9 hours ago
Duval Schools students test-drive technology like 3D printing and learn real-world skills at the district’s STEM center.…
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10 hours ago
Cummer Museum receives one of its biggest gifts ever
The estate of philanthropist Betsy Lovett has bequested $3.5 million to the Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens.…
10 hours ago
Attorney demands justice in musician’s road rage death
Joe Starkey was shot death Dec. 10 in an incident that his attorney calls a road rage homicide.…
13 hours ago
Thunderbirds will join Blue Angels for air show at NAS Jax
The Air Force Thunderbirds and the Blue Angels will perform separately at NAS Jacksonville in 2026.…
15 hours ago
After contentious 6 months, City Council VP and mayor pitch unity
Political observers note a particularly contentious second half of 2025 between City Council leaders and the mayor’s office.…
15 hours ago
#AskJAXTDY l When will Sulzbacher hire for manufacturing jobs?
Enterprise Village will include manufacturing and jobs training that will be open to the community.…
16 hours ago
Florida Senate will try again to bolster rural counties
The “rural renaissance bill” is back and ready to be heard by the full chamber in January.…
17 hours ago
DeSantis suggests scrapping tolls for Florida residents
Gov. Ron DeSantis wants tourists to shoulder the cost of tolls instead of Florida residents.…
1 day ago
State will protect 2,060 acres in Putnam County
The $5.6 million expenditure is part of $27 million approved statewide to protect 21,500 acres.…
1 day ago
SR 16 remains top priority among St. Johns County roads
Many projects have already begun on SR 16, and the corridor is expected to see even more traffic with development.…
2 days ago
City Council members ask for voice on school closures
Council members Ju’Coby Pittman and Jimmy Peluso say school closures have implications beyond the school district.…
2 days ago
The hubbub over license plate frames in Florida
The state has clarified a law that took effect this year, specifying which license plate frames are legal.…
2 days ago
Brooks Rehabilitation embarks on $68M expansion
Brooks Rehabilitation will expand its Southside, Mandarin and Orange Park sites beginning next year.…
2 days ago
St. Johns lawmaker backs changes to development bill
Rep. Kim Kendell says the state shouldn’t be dictating how local officials can regulate development.…
3 days ago
MAD DADS dissolves, but senior member says it will return
MAD DADS filed paperwork to dissolve itself, but the group may return in a new form with a new board.…
3 days ago
Pecan Craft Kitchen sets opening in Julington Creek
A “farm-to-fire” restaurant, Pecan Craft Kitchen will open in the former Broudy’s Liquors location.…
3 days ago
Khan family to occupy 3 penthouses at Four Seasons
Jaguars owner Shad Khan and his children will own penthouses at the property he is developing on the Northbank.…
December 15, 2025
Calico Cactus ready to launch in Murray Hill
Calico Cactus is a breakfast-lunch taco restaurant that replaces Maple Street Biscuit Co.…
December 15, 2025
Some City Council members oppose jail in their districts
Three Jacksonville council members say historically redlined neighborhoods should be off limits for a new jail.…
December 15, 2025
Mike Weinstein appointed as chief administrative officer
Mayor Donna Deegan promoted Weinstein, a longtime local official, to the city’s top appointed position.…
December 15, 2025
Meet the new mayor of St. Augustine Beach
St. Augustine Beach officials elevated Beth Sweeny from the position of vice mayor. Hear her priorities in the new position.…
December 15, 2025
JTA drops fares on buses and autonomous shuttles
Riding NAVI will be free again, and fares on buses will fall temporarily.…
December 13, 2025
Raines snags state football title with last-minute thriller
Raines High School won its fourth state title with a 23-22 win over Miami Northwestern on Friday evening.…
December 12, 2025
90-foot mural unveiled under Fuller Warren Bridge
The mural, called “Abundant Waters,” depicts wildlife in the St. Johns River and why the river is important.…