
Duval Schools lobbying Tallahassee for Schools of Hope changesÂ
State lawmakers allowed Schools of Hope charters to colocate in district schools, which a Duval School Board member says is…
2 days ago
ICARE and city pledge to revive affordable housing fund
The fund would provide incentives for developers to create more affordable housing.…
2 days ago
St. Johns County could charge developers a conservation fee
The impact fee, phased in over five years, would pay for acquiring sensitive conservation land.…
2 days ago
Pratt Funeral Home will be reborn as ‘The Raven’
The Raven, a lodging establishment, will feature 13 rooms with kitchenettes and laundry facilities plus a pool.…
2 days ago
Clay County couple makes last-minute bid to save Marineland
Barbara and Jon Rubel want permission of a bankruptcy court to continue operating Marineland.…
2 days ago
King tides could lead to coastal flooding this week
The pull of the full moon will produce another round of king tides and flooding, especially along the coast.…
November 3, 2025
Wolfson granted millions of dollars to fight pediatric cancer
Wolfson Children’s Hospital is one of four health care facilities to earn state grants for pediatric cancer research.…
November 3, 2025
New fees raise concern about future of Downtown Art Walk
Some Art Walk vendors worry that fewer artists will participate and the number of visitors will decline.…
November 3, 2025
Here’s how November’s weather could play out
Historically, La Niña Novembers have featured below-average rainfall and only brief cold snaps.…
October 31, 2025
After brief freeze, Jax council approves $750K for JaxUSA
The JaxUSA Partnership must account precisely for how it spends the money to market the city.…
October 31, 2025
Lawmakers sort through proposals to eliminate property taxes
The Legislature and Gov. Ron DeSantis are sniping at each other over how to reduce property taxes in Florida.…
October 31, 2025
Norwegian Gem becomes Jacksonville’s 2nd cruise ship
Norwegian Cruise Line joined Carnival with ships sailing from Jaxport to the Caribbean.…
October 31, 2025
Cline’s butcher shop expands from San Marco to St. Johns
The butcher shop, Cline’s Custom Meats, is known for cuts of meat that include Jacksonville-raised cattle…
October 31, 2025
Wildlife officials defend biologist’s firing over Kirk post
The state says it did not violate the First Amendment rights of an employee who posted about Charlie Kirk.…
October 30, 2025
Jacksonville farmers markets brace for SNAP uncertainty
More than 152,000 people in Duval County use the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP.…
October 30, 2025
How might Five Points change with new ‘business improvement district’?
Most business owners say they are willing to pay more to increase security and beautification.…
October 30, 2025
Duval Schools spotlights 67 career and technical programs
Explore the district’s career and technical education programs during a showcase Saturday at UNF.…
October 30, 2025
Sea-Doo recalls pontoon boats after Jacksonville capsizing
A 15-month-old girl suffered traumatic brain injuries when the family’s Sea-Doo Switch capsized on the Black Creek.…
October 29, 2025
WHAT TO DO | Halloween Goth Night; Fort Mose First Harvest; Right Whale Festival
A goth dance party in Murray Hill, a historical celebration in St. Augustine and a celebration of whales in Fernandina…
October 29, 2025
Outback Steakhouse closes in Jacksonville Beach
Outback’s parent company said it was closing 41 locations across all of its restaurant brands.…
October 29, 2025
This could be the coldest Halloween in a decade
A cold front is forecast to sweep across the state, plunging temperatures into the 40s by Halloween.…
October 28, 2025
#AskJAXTDY | Where can I donate to a local food pantry?
The U.S. government shutdown could leave millions of people without enough food. Here are places to help.…
October 28, 2025
Lisa Sutherland appointed as JU’s interim president
Sutherland will take over when current President Tim Cost becomes school chancellor July 1…
October 28, 2025
New road segment should ease traffic near World Golf Village
The new 3-mile segment of road connects Silverleaf Parkway with busy International Golf Parkway.…
October 28, 2025
It’s Florida-Georgia week. The commotion has already begun.
Expect the usual traffic and crowds as the Florida-Georgia game approaches on Saturday.…
October 28, 2025
UNF poll finds Floridians split on eliminating property taxes
Forty-nine percent of people support a proposal to eliminate property taxes, and 43 percent are opposed.…
October 27, 2025
Sale of historic Armory building moves toward City Council vote
Jacksonville officials could sell the 109-year-old Armory building to a Fort Lauderdale developer for $2.89 million.…
October 27, 2025
Holon signs agreement to build autonomous vehicles in Jax
Holon, a German manfacturer, plans to build a factory and produce the autonomous vehicles by 2027.…
October 27, 2025
Vilano Beach, Jax played key roles in TWEN’s new album
TWEN says Vilano Beach and Jacksonville played a pivotal role in their forthcoming album’s production.…