June 22, 2023
The former credit union branch on Edison Avenue will become the nonprofit’s headquarters. Three Grains of Rice helps people with…
June 22, 2023
Why are workers climbing around on the Hart Bridge?
The Hart Bridge in Downtown Jacksonville is undergoing a regular maintenance inspection. It should take about two weeks.…
June 21, 2023
The Great Race: Classic cars will roll out of St. Augustine on Saturday
More than 120 classic cars will leave Francis Field in the 40th annual Great Race, a 1,700-mile cross-country rally to…
June 21, 2023
St. Johns County reduces water and wastewater rates
St. Johns County commissioners have approved a 3% reduction in rates — or about $2.50 per month for most customers.…
June 20, 2023
NAS Jacksonville has new commander for aviation squadron
Capt. Derrick Eastman received his command pin from his wife during a change of command ceremony at Naval Air Station…
June 16, 2023
UF campus in Jacksonville gets $75 million in state budget
Plans for a University of Florida campus in Downtown Jacksonville were among several Northeast Florida projects that survived Gov. Ron…
June 16, 2023
The lights keep changing on the Acosta Bridge. How does that happen?
JTA will light up the bridge in red, black and green on Monday for Juneteenth, one of multiple displays during…
June 15, 2023
Need help finding a parking spot in St. Augustine?
The city has launched the St. Augustine Parking Finder website to help people find spots in the historic downtown area.…
June 15, 2023
Historic Friendship Fountain may flow again soon
Jacksonville’s historic Friendship Fountain could reopen in the fall after two years of renovation, with a playground and picnic facilities…
June 15, 2023
Your cellphone or e-cigarette could be a fire risk
Jacksonville fire officials warn about the dangers of lithium-ion batteries found in electric cars and personal devices.…
June 14, 2023
Melissa Ross on joining the mayor’s team: ‘It’s a new chapter … a new opportunity’
WJCT radio host Melissa Ross is leaving First Coast Connect to serve as Donna Deegan’s director of strategic initiatives and…
June 14, 2023
Deegan announces executive team to lead City Hall
Jacksonville Mayor-elect Donna Deegan said her new executive team represents the culture of collaboration she wants to have as she…
June 13, 2023
Diving in: Atlantic Beach approves plan for splash pad
The Atlantic Beach City Commission this week approved its first splash pad at Donner Park. The attraction could be bubbling…
June 13, 2023
Steve Wozniak and Mike Krzyzewski are among Florida Forum speakers
Apple Computers co-founder Steve Wozniak and former Duke basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski are on the Florida Forum lineup for 2023-24.…
June 13, 2023
JEA is replacing all 420,000 water meters
The utility has begun a four-year transition to new water meter technology that will make it easier to monitor how…
June 9, 2023
Orange Park softball coach pleads guilty to recording girl in shower
Andrew Lynn Overheul faces 15 to 60 years in prison for recording a 12-year-old player on his team, the U.S.…
June 9, 2023
JU law school gets multimillion-dollar gift honoring Randall C. Berg Jr.
Berg’s legacy helped fund legal services for the poor in Florida and beyond. The endowment was presented by his brother,…
June 8, 2023
Jacksonville’s bicentennial celebrated with special bronze bell
A bronze bell to commemorate Jacksonville’s 200th birthday was unveiled at a historical society event at the city’s Main Library.…
June 7, 2023
Emmett Reed Community Center shut down for repairs
An electrical problem closed the center for two to four weeks, disrupting summer camp and an Juneteenth program.…
June 6, 2023
Mayor-elect Deegan announces teams to study Jacksonville issues
Jacksonville Mayor-elect Donna Deegan announced transition committees that will focus on seven topics ranging from infrastructure to arts.…
June 6, 2023
Neptune Beach bans smoking at parks and beaches
Several other cities already had bans. Among them: Jacksonville Beach, Fernandina Beach, Atlantic Beach and St. Augustine.…
June 5, 2023
Long-awaited Riverfront Plaza delayed one month
The first phase of the park — on the site of the former Jacksonville Landing — was supposed to begin…
June 5, 2023
Female veterans recognized for service in war and peace
Jacksonville joins Northeast Florida Women Veterans Inc. to celebrate Women Veterans Recognition Week.…
June 2, 2023
Restored Navy jet signals next step at Jacksonville’s POW/MIA Museum
Boeing volunteers restored the F/A-18A Hornet, which now graces the National POW/MIA Museum and memorializes Capt. Scott Speicher.…