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Tenured UNF faculty protest performance reviews
A new state law requires that tenured faculty undergo performance reviews every five years.…
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Ponte Vedra resort plan moves forward despite complaints
The St. Johns County Planning & Zoning Agency approved a plan to upgrade and expand two resorts in Ponte Vedra.…
1 day ago
Support appears strong for Jacksonville’s new top lawyer
Michael Fackler seems to have sufficient support on City Council to become Jacksonville’s next general counsel.…
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Winds and rip currents possible as storm moves up coast
Wind gusts of 20 to 30 mph are possible as Potential Tropical Cyclone 16 passes the First Coast.…
2 days ago
Meterologists offer storm advice for the hard of hearing
By working with organizations dedicated to the deaf community, the National Weather Service offers information that could be lifesaving in…
2 days ago
Armada picks development team for Downtown stadium
The Jacksonville Armada FC soccer club plans to develop property near EverBank Stadium.…
2 days ago
Winn-Dixie returns to College Park in Arlington
The opening fills a food desert in an area where Winn-Dixie operated from 1997 to 2007.…
2 days ago
Duval students continue to get free JTA bus rides
The MyRide2School program will continue this school year for middle and high schools students at public, private or charter schools.…
3 days ago
Tougher laws against sex offenders, predators approved in St. Johns County
On Tuesday, the St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners approved tougher ordinances against sexual predators and offenders.…
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September 20, 2023
Glowing blue obelisk dedicated as public art at JU main gate
The Obelisk in front of Jacksonville University was officially dedicated as a public art piece on Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023.…
September 20, 2023
Public-private partnership OKd to manage The Amp, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall
St. Johns County’s two best-known concert venues will now be operated by a nonprofit, after commissioners approved a public-private partnership…
September 20, 2023
Gateway Jax launches plans for Downtown development that could reach $2B
A $500 million mixed-used development in Downtown Jacksonville with apartments and a grocery store is Phase 1 of a project…
September 20, 2023
Three South Jacksonville hotels being transformed into apartments
Two troubled hotels off Baymeadows Road and one near University and Bowden are being turned into apartments averaging $1,000 to…
September 19, 2023
Mayor: ‘Everything’s on the table’ when it comes to city ownership of EverBank Stadium
Though she likes city ownership of EverBank Stadium, Mayor Donna Deegan says all options are being considered at negotiations begin.…
September 19, 2023
Going to St. Augustine’s Sing Out Loud Fest this weekend?
Parking and road closure info for the 2023 Sing Out Loud Festival in St. Augustine…
September 19, 2023
Proposed tax on restaurants might be toast after Jax City Council committee withdraws bill
A proposal to impose a new tax on Jacksonville restaurants and hotels to help the homeless population has hit a…
September 18, 2023
DeSantis celebrates first responder bonuses with Jacksonville firefighters and police
Florida’s governor joined police and fire fighters in Jacksonville to talk about the state’s first responder bonuses.…
September 18, 2023
Gov. DeSantis awards Clay County over $3.5M infrastructure grant
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday awarded more than $3.5 million to the Clay County Board of County Commissioners through the…
September 18, 2023
UNF poll: 51% say Jags should pay for stadium renovation with no city funding
Just over half of those polled oppose using public money on stadium upgrades, but support goes up when faced with…
September 18, 2023
Jaguars to host Community Huddles on stadium plans in Nassau and St. Johns counties this week
Negotiations on the new stadium are set to begin soon, and the team is asking to split the cost to…
September 18, 2023
Historic cars and historic fort unite for fundraiser
Visitors will pack Fort Clinch on Saturday to see an estimated 60 vintage and classic cars. The event supports the…
September 15, 2023
Camden County acquittal raises questions about police
A jury acquitted Varshan Brown of murder after sheriff’s deputies shot and killed his cousin while serving a search warrant.…
September 15, 2023
Dreamette expanding in Northwest Jacksonville
The shop’s operator says it will help fill a shortage of food and entertainment options on the growing Northside.…
September 15, 2023
Just in time, EverBank name goes up on Jags’ stadium
Signs beaming the stadium’s new name — EverBank Stadium — were going up Friday, two days before the Jaguars’ first…
September 15, 2023
Sewage spill puts Pottsburg Creek off limits
JEA warned people in the area against fishing or recreation in the affected waters. Drinking water is not affected.…
September 15, 2023
San Marco Theatre work approved for two storefronts
The city issued permits to divide the space for Iguana San Marco and Missy Riley Art & Pieces.…
September 15, 2023
Over 100,000 new students got Florida school vouchers
A total of 242,929 students have enrolled in 2,098 private schools using vouchers through the state’s expanded programs.…
September 14, 2023
Proposed food and beverage tax sparks early debate
A proposed 1% tax on food and drinks would fund anti-homelessness programs in Jacksonville.…
September 14, 2023
Trucker accused of moving stolen fuel in Nassau County
The man was arrested with hundreds of gallons of fuel after he drove past an inspection station on Interstate 95.…
September 14, 2023
ARTS PICKS | Sept. 15-17
Visual arts in LaVilla, music at Jacksonville Beach and a new atrium exhibit at Downtown’s MOCA are this weekend’s Arts…
September 14, 2023
Florida bucks feds on COVID-19 boosters
In a continued clash with federal health officials, Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo recommends against the new booster for anyone younger…
September 14, 2023
UF Health completes merger with Flagler Health+
The merger results in two name changes. Flagler Health+ is now known as UF Health St. Johns, and Flagler Hospital…
September 14, 2023
POW/MIA Day events honor missing military members
Speakers will include Meghan Wagner, daughter of Navy Capt. Scott Speicher, the first American combat casualty of the Iraq War.…
September 14, 2023
Builder defends work on collapsed parking garage
Batson-Cook Construction built the parking deck that partly collapsed Tuesday in Riverside.…
September 14, 2023
Private schools take up fight against Black history standards
Florida’s private schools are not bound by the same controversial standards as public schools. Many are preserving lessons rich in…
September 13, 2023
Imagine EverBank Stadium swamped in floodwaters
Climate Central, a nonprofit group, is simulating how rising sea levels could endanger well-known landmarks, including several in Jacksonville.…
September 13, 2023
Florida’s education policies chase away college faculty
Nearly half of the 642 Florida faculty surveyed said they plan to seek employment in another state within the next…
September 13, 2023
Clay County leads state in removed schoolbooks
More than 300 books have been removed from Florida school districts in the last year, and Clay County had the…
September 13, 2023
Suspect in San Marco murders killed himself the next day
Ty Christopher Head, 22, shot and killed two women at a rail crossing on Hendrick’s Avenue, police said.…
September 13, 2023
Contractor admits accidental paint spill on I-95
Acme Barricades has agreed to help remove a stripe that runs 22 miles across Duval and St. Johns counties, according…
September 13, 2023
Sheriff’s Office unit moving to Florida Blue tower
The Homeland Security Division is currently housed at 711 N. Liberty St., in a building that is too small for…
September 13, 2023
Volunteers sought for Saturday’s Coastal Cleanup
Cleanups are planned Saturday at all along Jacksonville’s ocean- and riverfront shorelines.…