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Featured image for “Jax launches campaign to combat human trafficking”
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.…
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April 17, 2025

Ahoy! Friendship Fountain playground set for debut

Friendship Fountain sprang back to life Thursday, and the playground will open Saturday.…
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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.…
Featured image for “More jobs and more traffic as Home Depot opens in St. Johns”
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.…
Featured image for “House passes bill to protect parks from development”
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.…
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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.…
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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.…
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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.…
Featured image for “Florida lawmakers aim to make child care less expensive”
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.…
Featured image for “Fernandina braces for legal fight over bioethanol plant”
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.…
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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.…
Featured image for “4 Duval teachers honored for career excellence”
April 15, 2025

4 Duval teachers honored for career excellence

The teachers were surprised Tuesday with the Gladys Prior Award for Career Teaching Excellence.…
Featured image for “JTA will reserve 100 self-driving Holon vehicles”
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.…
Featured image for “JU cuts 40 faculty and ends music and theater programs”
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.…
Featured image for “St. Johns County pays $110K for commissioner’s legal fees”
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.…
Featured image for “The Magic Beach Motel: An icon or an eyesore?”
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.…
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April 15, 2025

How Jax Journey Forward strives to reduce crime

Some Jaxsons think the Jacksonville Journey Forward will lower crime and eradicate long-standing disparties.…
Featured image for “City launches kids’ Minecraft challenge to help plan Jacksonville’s riverfront”
April 14, 2025

City launches kids’ Minecraft challenge to help plan Jacksonville’s riverfront

The three-week New Jax City challenge invites second-graders through college sophomores to design Jacksonville’s riverfront in Minecraft.…
Featured image for “More details released on what led to Duval inmate’s death”
April 14, 2025

More details released on what led to Duval inmate’s death

A report details a struggle and medical emergency that ultimately led to the death of inmate Charles Faggart.…
Featured image for “Judge faults state in manatee deaths and calls for protections”
April 14, 2025

Judge faults state in manatee deaths and calls for protections

The judge said the state has violated the federal Endangered Species Act by failing to regulate wastewaster discharges properly.…
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April 14, 2025

Florida House seeks records on state agency spending

The GOP-led House is seeking a broard array of documents regarding spending by the DeSantis administration.…
Featured image for “Jacksonville planning director resigns at mayor’s request”
April 14, 2025

Jacksonville planning director resigns at mayor’s request

R. Brett James says he was given no details about why the administration sought his resignation.…
Featured image for “Jacksonville tests artificial intelligence in city budget process”
April 11, 2025

Jacksonville tests artificial intelligence in city budget process

Jacksonville is one of the first cities in the country to use artificial intelligence to help draft a budget.…
Featured image for “Regency mall’s new owner settles code compliance fines”
April 11, 2025

Regency mall’s new owner settles code compliance fines

Blackwater Regency LLC signed five settlement agreements with the city to settle the fines.…
Featured image for “Senate president unveils compromise on tax relief”
April 11, 2025

Senate president unveils compromise on tax relief

The compromise would make some clothes and shoes tax-free and would study whether to eliminate property taxes.…
Featured image for “St. Johns Schools narrows superintendent search to 10”
April 11, 2025

St. Johns Schools narrows superintendent search to 10

The school district received 26 applications for the superintendent’s job and narrowed the field to 10 semifinalists.…
Featured image for “Inmate dies of severe injuries suffered in Duval jail”
April 10, 2025

Inmate dies of severe injuries suffered in Duval jail

Nine jail officers were suspended in an incident involving inmate Charles Faggart. The Sheriff’s Office has not explained what happened.…
Featured image for “How OysterFest restores Trout and Ribault rivers”
April 10, 2025

How OysterFest restores Trout and Ribault rivers

OysterFest is a community festival spotlighting an oft-neglected tributary of the St. Johns River.…
Featured image for “Fernandina church secretary accused of embezzling $500K”
April 10, 2025

Fernandina church secretary accused of embezzling $500K

Police say Melissa Ganey English took money from Amelia Baptist Church for concerts, cruises, hotels and more.…
Featured image for “Senate approves Black history museum in St. Johns County”
April 10, 2025

Senate approves Black history museum in St. Johns County

A House bill regarding the Black history museum has not moved through committees.…
Featured image for “Developer closes on purchase of Regency Square Mall”
April 10, 2025

Developer closes on purchase of Regency Square Mall

Blackwater Development plans a mixed-use development on the site of the mostly vacant mall.…
Featured image for “Legislature integrates Gulf of America into schools and laws”
April 10, 2025

Legislature integrates Gulf of America into schools and laws

Here’s how your legislators voted on two Gulf of America bills.…
Featured image for “School districts beg Florida lawmakers not to slash bonuses for accelerated students”
April 9, 2025

School districts beg Florida lawmakers not to slash bonuses for accelerated students

Florida’s education funding could cost local districts millions if incentives for accelerated programs are reduced.…