March 4, 2026 Most Floridians would abolish property tax, UNF poll showsFifty-six percent of people support a proposal to eliminate property taxes, the poll found.…By Dan Scanlan
March 4, 2026 Homelessness rate improves in Downtown JacksonvilleCity Council’s Duval DOGE committee hopes that lower homelessness will keep large employers in the urban core.…By Mike Mendenhall
March 4, 2026 Pollen counts reach highest levels of the yearDry, breezy weather is enhancing pollen readings across the state, especially oak, juniper, pine and grasses.…By Andrew Wulfeck - Storm Center
March 4, 2026 Fernandina waterfront will get a new pirate statueA new pirate statue will replace Peg Leg Pete at a new park on the Fernandina Beach waterfront.…By Dan Scanlan
March 3, 2026 Divisive Shore Drive project in St. Augustine is deadSt. Johns County commissioners have officially nixed the walking path proposed along Shore Drive.…By Noah Hertz
March 3, 2026 Water shortage grows more severe in Northeast FloridaSt. Johns Water Management District issues more severe water shortage warning for NE Florida.…By Dan Scanlan
March 3, 2026 Breezy Jazz House starts work on Downtown clubBreezy Jazz House is moving from San Marco to East Bay Street, joining a strip of other nightlife spots.…By Karen Brune Mathis - Jacksonville Daily Record
March 3, 2026 Gateway Jax unveils first residences in Pearl SquareVaneveer will feature 205 apartments with a Japanese restaurant on the ground floor, Gateway Jax says.…By Randy Roguski
March 3, 2026 Volunteer’s guide to Jacksonville | HOW TO JAXWhatever cause you’re passionate about, Jacksonville probably has an organization that you can volunteer with to help further it.…By Jacksonville Today
March 3, 2026 Adventure Landing in St. Augustine sold for $3.6MAdventure Landing remains open after its purchase by real estate companies in Georgia and Alabama.…By J. Brooks Terry - Jacksonville Daily Record
March 3, 2026 State takes aim at Jacksonville over ‘gun registry’Attorney General James Uthmeier plans civil action after the city kept track of people with guns in city buildings.…By Heather Henderson
March 3, 2026 STEM magnet program at Eugene Butler made official with school name changeThe School Board renamed the school Jacksonville STEM Academy at Eugene Butler on Tuesday.…By Megan Mallicoat
March 3, 2026 See how warm and dry spring could be this yearA changing weather pattern could bring higher-than-average spring temperatures in Florida.…By Andrew Wulfeck - Storm Center
March 2, 2026 Sporting Jax announces stadium plans on SouthsideSporting Jax plans to build a stadium and mixed-use development near St. Johns Town Center.…By Will Brown
March 2, 2026 Vice chair of JEA board loses promotion over CEO flapRick Morales will not be promoted to board chairman after asking JEA CEO Vickie Cavey to resign.…By Mike Mendenhall
March 2, 2026 JU team hones engineering skills in race car competitionJacksonville University hopes its Formula SAE race car team will take its first checkered flag next year.…By Dan Scanlan
March 2, 2026 Florida Supreme Court blocks redistricting challengeThe court ruled against two voters who challenged Gov. Ron DeSantis’ effort to redraw congressional districts.…By Gray Rohrer - News Service of Florida
March 2, 2026 Moonstruck: What makes this week’s lunar eclipse specialA rare lunar eclipse will light up the skies Tuesday. Find out when to glimpse the peak in Florida.…By Leslie Hudson - Storm Center
February 27, 2026 New Concourse B takes shape at Jacksonville’s airportThe new concourse is on track to open in December with six additional gates, most for American Airlines.…By Dan Scanlan
February 27, 2026 St. Augustine drops longtime horse carriage operatorThe action comes after pressure from animal welfare activists and a history of rules violations.…By Noah Hertz
February 27, 2026 Grand new entrance puts you into the Jacksonville zooThe zoo will open the VyStar SkyScape entrance March 6 with an expanded manatee exhibit.…By Michelle Corum
February 27, 2026 JTA approves new fares for Connexion PlusRate adjustments come after the community complained about earlier plans to end the private Connexion Plus service.…By Dan Scanlan
February 27, 2026 Local leaders back Randy Fine despite anti-Muslim commentsSt. Johns County Sheriff Rob Hardwick says he does not plan to rescind his endorsement of U.S. Rep. Randy Fine.…By Noah Hertz
February 27, 2026 JAXPORT shippers rely less on Red Sea during turmoilJAXPORT does not expect to experience a large effect from a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling on tariffs.…By Will Brown