March 8, 2023
OneJax, a nonprofit dedicated to diversity, says it cannot let Florida’s political climate restrain its efforts in the community.…
March 6, 2023
Record crowd fills The Amelia concours d’elegance
Spectators gazed at 260 classics, race cars and other four-wheeled motorcars at the 28th annual The Amelia classic car event.…
March 3, 2023
Early voting starts Monday in Duval County
All registered voters, regardless of party affiliation, will be able to vote for mayor, property appraiser and at-large City Council…
February 28, 2023
JEA rates will rise in April, especially for lowest users
The JEA board agreed Tuesday to raise the basic monthly charge for electricity, but another change will save money for…
February 16, 2023
Street mural beams from San Marco intersection
A mural on the pavement of San Marco Boulevard was created by Atlantic Beach artist Ansley Randall.…
February 16, 2023
Leaps and bounds of fun in Downtown Jax
Ready to bounce into the weekend? The “World’s Largest Bounce House” is coming to Riverfront Plaza in Jacksonville from Friday…
February 14, 2023
Housing market is getting back to normal — sort of
Homes in Northeast Florida are more plentiful and more affordable, but they’re still overpriced.…
February 14, 2023
Breeze Airways expands at Jacksonville airport
Discount airline Breeze Airways is adding nonstop flights from Jacksonville International Airport to Los Angeles and Pittsburgh.…
February 13, 2023
Duval Schools cancels youth risk survey after state’s complaint
At the “strong urging” of the state, the school district says it will no longer participate in the federal CDC…
February 10, 2023
Fort Mose reconstruction could begin in fall
The Florida State Parks Foundation has released an illustration of the 1738 Fort Mose, the first free Black community in…
February 8, 2023
Fear and hopelessness growing among Duval students
The 2021 Youth Risk Behavior Survey in Duval Schools showed some improvement, but it also found higher suicide risk, hopelessness,…
February 3, 2023
UF Health and Flagler Health+ work toward merger
The two health systems have entered into a nonbinding letter of intent that would expand the services of Flagler Health+.…
January 24, 2023
Electricity bills are on the way up, but not as much this time
A JEA rate increase this spring might be offset by a lower fuel cost — meaning bills shouldn’t rise as…
January 20, 2023
UNF spends $3.5 million on diversity and inclusion
The University of North Florida — like other universities — had to report its diversity expenses as the state fights…
January 18, 2023
Jacksonville may outlaw hate speech displays
A proposed law would ban anyone from projecting images onto someone else’s building — a response to several antisemitic displays…
January 17, 2023
Rents are inching downward in Jacksonville
The Jacksonville metro area was one of 14 nationwide where the price for a new lease declined in the past…
January 17, 2023
Here’s what’s going up at former Southgate Plaza
The Jack on Beach will be a 295-unit apartment community featuring resort-style amenities.…
January 6, 2023
Finally: Shade may be coming to TIAA Bank Field
The Jacksonville Jaguars have picked HOK Architects to redesign TIAA Bank Field, including the addition of shade for fans.…
January 3, 2023
St. Johns County rated best for children
St. Johns County does a better job of protecting children’s health and education than any other county in Florida, according…
December 13, 2022
Rents are actually starting to decline in Jacksonville
Relief may be coming for long-suffering renters in Jacksonville. Two new studies show that rent increases are slowing. The asking…
December 12, 2022
Gas prices plunging as holiday travel arrives
As the busy holiday travel season begins, gas prices are now 11 cents lower than a year ago, and they…
November 21, 2022
Almost a third of home purchases fall through in Jacksonville
Home purchases in Jacksonville fell through last month at a higher rate than anywhere in the country, according to data…
November 11, 2022
St. Johns County assesses extent of Nicole’s wrath
Tropical Storm Nicole pummeled the coastline in St. Johns County, but it will take time to figure how many homes…
November 10, 2022
Nicole races across Florida; flooding swamps the First Coast
Hurricane Nicole made landfall about 3 a.m. Thursday near Vero Beach and quickly weakened to a tropical storm, but Northeast…