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Shad Khan’s company buys Downtown fairgrounds
The fair is leaving the site near EverBank Stadium and moving to West Jacksonville.…

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Inductions are next week for Florida Artists Hall of Fame
Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd and St. Augustine artist Roger Bansemer will be inducted into the Artists Hall of Fame.…

10 hours ago
Historic cemetery bulldozed to build home in Putnam County
Local historians say cemetery headstores have been offered for sale after the landowner graded the property.…
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11 hours ago
Aldi sells Winn-Dixie chain to investor group
A consortium of private investors has acquired Southeastern Grocers, Winn-Dixie’s parent company.…

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What the Duval School Board’s travel spat says about shifting politics
The Duval School Board voted against sending a member to serve in a leadership role with a group others perceive…

February 7, 2025
Land swap for UF could bring new riverfront tower
The Downtown Investment Authority is proposing a swap of two city-owned riverfront properties with Gateway Jax.…

February 7, 2025
Prosecutors say they discussed ‘nothing’ with witness after he alleged ‘false testimony’
Prosecutors say nothing came of a meeting with a witness who said he gave “false testimony” in the Bridegan murder…

February 7, 2025
Duval jail settles lawsuit for $300K in inmate’s death
Jail inmate Dexter Barry never received the medication he needed after a heart transplant. He died a few days later.…

February 7, 2025
Southwest and Breeze add flights at Jacksonville airport
Southwest is adding a flight to Austin, Texas, and Breeze has begun flying to New Haven, Connecticut.…
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February 6, 2025
JAXPORT leaders project confidence amid tariff, Panama Canal uncertainty
Business diversity and investments in infrastructure are keeping officials optimistic at JAXPORT, Florida’s largest port by container volume.…

February 6, 2025
Couple sues after Sea-Doo pontoon flips on toddler
Fifteen-month-old Vianca Grullon was trapped under the Sea-Doo Switch after it flipped on Black Creek.…

February 6, 2025
Trash fee increase still uncertain despite mayor’s support
Mayor Donna Deegan says she supports increasing the fee to cover the costs of collecting trash.…

February 6, 2025
February’s rapid warmup could bring an early spring
For the next few weeks, expect warmer temperatures and drier weather across Florida.…

February 6, 2025
Fernandina Beach rejects bioethanol plant
The plant proposed by Rayonier Advanced Materials had met significant community pushback.…

February 6, 2025
Jags hire new offensive coordinator from Vikings
The Jaguars’ new offensive coordinator is Grant Udinski, who was assistant offensive coordinator/assistant quarterbacks coach in Minnesota.…

February 6, 2025
Star witness recants testimony in Bridegan murder case
Henry Tennon stated during a court hearing that he wanted to recant his testimony in the high-profile slaying of Jared…

February 5, 2025
Duval school officials respond to fears over federal immigration rules
ICE agents have not come to local schools, but local officials are thinking about how to respond.…

February 5, 2025
Historic Mayport lighthouse may get a new home
The Mayport Lighthouse Association wants to move the 166-year-old lighthouse from the naval base to Mayport Village.…

February 5, 2025
Pediatric center coming to palliative care facility
Community Hospice & Palliative Care has begun construction of the Dorion Family Pediatric Center in Mandarin.…

February 5, 2025
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3 things to see this weekend: A new painting exhibit at MOCA, a dance world premiere in Jax Beach, and…

February 5, 2025
Main Street program sparks historic Eastside corridor
Florida Avenue Main Street aims to transform A. Philip Randolph Boulevard into a bustling business district.…

February 5, 2025
Higher trash fees headed for final City Council vote
Three of four City Council committees voted in favor of the proposed increase.…

February 5, 2025
Gateway Jax takes step toward expanding into Springfield
A City Council committee approved legislation to facilitate a mixed-use development on North Main Street.…

February 5, 2025
Data breach exposes student data in St. Johns County
The breach at PowerSchool, an educational service company, included students’ names, contact information and dates of birth.…

February 4, 2025
USS Orleck’s new interactive displays re-create life at sea
An extensive display of artifacts and information about Jacksonville’s museum ship will be unveiled Saturday.…

February 4, 2025
Judge throws out schoolbook challenge from St. Johns moms
Three moms, including two from St. Johns County, argued that Florida’s policies on schoolbook removals are unfair. …

February 4, 2025
Advocates try to save civil rights landmark in St. Johns County
The county is considering a plan to tear down an old county jail building with ties to the Rev. Martin…

February 4, 2025
Sheriff’s officers sued over K9 bite during traffic stop
A Jacksonville man alleges that officers had no reason to release a K9 on him.…

February 4, 2025
Legislation backs Black history museum in St. Johns County
Legislation introduced by Sen. Tom Leek would create a Black history museum board of directors to help create the museum.…

February 4, 2025
St. Augustine Beach recognizes Black History Month for first time
St. Augustine Beach had never issued a formal proclamation recognizing Black History Month until Monday night.…

February 3, 2025
Tony Boselli hired as Jaguars’ executive vice president
The Hall of Famer had been involved in the Jaguars’ search for a new head coach.…

February 3, 2025
DeSantis proposes $115.6 billion state budget
The budget includes pay raises for first responders and a sales tax holiday on guns and ammunition.…

February 3, 2025
January brought record cold; February means winter heat
Jacksonville should see high temperatures in the low-80s most of the week.…

February 2, 2025
UNF faculty protest as Florida limits what qualify as ‘core classes’
Florida’s college general education courses can not teach “identity politics” or that systemic racism is inherent.…

February 2, 2025
Cameras will soon catch speeders in 3 Neptune Beach school zones
Neptune Beach will soon install speed zone cameras near three schools.…

January 30, 2025
New St. Augustine Commissioner Jon DePreter: Flooding, mobility are top of mind
St. Augustine’s newest city commissioner says he wants to maintain St. Augustine’s charm while making the city safer.…

January 30, 2025
New MOSH exhibit MindWorks gets inside your head
The latest MOSH exhibit – MindWorks – brings ideas like decision-making, memory and emotion to life through interactive displays.…

January 30, 2025
‘Lift Every Voice’: February festival will celebrate Black National Anthem written in Jacksonville
Perhaps the most famous song ever written in Jacksonville was a call to action when it was written. Sharon Coon…

January 30, 2025
Jacksonville Bar Association defends General Counsel in battle with City Council
The Jacksonville Bar Association is defending Jacksonville General Counsel Michael Fackler after City Council members introduced a resolution Tuesday expressing…

January 30, 2025
Regency Centers to develop shopping center at JTB and I-295
Seven Pines is at southeast Interstate 295 and Butler Boulevard near St. Johns Town Center.…

January 30, 2025
Community invited to candlelight vigil to honor life of 7-year-old Breon Allen as JSO works to solve his shooting
Nearly a week after a 7-year-old boy was shot and killed while walking down the street, his family is inviting…

January 29, 2025
Council members Salem, Diamond introduce bill expressing lack of faith in city’s lead attorney
Saying that the city of Jacksonville’s top lawyer has shown “an unacceptable preference to address and support the wishes of…