February 2, 2023
Communities in Clay, Putnam and St. Johns counties will receive state grants to improve broadband internet access, part of $144…
February 1, 2023
Councilwoman LeAnna Cumber under investigation regarding JEA sale
City Council is reviving a special committee to determine whether Cumber deceived investigators about her husband’s role in the failed…
February 1, 2023
Northeast Florida sheriffs support concealed carry bill
The sheriffs of Nassau and Clay counties both support proposed legislation that would allow concealed weapons without a permit.…
February 1, 2023
The Loop is expanding but will close Orange Park site after 33 years
The Loop, one of the Jacksonville area’s longest-running restaurant operations, is expanding in several areas, including World Golf Village.…
February 1, 2023
Former Jacksonville CEO sentenced to prison for tax evasion
Jason Cory, former CEO of an IT services company in Jacksonville, has been sentenced to almost three years in federal…
January 31, 2023
World of Nations returns in February
The annual international festival in Jacksonville showcases food, music, artwork and clothing from a range of countries.…
January 30, 2023
Another fire station under construction on Jacksonville’s Northside
City leaders broke ground Monday on the next new fire station in Jacksonville — Station 64 at Harts Road and…
January 30, 2023
New MOSH exhibit lets you explore a new planet
Jacksonville’s Museum of Science & History opens its newest exhibit: Planet Pioneers.…
January 27, 2023
First Baptist sets forum to discuss sexuality statement
First Baptist Church of Jacksonville says its members must sign a “Statement on Biblical Sexuality” by March or leave the…
January 26, 2023
River City Brewing land might be developed after all
Jacksonville has canceled a deal with the Related Group to build apartments, but the developer could come back with a…
January 25, 2023
Projected messages outlawed. But could new law be challenged?
The law — conceived as a way to attack antisemitic displays — could face issues if challenged in court, attorneys…
January 23, 2023
DeSantis comes to Jacksonville with plan for teacher pay raises
Gov. Ron DeSantis is proposing sweeping education changes including a Teachers Bill of Rights, limits on unions and partisan school…
January 20, 2023
It’s time to request vote-by-mail ballots for March election
New Florida laws require voters to file for a mail ballot each election cycle — even if they’ve gotten one…
January 19, 2023
Jacksonville’s airport among Florida’s worst for seized guns
Jacksonville’s airport had the state’s highest rate of confiscated guns last year, during a record year for weapon seizures nationwide,…
January 19, 2023
Dueling bills seek to prohibit hate speech in Jacksonville
Two Jacksonville City Council members have filed identical bills that seek to prohibit the projection of messages onto buildings.…
January 18, 2023
Maternity services ending at Ascension St. Vincent’s Riverside
With the community’s health care needs changing, Ascension St. Vincent’s Riverside will discontinue maternity care March 19.…
January 17, 2023
Baker jail employee charged after relationship with inmate
Evelyn Rhodes is accused of providing contraband to the inmate and disclosing confidential criminal justice information.…
January 17, 2023
Human trafficking hides close to home
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office rescued 10 human trafficking victims in 2022. Authorities spoke Tuesday during National Human Trafficking Awareness Month.…
January 13, 2023
JTA expands Gameday Xpress for Saturday’s Jaguars game
JTA expects record crowds for the Jacksonville Jaguars’ AFC wild-card round matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers.…
January 12, 2023
More affordable housing for seniors in Downtown Jacksonville
Ashley Square, a 120-unit affordable senior apartment complex, opened at East Ashley and Newnan streets.…
January 12, 2023
Jacksonville University expands accelerated nursing program
JU has added Mayo Clinic to its clinical partners in the accelerated bachelor’s degree program. Mayo joins Baptist Health and…
January 11, 2023
Clay County bans panhandling; what about Jacksonville?
County commissioners prohibited panhandling on public roads, casting it as a safety concern in order to sidestep First Amendment concerns.…
January 11, 2023
Lakesha Burton decides against second run for sheriff
Burton, a 24-year veteran of the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, says she faced a difficult campaign after finishing second in November.…
January 10, 2023
St. Augustine searches for flooding solutions
City officials have approved a three-year study agreement with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to find solutions to coastal…