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Featured image for “UNF lab will test the effects of extreme heat on athletes, military and workers”
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UNF lab will test the effects of extreme heat on athletes, military and workers

The new Perry Weather Heat Lab at UNF will test extreme weather health effects on people.…
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Jacksonville leaders promote boating safety as accidents rise statewide

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office responded to nearly 1,000 calls about boating last year, officials said.…
Featured image for “Water restrictions get even tighter as drought persists in Northeast Florida”
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Water restrictions get even tighter as drought persists in Northeast Florida

The region is now subject to Phase III water restrictions, which further limits lawn watering.…
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City officials silent on status of Holon factory for autonomous vehicles

The $100 million Holon autonomous vehicle plant was supposed to break ground in April, but the date came and went.…
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Florida expands armed guardian program to colleges and universities

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the armed guardian bill Friday, saying it would make colleges and universities safer.…
Featured image for “State Rep. Angie Nixon arrested after sit-in outside governor’s office”
May 15, 2026

State Rep. Angie Nixon arrested after sit-in outside governor’s office

Nixon said she was protesting the lack of affordability in Florida as well as new Republican congressional maps.…
Featured image for “Raines High School could be rebuilt earlier than expected, school district says”
May 15, 2026

Raines High School could be rebuilt earlier than expected, school district says

District officials have talked for years about the need to give Raines High School a new building.…
Featured image for “Dapper D’s opens cigar bar and cheesesteak restaurant in Downtown Jax”
May 15, 2026

Dapper D’s opens cigar bar and cheesesteak restaurant in Downtown Jax

Dapper D’s is opening on Ocean Street, in the space of the former Island Girl Cigar Bar.…
Featured image for “St. Johns County seeks residents’ opinions about public transit”
May 15, 2026

St. Johns County seeks residents’ opinions about public transit

The survey is required by the Florida Department of Transportation to help develop a transit plan.…
Featured image for “National Hurricane Center releases first tropical outlook of 2026 season”
May 15, 2026

National Hurricane Center releases first tropical outlook of 2026 season

Early forecasts suggest tropical activity may trend below normal compared with more active seasons.…
Featured image for “State Rep. Angie Nixon reprimanded for disrupting Florida House”
May 14, 2026

State Rep. Angie Nixon reprimanded for disrupting Florida House

Nixon spoke with a megaphone while protesting a redistricting bill that she considered unconstitutional.…
Featured image for “City seals $12M deal to keep Winn-Dixie HQ — and a Brentwood store open”
May 14, 2026

City seals $12M deal to keep Winn-Dixie HQ — and a Brentwood store open

Winn-Dixie’s $12 million deal with the city is expected to bring 200 new jobs to its Jacksonville corporate headquarters.…
Featured image for “WHAT TO DO | Wild Amelia photo show; Beach cleanup; Emancipation Day celebration”
May 14, 2026

WHAT TO DO | Wild Amelia photo show; Beach cleanup; Emancipation Day celebration

A nature photography exhibit in Fernandina Beach, a beach cleanup in St. Johns County and a celebration of Florida’s Emancipation…
Featured image for “Second phase of Riverfront Plaza could be completed next year”
May 14, 2026

Second phase of Riverfront Plaza could be completed next year

The next phase of Riverfront Plaza will include a beer garden, restaurant, landscaped pathways, a water feature and more.…
Featured image for “Inaugural Ironman competition will hit Jacksonville’s streets on Saturday”
May 14, 2026

Inaugural Ironman competition will hit Jacksonville’s streets on Saturday

More than 1,900 athletes will swim, bike and run all day Saturday across Jacksonville and St. Johns County.…
Featured image for “Shands Bridge will close this weekend, but Buckman will remain open”
May 14, 2026

Shands Bridge will close this weekend, but Buckman will remain open

The Shands Bridge between Clay and St. Johns counties will close from Friday evening to Sunday morning.…
Featured image for “Temperatures will rise over the weekend, with more sunshine and less rain”
May 14, 2026

Temperatures will rise over the weekend, with more sunshine and less rain

A cold front will brush away showers and push temperatures to average or above average levels.…
Featured image for “City Council grants $143K for restoration of historic Stanton school”
May 13, 2026

City Council grants $143K for restoration of historic Stanton school

The grant for Historic Stanton Inc.’s restoration work will stabilize the aging school for a future cultural facility.…
Featured image for “Riverfront Music Garden debuts along reimagined Northbank Riverwalk”
May 13, 2026

Riverfront Music Garden debuts along reimagined Northbank Riverwalk

The interactive music garden pays tribute to the many famous musicians who hail from Jacksonville.…
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May 13, 2026

Jacksonville Waves ride crest of women’s sports investment

The Jacksonville Waves will play in the UPSHOT League’s inaugural basketball game on May 15 in Downtown Jacksonville.…
Featured image for “Jacksonville native Alex Monteagudo fathoms his bright college years”
May 13, 2026

Jacksonville native Alex Monteagudo fathoms his bright college years

Alex Monteagudo will earn a degree in economics and political science from Yale during its 325th Commencement on Monday.…
Featured image for “Florida attorney general sues Jacksonville for $5M over alleged gun registry”
May 13, 2026

Florida attorney general sues Jacksonville for $5M over alleged gun registry

Attorney General James Uthmeier says the city illegally recorded the names of people entering government buildings with guns.…
Featured image for “St. Augustine Beach pier will be closed for repairs until November”
May 13, 2026

St. Augustine Beach pier will be closed for repairs until November

Swimmers and surfers are asked to stay 500 feet from the pier as decay on the pillars is repaired.…
Featured image for “City Councilman Rory Diamond pledges study of Hogpen Creek sediment”
May 12, 2026

City Councilman Rory Diamond pledges study of Hogpen Creek sediment

Diamond told residents at a Beaches Watch town hall that he’ll push for the city to pay for the Hogpen…
Featured image for “Jacksonville seeks feedback on creating business district along 103rd Street”
May 12, 2026

Jacksonville seeks feedback on creating business district along 103rd Street

The business district could make small assessments for improving “the Wonderland Corridor.”…
Featured image for “Burn bans continue in Northeast Florida despite this week’s rain”
May 12, 2026

Burn bans continue in Northeast Florida despite this week’s rain

St. Johns County has extended its burn ban for another week as wildfires remain a risk during the drought.…
Featured image for “City Council investigative committee moves to subpoena top JEA executives”
May 11, 2026

City Council investigative committee moves to subpoena top JEA executives

Testimony from the JEA executives could cause the City Council’s investigation to go past its June 30 deadline.…
Featured image for “Winn-Dixie agrees to keep Brentwood-area store until at least 2029”
May 11, 2026

Winn-Dixie agrees to keep Brentwood-area store until at least 2029

Residents and City Council members said the area would have no grocer if Winn-Dixie closed the store as planned.…
Featured image for “More homeowners put their houses on the market; median price declines”
May 11, 2026

More homeowners put their houses on the market; median price declines

New listings in Northeast Florida increased 1.7% in April, and the median price declined slightly to $390,000.…
Featured image for “Can Downtown Jax developers deliver homes people can actually afford?”
May 11, 2026

Can Downtown Jax developers deliver homes people can actually afford?

Developers plan thousands of new homes across Downtown, but much of it centers on market-rate housing.…
Featured image for “Florida is starting its budget-focused special session. What to know.”
May 11, 2026

Florida is starting its budget-focused special session. What to know.

For the second year in a row, lawmakers didn’t pass a budget during the regular legislative session.…
Featured image for “Jacksonville City Council member removed from classroom position”
May 8, 2026

Jacksonville City Council member removed from classroom position

Tyrona Clark-Murray was removed from a Duval Schools classroom during a human resources investigation.…
Featured image for “#AskJAXTDY | What is St. Johns County planning for World Golf Village?”
May 8, 2026

#AskJAXTDY | What is St. Johns County planning for World Golf Village?

After discussing ideas to develop parts of World Golf Village, St. Johns County has been quiet for months. What’s the…