June 20, 2025Summer officially starts at 10:42 p.m. tonightThe summer solistice will occur tonight, and the hours of daylight will gradually shrink until Dec. 21.…By Irene Sans - Storm Center
June 20, 2025Marva Johnson approved as new FAMU presidentThe Board of Governors approved Johnson despite loud opposition from segments of the FAMU community.…By Tristan Wood - WFSU
June 20, 2025Funding slashed for Florida land preservation programMuch of the money has been shifted to protect agricultural lands from development.…By Steve Newborn - WUSF
June 18, 2025Three more books removed from St. Johns middle schoolsAfter lobbying from two community members, the School Board restricted the books to older students.…By Kaia Wright
June 18, 2025DIA board approves agreement with new CEOColin Tarbert, a longtime Baltimore development executive, will recieve annual compensation of $297,000.…By Ric Anderson - Jacksonville Daily Record
June 18, 2025Dream Finders CEO in talks to buy Tampa Bay RaysPatrick Zalupski is part of the potential buyers group, along with Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp owner Ken Babby.…By The Associated Press and Michelle Corum
June 18, 2025Fernandina Beach roils over plan for paid parkingBusinesses say they’ll suffer, and residents fear the city’s small-town charm will disappear.…By Dan Scanlan
June 18, 2025Exotic-car dealership under investigation for fraudAuthorities in Jacksonville and New York are investigating the Karma Automotive dealership on Beach Boulevard.…By Dan Scanlan
June 18, 2025JU students and volunteers scan the sand for turtle nestsJacksonville University is launching a Sea Turtle Program in conjunction the turtle patrol program in St. Johns County.…By Michelle Corum
June 18, 2025Star students create app to empower teen mental healthStudents from the I’m A Star Foundation created Empower Me, which includes daily affirmations and exercises.…By Will Brown
June 18, 2025Danone unveils $65M expansion in Northwest JaxThe expansion will support the growth of Danone’s coffee and creamer products, including International Delight.…By Dan Scanlan
June 18, 2025Electric Dough Pizza Co. opens at San Marco Theatre siteThe restaurant, owned by chef Tom Gray, features his take on the Detroit-style pie along with a full menu.…By Dan Macdonald - Jacksonville Daily Record
June 18, 2025Judge finds attorney general in contempt on immigrationA federal judge ruled that Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier flouted her injunction against a new immigration law.…By Mike Schneider - Associated Press
June 17, 2025Garbage fees may rise in St. Johns CountyThe County Commission is considering whether to raise fees by $80 this year plus additional increases over five years.…By Noah Hertz
June 17, 2025Feeding Northeast Florida gets $750K grantThe grant is one of 13 awarded by Walmart and the Feeding America network.…By Dan Scanlan
June 17, 2025Green Cove mayor resigns, citing work obligationsThomas Smith was serving his second term on the Green Cove Springs City Council.…By Dan Scanlan
June 17, 2025Q&A | Why Jax native Kevin Sack wrote about race, resistance and forgivenessThe Jacksonville Public Library will host Jacksonville native and Pulitzer Prize winner Kevin Sack on Friday.…By Will Brown
June 17, 2025Florida lawmakers pass $115B budget and tax breaksDemocratic Rep. Angie Nixon of Jacksonville cast one of only two dissenting votes against the budget.…By Jim Turner - News Service of Florida and Tom Urban - News Service of Florida
June 16, 2025St. Johns County may kick in $1M more for Nights of LightsSt. Augustine has asked for more money to help the holiday event run more smoothly this year.…By Noah Hertz
June 16, 2025Jax returns July 4th fireworks to single site DowntownThe city will no longer stage fireworks from up to five sites, a practice started during the pandemic.…By Dan Scanlan
June 16, 2025Heat exposure cases often unreported in FloridaHeat-related deaths doubled from 1999 to 2023, with 21,518 deaths recorded during that period.…By Irene Sans - Storm Center
June 16, 2025State budget reignites fight over Rodman damA budget plan finalized Friday sets aside $6.25 million to restore the Ocklawaha River.…By News Service of Florida
June 16, 2025DeSantis OKs execution in Jacksonville murdersGov. Ron DeSantis signed a death warrant for Michael Bernard Bell, which would be a record-tying eighth execution this year.…By Jim Saunders - News Service of Florida
June 13, 2025New law requires bus routes for students near highwaysA St. Augustine legislator sponsored a law that lists highways as a dangerous condition for students walking.…By Noah Hertz