August 10, 2023
As school starts this week in Northeast Florida, Nikole Hannah-Jones says students are getting a whitewashed version of African American…
August 1, 2023
Jacksonville teacher who resigned over African American history standards is leading a charge to change them
Teacher/pastor R.L. Gundy is leading a protest movement against the state’s new Black history standards.…
July 28, 2023
Disagreement blows up between Democratic Reps. Daniels and Nixon
Rep. Kimberly Daniels called a news conference to accuse Rep. Angie Nixon of defamation. Nixon called the discord “just pettiness.”…
July 25, 2023
On housing, homelessness and health care, Jax committee passes learnings to new Council
Jacksonville’s Critical Quality of Life Committee has presented its final report to guide policy for helping low-income people.…
July 18, 2023
Jaguars open Miller Electric Center as training camp nears
The $120 million facility — with practice fields, team offices and medical operations — will host the Jacksonville Jaguars’ training…
July 13, 2023
Times-Union discrimination agreement holds national implications
HUD’s settlement with Gannett Co. over discriminatory ads has the potential to curtail violations in dozens of cities.…
July 4, 2023
A Jacksonville mother helped change the law for families of murdered children
A new Florida law is named after Curtis Williamson, whose 1997 death was ruled a homicide. Curtis’ mother fought to…
June 28, 2023
Jax-based Swisher invests in Emerald Trail project
The tobacco manufacturer donated $500,000 to a 30-mile walking and biking pathway that will connect neighborhoods around Jacksonville’s urban core.…
June 27, 2023
Black startup founders face venture capital headwinds
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…