12 hours ago
Soccer group considers Sears site at Regency for stadium
Sporting Club Jacksonville wants to acquire the closed Sears property for a new professional soccer operation.…
12 hours ago
Hundreds of kittens land at Jax Humane Society
The Jacksonville Humane Society is asking for the public’s help after an influx of kittens in the past month.…
13 hours ago
DeSantis signs bill allowing chaplains in public schools
Parental pemission will be required for children to participate in counseling by volunteer chaplains.…
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16 hours ago
Douglas Anderson teacher accused of indecent exposure
Chris Allen-Black, an algebra teacher, was arrested in Orange County on the misdemeanor charge.…
17 hours ago
Public offers suggestions to ‘reimagine’ Metro Park
The city is seeking suggestions on how to develop the riverfront park into a “part of the everyday experience.”…
17 hours ago
Berkman II auction may be back on
A judge this week dismissed a bankruptcy filed by the Berkman’s former developer, which clears the way for the auction…
18 hours ago
Classic motorcycle show rolls to new site at car museum
The 24th annual Riding Into History Motorcycle Concours is set for Saturday at the Classic Car Museum of St Augustine.…
18 hours ago
Home prices in Jacksonville doubled in just 7.9 years
Home prices have skyrocketed across the country lately, and a study by Point2 looked at where prices doubled the fastest. If you have…
1 day ago
Freed Jacksonville man sues after 44 years in prison
Willie Williams filed a civil rights lawsuit Wednesday against the city of Jacksonville, Duval County and detectives from the Jacksonville…
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1 day ago
More families desperate for food than during the pandemic
Feeding Northeast Florida says it is distributing 17% more food now than during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.…
2 days ago
DeSantis signs bill for anti-communism lessons in schools
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday signed a measure that will lead to the history of communism being taught in grades…
2 days ago
Sargassum buries beaches and threatens tourism
Deep piles of sargassum, normally stuck out in the Atlantic Ocean, are finding a way to foul many Florida beaches…
2 days ago
#AskJAXTDY l Riverfront Plaza design questions
We answer: Where will people park at Riverfront Plaza? & Will the park will be built on a concrete platform?…
2 days ago
New college survey probes students’ political views
The voluntary survey is loaded with ideological political questions, including: Is it hard to be friends with people who voted…
2 days ago
Building owner responds to Sun-Ray Cinema rumors
Rumors spread on social media this week about the possible sale and demolition of the Sun-Ray Cinema building.…
2 days ago
Oceanway waits for decision on proposed Chick-fil-A
A new traffic study caught people by surprise, and a public hearing was pushed back to June 4.…
2 days ago
Southbank self storage, affordable housing plan wins over zoning committee
City Council members on the Land Use and Zoning Committee meeting on Tuesday narrowly endorsed a rezoning request that could…
2 days ago
Duval parents plead to keep their schools open
Nearly a dozen parents spoke to the School Board on Tuesday, but school officials stressed again that no decisions are…
2 days ago
St. Johns County ranks first for Black history museum
The county is among four finalists statewide for the new museum and will present its case to a state task…
3 days ago
St. Johns County needs four new fire stations
County commissioners approved plans Tuesday to build four new fire stations and other public safety buildings.…
3 days ago
DeSantis returns to Jax to sign limits on textbook challenges
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill that will limit challenges to schoolbooks and ease the process for charter schools to…
3 days ago
St. Johns County to buy World Golf Village property
The St. Johns County Commmission voted to buy a chunk of World Golf Village for $5.5 million, but plans for…
3 days ago
Beaches leaders fight to preserve schools
Jacksonville Beach and Neptune Beach city councils voted to oppose the closure or consolidation of schools in their communities.…
3 days ago
#AskJAXTDY l Will a remodeled stadium be climate-friendly?
Both the Jaguars and the city have publicly pledged to include green initiatives and resiliency efforts into their agreement to…
3 days ago
Gunfire hits school bus carrying children in Hogan’s Creek
The school bus apparently got caught in the crossfire of a gun battle near UF Jacksonville. No children were hurt.…
3 days ago
Buildings will rise soon at RiversEdge on Southbank
RiversEdge: Life on the St. Johns will include townhouses, retail, restaurants, office space, a hotel, a public marina and park…
3 days ago
Former VyStar headquarters will become charter school
IDEA Public Schools says the elementary school will open in August 2025, the third IDEA school in Jacksonville.…
April 15, 2024
Interim CEO appointed to replace departing Jay Stowe
JEA veteran Vickie Cavey was appointed as interim CEO after Jay Stowe resigned in a “mutual decision” with the Board…
April 15, 2024
Education chief visits Raines to tout Bright Futures scholarships
Florida Education Commissioner Manny Diaz Jr. wants to ensure that students know their options for attending college.…
April 15, 2024
FSCJ gets $1.5 million to train people with unique abilities
The grant will fund a multiyear program to educate students with unique abilities and match them with jobs in Jacksonville.…
April 15, 2024
St. Johns County considers buying World Golf Village
The County Commission on Tuesday will discuss a $5.5 million plan to buy the majority of the property.…
April 15, 2024
Laura Street Trio project still has a chance
A Downtown Investment Authority committee opted not to recommend closing the door on conversations with the developer.…
April 12, 2024
St. Johns County residents pick up pieces after tornado
A 100-mph tornado blew through two neighborhoods Thursday, damaging roofs, window and trees.…
April 12, 2024
DeSantis in St. Augustine to sign law enforcement bills
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed laws that govern police review boards and prevent people from harassing police officers.…
April 12, 2024
Plans filed for Baptist Medical Center at Seven Pines
The health care system proposes two buildings totaling 120,000 square feet at southeast Butler Boulevard and Interstate 295.…
April 12, 2024
State warns of wildfire risk despite wetter winter
Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson said people should limit debris on their properties as wildfire season begins.…
April 12, 2024
Cummer and The Links bring arts to Northwest Jax students
Art can help people overcome emotions they do not realize are present. That was one of the motivations of staff…
April 12, 2024
What’s behind the influx of tacos in Northeast Florida?
Beyond the dining preferences of consumers, the growth of taco restaurants may be a function of restaurant economics.…
April 11, 2024
JEA CEO to resign after four years on job, sources say
CEO Jay Stowe has been under public pressure since reports that some decision-makers at the utility did not live in…
April 11, 2024
Putnam jail director on leave after complaint
Maj. Scott Surrency was put on leave Tuesday during an internal investigation and audit.…
April 11, 2024
Girls can be firefighters too; new day camps show the way
Registration will be Saturday for two one-day camps in St. Augustine, designed for middle school girls.…
April 11, 2024
Jax Beach considers options to stem unruly crowds
The city may crack down on unauthorized events after three shootings on St. Patrick’s Day.…