7 hours ago
Jaguars statue moved from EverBank Stadium — but only for a while
The iconic Jaguars statue, named Touchdown, will return in 2028 after the stadium renovation.…
10 hours ago
Former University of Alabama president selected as lone finalist to lead UF
A search committee recommended Stuart Bell as UF president, after a decade in the position in Alabama.…
12 hours ago
WATCH: Rep. Angie Nixon protests US House map, leading to her arrest
Nixon staged a sit-in outside the office of Gov. Ron DeSantis, saying Republicans gerrymandered congressional districts.…
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13 hours ago
Goodbye cold fronts, hello sea breezes: Florida’s rainy season is arriving
The weather pattern changes in Florida as the rainy season starts. Rain is needed and welcomed.…
1 day ago
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.…
1 day ago
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.…
1 day ago
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.…
2 days ago
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.…
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.…
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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.…
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.…
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.…
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.…
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.…
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.…
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…
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.…
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.…
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.…
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.…
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.…
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.…
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.…
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.…
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.…
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.…
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…
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.”…
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.…
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.…
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.…
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.…
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.…
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.…
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.…
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…
May 8, 2026
Mayport-based USS Mason repels another Iranian attack in Strait of Hormuz
The USS Mason faced its second attack in a week but was not hit, U.S. Central Command says.…
May 8, 2026
Jacksonville has $13M in unspent affordable housing funding
The city acknowledges difficulties in using all of the affordable housing money allocated through the state’s SHIP program.…
May 8, 2026
Drought continues to affect water quality and river levels across Florida
Despite the lower water levels, the drought has not affected water for drinking or firefighting.…
May 7, 2026
No fraud found in Healthlink Jax, but a budget battle could be brewing
Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan will include $1.5 million in her next city budget for the Healthlink telehealth program.…
May 7, 2026
Florida launches maternal health initiative From the Start in Jax
From the Start is aimed at improving outcomes for low-income moms-to-be and new moms.…
May 7, 2026
Got a new driver’s license? It could affect how you get a mail-in ballot.
If you recently got a new driver’s license, let the elections office know — or you may not get a…