5 hours ago
The U.S. Navy accepts the last littoral combat ship – the U.S.S. Cleveland to homeport at Mayport.…
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5 hours ago
Warm weather forecast for December and the holidays
NOAA’s latest December outlook predicts the holidays will be drier and warmer than usual.…
6 hours ago
Police officer cleared in shooting of unarmed boy
The police officer was justified in shooting the boy, but communication errors contributed, the state attorney says.…
24 hours ago
State CFO touts immigration agenda in St. Johns County
CFO Blaise Ingoglia came to the First Coast to discuss his immigration priorities in the upcoming legislative session.…
1 day ago
UNF gets $1.3M grant to develop STEM game
The game, called Adventures with Emmy, will be similar to Dungeons and Dragons but with a STEM theme.…
1 day ago
Paid parking clears first vote in Fernandina Beach
The City Commission will take a final parking vote on Jan. 6, but a lawsuit and referendum are pending.…
1 day ago
St. Johns deputies kill gunman who threatened coworker
The gunman led deputies on a chase down U.S. 1 and yelled “shoot me, shoot me,” the sheriff said.…
1 day ago
JetBlue adding flights from Jacksonville to Puerto Rico
JetBlue will begin flying between San Juan and Jacksonville International Airport on March 13.…
1 day ago
Florida’s fog season begins: What you need to know
Florida’s fog season typically runs from late fall through the early spring.…
2 days ago
A change to who reviews challenged books for Duval Schools
School board members will now each appoint a parent to the committee that reviews challenged books.…
2 days ago
St. Johns County adopts conservation fee on developers
The impact fee, phased in over five years, will pay for acquiring sensitive conservation land.…
2 days ago
Ben & Jerry’s is coming to Five Points
The ice cream shop will be in the former space of Jane Doe Boutique, across from the Five Points Theatre…
2 days ago
St. Johns County bans smoking at parks and beaches
Students from Washington Classical Christian School had asked county officials to change smoking rules.…
2 days ago
Shakeup shuffles leadership on St. Johns County Commission
A surprise vote Tuesday dumped the leadership appointed just two weeks ago.…
2 days ago
Here’s a chance to keep a piece of Adventure Landing
An online auction is selling memorabilia and equipment from the closed Adventure Landing entertainment center.…
3 days ago
2 more Duval elementary schools will close
Over community objections, the Duval County School Board voted unanimously Monday to close two more elementary schools — but later…
December 1, 2025
Main Street Bridge could become a national landmark
City lawmakers want to add the iconic Main Street Bridge to the National Register of Historic Places.…
December 1, 2025
Is another Harris Teeter planned in St. Johns County?
The county is reviewing plans for a second store that matches the Harris Teeter footprint.…
December 1, 2025
Appeals court revives securities lawsuit against FPL
The issues include improper influence on elections and FPL’s failed attempt to acquire JEA in Jacksonville.…
December 1, 2025
Vouchers are shifting funding away from traditional schools
Teachers say school vouchers are leading to fewer programs for kids, larger classes and inadequate teacher pay.…
November 30, 2025
‘$100M debt’? Duval superintendent paints rosier financial picture amid school closures
The way Bernier talks about the urgency of school closures has done something of a 180 — from needing to…
November 25, 2025
Riverfront Plaza second ‘destination’ Downtown park to open this month
City officials are debuting Riverfront Plaza and RiversEdge public parks on the Nothbank and Southbank, respectively.…
November 25, 2025
Duval Schools asks Jax Library to cut student access to book apps
The library access issue comes as the School Board will vote Monday on changes to its policy for reviewing challenged…
November 25, 2025
Lights and action usher in Jacksonville’s inaugural River Fest
Fireworks, a lighted boat parade and a sneak peek at Jacksonville new downtown park are all at Saturday’s River Fest.…