June 26, 2025City Council OKs money for housing and zooMore public money could available for residential development Downtown and affordable housing across Duval County.…By Mike Mendenhall
June 26, 2025St. Augustine sets its sights on neglected West CityA new Community Redevelopment Agency has a plan to bring life and money to the growing section of town.…By Noah Hertz
June 26, 2025Corner Lot redevelops Casa Marina in Jax BeachThe Jacksonville developer will preserve the historic hotel and build a new mixed-use building across the street.…By Dan Macdonald - Jacksonville Daily Record
June 26, 2025St. Johns County considers World Golf Village townhomesEnClave at WGV would start with 52 townhomes, and 16 of those would be reserved for workforce housing.…By Briana Brownleee - News4Jax
June 26, 2025EV automaker Rivian is expanding in St. Johns CountyThe electric vehicle manufacturer plans to open a service and demo center in St. Augustine in early 2026.…By J. Brooks Terry - Jacksonville Daily Record
June 25, 2025Jacksonville NAACP hears outlook on academic fundingThe local NAACP and Upsilon Lambda chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity hosted a town hall on education.…By Will Brown
June 25, 2025Deal for UF graduate campus sails through City CouncilThe incentives deal for the graduate campus in Downtown Jacksonville is headed to Mayor Donna Deegan for her signature.…By Mike Mendenhall
June 25, 2025New Jacksonville fire chief could be selected by MondayThe search to replace retiring Chief Keith Powers is down to five finalists.…By Dan Scanlan
June 25, 2025Camp Blanding considered for ICE detention centerGov. Ron DeSantis said the state is looking to create detention facilities across Florida and Camp Blanding has the space.…By Marcela Camargo - News4Jax
June 25, 2025Seven Bridges Grille & Brewery closes in TinseltownSeven Bridges is owned by Kelly Cos. of Southern California, which closed Ragtime Tavern in Atlantic Beach in January.…By Dan Macdonald - Jacksonville Daily Record
June 25, 2025Florida fast-tracks immigrant detention center in EvergladesEnvironmentalists are raising alarms about “Alligator Alcatraz,” a detention center on a partially-built airstrip in the Everglades.…By Joshua Ceballos - WLRN
June 24, 2025Mayor Deegan vetoes bill tracking spending on undocumented immigrantsA City Council effort to override the mayor’s veto fell short, allowing it to stand.…By Mike Mendenhall
June 24, 2025Duval judge denies new trial for Death Row inmate scheduled for executionDuval County Circuit Judge Jeb Branham on Tuesday refused to grant a new trial or resentencing hearing for a Jacksonville…By Nichole Manna - The Tributary
June 24, 2025More than 90 unmarked graves ID’d in St. Augustine cemeteries, thanks to state grantThe West Augustine Improvement Association is using state funds to locate unmarked graves in the historic San Sebastian and Pinehurst…By Kaia Wright
June 24, 2025Northside fire station opens in Pumpkin Hill Creek areaJacksonville’s growing Northeast corner gained the city’s news fire station after Tuesday’s ribbon cutting.…By Dan Scanlan
June 24, 2025Burrito Gallery closes in Brooklyn, ending local chain’s 20-year run in JacksonvilleBurrito Gallery was known in Jacksonville for its fast-casual Southwestern menu, which it described as “Jax Mex.”…By Jenese Harris - News4Jax
June 24, 2025JEA board approves one-time $40M bump in contribution to city coffersJEA’s budget next year will include a $178 million contribution to the city’s general fund.…By Mike Mendenhall
June 24, 2025Give blood, get a free A1c test this summerThe nonprofit community blood center LifeSouth is offering free A1c test this summer to entice more people to give blood.…By Michelle Corum
June 23, 2025St. Augustine’s new noise ordinance is louder and clearer about enforcementNew rules in St. Augustine will make it easier for police to crack down on loud and disruptive noises at…By Noah Hertz
June 23, 2025JAXPORT CEO receives 5-year contract extension with $550K base payEric Green, who has served as JaxPort’s CEO for eight years, will have another five years at the helm with…By Ric Anderson - Jacksonville Daily Record
June 23, 2025Florida jobless rate stays at 3.7%State officials say that Florida’s economy doesn’t show “signs of concern” after the state’s unemployment numbers remained unchanged May from…By Jim Saunders - News Service of Florida
June 23, 2025Gov. DeSantis signs condo relief billsFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed two bills Monday that make changes to the regulation of condos and cooperatives and increase…By Marcela Camargo - News4Jax
June 20, 2025A second chance? Jacksonville could invest in affordable housing fundA City Council bill would set aside $3 million to invest in a Jacksonville Affordable Housing Fund.…By Mike Mendenhall
June 20, 2025How to cut your bills during the coming heat waveThe heat index could surpass 100 degrees over the next week, the National Weather Service says.…By Jacksonville Today