January 9, 2024
Democrats blasted Gov. Ron DeSantis, saying he has focused on the presidential campaign instead of the state’s needs.…
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January 9, 2024
Breeze Airways adds service from Jax to San Diego
Flights from Jacksonville International Airport to San Diego will travel Wednesdays and Saturdays starting May 1.…
January 9, 2024
Florida senator proposes restrictions on mail-in voting
A bill filed by Sen. Blaise Ingoglia would allow mail-in voting only for certain groups, such as people with illnesses…
January 8, 2024
First Coast schools close as severe storms approach
Baker, Clay, Duval and Nassau schools all plan to close. St. Johns County schools will dismiss an hour early.…
January 8, 2024
Lawmakers want to bar children from social media
House and Senate Republicans have filed bills designed to prevent minors under age 16 from having social media accounts.…
January 8, 2024
Affordable rental homes called critical in West Augustine
A 92-unit apartment complex offering affordable rents will start construction Wednesday in West Augustine.…
January 8, 2024
Dangerous thunderstorms forecast into Tuesday
Strong straight-line winds, large hail and a few tornadoes, some of which could be strong, are all possible.…
January 8, 2024
Florida opts out of about $250 million in food aid
Florida decided not to participate in a new federal program designed to help low-income parents pay for groceries over the…
January 5, 2024
Respiratory illnesses on the rise on First Coast
Some hospitals say they are seeing more cases of COVID-19, the flu and RSV. The trend is likely to continue…
January 5, 2024
Bookseller says it’s giving away books removed from Duval schools
Firestorm Books of Asheville, North Carolina, says it obtained more than 22,000 books that had been removed from Duval County…
January 5, 2024
Jax senator proposes to shield medical examiner information
Sen. Clay Yarborough filed a bill that would block the disclosure of information such as addresses, telephone numbers and dates…
January 5, 2024
FDA approves Florida’s plan to import drugs from Canada
Florida’s proposal is the first the agency has OK’d. The state has to clear a lot more hurdles, however, before…
January 5, 2024
Abortion measure has enough signatures for ballot
Now, focus will shift to the Florida Supreme Court, which has to sign off on the wording of proposed ballot…
January 5, 2024
Trash pickup reduced in Fernandina Beach
The city’s new contract with WM reduces pickup from twice a week to once beginning Monday.…
January 4, 2024
‘Half-baked’ Laura Street Trio deal sent back to Downtown Investment Authority by Council
A potential $38.5 million deal to redevelop the historic Laura Street Trio needs more work, the City Council decided Thursday. …
January 4, 2024
Palatka rep files proposal to lower gun-buying age
Republican Rep. Bobby Payne wants to lower the minimum age from 21 to 18 for people to buy rifles and…
January 4, 2024
After Surfside collapse, Florida is seeing a condo boom
Older buildings, especially those near the beach, are being replaced with luxury condominiums.…
January 4, 2024
Florida’s surgeon general calls for halt in COVID-19 vaccines
The statement from Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo contradicts recommendations from federal health agencies.…
January 3, 2024
Jacksonville man’s conviction overturned because of witness hypnosis after 44 years in prison
Willie Lee Williams’ victim wasn’t able to identify him as the perpetrator until he was hypnotized by police, a fact…
January 3, 2024
New voter cards may change where you vote in Duval
The Duval County Supervisor of Elections Office is sending out new voter information cards that will show any changes in…
January 3, 2024
Supreme Court will consider abortion measure next month
Justices will hear arguments Feb. 7 about whether to allow a proposed constitutional amendment on the Florida ballot in November.…
January 3, 2024
Battle heats up over DeSantis’ travel records
The Washington Post contends that aides to Gov. Ron DeSantis have stifled the release of information about DeSantis’ flights.…
January 3, 2024
14 busted in undercover drug sting; 13 more sought
Operation Players Club also seized 26 guns as well as 118 pounds of methamphetamine, 12.5 kilos of fentanyl, cocaine, marijuana…
January 3, 2024
10 big issues to watch in 2024 legislative session
Florida lawmakers will start the annual 60-day legislative session Tuesday, with Gov. Ron DeSantis giving his State of the State…