5 hours ago
Florida Supreme Court blocks redistricting challenge
The court ruled against two voters who challenged Gov. Ron DeSantis’ effort to redraw congressional districts.…
5 hours ago
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.…
3 days ago
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.…
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3 days ago
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.…
February 27, 2026
JAXPORT shippers rely less on Red Sea during turmoil
JAXPORT does not expect to experience a large effect from a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling on tariffs.…
February 26, 2026
City Council president urged to step aside during JEA blowup
Council President Kevin Carrico declined and attacked council member Jimmy Peluso as a “drama queen.”…
February 26, 2026
Tax law could be boon for Jacksonville auto show
Auto show dealers hope to benefit from a law that allows people to deduct interest on new U.S. vehicles.…
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February 26, 2026
Jacksonville police officer accused of overtime theft
Officer Christian Madsen visited his supervisor for romance while putting in for overtime, the sheriff says.…
February 26, 2026
Civil rights marker unveiled at historic Durkeeville church
Jacksonville’s first Civil Rights Trail marker will be erected at Mount Ararat Missionary Baptist Church this spring.…
February 26, 2026
Thousands of Floridians could lose HIV medication
The state issued an emergency rule Tuesday that reduces funding for HIV/AIDS medication for an estimated 16,000 people.…
February 26, 2026
House passes sweeping changes on voter eligibility
The bill includes new requirements for proving citizenship when registering to vote.…
February 26, 2026
Cuba says 4 killed in speedboat were potential terrorists
Cuba says the men were armed Cubans living in Florida who were trying to unleash terror on the island.…
February 25, 2026
3 a.m. toast: Some Downtown bars get extra hour on alcohol
Sales will be allowed until 3 a.m. in the NorthCore, the Central Core, and the Sports and Entertainment District.…
February 25, 2026
New proposals emerge for future of Jacksonville’s Skyway
Transit officials want to know what the public thinks about five possibilities for upgrading the Skyway.…
February 25, 2026
Statue of Frederick Douglass unveiled in St. Augustine
Gov. Ron DeSantis dedicated the statue of abolitionist Frederick Douglass near a plaza where slaves were once sold.…
February 25, 2026
Jaguars announce two London games in 2026
The Jaguars reaffirmed plans to play in Jacksonville next season, but two home games will be overseas.…
February 25, 2026
Rep. Randy Fine doubles down on anti-Muslim comments
As Fine continues to push the issue, Central Florida leaders are calling out religious hate.…
February 25, 2026
St. Augustine’s Treasury building could be a hotel soon
More than 100 rooms are planned in the Treasury building along with a new parking garage.…
February 24, 2026
JEA board backs CEO amid claims of toxic workplace
The board also pushed back against one of its own members for privately asking CEO Vickie Cavey to resign.…
February 24, 2026
JEA board approves sale of former headquarters
Live Oak Contracting plans to convert the JEA building into residential units, offices and rooftop amenities.…
February 24, 2026
St. Augustine braces for property tax cutbacks
The city says it will have to significantly cut services if the Florida Legislature reduces property taxes.…
February 24, 2026
Winter freezes cost Florida growers $3.1B
Winter freezes that struck almost every county in Florida were among the most damaging in history.…
February 23, 2026
5 more counties ordered to conserve water in shortage
A continuing drought led officials to declare a water shortage in most of Northeast Florida.…
February 23, 2026
Fleet Landing considers another retirement tower
Fleet Landing is evaluating options for a riverfront community at the former Haskell campus in Brooklyn.…
February 23, 2026
JTA seeks comments on next phase of driverless shuttles
Public meetings will start this week to share information about the shuttles, known as the Ultimate Urban Circulator.…
February 23, 2026
Hardee’s reopening in Arlington, 2 years after fire
Hardee’s was renovated after a fire damaged the fast-food restaurant during a roof replacement in 2024.…
February 23, 2026
10 wounded in 3 weekend shootings in Duval
Nine adults and a juvenile were hurt in shootings in Jacksonville Beach, Mandarin and Jacksonville’s East Side.…
February 22, 2026
Florida private schools sue Step Up for Students over voucher payout problems
Private school owners filed suit against Step Up for Students, the Jacksonville company in charge of handling half a million…
February 20, 2026
Mayor alleges ‘smear campaign’ against JEA chief
Mayor Donna Deegan says CEO Vickie Cavey is under attack after ending a JEA contract with a politically connected firm.…
February 20, 2026
Families cling to hope for loved ones who are still missing
Families and friends shared their sorrows Friday during Missing Adults Day at Jacksonville City Hall.…
February 20, 2026
1 in 10 Jacksonville homes are built strictly to rent
The number of build-to-rent homes in the Jacksonville area has grown 600% since 2019, data shows.…
February 20, 2026
St. Johns County schools to consolidate to cut costs
St. Johns Technical High School will join with St. Augustine High School beginning in the 2026–27 school year.…
February 20, 2026
Florida’s worsening drought could persist in March
The extreme drought in Florida expanded by nearly 24% last week, according to reports released Thursday.…
February 20, 2026
House backs referendum on cutting property taxes
The proposal would ask voters in November whether to eliminate most homestead property taxes.…
February 20, 2026
Counties fear law would tie their hands on development
The “Blue Ribbon Projects” bill could allow developers to circumvent some local regulations.…
February 19, 2026
Questions arise after 12-year-old’s death on minibike
The child was hit near Patriot Oaks Academy in St. Johns County, although minibikes are banned on public roads.…
February 19, 2026
WHAT TO DO | Augusta Savage Children’s Festival; The Cookout: Black History Game Day; ‘Lend Me a Soprano’
An art and music fest in Green Cove Springs; a family-friendly Black history celebration in LaVilla; and a comedy romp…
February 19, 2026
Despite imminent cold, spring is budding in Jacksonville
After a period of record cold, the spring growing season has resumed, though it’s slower than weeks ago.…
February 19, 2026
Hundreds of cold-stunned sea turtles rescued in Florida
Almost 800 sea turtles washed ashore last month after record-low temperatures cooled the Gulf and Atlantic.…
February 18, 2026
DIA board rejects incentives to keep EverBank in Downtown
EverBank is requesting $9.8 million in incentives to keep its headquarters in Downtown Jacksonville.…