July 3, 2025California-based Fatburger is coming to Northeast FloridaFatburger plans to open 40 sites in Florida, including one on Blanding Boulevard in Orange Park.…By Dan Macdonald - Jacksonville Daily Record
July 3, 2025Jacksonville Beach gears up for July Fourth crowdPolice launched a “spring surge” plan after violence erupted during spring holidays last year.…By Briana Brownleee - News4Jax
July 2, 2025Zunzibar seafood bar to replace Burrito Gallery in RiversideZunzibar describes itself as a “beachy sports bar” that serves sandwiches, wings, cocktails and frozen drinks.…By Jonathan Lundy - News4Jax
July 2, 2025HiReformance pilates studio to open DowntownThe studio will occupy space on the ground floor of the historic Greenleaf & Crosby Building.…By Karen Brune Mathis - Jacksonville Daily Record
July 2, 20252-way traffic is back on 2 Downtown streetsCity officials say the change on Adams and Forsyth streets will make them more friendly to pedestrians and businesses.…By Dan Scanlan
July 2, 2025Authors seek to curb ‘summer slide’ as Duval gains in literacyThe 51 percent of Duval County third-grade students who scored a Level 3 or higher on the Florida Department of…By Will Brown
July 2, 2025The story behind criminal charges at St. Augustine AirportThree elected members of the St. Johns Airport Authority Board have been charged with Sunshine Law violations.…By Noah Hertz
July 2, 2025NOAA delays cutoff of data for hurricane forecastingMeteorologists and scientists warn of severe consequences when the satellite data ends July 31.…By Alexa St. John - Associated Press
July 1, 2025DeSantis vetoes money to tear down the Rodman DamThe veto ended what appeared to be the most promising effort in years to remove the dam.…By Christopher Hong - The Tributary
July 1, 2025ICE facility at Camp Blanding could house 2,000 detaineesThe facility would be the second in Florida. President Donald Trump toured the first facility Tuesday in the Everglades.…By Scott Johnson - News4Jax, Marcela Camargo - News4Jax, Adriana Gomez Licon - Associated Press and Will Weissert - Associated Press
July 1, 2025Fireworks will fly all over the First CoastHere’s a wrap-up of some of the area’s major Independence Day events and fireworks displays.…By Dan Scanlan
June 30, 2025Percy Golden II named Jacksonville’s new fire chiefGolden, a 21-year veteran of the department, was selected from a field of 17 candidates.…By Dan Scanlan
June 30, 2025Magic Beach Motel building gets a reprieve for nowPlans to demolish the 75-year-old building in Vilano Beach are off the table, but that could change in the next…By Noah Hertz
June 30, 2025DeSantis signs tax cuts for businesses and shoppersGov. Ron DeSantis signed a package eliminateding a commercial-lease tax and providing several sales tax breaks.…By Jim Turner - News Service of Florida
June 30, 2025Gilchrist and Amy Berg give $50M to Mayo ClinicThe money will be used to accelerate global health care innovation.…By Max Marbut - Jacksonville Daily Record
June 30, 2025Clay County deputy charged with sexual batteryRyan Perry was accused of inappropriately touch a woman who had called to report a theft.…By Erik Avanier - News4Jax
June 30, 2025Florida business leaders call for better math educationMany employers say it’s hard to find people with skills in critical thinking, data analysis and problem solving.…By Lily Belcher - WUSF
June 30, 2025Tropical development possible heading into July 4th holidayThe National Hurricane Center says there’s a 20% chance of development over the next seven days.…By Irene Sans - Storm Center
June 27, 2025Teacher loses license after conviction for Disney exposureChristopher Allen-Black will serve 12 months’ probation for exposing himself at the Walt Disney World Dolphin Resort.…By Megan Mallicoat
June 27, 2025Self-driving JTA vans hit the road MondayJacksonville’s autonomous people movers will begin passenger service Downtown after months of testing.…By Dan Scanlan
June 27, 2025Brentwood residents seek to stop medical examiner’s officeThe Metro Gardens Neighborhood Association says the office threatens their health, safety and dignity.…By Dan Scanlan and Michelle Corum
June 27, 2025Sizemore’s Coastal Kitchen opens in Jacksonville BeachThe oceanfront seafood restaurant opened at 333 First St. N., in the former space of Salt Jax Beach.…By Dan Macdonald - Jacksonville Daily Record
June 27, 2025Hundreds will get payments for reform school abuseThe program will compensate people who were subjected to abuse at the Arthur G. Dozier School between 1940 and 1975.…By Dara Kam - News Service of Florida
June 26, 2025It’s been 60 years since St Augustine debuted the ‘Official State Play’Cross and Sword became a staple at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre and ran for more than 30 years…By Noah Hertz