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Cargo door popped open just before fatal Yulee plane crash
A security camera showed the cargo door open on a Piper aircraft that crashed seconds later.…
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Susie Wiles, Trump’s chief of staff, slams St. Johns land deal
Wiles said a developer’s attempt to obtain land in the Guana River Wildlife Management Area is “outrageous.”…
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Florida’s drought improves with recent rains
About 87% of Florida is now experiencing drought, down from 93% before rainfall last week.…
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FAMU chooses president despite community concerns
Community members expressed concern about Marva Johnson’s politics and her lack of education experience.…
3 days ago
Parking garage fire shuts down Jacksonville’s airport
The fire began in one vehicle and spread to about 50, causing a partial collapse in the parking garage.…
3 days ago
37 who died on USS Stark remembered 38 years later
Crew members and family remembered the tragedy Friday during an annual memorial at Naval Station Mayport.…
3 days ago
Beachside Seafood in Jax Beach plans renovations
New owners plan cosmetic changes to the inside and outside of the building, which was built in 1954.…
May 16, 2025
Another mosquito board member resigns in St. Johns
Trish Becker is the latest commissioner to resign from the Anastasia Mosquito Control District in just three months. …
May 16, 2025
Complaints of obnoxious odors persist on Westside
Residents brought their complaints to a meeting regarding the permit for International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.…
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May 16, 2025
DeSantis will veto malpractice bill sponsored by Jax senator
The bill, sponsored by Sen. Clay Yarborough, would have allowed more people to seek noneconomic damages.…
May 16, 2025
Florida will review security on campuses after FSU shooting
The state university system hopes to recommend any improvements by the end of summer.…
May 15, 2025
St. Johns County hires former Sen. Travis Hutson
Hutson reached his term limit in the Senate, but he has a new job working in the St. Johns County…
May 15, 2025
Who will manage stadium agreement’s $40M on Eastside?
A tentative plan calls for a nine-member board to oversee the Community Benefits Agreement with the Jaguars.…
May 15, 2025
Sidewalk proposal presented to packed Mandarin crowd
More than 200 people gathered Wednesday to learn about a sidewalk plan that some fear will destroy trees.…
May 15, 2025
Jacksonville Fire Chief Keith Powers announces retirement
Powers will retire June 30 after 29 years in the department, including six as its leader.…
May 15, 2025
St. Johns conservation land could be developed under proposed land swap
The state could swap 600 acres in the Guana River Wildlife Management Area in exchange for non-contiguous parcels, at the…
May 15, 2025
Downtown Jacksonville Harveys could become Aldi
The store would become one of at least nine potential Aldi conversions in Northeast Florida.…
May 15, 2025
How one nonprofit helps Jacksonville scholars thrive
Thrive Scholars Jacksonville helps students from underserved and underrepresented backgrounds prepare for undergraduate life.…
May 14, 2025
History Center lists most endangered historic properties
The Jacksonville History Center released its annual list of the city’s most endangered historic properties.…
May 14, 2025
WHAT TO DO | Dancin’ in the Street; Yarden Tour; ‘Waitress’
Dancin’ in the Street at the Beaches, the annual Riverside-Avondale Yarden Tour and “Waitress” the musical are What to Do…
May 14, 2025
Substitute teacher arrested with guns and ammo in car
Abdiel Badillo-Martinez was charged with taking weapons onto the campus of Southside Estates Elementary School.…
May 14, 2025
Jacksonville council asks state DOGE to review city finances
Aside from the legislation, the mayor’s office said it has been in contact with the state task force since March.…
May 14, 2025
Jax Beach Lifeguard Station could get major restoration
The Community Redevelopment Agency is working to add the landmark to the Downtown Redevelopment Plan.…
May 14, 2025
Florida Humanities raises money after DOGE cuts
The nonprofit’s Save Florida’s Stories campaign hopes to raise $300,000 by September.…
May 14, 2025
SWAT call ends with police killing Westside man
Police said they shot Calixto Beabenutti to prevent him from taking a hostage at a neighboring home.…
May 14, 2025
UNF’s Osprey Racing hopes to fly in international race
The team designed and built a race car that will compete this weekend at Michigan International Speedway.…
May 14, 2025
Appellate court blocks Florida’s drag show law
The court upheld an injunction against the law, which was sponsored by Sen. Clay Yarborough of Jacksonville.…
May 13, 2025
Airplane maker could create 1,200 jobs at Cecil Airport
City Council will consider incentives for a project identified only as Project Bluebird.…
May 13, 2025
Duval school police officer accused of domestic battery
Kevens Louis was charged with domestic battery by strangulation and false imprisonment.…
May 13, 2025
FIVE music venue replaces Sun-Ray Cinema in Five Points
FIVE’s grand opening was originally planned for January, but issues with construction and permits delayed it.…
May 13, 2025
DeSantis rejects suggestion of budget ‘summit’
The governor called a summit a “dog-and-pony show” and said legislators should just “do their jobs.”…
May 13, 2025
Accused FSU shooter jailed after hospital release
Phoenix Ikner is charged with killing two people and wounding six others during a shooting on campus last month.…
May 12, 2025
Mandarin residents fear loss of trees for sidewalk project
A $4.5 million project that would add 2.3 miles of sidewalk to an oak-shaded part of historic Mandarin is coming…
May 12, 2025
Meet the finalists for St. Johns County school superintendent
Of four finalists, one has encoutnered controversy. Another has been a superintendent in another county.…
May 12, 2025
Three die in mobile home fire in East Palatka
Firefighters rescued several people. The cause of the fire has not been determined.…
May 12, 2025
TJ Maxx will open Sunday in Jacksonville Beach
The store will open in the South Beach Regional shopping center. It will be the sixth TJ Maxx in the…
May 12, 2025
Heavy rain could bring flash flooding in North Florida
Some areas could receive 2 to 4 inches of rain on ground that is already saturated from recent days.…
May 9, 2025
DeSantis wants ‘accountability’ on City Hall gun registry
Florida’s governor says there needs to be accountability as the controversy deepens into Jacksonville gun registry issue.…
May 9, 2025
Centuries later, Fort Mose finally has a fort again
A reconstructed fort opened Friday at Fort Mose Historic State Park, site of the first settlement of freed Black slaves.…
May 9, 2025
Irish pub and restaurant planned for East Bay Street
Keane’s Irish Pub would open next to the Decca Live music and dance club, where Justice Pub closed in February.…
May 9, 2025
Search for president divides FAMU community
Candidate interviews are scheduled next week, and the board of trustees will choose the new president May 16.…
May 9, 2025
Strobes and horns alert Atlantic beachgoers to lightning risk
Two new lighting alert systems on Atlantic Beach predict when lightning strikes are imminent.…