September 4, 2025
County commissioners approved a tentative cut earlier, but they made it clear they intended to go further.…
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September 4, 2025
Proposed Jacksonville tax cut nears a reckoning point
City Council is poised to lower the city’s millage rate while Mayor Donna Deegan argues against it at town hall…
September 4, 2025
Concerns mount over Florida’s vaccine plan
Medical professionals say removing vaccine mandates could hurt public health and put children at risk for disease.…
September 4, 2025
E-bike injuries doubled in a year — and they’re still rising
The AAA auto club has begun a campaign stressing the risks for e-bike riders and cautioning auto drivers.…
September 4, 2025
Inspector general finds abuse in housing program
More than $116,000 was improperly disbursed to recipients who did not meet the program’s requirements.…
September 4, 2025
Jaguars now worth $5.6B, a 22% increase, Forbes says
The Jaguars rank 28th in value among the 32 NFL teams, all of them profitable.…
September 4, 2025
Former House Speaker Paul Renner enters governor’s race
Renner represented areas of Flagler and St. Johns counties in the Florida House from 2015 to 2024.…
September 3, 2025
Florida plans to end all childhood vaccine mandates
Children would no longer be required to get shots for measles, chickenpox, polio and other diseases.…
September 3, 2025
Legendary Raines coach inducted into hall of fame
The late James Day was inducted into the Florida High School Athletic Association Hall of Fame.…
September 3, 2025
Green Cove Springs ends curbside recycling
City Council voted to end the program Sept. 26 to save money.…
September 3, 2025
Publix is coming to Pearl Square in Downtown Jax
Publix will become part of Gateway Jax’s redevelopment of 28 city blocks in the city’s north core.…
September 2, 2025
Jacksonville adds security cameras and Wi-Fi at parks
The city has installed cameras at 10 busy parks and Wi-Fi at four, with more to come.…
September 2, 2025
St. Johns County kicks in more money for Nights of Lights
The county will chip in $650,000 more than last year to help make sure Nights of Lights runs smoothly.…
September 2, 2025
Jacksonville exotic-car dealer charged with fraud
Vladimir Anguelov Ranguelov, owner of the closed Karma Automotive dealership, was accused of dealing in stolen property.…
September 2, 2025
Jenkins Quality Barbecue to close after 68 years
The Jenkins family cited rising costs and shifting consumer trends. The restaurant will close Sept. 30.…
September 1, 2025
Duval Schools’ HQ move vote delayed; competing offers kept hidden from public
Tuesday’s vote will now decide whether to authorize the superintendent to negotiate the needed contracts.…
August 29, 2025
#AskJAXTDY | Will Bread & Board ever return Downtown?
VyStar Credit Union is working to find another restaurant for the space left empty by Bread & Board.…
August 29, 2025
Mystery in Fernandina: Does Peg Leg Pete contain human ashes?
The possibility has stalled plans to move the iconic pirate statue to a museum.…
August 29, 2025
Florida’s once-pristine springs are under growing threat
Pollution, development and climate change are all taking a toll on one of the state’s great treasures.…
August 29, 2025
Jax airport says parking is no problem despite fire
Airport officials say travelers on the busy holiday weekend shouldn’t have a problem finding spaces.…
August 29, 2025
Rain and flash flood risk return for Labor Day weekend
Sunday morning will likely be a wet one across North Florida, and the heat will ignite the sea breeze.…
August 28, 2025
Jacksonville’s painted crosswalks will be wiped away
The city says it will cost almost $22,000 to remove artwork under orders of the Florida Department of Transportation.…
August 28, 2025
‘Alligator Alcatraz’ could be empty within days
The immigration detention center is winding down even as the state fights an order to close the facility.…
August 28, 2025
‘Agrihood’ could be revived in St. Johns County
A special magistrate says the county acted unreasonably when it denied a rezoning request for the project.…