October 27, 2023
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October 27, 2023
Jacksonville sues PACE home loan agency
City attorneys say a program that finances home improvements has no right to issue loans in the city without following…
October 27, 2023
Ex-Englewood coach accused of sexual activity with minor
Paul Lawrence Quincy McPherson, former Englewood High School boys basketball coach, has been reassigned to duties with no student contact.…
October 27, 2023
Nonprofit developer buys affordable housing in Arlington
Ability Housing bought Riverton Tower Senior Center for $500,000. The building includes 120 units of affordable rental housing for people…
October 26, 2023
Emerald Trail agreement pushes project forward
The city of Jacksonville, the Jacksonville Transportation Authority and Groundwork Jacksonville are collaborating on the project.…
October 26, 2023
Michael Fackler recommended as Jacksonville’s top attorney
The General Counsel Qualification Review Committee endorsed Fackler’s hiring as general counsel. City Council still must approve the appointment.…
October 26, 2023
St. Johns County is building schools as fast as it can
County Commissioners and School Board members met Thursday to discuss the county’s explosive growth.…
October 26, 2023
Downtown Jax is finally starting to grow
Although problems remain, a new report paints a rosy picture of new homes, hotels and businesses in Downtown Jacksonville.…
October 26, 2023
Death sentence upheld in Duval murders
Thomas Bevel was convicted of murdering Garrick Stringfield in the home they shared. Bevel also was convicted of murdering Stringfield’s…
October 26, 2023
Jax drivers face one of the worst commutes in US
A study by Forbes Home found that Jacksonville has the third-worst commute in the country — behind only Nashville and…
October 25, 2023
More affordable housing opens in St. Augustine
Victoria Crossing is the latest attempt to deal with a critical shortage of affordable housing in Northeast Florida’s most expensive…
October 25, 2023
City salutes military service with Celebration of Valor
The 2023 Celebration of Valor includes two months of events honoring military members past and present.…
October 25, 2023
Florida alleges Facebook and Instagram addict children
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody has sued Meta, the parent company of the two social media platforms.…
October 25, 2023
Beach Road Chicken Dinners building demolished
The iconic restaurant was open for more than eight decades. It was demolished in only a few hours to make…
October 25, 2023
Burger King closes in Downtown Jacksonville
The restaurant at 210 E. State St. was built on almost 1.6 acres in 1985. Signs on the drive-thru and…
October 25, 2023
What makes Dreamette so successful?
The legendary ice cream shop now has eight locations in the Jacksonville area, with a ninth in the works.…
October 25, 2023
Lakesha Burton resigns from mayor’s office
Burton said she was resigning to care for her husband, Greg Burton, who is on leave as chief of school…
October 24, 2023
Faith leaders work to keep houses of worship safe
Two meetings this week united faith leaders, government and law enforcement in the face of rising violence.…
October 24, 2023
Jacksonville cop accused of driving drunk in cruiser
Officer Justin Francis Marino was suspended without pay and faces possible termination, Sheriff T.K. Waters said.…
October 24, 2023
Proposed law would force drivers out of the left lane
The bill would make it illegal to use the left lane unless attempting to pass other motorists.…
October 24, 2023
Parking rates rising at St. Augustine’s downtown garage
The fee to park in St. Augustine’s downtown garage will increase to $20 per vehicle as of Nov. 6. It’s…
October 24, 2023
Alta Drive widening project done on growing Northside
The JTA officially opened its latest MobilityWorks project — the widening of a busy stretch of Alta Drive.…
October 23, 2023
Here’s what to know as Florida-Georgia week begins
Florida Gator and Georgia Bulldog fans are already making the annual pilgrimage to Jacksonville.…
October 23, 2023
New fire station boosts response in North Jacksonville
A new fire station at Harts Road and Dunn Avenue in Jacksonville is expected to cut response times by half.…