September 25, 2023
City Council Member Ju’Coby Pittman has told residents the city will buy the property, which sits less than 200 feet…
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September 25, 2023
Jacksonville attorney arrested on perjury charges
Attorney Nah-Deh E.W. Simmons is accused of visiting a murder suspect in jail and encouraging her to lie in court.…
September 25, 2023
Need a generator before a hurricane? Try this app
“Local Relief” is a localized social media platform bringing communities together during a weather emergency.…
September 25, 2023
Voucher delays frustrate families and schools
Some Florida students still have not received their private school vouchers, and it’s putting their schools in dire straits.…
September 25, 2023
This was the hottest August ever in Florida
The heat is expected to persist through October, and 2023 is likely to be the hottest year globally since tracking…
September 22, 2023
Tenured UNF faculty protest performance reviews
A new state law requires that tenured faculty undergo performance reviews every five years.…
September 22, 2023
Ponte Vedra resort plan moves forward despite complaints
The St. Johns County Planning & Zoning Agency approved a plan to upgrade and expand two resorts in Ponte Vedra.…
September 22, 2023
Support appears strong for Jacksonville’s new top lawyer
Michael Fackler seems to have sufficient support on City Council to become Jacksonville’s next general counsel.…
September 22, 2023
Winds and rip currents possible as storm moves up coast
Wind gusts of 20 to 30 mph are possible as Potential Tropical Cyclone 16 passes the First Coast.…
September 21, 2023
Meterologists offer storm advice for the hard of hearing
By working with organizations dedicated to the deaf community, the National Weather Service offers information that could be lifesaving in…
September 21, 2023
Armada picks development team for Downtown stadium
The Jacksonville Armada FC soccer club plans to develop property near EverBank Stadium.…
September 21, 2023
Winn-Dixie returns to College Park in Arlington
The opening fills a food desert in an area where Winn-Dixie operated from 1997 to 2007.…
September 21, 2023
Duval students continue to get free JTA bus rides
The MyRide2School program will continue this school year for middle and high schools students at public, private or charter schools.…
September 20, 2023
Tougher laws against sex offenders, predators approved in St. Johns County
On Tuesday, the St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners approved tougher ordinances against sexual predators and offenders.…
September 20, 2023
Glowing blue obelisk dedicated as public art at JU main gate
The Obelisk in front of Jacksonville University was officially dedicated as a public art piece on Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023.…
September 20, 2023
Public-private partnership OKd to manage The Amp, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall
St. Johns County’s two best-known concert venues will now be operated by a nonprofit, after commissioners approved a public-private partnership…
September 20, 2023
Gateway Jax launches plans for Downtown development that could reach $2B
A $500 million mixed-used development in Downtown Jacksonville with apartments and a grocery store is Phase 1 of a project…
September 20, 2023
Three South Jacksonville hotels being transformed into apartments
Two troubled hotels off Baymeadows Road and one near University and Bowden are being turned into apartments averaging $1,000 to…
September 19, 2023
Mayor: ‘Everything’s on the table’ when it comes to city ownership of EverBank Stadium
Though she likes city ownership of EverBank Stadium, Mayor Donna Deegan says all options are being considered at negotiations begin.…
September 19, 2023
Going to St. Augustine’s Sing Out Loud Fest this weekend?
Parking and road closure info for the 2023 Sing Out Loud Festival in St. Augustine…
September 19, 2023
Proposed tax on restaurants might be toast after Jax City Council committee withdraws bill
A proposal to impose a new tax on Jacksonville restaurants and hotels to help the homeless population has hit a…
September 18, 2023
DeSantis celebrates first responder bonuses with Jacksonville firefighters and police
Florida’s governor joined police and fire fighters in Jacksonville to talk about the state’s first responder bonuses.…
September 18, 2023
Gov. DeSantis awards Clay County over $3.5M infrastructure grant
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday awarded more than $3.5 million to the Clay County Board of County Commissioners through the…
September 18, 2023
UNF poll: 51% say Jags should pay for stadium renovation with no city funding
Just over half of those polled oppose using public money on stadium upgrades, but support goes up when faced with…