A native plant walk is one pick for What to Do this weekend | Jax Arboretum

The future site of a proposed Publix grocery store at 119 W. Beaver St. Downtown. | Mike Mendenhall, Jacksonville Today

A row of Durham School Services buses. | Durham School Services

Smoking and vaping will be prohibited at the Ocean Pier when it reopens this year in St. Augustine Beach. | St. Johns County

Students walk up the steps at Atlantic Beach Elementary School in 2025. | Atlantic Beach Elementary via Facebook

Rep. Byron Donalds is three-term member of Congress who is a Republican gubernatorial candidate. He spoke with "First Coast Connect" host Anne Schindler on Monday, Aug. 3, 2026. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today

Audience members watch during the July 20 Jacksonville budget session. | Simone Endress, Jacksonville Today

The air traffic control tower at Cecil Airport on Jacksonville's Westside | Jacksonville Daily Record

A meeting of the Duval County School Board on Jan. 6, 2026. | Megan Mallicoat, Jacksonville Today

Speakers oppose a proposed Daily's gas station, convenience store and car wash in Fruit Cove. | Noah Hertz, Jacksonville Today

Three candidates are running to represent northeast St. Johns County on the School Board | Megan Mallicoat, Jacksonville Today

The Corner at Deb's Store on Florida Ave. in Jacksonville's Eastside is one of five outlets in Duval County that accepts Fresh Access Bucks. The Fresh Access Bucks program allows people who utilize food assistance programs to expand their benefits to purchase produce. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today

Two northbound lanes of the Buckman Bridge will be closed this weekend for repairs. | Google Maps

Vickie Cavey, CEO and managing director of JEA, speaks at a briefing Sept. 26, 2025, at the Duval County Emergency Operations Center. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today

Joseph Mitchell, city manager of Newburgh, New York, gives a talk to the University of Wisconsin Conservation Club about reducing federal and state welfare benefits on Nov. 17, 1961. | Wisconsin Historical Society; Richard Stroda creator; W013E39

Riverside Avenue is shown on the left before any changes. On the right, a rendering shows the addition of a bicycle lane and parallel parking. | Jimmy Peluso, Downtown Investment Authority

St. Augustine restaurant Bar Citra earned a a Bib Gourmand nod from MICHELIN dining guide | Bar Citra

THC-infused drinks for sale at a Winn-Dixie store in Jacksonville | Heather Henderson, Jacksonville Today

LaTiffany Gallion founded Austin's Voice to celebrate the life of her son Austin General Jr. Austin's Voice was among the organizations that donated backpacks and school supplies through the Silent Women Speaking supply giveaway at the Wiley Road Playground on Saturday, July 25, 2026. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today

The Florida Capitol in Tallahassee. Four candidates are running to represent District 18, which covers northern St. Johns County. | Phil Sears, AP