January 22, 2025
Banks will move on to participate in a species survival program and meet a potential mate.…
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January 22, 2025
Baalke out as Jaguars GM as search for a new coach falters
Trent Baalke has been fired as the Jacksonville Jaguars’ general manager, just over a month after the head coach was…
January 22, 2025
HabiJax merges with Nassau County group
HabiJax says the merger will allow the groups to serve more families across Northeast Florida.…
January 22, 2025
Gulf of America: The view of people who live there
President Donald Trump’s executive order to rename the Gulf of Mexico has left residents along the Gulf Coast sharply divided.…
January 22, 2025
After a dusting of snow, deep freeze persists on First Coast
Roads remained treacherous Wednesday after Northeast Florida awoke to a freeze, sleet and, in some place, snowflakes.…
January 22, 2025
St. Johns Commission chair targets county administrator
Commissioner Krista Joseph moved to oust County Administrator Joy Andrews, but her attempt did not get enough votes.…
January 21, 2025
New plan proposed for World Golf Village IMAX
The IMAX Theater at World Golf Village could become a community theater and event space.…
January 21, 2025
Northeast Florida battens down for rare blast of winter
Public officials encourage people to stay off the roads as a winter storm coats the area with freezing rain and…
January 21, 2025
Officer could be fired for accidentally shooting driver
Jacksonville Officer Mindy Cardwell is accused of accidentally shooting a man while removing a gun from his holster.…
January 21, 2025
Rezoning sought for proposed Jacksonville Surf Park
The PARC Group wants to rezone more than 200 acres at eTown for a surf park, housing and other amenities.…
January 21, 2025
Early voting begins to replace congressman Michael Waltz
Voters in Putnam County and parts of St. Johns County will pick a new representative in Congressional District 6.…
January 21, 2025
‘Missing middle’ plan would allow more multifamily housing
City Council legislation would allow housing such as duplexes and triplexes in established neighborhoods.…
January 21, 2025
FIVE music venue wants to sell liquor in Five Points
FIVE says it will open this month in the space where Sun-Ray Cinema operated.…
January 21, 2025
School voucher program has high price tag, analysts say
The Florida Policy Institute says vouchers cost the state $3.9 billion this school year.…
January 20, 2025
Jacksonville reflections on King’s legacy, Trump’s inauguration
Local people reflect on the simultaneous MLK Day holiday and inauguration of President Donald Trump.…
January 20, 2025
Historic winter storm heads toward Florida
A winter storm is expected to bring historic amounts of snow and other winter precipitation across the Gulf Coast states…
January 17, 2025
Brutally cold forecast delays Jacksonville’s MLK parade
Organizers fear that wind chills in the 20s could be dangerous for MLK marchers.…
January 17, 2025
Atlantic Coast High student dies after being hit by car
The student was crossing Old Kings Road South toward a school bus stop when she was hit.…
January 17, 2025
Deaths decline at Duval jail under new medical provider
Fifteen people died in the Duval County jail in 2023, compared with seven in 2024.…
January 17, 2025
Downtown restaurant scene could expand in 2025
More than a dozen restaurants are under construction, in development or announced.…
January 17, 2025
Island Donuts is closing in Atlantic Beach
Island Donuts has another location in St. Augustine. The final day in Atlantic Beach will be Jan. 26.…
January 17, 2025
Mayor Donna Deegan announces 6 town halls
The mayor plans six town hall meetings to update residents on budget priorities and city projects.…
January 17, 2025
100 EV charging stations coming to Jax
The city, JEA and Florida State College at Jacksonville are getting nearly $3 million in grants to put in electric…
January 17, 2025
Professors sue over Florida’s diversity restrictions
The professors say diversity, equity and inclusion restrictions are punishing people with disfavored viewpoints.…