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New concourse nears completion at Jacksonville International Airport
Concourse B, with new restaurants and six new gates, is expected to open in late January.…
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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.…
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Activists and doctors clash over repeal of school vaccine mandates
The Florida Department of Health wants to remove immunization requirements for four vaccines.…
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Hurricane Isaias could trigger tornado supercells across North Florida
Conditions will be especially favorable for Isaias to spawn tornadoes as far east as Jacksonville.…
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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.…
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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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.…
2 days ago
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.…
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JAX Chamber comes out against Amendment 3 tax referendum
The chamber said Florida needs more comprehensive tax reform to benefit everyone, not just homeowners.…
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Isaias could become season’s first hurricane as it heads for Gulf Coast
Florida faces continued heavy rain and flooding concerns as Isaias moves through the Gulf.…
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BOLD SPACES | Downtown advocate’s high-rise oasis is a local-art-filled Pink Pony Club
In the heart of Jacksonville’s Downtown, an apartment filled with local art, Dolly Parton ephemera and plenty of pink.…
3 days ago
Duval School Board votes, again, to sell Southbank headquarters
In a unanimous vote Tuesday night, the Duval County School Board approved the sale of the Southbank headquarters building to…
3 days ago
Mayor Donna Deegan subpoenaed in state attorney general’s JTA investigation
In addition to documents linked to a former JTA board member, the state subpoena asks the mayor to appear in…
3 days ago
Council punts on incentives for Downtown Publix until after Amendment 3 vote
A Jacksonville City Council committee deferred the Publix vote amid concerns over mounting cash grants.…
October 6, 2026
Wharf restaurant planned this year on St. Augustine waterfront
River Restaurant Group plans to launch the Wharf with a seafood focus in time for Nights of Lights.…
October 6, 2026
LaSalle Street drainage project completed to ease flooding in San Marco
A new pump station and larger stormwater pipes have been installed in a neighborhood that floods routinely.…
October 6, 2026
El Niño’s Florida flip: A wetter, stormier winter?
A strengthening El Niño could bring a higher risk of flooding, squall lines and tornadoes this winter.…
October 5, 2026
Unleashed by Florida lawmakers, landowners move to convert farms into subdivisions
A new farmland development law is one of a string wresting power over development away from local government.…
October 5, 2026
Duval Schools and Jaguars Foundation celebrate students for Hispanic Heritage Month
The school district honored winners of its annual Hispanic Heritage Month essay contest.…
October 5, 2026
Getting up close and personal with worms at Marineland’s Whitney Lab
Researchers are studying a marine worm that can regenerate body parts. Might the worm benefit humans?…
October 5, 2026
Café Nairobi roasts Kenyan coffee in Jacksonville
Martin Kabaki has expanded his Kenyan coffee line from farmers markets to Fresh Market — and he hopes to grow…
October 5, 2026
Formula E race team showcases new sponsor: Paysafe in Jacksonville
Paysafe unveils its sponsorship of a 200-mph Formula E race car just blocks from its Gate parkway office.…
October 5, 2026
Forecasters are monitoring the Gulf for possible tropical development
Gradual development of a tropical system is possible this week, and Jacksonville is in for heavy rain.…
October 4, 2026
Last remaining Hooters location in Jacksonville permanently closes its doors
The last remaining Hooters restaurant in Jacksonville has permanently closed.…
October 2, 2026
Rep. Wyman Duggan announces run for mayor in challenge to Donna Deegan
Duggan cited affordability and turmoil at the city’s independent authorities as campaign priorities.…
October 2, 2026
Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters files to seek reelection
Waters is touting lower crime and reduced gang violence since he won the office in November 2022.…
October 2, 2026
Jacksonville’s animal control response worries councilman and inspector general
The systems people use to report dangerous dogs and other animal control issues is under scrutiny.…
October 2, 2026
Developers offer first look at plans for Hard Rock Hotel in Jacksonville
The Hard Rock on Bay Street would include a 350-key hotel and 152 residences, plus restaurants and event space.…
October 1, 2026
Florida forecast: Much-needed rain on the way, too much?
Florida finally has a meaningful opportunity to put a dent in its drought, but the same prolonged wet pattern that…
October 1, 2026
Domestic abuse killed more people in Duval County last year
Prosecutors and social service providers released new data to recognize Domestic Violence Awareness Month.…
October 1, 2026
New Venetia Elementary plan a prototype for future Duval elementary schools
It was standing room only at Hyde Grove Elementary on Tuesday, with 100 people packed into the cafeteria, sitting in…
October 1, 2026
Grafton & Fleck’s steakhouse will soon replace Ragtime Tavern in Atlantic Beach
The steakhouse, with a rooftop lounge, broke ground Wednesday. It is expected to open by summer 2027.…
October 1, 2026
Education commissioner tells districts to remove sexually explicit books
Commissioner Henry Mack said districts will be held accountable if they don’t remove books even without a complaint.…
October 1, 2026
Clay County woman accused of draining $100K from disabled person in her care
Inez Sullivan is accused of transferring the disabled person’s money to her own account for more than seven years.…
October 1, 2026
DeSantis exercises ‘unprecedented’ power to label groups ‘domestic terrorists’
A new law makes it a crime to provide “material support’ to domestic terrorist organizations.…
October 1, 2026
WHAT TO DO | Island Hop Beer & Spirits Fest; ‘Floribunda’ opening; Pride Fest; Crocodile talk
A craft beer & spirits fest in Fernandina Beach; the Floribunda art opening in Riverside; Jacksonville’s annual LGBT pride parade…
September 30, 2026
#AskJAXTDY | How will JEA’s new electric and water rates affect me?
JEA says average electric bills are expected to get lower, despite an Oct. 1 rate increase, while water bills will…
September 30, 2026
Duval School Board to consider allowing guns in cars on school property
Duval County Schools may change its policy and allow employees to store guns in their cars at school.…
September 30, 2026
Military priority at TSA, gate access for non-flyers begin at Jacksonville airport this week
As the holiday travel season looms, TSA reminded travelers what not to bring with them as they board an airplane…