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JTA amasses $15.06M in delinquent bills, records show
JTA says it has taken steps to pay off the unpaid invoices in two months. Some date back to 2014.…
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Reservations open Friday for new Met Park marina behind Four Seasons
The marina includes 78 wet slips and provides electrical power, pump-out capabilities and boating supplies.…
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Judge rejects challenge to James Fishback’s campaign for Florida governor
A Leon County judge rejected a challenge by Lt. Gov. Jay Collins, allowing Fishback to remain on the GOP primary…
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Streeter Acclaimed Kitchen seeks new home after devastating fire
The owner of Streeter Acclaimed Kitchen pledges to move forward even though his building can’t be saved.…
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Gate plans car wash at Adventure Landing site in St. Augustine
Jacksonville-based Gate Petroleum is joining the redevelopment of the former Adventure Landing site in St. Augustine, purchasing a portion of…
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LGBTQ artwork returns to Five Points with a mural celebrating diversity
The 1,700-foot mural follows a state order last year banning rainbow-colored crosswalks.…
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St. Johns County Commission candidates cite varied experience level
Four candidates are competing to represent the county’s southwest area on the St. Johns County Commission.…
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Dangerous heat threatens Northeast Florida to start the week
The heat index could reach 111 degrees on Monday — and maybe even higher on Tuesday.…
July 24, 2026
Scott Wilson, past City Council president, to challenge Kevin Carrico in election
Scott Wilson retired from the Downtown Investment Authority and filed paperwork to run in City Council District 4.…
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July 24, 2026
Fat Tuesday plans return to Jacksonville, nearly 30 years after closing
Fat Tuesday, a frozen cocktail bar, was an original tenant of Jacksonville Landing and closed in 1997.…
July 24, 2026
Harry Reagan, former City Council member and broadcaster, dies at 87
Harry Reagan was known for nightly editorials at WJXT-TV and for his time on the Jacksonville City Council.…
July 24, 2026
Gingerbread Extravaganza gets a new home and sponsor for the holidays
The Historic Springfield Society is taking over the Gingerbread Extravaganza from the Jacksonville History Center.…
July 24, 2026
Part of the USS Jacksonville submarine could wind up in Downtown Jacksonville
The sail structure of the decommissioned submarine could be displayed next to the USS Orleck.…
July 24, 2026
#AskJAXTDY | What’s with the roadwork at Butler Boulevard and Philips Highway?
Construction on Philips Highway led the Jacksonville Transporation Authority to close a park-n-ride lot.…
July 23, 2026
WHAT TO DO | Silent Disco; Cummer Museum Summer Concert; ‘Quiet Hours’ reading retreat
A dance party at Friendship Fountain, a salsa concert at the Cummer Museum, and a reading retreat in Callahan are…
July 23, 2026
Funding timeline announced for Eastside community benefits agreement
Applications for the first round of grants are due to the Eastside Grants Committee by Aug. 3.…
July 23, 2026
The curious case of the Hanna Park wax box
At Hanna Park, the wax box has surfers stoked on mutual aid; park officials are letting it slide for now.…
July 23, 2026
6,500-plus acres in St. Johns County could be developed under new state law
The law treats some agricultural land as though it has already been zoned for single-family housing.…
July 23, 2026
BOLD SPACES | A former Springfield nightclub is now an eclectically decorated, art-filled home
Multifarious artist Marlon Hubbard turned a commercial space into an art-filled oasis of a home.…
July 23, 2026
State board approves Henry Mack as Florida education commissioner
Mack believes in parental rights and school choice. He has been critical of diversity, equity and inclusion programs.…
July 22, 2026
JSO’s new drones get to a crime scene before officers do
The Sheriff’s Office is more than doubling the size of its drone fleet to 61, funded by the state.…
July 22, 2026
St. Johns County asks governor to remove commissioners charged with crimes
Three members of the St. Johns County Commission took a no-confidence vote against their peers.…
July 22, 2026
Upshot League announces inaugural championship location
The top two finishers in the Upshot League’s 2026 regular season will advance to the inaugural championship.…
July 22, 2026
Hamburger Mary’s closes in Murray Hill
Hamburger Mary’s closed its only Jacksonville location last week, just over a year after it opened.…
July 22, 2026
JTA CEO Nat Ford selected as head of Dallas rapid transit system
Nat Ford had planned to retire from JTA in January, but the agency will now need a replacement sooner.…
July 22, 2026
Kava & Co. brings booze-free bar scene to Jacksonville Beach
Kava & Co. offers alcohol-free drinks with optional infusions of CBD, kava and other boosters.…
July 21, 2026
Stadium, MOSH and roads top list of most expensive projects in Deegan’s budget
The $587 million capital improvement plan would fund 132 infrastructure projects.…
July 21, 2026
St. Johns County eyes $1.46B budget with uncertainty about tax revenue
The county is considering a budget with a flat tax rate, but many people could pay higher taxes anyway.…
July 21, 2026
Mandarin seeks to preserve its character as growth continues
The Mandarin Area Preservation Project will begin with two public workshops on Wednesday.…
July 21, 2026
Jacksonville’s back-to-school giveaways continue this weekend
Duval County organizations will provide school supplies across Jacksonville ahead of the 2026-27 academic year.…
July 21, 2026
Local real estate firm secures funding for affordable housing portfolio
JWB Real Estate Capital plans three projects — its first foray into affordable housing development.…
July 21, 2026
In home state, Moms for Liberty shows lackluster influence in school board races
Moms for Liberty Florida has not made any contributions to local school board candidates across Florida.…
July 21, 2026
Cracker Barrel sells Maple Street Biscuit Co. to Biscuit Belly chain
Sixteen Maple Street locations will close, and Biscuit Belly will convert the others to its own brand.…
July 21, 2026
Tropical Storm Bertha forms in the Gulf; parts of Florida could feel effects
Wind shear will limit Bertha’s intensification, but strong winds are expected in the northern Gulf Coast region.…
July 20, 2026
Deegan plans 8 town hall meetings to discuss proposed city budget
Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan will meet with residents in August and September to discuss her budget priorities.…
July 20, 2026
Deegan’s $2B budget: public safety, affordable housing, and roads and bridges
The mayor’s proposed budget is heavy on infrastructure and holds the tax millage rate steady.…
July 20, 2026
UNF poll finds mixed opinions on ballot issue to cut property taxes
Support was weaker when the poll explained that tax cuts could severely reduce public services.…
July 20, 2026
Democratic Senate race: Jacksonville progressive Angie Nixon vs. ret. Lt. Col. Alex Vindman
Alex Vindman and Angie Nixon face off in the 2026 Democratic primary for U.S. Senate. Both hope to unseat Republican…
July 20, 2026
Neptune Beach explores impact fees to help fund capital improvement projects
The city would use the fees to help offset its investment in infrastructure needed for growth.…
July 20, 2026
As AI grows, so does its influence on Florida politics
From political spending to data center debates, here’s how AI is shaping politics in this election season.…
July 19, 2026
Cyclosporiasis is in the Jacksonville area. What to know
Cyclosporiasis cases are on the rise, including in Duval and St. Johns counties. Here’s what to know about avoiding (and…
July 17, 2026
Homeowner, 28, draws national attention in legal battle with 55+ community
The woman inherited her father’s home after he died, but the 55+ community says she can’t live there.…