August 10, 2023
Rutledge H. Pearson Elementary School is the first new school to open in Duval County since 2011.…
August 9, 2023
Waves of heat-weary Jaxsons turn for medical help
The number of heat-related calls to Jacksonville Fire and Rescue has nearly doubled since last year.…
August 8, 2023
As Jacksonville bakes, people seek relief wherever they can
The oppressive heat prompted the city to open cooling centers Tuesday. The homeless, elderly and outdoor workers are at particular…
August 8, 2023
Here’s an easy way to apply for a passport this weekend
The St. Johns County Clerk’s Office will host a passport event from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday at the…
August 3, 2023
New tennis courts beckon to students at Edward Waters University
EWU says the courts — home to a new women’s tennis program — are a chance for students to get…
August 2, 2023
Immunizations and supplies offered as students return to school
Health Departments will provide immunizations, and school supplies will be distributed at events along the First Coast.…
August 2, 2023
St. Johns Riverkeeper studies dying river grasses
The Riverkeeper is surveying the river from Doctors Lake in Clay County to Lake George in Putnam County, looking for…
July 31, 2023
Jacksonville’s newest park under construction in Riverside
Artist Walk — including a skate park and artistic displays — will lie between Riverside Avenue and Park Street under…
July 27, 2023
Tillie K. Fowler Nature Center reopens after months of repairs
The nature center gives visitors an up-close experience with live snakes, frogs, turtles, lizards and other wildlife native to Florida.…
July 21, 2023
Vice President Kamala Harris headed to Jacksonville
The vice president will speak against new state standards for teaching Black history, including a suggestion that slaves benefited by…
July 20, 2023
Hydroponic farm in Baker County promises 600 jobs
Plant Agricultural Systems, based in Fort Lauderdale, plans to develop 772 acres in Sanderson to grow fresh produce.…
July 18, 2023
Rising saltwater is threatening marine ecosystems
Increased salinity in oceans and coastal areas has potentially devastating effects, a new UNF study concludes.…
July 14, 2023
With 1904 Music Hall closing, what’s the future of The Elbow?
No need to worry, business leaders say. More businesses are on the way to the entertainment district in Downtown Jacksonville.…