June 27, 2023
Venture capital is putting the highest priority in companies they have already invested in. Most of those are owned by…
June 25, 2023
Jacksonville civil rights activist Ben Frazier dies at 73
Ben Frazier, once a trailblazing journalist who became an advocate for racial justice, has died.…
June 23, 2023
Teamsters demonstrate outside Jacksonville railroad accused of union busting
Workers claim Genesee & Wyoming fired 31 people less than two months after they unionized with the Brotherhood of Maintenance…
June 19, 2023
Jacksonville is starting line for ‘rolling protest’ aimed at Black voters
On Juneteenth, the celebration of Black people being belatedly notified of their rights, scores of people rallied against new Florida…
June 12, 2023
Jaguars vow to protect Eastside in stadium renovation
The Jacksonville Jaguars are promising not to displace Eastside residents as the team embarks on a massive renovation of TIAA…
June 9, 2023
Jaguars plan community ‘huddles’ for Stadium of the Future project
A series of town hall meetings will begin Monday to gauge the public’s reaction to plans for TIAA Bank Field.…
June 6, 2023
Proposal for city to buy Brentwood liquor store is withdrawn
Legislation would have had the city buy the property using dollars earmarked for removing Confederate monuments.…
May 31, 2023
‘This is the time to get ready’: Jacksonville prepares for hurricane season
The Atlantic hurricane season begins Thursday, and city leaders are warning everyone to prepare now. Know your evacuation zone; prepare…
May 29, 2023
‘You don’t see a lot of Black, female pilots.’ This Riverside graduate aims to be one.
This Riverside High graduate plans to enroll in Jacksonville University’s School of Aviation.…
May 26, 2023
UF researchers seek solutions for health disparities
The University of Florida health system is exploring ways to better engage Black adults in need of health care.…
May 23, 2023
Superintendent Diana Greene ends trailblazing Duval career under scrutiny
The Duval superintendent’s tenure ends amid criticism from both the political left and right, but she also won bipartisan support…
May 16, 2023
Brentwood residents find new allies in fight against proposed liquor store
City Council member Al Ferraro said he will file legislation to buy the liquor store property so the business never…
May 11, 2023
Brentwood residents oppose liquor store opening across from school
A liquor store that’s set to open across from the KIPP VOICE Academy has residents in Brentwood up in arms.…
May 8, 2023
Edward Waters celebrates record-setting commencement
Edward Waters University awarded master’s degrees last weekend for the first time in its 157-year history.…
May 2, 2023
Duval Schools Superintendent Diana Greene decides to retire
Diana Greene’s tenure as superintendent of Duval County Public Schools will come to an end July 24. The School Board…
May 1, 2023
Jax native believes affordable housing effort in Northwest will bear fruit
Fruit of Barren Trees will acquire vacant lots in Northwest Jacksonville and develop them into homes that “bring dignity and…
April 26, 2023
Imaginations run wild at reopened Eastside park
Flossie Brunson Eastside Park is named after longtime community activist Flossie Brunson. The renovation is believed to be the first…
April 21, 2023
Muslims celebrate Eid al-Fitr at Jacksonville Jaguars’ Flex Field
Thousands flocked to Downtown Jacksonville as an expression of faith on Friday morning when an Eid al-Fitr celebration was held…
April 19, 2023
City Council At-large Group 5: Environmental board member Charles Garrison vs. congressional staffer Chris Miller
Republican Chris Miller and Democrat Charles Garrison are vying to be the next at-large member of the Jacksonville City Council.…
April 17, 2023
Q&A | MaliVai Washington encourages students to ‘take advantage of your advantage’
The largest real estate professional group in the country is recognizing former tennis star MaliVai Washington for his commitment to…
April 13, 2023
Bringing books to life: Nonprofit hopes to spur teenage literacy
Washington Cultural Arts and Services will hold “readers theaters” around Jacksonville as a way to promote reading.…
April 9, 2023
North Riverside program reviving neighborhood one home at a time
A $1.2 million program is aimed at helping North Riverside residents improve their home values in a predominantly Black neighborhood…
April 4, 2023
Duval wants 1,000 Black and brown male teachers; it’s having a hard time keeping the ones it has
Duval’s is facing dual challenges of attracting and retaining its male teachers as it tries to diversify staff to reflect…
March 30, 2023
More help coming for people with rent and utility troubles
Jacksonville City Council this week provided $2 million in additional money for the Emergency Rental Assistance Program.…