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Bestselling author Madeline Martin on St. Augustine, writing and black cats
St. Augustine-based bestselling author Madeline Martin talks about the reality that grounds her popular fiction.…
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Judge dismisses felony charge in St. Johns County voter guide case
The charge was filed against political consultant Brianna Jordan, one of five people accused of distributing a fake voter guide.…
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Community market coming soon to Union Terminal Warehouse
The monthly market will feature food, arts and crafts at the revamped building near EverBank Stadium.…
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Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office shows off new headquarters in Brooklyn
Most operations have moved from the old Bay Street headquarters to the rebadged Florida Blue building in Brooklyn.…
1 day ago
St. Johns County will remove Flock cameras from county roads
County commissioners narrowly agreed to remove about 45 Flock cameras along county rights of way.…
2 days ago
Oak Steakhouse Downtown considered for $400K in incentives
The Downtown Investment Authority board will consider incentives for the steakhouse planned in The Greenleaf building.…
2 days ago
Nor’easter-like conditions could cause flooding along Florida coast
Portions of the St. Johns River may approach flood stage as a result of a coastal storm in the Atlantic.…
October 16, 2026
Cathedral Arts Project will expand arts education through its largest federal grant
Cathedral Arts Project says the grant will allow ideas formed in Jacksonville to be shared across the country.…
October 16, 2026
Northbank senior tower considered for $49.27M in tax rebates
The refund on Fleet Landing’s tower requires approval from the Downtown Investment Authority and City Council.…
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October 16, 2026
Fletcher coach removed as district investigates behavior by student-athletes
Duval Schools says it received reports of “unsupervised and inappropriate behavior” among student-athletes.…
October 16, 2026
Florida’s extreme drought improves dramatically in one week
The Sunshine State is on track to reduce the drought as we finish the rainy season this month.…
October 15, 2026
City auditors reveal years of questionable budgeting practices at JTA
Auditors said JTA’s financial crisis may have been building for years, even as the agency reported a stable picture.…
October 15, 2026
Founders of The District restaurant plan another spot next door
The new fine-dining restaurant in Springfield will include 24 outdoor seats and a “speakeasy style space.”…
October 15, 2026
WHAT TO DO | Filipino Pride Day; St. Augustine Greek Festival; Jax Veg Fest
Filipino Pride Day in Arlington, the St. Augustine Greek Festival and Veg Fest in Springfield are What to Do in…
October 15, 2026
Eat and drink on St. Johns Avenue, Avondale’s walkable commercial strip
Avondale’s main business district, St. Johns Avenue, offers perhaps the region’s most-walkable and inviting cluster of restaurants.…
October 15, 2026
Atlantic Beach pushes to tighten e-bike regulations at the Beaches
Atlantic Beach Mayor Curtis Ford wants uniform regulations across all Beaches communities.…
October 15, 2026
Florida wins key ruling on social media ban for young children
An appellate court said the law was justified to protect children from social media addiction.…
October 14, 2026
Hospital workers’ union files labor grievance against UF Health amid contract talks
The AFSCME Local 1328 and Local 1781 filed an Unfair Labor Practice grievance against UF Health amid stalled contract negotiations.…
October 14, 2026
How state officials fought for months to keep a lid on Hope Florida report
State purchasing records show a flurry of payments to private law firms in the Hope Florida grand jury case.…
October 14, 2026
Two detainees mistakingly released from Deportation Depot in Baker County
The state said an administrative error led to the release, but both individuals were quickly returned to detention.…
October 14, 2026
Attorney general issues second subpoena to JTA
The subpoena, part of an inquiry into JTA spending, seeks records related to travel and communications with the city.…
October 13, 2026
City Council approves $30M gas tax loan to stop JTA ‘death spiral’
The emergency legislation approves a no-interest loan to stabilize JTA financially amid a $39 million budget shortfall.…
October 13, 2026
Have you heard of a sport called ‘padel’? A club is coming to Jax
Conquer Padel Club will host a sport described as a mix between tennis and squash.…
October 13, 2026
Basketball Hall of Famer Artis Gilmore announces Jacksonville City Council bid
Artis Gilmore announced he will challenge incumbent Republican Nick Howland for a seat on the Jacksonville City Council.…
October 13, 2026
Players Championship donates $1M toward new MOSH
The Players Championship is donating $1 million toward the new Museum of Science & History planned on the Northbank. The…
October 13, 2026
PolitiFact FL: Angie Nixon said Trump has deported ‘over 13,000’ Cubans. That’s mostly true
Nixon, a U.S. Senate candidate from Jacksonville, called President Trump “the deporter in chief.”…
October 12, 2026
Flagler Avenue to become a ‘festival street’ on Southbank
Retractable bollards would allow Flagler Avenue to be closed for events like farmers markets and festivals.…
October 12, 2026
Jacksonville police kill armed woman after she shoots at them
The shooting was the 15th this year involving the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, compared with 17 all of last year.…
October 9, 2026
New concourse nears completion at Jacksonville International Airport
Concourse B, with new restaurants and six new gates, is expected to open in late January.…
October 9, 2026
St. Augustine braces for heavy flooding from king tides and Hurricane Isaias
King tides are expected through Tuesday, and the city is warning drivers to be careful on flooded streets.…
October 9, 2026
Edward Waters announces it will build first on-campus dorms since 1982
Edward Waters University announced it secured financing from the Rice Capital Asset Program.…
October 9, 2026
Activists and doctors clash over repeal of school vaccine mandates
The Florida Department of Health wants to remove immunization requirements for four vaccines.…
October 9, 2026
Hurricane Isaias could trigger tornado supercells across North Florida
Conditions will be especially favorable for Isaias to spawn tornadoes as far east as Jacksonville.…
October 8, 2026
Duval Schools removes more books, including ‘1984’ graphic adaptation
Two Jodi Picoult novels and a book by Stephen King will be removed, along with the “1984” adaptation.…
October 8, 2026
Elections come at turning point for St. Johns Airport Authority
Airport Authority candidates want to put controversy behind them and regain the public’s trust.…
October 8, 2026
Clay Hill man jailed after reports he waved AR-15 rifle beside road
Open carry is generally allowed in Florida, but not threatening people with an assault rifle.…
October 8, 2026
Andrew Jackson volleyball program found sisterhood through sports
The volleyball program ended the regular season with a pair of victories after a racially fraught incident in Nassau County…
October 8, 2026
Severe weather delays Fat Tuesday’s return to Jacksonville
Fat Tuesday says it will open its bar and lounge in Five Points on Oct. 16, a week later than…
October 8, 2026
Isaias becomes first hurricane of the season, threatening northern Gulf Coast
Hurricane Isaias is expected to make landfall near the Alabama-Florida line by Saturday morning.…
October 7, 2026
Jacksonville City Council member Tyrona Clark-Murray appeals suspension from teaching job
Tyrona Clark-Murray was suspended without pay for 10 days but says she’ll appeal the decision to the state.…
October 7, 2026
Former Jacksonville City Council member Gwendolyn Chandler dies at 87
Gwendolyn Chandler was the city’s first Black professional librarian at the Haydon Burns Main Library.…
October 7, 2026
JAX Chamber comes out against Amendment 3 tax referendum
The chamber said Florida needs more comprehensive tax reform to benefit everyone, not just homeowners.…