22 hours ago
Court backs DeSantis on North Florida redistricting
The 1st District Court of Appeal upheld the elimination of a majority-Black district stretching from Jacksonville to Tallahassee.…
22 hours ago
Alachua school district returns LGBTQ book to shelves
The school district determined that a complaint about the book came from a woman who did not live in the…
23 hours ago
$5 million gift helps Bolles build Center for Innovation
Dr. Dana Fender and his wife, Hope, have committed to match a $5 million gift from Frank Sanchez.…
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23 hours ago
JEA seeks 100-plus drivers for study on EV charging
The year of research will record how people charge their electric vehicles, when they do it and where.…
23 hours ago
Goodwill growing with new store and headquarters
Goodwill Industries of North Florida intends to build a 22,000-square-foot St. Augustine store, donation drive-thru and career center next year.…
1 day ago
Law enforcement renews push against hate crimes
The FBI Jacksonville and other agencies are encouraging the public to report hate crimes, which are increasing in Florida and…
1 day ago
Child killer returns to court to put his attorneys on defense
Donald Smith was sentenced to death for the rape and murder of 8-year-old Cherish Perrywinkle. He claims his attorneys represented…
1 day ago
Marsy’s Law doesn’t shield names, Supreme Court rules
The court said police involved in fatal shootings cannot not withhold their names — nor can crime victims.…
2 days ago
Fire department reorganized to increase diversity
The staff of the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department will be reorganized to make it more diverse and better trained,…
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2 days ago
Above-normal hurricane season comes to an end
Twenty named storms formed in the Atlantic this season, tied for the fourth-most ever. Seven became hurricanes.…
2 days ago
Former Jags star Fred Taylor joins soccer ownership group
Taylor, the Jaguars’ career rushing leader, joins fellow University of Florida alumnus Tim Tebow as an owner for JAXUSL.…
2 days ago
College Park contractor bets on Arlington’s renewal
Veteran contractor Dan Manjack was so impressed with the area that he moved from Clearwater to Northeast Florida and invested…
2 days ago
UNF poll finds support for legal pot and abortion rights
Florida voters largely support proposed constitutional amendments to legalize recreational marijuana and to protect abortion rights, the poll shows.…
3 days ago
Sun-Ray Cinema is expanding to Daytona Beach
Sun-Ray also is hoping for an eventual location at the Beaches or Mandarin.…
3 days ago
First Coast counties unite in fight against climate threats
Seven counties are participating in the Resilient First Coast Collaborative, a attempt to jointly battle the effects of climate change.…
3 days ago
Clay County charts a path for next five years
The county is creating a long list of plans to improve health and safety, development, infrastructure, quality of life and…
November 29, 2023
Jacksonville approves plan to stop Brentwood liquor store
The city plans to buy land in Brentwood that was set to become a liquor store next to a school…
November 29, 2023
Mayor’s panel approves alcohol consumption on Riverwalks
City Council still must approve the proposal, which would allow open consumption along the Northbank and Southbank Riverwalks.…
November 28, 2023
UNF lab develops solar power, hydrogen fuel cells and more
The JEA Sustainable Solutions Lab, financed by the utility, could create greener ways to generate electricity — and could lead…
November 28, 2023
Seven Jacksonville hospitals get A’s for safety
Of the 14 hospitals in the Jacksonville area, seven received A’s from The Leapfrog Group, a health care watchdog organization.…
November 28, 2023
Jax Eastside joins National Register of Historic Places
Dating back to the end of the Civil War, the Eastside neighborhood is one of Jacksonville’s last cohesive urban core…
November 28, 2023
Naked Kitchen restaurant signs on in Phoenix arts district
The restaurants plans to open in one of the buildings being revitalized in the Phoenix Arts & Innovation District north…
November 27, 2023
Shark research expedition launches from Mayport
A team from Ocearch will study white sharks as they migrate to waters off the southeastern U.S. for the winter.…
November 27, 2023
Hurricane season ends quietly, but recovery will take time
For a second consecutive season, Florida took a direct hit from a major storm: Hurricane Idalia. But the season could…
November 27, 2023
JaxbyJax Literary Arts Fest celebrates its 10th year
Jacksonvillle’s signature literary event includes workshops, coaching, readings and a student showcase.…
November 27, 2023
Man, 70, hit six times walking on First Coast Expressway
Investigators say the man was walking in the right lane of the state highway at 6 a.m. when five vehicles…
November 27, 2023
Mayport destroyer responds to tanker attack off Yemen
The USS Mason seized five armed rebels late Sunday off the coast of Yemen after a tanker linked to Israel…
November 27, 2023
Here’s what local lawmakers want to pass in 2024 session
Northeast Florida lawmakers have filed at least 35 bills for review in the 2024 legislative session, ranging from child safety…
November 22, 2023
JU law school will move to permanent home Downtown
Jacksonville University’s new law school has signed a lease for the former Atlantic Bank Building at Hogan and Forsyth streets.…
November 21, 2023
You’ll have lots of company if you travel over the holiday
Here’s what to expect on the roads and in the airport during a weekend of possibly record-heavy travel.…
November 21, 2023
Thanksgiving outlook: Storms and cooler temperatures
Downpours and gusty thunderstorms could affect Thanksgiving travel across parts of Florida. A cold front that extends from a stronger…
November 21, 2023
Corrections officer charged with DUI manslaughter
Corrections Officer Cashius Barry Edwards hit another vehicle and killed the driver, Sheriff T.K. Waters said.…
November 21, 2023
Here’s help for low-income renters in St. Johns County
The county has launched a new program to help low-income renters cover rent and utility bills for up to 18…
November 21, 2023
Sex offender convicted of hacking Jaguars’ Jumbotron
The mother of a boy abused years ago by Samuel Arthur Thompson says his imminent prison term finally gives her…
November 21, 2023
Native Jaxson returns to open coffee shop near his roots
Leo Baker, owner of Vantage Point Coffee Co., appreciates the chance to give back to the community where he grew…
November 20, 2023
Debris found from boat of 3 missing fishermen
A fish box and buoy balls were found Sunday night 16 miles off the coast of St. Augustine. The three…
November 20, 2023
Gator hunts could be expanded to add ‘flexibility’
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission will consider special permits that would expand where alligator hunters can hunt.…
November 20, 2023
Casa Monica Hotel debuts chophouse in St. Augustine
The menu at Cordova Coastal Chophouse & Bar is the expected chophouse fare – steaks, fish and seafood. Managers say…
November 20, 2023
400-plus families seek holiday help at Mandarin Food Bank
Food bank leaders said the amount of need this year has been exceptional — but so has the generosity.…
November 20, 2023
Naval Station Mayport welcomes USS Marinette
The USS Marinette is a part of the Navy’s Freedom-variant Littoral Combat Ship fleet.…
November 20, 2023
Permit approved to convert Pratt Funeral Home to Airbnb
Avant Construction Group will convert the historic structure into an Airbnb and a restaurant.…
November 20, 2023
Florida Supreme Court won’t suspend online sports betting
The court denied a motion by two partimutuel companies to halt spots betting while a broader legal battle plays out.…