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Baptist Health adds 3rd helicopter to Life Flight fleet
Baptist says the speed of helicopters can make all the difference in cases of stroke, heart attack or trauma.…
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Landlord registry proposed to strengthen rental oversight
City Councilman Jimmy Peluso will introduce a resolution Tuesday calling on the mayor to establish a landlord registry.…
April 18, 2025
Proposed law could stymie neighborhood improvements
A law proposed in the Florida Legislature would end Community Redevelopment Agencies.…
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April 18, 2025
FHP arrests US citizen on immigration charge
Juan Carlos Lopez Gomez was arrested just over the Georgia border and was held despite having a birth certificate.…
April 18, 2025
FSU students gather at vigils the day after shooting
Some FSU studentsreturned to retrieve their belongings less than a day after they had barricaded classroom doors.…
April 18, 2025
Pecan Kitchen approved for alcohol sales in Julington Creek
The southern-cooking restaurant is under construction where a Broudy’s liquor store previously operated.…
April 18, 2025
Akel’s Deli will remain in Downtown tower for now
Akel’s has renewed its lease in the Bank of America tower through November.…
April 17, 2025
FSU shooting kills 2 and injures 6; deputy’s son suspected
Police say the 20-year-old gunman used his mother’s former service weapon in the shooting.…
April 17, 2025
Autonomous vehicles move closer as control center opens
JTA opened a command center for autonomous vehicles that will soon shuttle people around Downtown.…
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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.…
April 17, 2025
Ahoy! Friendship Fountain playground set for debut
Friendship Fountain sprang back to life Thursday, and the playground will open Saturday.…
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.…
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.…
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.…
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.…
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.…
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.…
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.…
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.…
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.…
April 15, 2025
4 Duval teachers honored for career excellence
The teachers were surprised Tuesday with the Gladys Prior Award for Career Teaching Excellence.…
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.…
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.…
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.…
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.…
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.…
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.…
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.…
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.…
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.…
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.…
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.…
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.…
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.…
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.…
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.…
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.…
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.…
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.…
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.…
April 10, 2025
Legislature integrates Gulf of America into schools and laws
Here’s how your legislators voted on two Gulf of America bills.…
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.…