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DeSantis defends Hope Florida in St. Augustine appearance
Gov. Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis touted the program despite questions about its finances.…
2 hours ago
Appellate court upholds Jacksonville’s stripper age limit
A panel of the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the ordinance does not violate the First Amendment.…
21 hours ago
Historic Scout Hut campaigns for desperately needed repairs
Local leaders are raising money to restore the Scout Hut, which has hosted scout meetings for 87 years.…
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21 hours ago
Peace Memorial Park upgrades proposed under public-private partnership with Weaver family
Contributions to the park revamp have risen with $735,000 from the family of J. Wayne Weaver and Ronald Morris Weaver.…
22 hours ago
Orange County commits $11M to lure Jaguars for 1 year
County commissioners hope to attract the Jaguars (and other events) while EverBank Stadium is under renovation.…
24 hours ago
Students fume at City Council over AP program cuts
City Council refused Tuesday to support state funding for education acceleration programs like AP and IB.…
1 day ago
Corner Lot considers adding hotel in Riverside
An appplication submitted to JEA refers to a 115-room hotel and 30 restaurant seats near the Corner Lot Tower.…
1 day ago
Solar recycling company plans $90M expansion in Green Cove
OnePlanet Solar Recycling, a Jacksonville company, will open its second plant in Green Cove Springs.…
1 day ago
Hurricane season is near; Jax Ready Fest will get you ready
Jax Ready Fest offers demonstrations, hands-on learning and interactive exhibits to prepare for any emergency.…
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2 days ago
JU students protest cuts as financial details emerge
Protests have continued since JU announced it will eliminate music and theater programs and cut 40 faculty jobs.…
2 days ago
UF Health reaches agreement with UnitedHealthcare
UF Health announces people with employer-sponsored commercial plans as well as Medicaid are in network under the agreement with UnitedHealthcare.…
2 days ago
RESTORE gives women a 2nd chance after prison
The nonprofit has helped more than 100 women transition back into society after prison.…
2 days ago
St. Augustine police chief suspended over email use
Police Chief Jennifer Michaux was suspended for one day for discussing official business through a private email account.…
2 days ago
Oceanfront restaurant soon to open in Jax Beach
The restaurant, Sizemore’s Coastal Kitchen, will take the space of Salt Jax Beach, which closed last year.…
2 days ago
Florida Senate unlikely to vote on lower gun-buying age
Senate Rules Chairwoman Kathleen Passidomo said her committee won’t take up the gun measure.…
3 days ago
Lake Shore Middle teacher’s assistant, arrested for child abuse, says she acted in self-defense
A teacher’s assistant arrested after punching a student says she was defending herself.…
3 days ago
Baptist Health adds 3rd helicopter to Life Flight fleet
Baptist says the speed of helicopters can make all the difference in cases of stroke, heart attack or trauma.…
3 days ago
Landlord registry proposed to strengthen rental oversight
City Councilman Jimmy Peluso will introduce a resolution Tuesday calling on the mayor to establish a landlord registry.…
April 21, 2025
Sea turtle season is coming. Here’s how you can help.
Coastal officials are asking the public to follow simple rules as sea turtle nesting season begins May 1.…
April 18, 2025
Proposed law could stymie neighborhood improvements
A law proposed in the Florida Legislature would end Community Redevelopment Agencies.…
April 18, 2025
FHP arrests US citizen on immigration charge
Juan Carlos Lopez Gomez was arrested just over the Georgia border and was held despite having a birth certificate.…
April 18, 2025
FSU students gather at vigils the day after shooting
Some FSU studentsreturned to retrieve their belongings less than a day after they had barricaded classroom doors.…
April 18, 2025
Pecan Kitchen approved for alcohol sales in Julington Creek
The southern-cooking restaurant is under construction where a Broudy’s liquor store previously operated.…
April 18, 2025
Akel’s Deli will remain in Downtown tower for now
Akel’s has renewed its lease in the Bank of America tower through November.…
April 17, 2025
FSU shooting kills 2 and injures 6; deputy’s son suspected
Police say the 20-year-old gunman used his mother’s former service weapon in the shooting.…
April 17, 2025
Autonomous vehicles move closer as control center opens
JTA opened a command center for autonomous vehicles that will soon shuttle people around Downtown.…
April 17, 2025
Jax launches campaign to combat human trafficking
Trafficking increases during major sports events, so city officials designated a “no-trafficking” zone around the stadiums.…
April 17, 2025
Ahoy! Friendship Fountain playground set for debut
Friendship Fountain sprang back to life Thursday, and the playground will open Saturday.…
April 17, 2025
Arts center planned in St. Johns County — but where?
An arts coalition has plans for a new performing arts complex in St. Augustine to serve smaller groups.…
April 17, 2025
More jobs and more traffic as Home Depot opens in St. Johns
The Home Depot joined a wave of stores like Costco, Bass Pro Shops and Buc-ee’s.…
April 17, 2025
House passes bill to protect parks from development
The legislation would prevent development such as golf courses, lodges and pickleball courts at Florida state parks.…
April 17, 2025
Art blooms at 57th Mandarin Art Festival
Organizers expect 6,000 to 10,000 people at the art festival on Easter Weekend.…
April 16, 2025
WHAT TO DO | Asian Night Market; Jax Parks Eggstravaganza; Ride or Die
What to do in the Jacksonville area the weekend of April 18-20, 2025.…
April 16, 2025
UNF police could carry out ICE enforcement on campus
The university joins other local law enforcement agencies that have agreed to help ICE crack down on illegal immigration.…
April 16, 2025
Florida lawmakers aim to make child care less expensive
A bill in the Florida Legislature would streamline inspections for child care providers.…
April 16, 2025
Fernandina braces for legal fight over bioethanol plant
Rayonier Advanced Materials sued after the city denied its plans for a bioethanol operation.…
April 16, 2025
Fewer people are traveling out of state for abortions
The number of people coming to Florida for abortions dropped dramatically from 2023 to 2024.…
April 15, 2025
4 Duval teachers honored for career excellence
The teachers were surprised Tuesday with the Gladys Prior Award for Career Teaching Excellence.…
April 15, 2025
JTA will reserve 100 self-driving Holon vehicles
The vehicles will be produced at Holon’s new Jacksonville assembly plant for the Ultimate Urban Circulator.…
April 15, 2025
JU cuts 40 faculty and ends music and theater programs
JU’s reorganization is intended to align the university’s courses with the needs of today’s working world.…
April 15, 2025
St. Johns County pays $110K for commissioner’s legal fees
The County Commission agreed to cover Krista Joseph’s legal fees in connection with an investigation into her behavior.…
April 15, 2025
The Magic Beach Motel: An icon or an eyesore?
A developer wants to tear down the 74-year-old motel in Vilano Beach, but a cultural review board isn’t convinced.…