1 day agoThree more books removed from St. Johns middle schoolsAfter lobbying from two community members, the School Board restricted the books to older students.…By Kaia Wright
1 day agoDIA board approves agreement with new CEOColin Tarbert, a longtime Baltimore development executive, will recieve annual compensation of $297,000.…By Ric Anderson - Jacksonville Daily Record
1 day agoDream Finders CEO in talks to buy Tampa Bay RaysPatrick Zalupski is part of the potential buyers group, along with Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp owner Ken Babby.…By The Associated Press and Michelle Corum
1 day agoFernandina Beach roils over plan for paid parkingBusinesses say they’ll suffer, and residents fear the city’s small-town charm will disappear.…By Dan Scanlan
1 day agoExotic-car dealership under investigation for fraudAuthorities in Jacksonville and New York are investigating the Karma Automotive dealership on Beach Boulevard.…By Dan Scanlan
1 day agoJU students and volunteers scan the sand for turtle nestsJacksonville University is launching a Sea Turtle Program in conjunction the turtle patrol program in St. Johns County.…By Michelle Corum
1 day agoStar students create app to empower teen mental healthStudents from the I’m A Star Foundation created Empower Me, which includes daily affirmations and exercises.…By Will Brown
1 day agoDanone unveils $65M expansion in Northwest JaxThe expansion will support the growth of Danone’s coffee and creamer products, including International Delight.…By Dan Scanlan
1 day agoElectric Dough Pizza Co. opens at San Marco Theatre siteThe restaurant, owned by chef Tom Gray, features his take on the Detroit-style pie along with a full menu.…By Dan Macdonald - Jacksonville Daily Record
2 days agoJudge finds attorney general in contempt on immigrationA federal judge ruled that Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier flouted her injunction against a new immigration law.…By Mike Schneider - Associated Press
2 days agoGarbage fees may rise in St. Johns CountyThe County Commission is considering whether to raise fees by $80 this year plus additional increases over five years.…By Noah Hertz
2 days agoFeeding Northeast Florida gets $750K grantThe grant is one of 13 awarded by Walmart and the Feeding America network.…By Dan Scanlan
2 days agoGreen Cove mayor resigns, citing work obligationsThomas Smith was serving his second term on the Green Cove Springs City Council.…By Dan Scanlan
2 days agoQ&A | Why Jax native Kevin Sack wrote about race, resistance and forgivenessThe Jacksonville Public Library will host Jacksonville native and Pulitzer Prize winner Kevin Sack on Friday.…By Will Brown
2 days agoFlorida lawmakers pass $115B budget and tax breaksDemocratic Rep. Angie Nixon of Jacksonville cast one of only two dissenting votes against the budget.…By Jim Turner - News Service of Florida and Tom Urban - News Service of Florida
June 16, 2025St. Johns County may kick in $1M more for Nights of LightsSt. Augustine has asked for more money to help the holiday event run more smoothly this year.…By Noah Hertz
June 16, 2025Jax returns July 4th fireworks to single site DowntownThe city will no longer stage fireworks from up to five sites, a practice started during the pandemic.…By Dan Scanlan
June 16, 2025Heat exposure cases often unreported in FloridaHeat-related deaths doubled from 1999 to 2023, with 21,518 deaths recorded during that period.…By Irene Sans - Storm Center
June 16, 2025State budget reignites fight over Rodman damA budget plan finalized Friday sets aside $6.25 million to restore the Ocklawaha River.…By News Service of Florida
June 16, 2025DeSantis OKs execution in Jacksonville murdersGov. Ron DeSantis signed a death warrant for Michael Bernard Bell, which would be a record-tying eighth execution this year.…By Jim Saunders - News Service of Florida
June 13, 2025New law requires bus routes for students near highwaysA St. Augustine legislator sponsored a law that lists highways as a dangerous condition for students walking.…By Noah Hertz
June 13, 2025Middleburg teacher accused of sexual conduct with childA teacher at Calvary Christian Academy has been charged with soliciting a child for sex.…By Dan Scanlan
June 13, 2025First cars moved off burned garage at Jacksonville airportA crane was used to remove some vehicles from atop the parking garage at Jacksonville International Airport.…By Dan Scanlan
June 13, 2025This was the hottest May in decades in North FloridaThe average high temperature in Jacksonville was 88.8 degrees, the highest in recent history.…By William Maxham - Storm Center