2 hours ago
A Duval school reported more fights than any other school in Florida
Chaffee Trail Middle School reported 117 fights in the 2024-25 school year, the highest total at any grade level.…
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Book bans and budget hurdles: Clay County’s District 4 School Board race weighs incumbent’s record against challenger’s plan
The two candidates have differing views about Clay County’s book bans, the most widespread in the state.…
6 hours ago
Historic Laura Street Trio auctioned to Indiana developer for $125K
Becovic Management Group obtained the long-vacant Laura Street Trio in a foreclosure auction.…
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6 hours ago
Forecasters expect least active hurricane season in more than a decade
A strengthening El Niño is expected to persist in August and September, the busiest hurricane months.…
6 hours ago
Backstage at The Amp with St. Augustine photographer Dustin Miller
Miller’s portraits capture pre-show jitters and post-show elation backstage at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre.…
22 hours ago
WHAT TO DO | Jax Beach Summer Fest; Native plant walk; CatVideoFest
A weekend of music and family hangouts at Jacksonville Beach, a guided native plant walk, and CatVideoFest Downtown are What…
23 hours ago
Duval school bus drivers threaten strike, but more meetings planned
Durham School Services will meet with bus drivers this week in an attempt to avert a strike.…
1 day ago
St. Augustine Beach bans smoking and vaping at beaches and parks
The action this week brings St. Augustine Beach into line with the county’s rules on smoking and vaping.…
1 day ago
Florida state parks grapple with maintenance backlog and not enough money
Park advocates say the current state budget falls far short of all of the maintenance and repairs needed.…
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Clay County School Board challengers make their case on pay and spending
Three current School Board members have competition in the election, but none attended a recent forum.…
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The ‘perfect storm’ most people miss after a hurricane
Landfall is not the only threat from a hurricane. The recovery time is often more dangerous.…
2 days ago
Duval raises school lunch prices again
Students will need a little more lunch money when school starts in Duval County next week.…
2 days ago
#AskJAXTDY | How can I donate supplies to Duval schools?
Community members can call their local school to ask how to donate school supplies…
2 days ago
St. Johns County considers challenge to agricultural development law
County commissioners want to know if it would be worth the time and money to challenge the law in court.…
2 days ago
Judge orders Florida to rewrite ballot language for property tax amendment
A Leon County judge ruled that the ballot language on the property tax issue was not fair or neutral.…
2 days ago
Four Democrats face off in Duval School Board District 4 race. Who are they?
Alfreda Denson Butler, Rhodesia Butler, James Jacobs and Gracie Bell Kearse-McCastler have a competitive race ahead.…
2 days ago
More than 5,200 drivers caught passing Duval school buses illegally
See where the most school bus violations occurred over two months — and what the drivers did wrong.…
2 days ago
Public safety groups sound alarm over property tax ballot issue
The Florida Sheriffs Association says it is “significantly concerned” about Amendment 3, which would cut property taxes.…
August 3, 2026
Meet the 3 candidates vying for Duval County School Board District 2 seat
Donovan Bradley, Terence Myers and Donna Westrich say they want to keep politics out of the classroom.…
August 3, 2026
Q&A | Rep. Byron Donalds takes questions on ‘First Coast Connect’
The Republican gubernatorial candidate discusses campaign finance, data centers, the environment and more.…
August 3, 2026
Bellwether restaurant will reopen Downtown with new owners
Pearl Hospitality Group plans to add sushi and Asian dining to a refreshed Bellwether menu.…
August 3, 2026
Hurricane season enters peak months under growing El Niño influence
A strengthening El Niño is expected to suppress hurricane activity from August through October.…
August 3, 2026
Jacksonville Aviation Authority drops lawsuit threat against city
Airport and city officials signed a memorandum of understanding to work together and end lawsuit tensions.…
August 2, 2026
5 Westside candidates compete for District 6 Duval School Board seat
School board candidates run non-partisan races, so the race could be decided in the primary election.…
July 31, 2026
Developer withdraws proposal for Daily’s gas station in Fruit Cove
Daily’s parent company has put forth the plan three times, and residents have opposed it from the start.…
July 31, 2026
School Board candidates in St. Johns County spar over finances
Three candidates are running to represent District 4 on the St. Johns County School Board.…
July 31, 2026
Florida Fresh Access Bucks program pauses amid funding shortage
Fresh Access Bucks allowed SNAP users to extend their benefits at Florida-based farmers markets and retailers.…
July 31, 2026
Judge upholds development restrictions at World Golf Village
The World Golf Foundation had argued that land-use restrictions dating to 1996 were no longer valid.…
July 31, 2026
Jacksonville considers tighter e-bike rules as injuries rise and school nears
A proposed ordinance would set a speed limit, traffic rules and a minimum age for e-bikers.…
July 31, 2026
Florida hurricanes: Where you live — and how — matters
Hurricane vulnerability is shaped by more than landfall. It’s also the way people live — in high-rises and along waterways.…
July 30, 2026
Duval Schools rolls out 26 electric school buses for upcoming year
School district officials say the electric buses will save money over time for fuel and maintenance.…
July 30, 2026
Jacksonville Community Land Trust to create attainable housing in urban core
Roosevelt Commons will be a 124-unit attainable housing community on the Eastside.…
July 30, 2026
More Buckman Bridge closures this weekend. This time it’s northbound.
Crews have spent months replacing steel joints on the bridge, a project that will continue until fall.…
July 30, 2026
Nassau County schools will require e-bikers to pass safety course
Students must become certified this year if they want to ride e-bikes or e-scooters to school.…
July 30, 2026
Judge weighs challenge to ballot language for property tax amendment
Lawsuits assert that the wording of the property tax issue is misleading and biased.…
July 29, 2026
JEA CEO Vickie Cavey takes extended leave, effective immediately
JEA gave no explanation why Cavey was taking leave. She will be gone between two weeks and 60 days, JEA…
July 29, 2026
Welfare work requirements: A history of helping the wealthy
As the Jacksonville Housing Authority considers work requirements, a small city in New York offers lessons.…
July 29, 2026
Riverside Avenue could shrink to create bike lanes and parallel parking
City Council member Jimmy Peluso is proposing changes to Riverside, Forest and West Monroe.…
July 29, 2026
9 Northeast Florida restaurants recognized by Michelin and James Beard
A guide to the Northeast Florida restaurants that have earned national recognition.…
July 28, 2026
#AskJAXTDY | Why can you buy THC drinks at the grocery store?
“Why can you buy something at Winn-Dixie that gets you high?” reader Jessie G. asks, as THC drinks are seemingly…
July 28, 2026
Back-to-school giveaway grants Jacksonville moms a chance to honor lost children
Silent Women Speaking Foundation and partner groups distributed 500 backpacks in 40 minutes.…
July 28, 2026
Democrats and Republicans have options in District 18 state House race
Both parties have candidates in House District 18, which covers the northern half of St. Johns County.…