2 days ago
St. Augustine police chief announces retirement
Police Chief Jennifer Michaux reflects on her 30-year career in law enforcement and her five years as chief.…
2 days ago
Gingerbread extravaganza takes its artistry to new home
The Jacksonville Historical Society’s 23rd annual Gingerbread Extravaganza shakes and bakes to a new home this holiday season.…
2 days ago
Palatka residents warned of lead in drinking water
Water samples showed elevated lead in more than 10% of the homes tested, the city said.…
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2 days ago
Indiana developer says it’s buying Laura Street Trio
Becovic Management Group says it is buying the restored Barnett National Bank Building in addition to the Laura Street Trio.…
3 days ago
Eye surgeon envisions more medical tourism in Jacksonville
Dr. Arun Gulani has served people from nearly 100 countries and believes medical tourism can benefit the region.…
December 4, 2025
Final littoral combat ship destined for Mayport
The U.S. Navy has accepted delivery of the USS Cleveland. The ship will homeport at Mayport Naval Station.…
December 4, 2025
Warm weather forecast for December and the holidays
NOAA’s latest December outlook predicts the holidays will be drier and warmer than usual.…
December 4, 2025
Police officer cleared in shooting of unarmed boy
The police officer was justified in shooting the boy, but communication errors contributed, the state attorney says.…
December 3, 2025
State CFO touts immigration agenda in St. Johns County
CFO Blaise Ingoglia came to the First Coast to discuss his immigration priorities in the upcoming legislative session.…
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December 3, 2025
UNF gets $1.3M grant to develop STEM game
The game, called Adventures with Emmy, will be similar to Dungeons and Dragons but with a STEM theme.…
December 3, 2025
Paid parking clears first vote in Fernandina Beach
The City Commission will take a final parking vote on Jan. 6, but a lawsuit and referendum are pending.…
December 3, 2025
St. Johns deputies kill gunman who threatened coworker
The gunman led deputies on a chase down U.S. 1 and yelled “shoot me, shoot me,” the sheriff said.…
December 3, 2025
JetBlue adding flights from Jacksonville to Puerto Rico
JetBlue will begin flying between San Juan and Jacksonville International Airport on March 13.…
December 3, 2025
Florida’s fog season begins: What you need to know
Florida’s fog season typically runs from late fall through the early spring.…
December 2, 2025
A change to who reviews challenged books for Duval Schools
School board members will now each appoint a parent to the committee that reviews challenged books.…
December 2, 2025
St. Johns County adopts conservation fee on developers
The impact fee, phased in over five years, will pay for acquiring sensitive conservation land.…
December 2, 2025
Ben & Jerry’s is coming to Five Points
The ice cream shop will be in the former space of Jane Doe Boutique, across from the Five Points Theatre…
December 2, 2025
St. Johns County bans smoking at parks and beaches
Students from Washington Classical Christian School had asked county officials to change smoking rules.…
December 2, 2025
Shakeup shuffles leadership on St. Johns County Commission
A surprise vote Tuesday dumped the leadership appointed just two weeks ago.…
December 2, 2025
Here’s a chance to keep a piece of Adventure Landing
An online auction is selling memorabilia and equipment from the closed Adventure Landing entertainment center.…
December 2, 2025
2 more Duval elementary schools will close
Over community objections, the Duval County School Board voted unanimously Monday to close two more elementary schools — but later…
December 1, 2025
Main Street Bridge could become a national landmark
City lawmakers want to add the iconic Main Street Bridge to the National Register of Historic Places.…
December 1, 2025
Is another Harris Teeter planned in St. Johns County?
The county is reviewing plans for a second store that matches the Harris Teeter footprint.…
December 1, 2025
Appeals court revives securities lawsuit against FPL
The issues include improper influence on elections and FPL’s failed attempt to acquire JEA in Jacksonville.…
December 1, 2025
Vouchers are shifting funding away from traditional schools
Teachers say school vouchers are leading to fewer programs for kids, larger classes and inadequate teacher pay.…
November 30, 2025
‘$100M debt’? Duval superintendent paints rosier financial picture amid school closures
The way Bernier talks about the urgency of school closures has done something of a 180 — from needing to…
November 25, 2025
Riverfront Plaza second ‘destination’ Downtown park to open this month
City officials are debuting Riverfront Plaza and RiversEdge public parks on the Nothbank and Southbank, respectively.…
November 25, 2025
Duval Schools asks Jax Library to cut student access to book apps
The library access issue comes as the School Board will vote Monday on changes to its policy for reviewing challenged…
November 25, 2025
Lights and action usher in Jacksonville’s inaugural River Fest
Fireworks, a lighted boat parade and a sneak peek at Jacksonville new downtown park are all at Saturday’s River Fest.…
November 25, 2025
Developer to seek $48M in incentives for Publix-anchored project Downtown
Officials discussed Gateway Jax’s coming request Monday during a City Council committee on Downtown.…
November 24, 2025
St. Augustine lawmaker aims to curb last-minute land swaps
A St. Augustine representative is aiming to increase transparency surrounding land swaps like a controversial trade that nearly occurred earlier…
November 24, 2025
Mandarin Food Bank’s 35th Thanksgiving giveaway helps 450 families
The annual drive saw more need this year as the pause in SNAP benefits from the government shutdown ends.…
November 24, 2025
Disputed Chick-fil-A project in North Jacksonville lands permit
The Chick-fil-A project, which faced concerns about traffic and safety from neighbors, is estimated to cost $1.6 million.…
November 24, 2025
Project Underground seeks tax break for $10M Northwest Jacksonville expansion
The code-named Project Underground currently employs more than 140 people at its existing Jacksonville plant.…
November 23, 2025
Legal fight stalls some panhandling prohibitions in Northeast Florida
According to internal emails, the City of St. Augustine is not enforcing its panhandling law due to ongoing litigation.…
November 21, 2025
Past, present, proposed: How Duval school closures have created community skepticism
Duval school closures will considered on the Eastside and in Mayport during a School Board meeting Dec. 1.…
November 21, 2025
Open 9 months, Lily’s restaurant closes Downtown
Owner Lily Grabb said she closed the Asian American restaurant after struggling to attract lunch customers.…
November 21, 2025
Palatka killer dies in state’s 17th execution of the year
Richard Barry Randolph was executed for raping and killing the manager of a convenience store during a robbery.…
November 21, 2025
Wildfires and drought spread across North Florida
Eighty percent of Florida has abnormally dry conditions or worse, and a few showers won’t make a difference.…
November 20, 2025
Four Seasons tax incentive could rise by $6M
See a rundown of all the incentives going to the Four Seasons hotel and related development.…
November 20, 2025
45% of Clay County teachers may get no pay raise
A School Board proposal would give raises of $400 to $800 to teachers with 10 or more years of experience.…
November 20, 2025
New restaurants lined up for Jacksonville airport
Chick-fil-A, Panda Express, V Pizza and Willie Jewell’s Old School Bar-B-Q will open in the airport’s new concourse.…