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A rendering shows the $160 million hotel, convention center and office project proposed by Corner Lot and investment partner Aspect Holdings LLC on the Northbank of Downtown Jacksonville. | Jacksonville Daily Record
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Culinary Institute gets show of support for riverfront campus in Jacksonville

A City Council committee signaled support for $35 million in incentives to lure the Culinary Institute of America.…

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Sporting Jax Women are 6-4-4 at Hodges Stadium during its inaugural season in the Gainbridge Super League. Sporting Jax was winless in its first four home matches, but has since earned 20 out of 30 possible points at home. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
2 hours ago

Sporting Jax Women host first Gainbridge Super League semifinal

The Sporting Jax Women will host the Carolina Ascent at Hodges Stadium on Sunday.…

Featured image for “New sites added to Duval’s list of endangered historic structures”
The Laura Street Trio of historic buildings at Forsyth and Laura streets in Downtown Jacksonville are shown Nov. 11, 2024. | Monty Zickuhr, Jacksonville Daily Record
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New sites added to Duval’s list of endangered historic structures

Besides endangered properties, the History Center listed some that have become success stories through preservation.…

Featured image for “The changing skyline: Southbank Residences begins construction after years of delays”
An artist's depiction shows the Southbank Residences next to Friendship Fountain in Downtown Jacksonville. | Related Group
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The changing skyline: Southbank Residences begins construction after years of delays

Southbank Residences represents the first new luxury high-rise on Jacksonville’s riverfront in over a decade.…

Featured image for “Marineland rebounds from dark days. Now staff say the park is thriving.”
A dolphin leaps from the water at Marineland Dolphin Adventure. | Noah Hertz, Jacksonville Today
6 hours ago

Marineland rebounds from dark days. Now staff say the park is thriving.

Six months ago, all signs pointed toward bankruptcy for Marineland Dolphin Adventure.…

Featured image for “Memorial Day events fill the weekend from Jacksonville to Palatka”
A member of the Navy Band Southeast plays taps during a Memorial Day observance at the Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Wall. | U.S. Navy Photo by Nick Davis
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Memorial Day events fill the weekend from Jacksonville to Palatka

Memorial Day weekend will include fireworks, music and remembrances of military members lost in war.…

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Rory Diamond is one of three people on the Jacksonville City Council's Special Investigatory Committee on JEA on Monday, April 13, 2026. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
1 day ago

JEA execs subpoenaed as council investigation opens door to charter changes

City Council’s Finance Committee authorized three subpoenas Tuesday including one for JEA CEO Vickie Cavey.…

Featured image for “Siding with church, St. Johns County rejects alcohol at Hastings pizza parlor”
An agriculture-themed mural adorns the side of a building along Hastings' historic Main Street. The mural was painted by artist Kelsey Montague in 2025. | Noah Hertz, Jacksonville Today
1 day ago

Siding with church, St. Johns County rejects alcohol at Hastings pizza parlor

Main St. Pizza & Ice Cream had sought permission to sell beer and wine across from First Baptist Church.…

Featured image for “UNF lab will test the effects of extreme heat on athletes, military and workers”
Treadmills in the new Perry Weather Heat Lab, part of the Korey Stringer Institute. | University of North FloridaInstitute’s new UNF satellite location include these treadmills. | UNF
2 days ago

UNF lab will test the effects of extreme heat on athletes, military and workers

The new Perry Weather Heat Lab at UNF will test extreme weather health effects on people.…

Featured image for “Raines High School could be rebuilt earlier than expected, school district says”
William M. Raines High School opened on Jan.y 25, 1965. It was named in honor of longtime local educator who was principal of segregated high schools before his death in 1950. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
May 15, 2026

Raines High School could be rebuilt earlier than expected, school district says

District officials have talked for years about the need to give Raines High School a new building.…

Featured image for “St. Johns County seeks residents’ opinions about public transit”
St. Johns County's key public transit offering is the Sunshine Bus, operated in partnership with the area Council on Aging. | St. Johns County Council on Aging
May 15, 2026

St. Johns County seeks residents’ opinions about public transit

The survey is required by the Florida Department of Transportation to help develop a transit plan.…

Featured image for “City seals $12M deal to keep Winn-Dixie HQ — and a Brentwood store open”
Winn-Dixie Co's headquarters is on Jacksonville's Westside. | Jacksonville Daily Record
May 14, 2026

City seals $12M deal to keep Winn-Dixie HQ — and a Brentwood store open

Winn-Dixie’s $12 million deal with the city is expected to bring 200 new jobs to its Jacksonville corporate headquarters.…

Featured image for “WHAT TO DO | Wild Amelia photo show; Beach cleanup; Emancipation Day celebration”
The city's Emancipation Day celebration is returning to Lift Ev'Ry Voice and Sing Park this Sunday.
May 14, 2026

WHAT TO DO | Wild Amelia photo show; Beach cleanup; Emancipation Day celebration

A nature photography exhibit in Fernandina Beach, a beach cleanup in St. Johns County and a celebration of Florida’s Emancipation…

Featured image for “Inaugural Ironman competition will hit Jacksonville’s streets on Saturday”
Runners cross the finish line at a recent Ironman competition. | Ironman
May 14, 2026

Inaugural Ironman competition will hit Jacksonville’s streets on Saturday

More than 1,900 athletes will swim, bike and run all day Saturday across Jacksonville and St. Johns County.…

Featured image for “Shands Bridge will close this weekend, but Buckman will remain open”
The Shands Bridge, which will be closed from Friday to Sunday for maintenance. | Florida Department of Transportation
May 14, 2026

Shands Bridge will close this weekend, but Buckman will remain open

The Shands Bridge between Clay and St. Johns counties will close from Friday evening to Sunday morning.…

Featured image for “City Council grants $143K for restoration of historic Stanton school”
Work to stabilize the historic Edwin M. Stanton High School in LaVilla could soon resume after an $143,710 appropriation from the Jacksonville City Council. | Mike Mendenhall, Jacksonville Today
May 13, 2026

City Council grants $143K for restoration of historic Stanton school

The grant for Historic Stanton Inc.’s restoration work will stabilize the aging school for a future cultural facility.…

Featured image for “Riverfront Music Garden debuts along reimagined Northbank Riverwalk”
The new Riverfront Music Garden features walkways shaped like musical notes, plus a large clef-shaped central Riverwalk section. | City of Jacksonville
May 13, 2026

Riverfront Music Garden debuts along reimagined Northbank Riverwalk

The interactive music garden pays tribute to the many famous musicians who hail from Jacksonville.…

Featured image for “Jacksonville Waves ride crest of women’s sports investment”
Ribault High alumna Rennia Davis will play a pivotal role for the Jacksonville Waves during their inaugural season in the Upshot League. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
May 13, 2026

Jacksonville Waves ride crest of women’s sports investment

The Jacksonville Waves will play in the UPSHOT League’s inaugural basketball game on May 15 in Downtown Jacksonville.…

Featured image for “Jacksonville native Alex Monteagudo fathoms his bright college years”
Alex Monteagudo will graduate with a double degree in economics and political science from Yale on Monday, May 18, 2026. Monteagudo is a Jacksonville native who will become a naval submarine officer after graduation. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
May 13, 2026

Jacksonville native Alex Monteagudo fathoms his bright college years

Alex Monteagudo will earn a degree in economics and political science from Yale during its 325th Commencement on Monday.…

Featured image for “St. Augustine Beach pier will be closed for repairs until November”
The pillars on the St. Augustine Beach pier have seen better days. | St. Johns County
May 13, 2026

St. Augustine Beach pier will be closed for repairs until November

Swimmers and surfers are asked to stay 500 feet from the pier as decay on the pillars is repaired.…

Featured image for “City Councilman Rory Diamond pledges study of Hogpen Creek sediment”
Seven Pines Island homeowner William "Jake" Jacobs stands on his dock off Hogpen Creek on Monday, May 11, 2026, near the Intracoastal Waterway. | Mike Mendenhall, Jacksonville Today.
May 12, 2026

City Councilman Rory Diamond pledges study of Hogpen Creek sediment

Diamond told residents at a Beaches Watch town hall that he’ll push for the city to pay for the Hogpen…

Featured image for “Jacksonville seeks feedback on creating business district along 103rd Street”
This view of 103rd Street shows heavy traffic at a stop light at Firestone Road. | Google Maps
May 12, 2026

Jacksonville seeks feedback on creating business district along 103rd Street

The business district could make small assessments for improving “the Wonderland Corridor.”…

Featured image for “Burn bans continue in Northeast Florida despite this week’s rain”
A Clay County Fire Rescue unit battles the Railroad Fire at the Clay/Putnam County line on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. | Clay County
May 12, 2026

Burn bans continue in Northeast Florida despite this week’s rain

St. Johns County has extended its burn ban for another week as wildfires remain a risk during the drought.…

Featured image for “City Council investigative committee moves to subpoena top JEA executives”
JEA CEO Vickie Cavey and Board Chair MG Orender preside over a board workshop April 14, 2026. | Mike Mendenhall, Jacksonville Today
May 11, 2026

City Council investigative committee moves to subpoena top JEA executives

Testimony from the JEA executives could cause the City Council’s investigation to go past its June 30 deadline.…