5 hours ago
Local first responder takes Christmas to Colombian orphans
Max Morel-Sepulveda will take food, clothes and more to orphans in Colombia.…
2 days ago
Husband convicted in wife’s murder-for-hire killing
Jerry Burns faces the death penalty after he was convicted of arranging his wife’s murder.…
2 days ago
Runway hazards: More planes report hitting wildlife in Florida
The number planes striking ground animals like deer and iguanas has increased since the government began tracking them.…
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2 days ago
400 natural acres preserved on Amelia Island
The Thornton family of Amelia Island donated the land so it can never be developed.…
2 days ago
NUMBER OF THE WEEK | Jacksonville’s overcrowded animal shelter
A LOT of animals are sitting in the city of Jacksonville’s animal shelter right now — capacity is 362, but…
2 days ago
BJ’s Wholesale could open by Christmas at Beachwalk
BJ’s Wholesale Club is putting finishing touches on a store at 115 Beachwalk Blvd. in St. Johns County.…
2 days ago
Solar power continues to shine brightly in Florida
Nearly 30,000 Floridians installed solar panels this year, bringing the total number of installations to more than a quarter million.…
3 days ago
St. Johns Mosquito Control Board’s Christmas bonuses null and void
A fiery Anastasia Mosquito Control District meeting ended with the board’s controversial Christmas bonuses voided.…
3 days ago
Memorial Park celebrates 100 years — and one historic photo
A photo from 1924 will be re-created Saturday during a centennial celebration for Memorial Park in Riverside.…
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3 days ago
Raines High at 60: A season of success on the football field and off
Raines High School heads to the state football championship, as the predominantly Black Northwest Jacksonville school also celebrates historically good…
3 days ago
A storybook link is added to Emerald Trail
A new StoryWalk along the LaVilla section of the Emerald Trail will feature 20 mounted displays of pages from children’s…
December 12, 2024
New nightclub set to open in Downtown Jacksonville
Decca Live, a live music and dance nightclub, will open Jan. 31 on East Bay Street.…
December 12, 2024
UF picks Prime Osborn area for new high-tech graduate campus
University of Florida trustees will vote Friday on a new campus that would include the Florida Semiconductor Institute.…
December 12, 2024
Senate bill would lower age to buy long guns in Florida
The bill from Sen. Randy Fine of Brevard County would repeal a law that raised the gun-buying age to 21.…
December 11, 2024
State closed probe of Jax teacher before accuser was given chance to testify, lawyer says
The Florida Department of Ed says the accuser refused to be interviewed — a claim contradicted by emails reviewed by…
December 11, 2024
Florida may allow bear hunting for first time in nearly a decade
The state will consider proposals for the first sanctioned bear hunt since a controversial hunt in October 2015.…
December 11, 2024
First Coast Hispanic chamber to recognize business leaders
The chamber will celebrate Hispanic people and businesses who are part of a rapidly growing community in the region.…
December 11, 2024
Redevelopment plans emerge for Regency Square Mall
A site plan for a gas station and convenience store at Regency Square Mall shows a larger redevelopment scheme.…
December 11, 2024
Jacksonville cemetery reveals a forgotten history
Beneath the Emmett Reed Community Center lies the site of Mount Herman Cemetery, a historic burial ground from the 1880s.…
December 11, 2024
The roller coaster of temperatures continues
Jacksonville will wake up Thursday to temperatures in the mid- to upper 30s.…
December 11, 2024
Jacksonville filmmaker premieres story of serial killer
The movie tells the story of Billy Mansfield Jr., who killed five women between 1975 and 1980 and dumped a…
December 11, 2024
ARTS PICKS | Dec. 13-15
Jacksonville’s annual Hispanic festival, a group show art opening in San Marco and the new Project Atrium piece at MOCA…
December 11, 2024
THE JAXSON | Merrill-Stevens: Legacy of the Southside Shipyard
The history of a former World War I-era shipyard now occupied by Bishop Kenny High School.…
December 10, 2024
Jacksonville tries many routes to comply with homeless law
Fifty-two people have been arrested and others bussed home to prevent homeless people from sleeping in public.…
December 10, 2024
Blue Angels add Jax to the schedule in 2025
The Blue Angels had not scheduled an appearance in Jacksonville in 2025, but the schedule opened up when another show…
December 10, 2024
Sweet treats on display at Gingerbread Extravaganza
The Gingerbread Extravaganza includes 25 cookie and candy creations on display through Dec. 28 at Old St. Andrews Church.…
December 10, 2024
Arrest made in 39-year-old Camden County murders
A Camden County church deacon and his wife were shot to death during a Bible study class. The wrong man…
December 10, 2024
Florida senators start filing bills for legislative session
Senators are gearing up for the 2025 legislative session, which will begin March 4.…
December 9, 2024
After string of fires, mayor and chief take safety to the street
Firefighters passed out free smoke detectors and fire safety information after multiple fires in Jacksonville over five days.…
December 9, 2024
V Pizza cooks up a new crust after complaints
V Pizza said customers have complained for years that its crust is not firm enough.…
December 9, 2024
Hello, Avelo: Jax adds airline with flights to New Haven
Avelo Airlines will offer nonstop service between Jacksonville and Tweed-New Haven Airport on Friday and Mondays.…
December 9, 2024
It’ll be Ole Miss and Duke in the Taxslayer Gator Bowl
This will be the first time these teams have met and Duke’s first appearance in the Gator Bowl.…
December 9, 2024
Is there a Christmas tree crisis after 2024 hurricane season?
Many of Florida’s Christmas trees come from the Carolinas, which were devastated by Hurricane Helene.…
December 9, 2024
A citrus comeback is budding in North Florida
Warmer temperatures and new technologies are helping a citrus industry born in St. Augustine.…
December 6, 2024
Number of the Week | Let’s all go to the movies
Our Number of the Week is the number of First Coast residents per movie theater in our region.…
December 6, 2024
NoCo Center could become apartments and grocery
A 16-story apartment building and grocery store could replace the former First Baptist Church main auditorium, now called NoCo Center.…
December 6, 2024
Scammers want to make your holidays less merry
The FBI warns people to be careful of spoof charities and hurricane recovery scams.…
December 6, 2024
Maple Street co-founder has a new idea: Breakfast tacos
After selling Maple Street Biscuit Co. for $36 million, Scott Moore is planning Calico Cactus, A Modern Taco Shop.…
December 6, 2024
New Lincolnville park honors two ‘unsung heroes’
George and Ollie Smith are little-known pillars of the historically Black Lincolnville community.…
December 6, 2024
Cold front arrives in North Florida; warmup to follow
The cold front will bring temperatures near freezing from the Panhandle to Jacksonville.…
December 5, 2024
Removed Douglas Anderson teacher was accused of sex with 14-year-old
Previously unreported records explain the circumstances surrounding Corey Thayer’s removal.…
December 5, 2024
Jumbo Shrimp’s stadium now called VyStar Ballpark
The ballpark’s new name is a result of VyStar’s merger with 121 Financial Credit Union.…