September 20, 2023
On Tuesday, the St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners approved tougher ordinances against sexual predators and offenders.…
September 19, 2023
Mayor: ‘Everything’s on the table’ when it comes to city ownership of EverBank Stadium
Though she likes city ownership of EverBank Stadium, Mayor Donna Deegan says all options are being considered at negotiations begin.…
September 14, 2023
Trucker accused of moving stolen fuel in Nassau County
The man was arrested with hundreds of gallons of fuel after he drove past an inspection station on Interstate 95.…
September 13, 2023
Imagine EverBank Stadium swamped in floodwaters
Climate Central, a nonprofit group, is simulating how rising sea levels could endanger well-known landmarks, including several in Jacksonville.…
September 12, 2023
No injuries reported after parking garage partially collapses at St. Vincent’s Riverside hospital
JFRD & JSO responded to a partial parking garage collapse at Ascension St. Vincent’s hospital.…
September 8, 2023
Feds help Duval fight rash of opioid deaths
Duval County has the fifth-highest rate of opioid deaths in Florida, according to data from the the Department of Health.…
September 5, 2023
Hearing set Wednesday on Ponte Vedra Inn plans
Ponte Vedra Corp. wants to rezone about 91 acres for improvements to improve resilience and to compete with similar resorts.…
August 30, 2023
Power outages spread across Jacksonville area
Although Hurricane Idalia was causing limited damage Wednesday in Northeast Florida, power outages were spreading across the region.…
August 28, 2023
How to prepare for the arrival of Idalia
People in Northeast Florida are advised to prepare for a hurricane-force storm that is likely to hit the Gulf Coast…
August 24, 2023
Tourism down locally after two exceptional years
The number of tourists visiting Duval County fell nearly 10% in the second quarter this year, but the news might…
August 23, 2023
Postpartum depression on the rise; new program offers help
Baptist Health opens the Motherhood Space Day Program to help mothers with mental health challenges.…
August 22, 2023
Duval elections office pushes for poll workers in 2024
The campaign will use the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp, the Icemen and the Sharks social media accounts to draw people’s attention.…
August 16, 2023
Jacksonville promises to tame those overgrown lots
Mayor Donna Deegan is proposing a 95% increase in the amount of money allocated to the city’s Mowing and Landscaping…
August 14, 2023
Free legal advice offered for veterans and military members
The city of Jacksonville and Jacksonville Area Legal Aid are creating something of a one-stop shop to meet the growing…
August 11, 2023
Jacksonville man headed to Hawaii to help with wildfires
Tyler Smith of the American Red Cross will be deployed to Hawaii for three weeks to help with recovery from…
August 10, 2023
First new school opens in Duval under half-cent sales tax
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.…