March 16, 2026 Duval School Board should stop inviting prayers, legal groups warnChurch-state advocates say starting school board meetings with prayer violates the First Amendment.…By Megan Mallicoat
March 16, 2026 JEA resource fair will help seniors with utility billsJEA’s monthly fair on Wednesday will help people reduce energy use, manage their bills and reach community resources.…By Dan Scanlan
March 13, 2026 With ‘These Truths’ public art project halted, funds might be redirected for other courthouse usesThe proposed “These Truths” stainless steel sculpture had been in the planning phase for more than a decade before it…By Mike Mendenhall
March 12, 2026 NUMBER OF THE WEEK | Happy birthday, FloridaOur Number of the Week is the median age of the people who live in the Jacksonville metro area: 39.3…By Megan Mallicoat
March 12, 2026 $8M private donation to support UNF’s Hodges Stadium renovationThe Kernan Hodges estate has donated $8 million toward UNF’s Hodges Stadium.…By Dan Scanlan
March 12, 2026 BIT OF JOY | Book donations neededTenikka’s Books for Kids is holding its annual book drive this month.…By Heather Henderson
March 11, 2026 City Council president launches JEA probe over fees, workplace complaintsThe special committee will aid the inspector general in determining if JEA commercial customers owe millions in fees, and will…By Mike Mendenhall
March 11, 2026 WHAT TO DO | Crimes & Chaos tour, Elena Øhlander art show, Menorcan heritage festA walking tour through Downtown Jacksonville, an art show in Avondale, and a celebration of Menorcan heritage in St. Augustine…By Amy Garrett
March 11, 2026 Sarbez! owner plans new restaurant, venue Alfred’s in west St. AugustineAlfred’s, a new restaurant and venue, is targeting a spring opening in St. Augustine’s West City neighborhood.…By Noah Hertz
March 11, 2026 PGA Tour announces doubling of ‘signature events’ as soon as next yearPGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp announced it will expand its signature events to produce competitive fields.…By Will Brown
March 11, 2026 BIT OF JOY | Child rescuedAn off-duty Nassau County Sheriff’s Office Deputy rescued a child from drowning.…By Heather Henderson
March 10, 2026 BIT OF JOY | St. Johns County seed librarySt. Johns County’s Main Library now has a free seed library to make gardening more accessible.…By Heather Henderson
March 9, 2026 Annie R. Morgan will get new life — just not as a schoolThe MyVillage Project agreed to pay $1.25 million for Annie R. Morgan to create a tech incubator.…By Megan Mallicoat
March 9, 2026 New exhibit explores St. Augustine’s ancient Irish tiesSt. Augustines’ Irish connections date to 1600 — more than 100 years before the first St. Patrick’s Day celebration.…By Noah Hertz
March 9, 2026 Classic cars draw thousands to Amelia Concours d’EleganceThe 31st Amelia Concours featured about 250 race cars, classics and special motorcycles.…By Dan Scanlan
March 6, 2026 Artist transforms cast-off items into MOCA exhibitThe work of New York artist Nari Ward is the newest installation in MOCA’s 40-foot Atrium Gallery.…By Michelle Corum
March 5, 2026 Jax kicks off championship season with sports bonanzaThe Players Championship, Gate River Run and Bob Hayes Invitational lead a plethora of sports events this month.…By Will Brown
March 5, 2026 The Amelia classic car show moves to Saturday for first timeThe Amelia Concours is moving from Sunday to Saturday at the suggestion of people who attend.…By Dan Scanlan
March 5, 2026 BIT OF JOY | Boys’ soccer champsThe Beachside High Schools boys’ soccer team won the state championship.…By Will Brown
March 5, 2026 WHAT TO DO | Women Arts Exchange; Music Inspired by Literary Giants; Short Film FestAn immersive celebration of female artists in Jacksonville Beach; concerts inspired by books Downtown and in Mandarin; and a short-film…By Amy Garrett
March 4, 2026 Florida’s anti-DEI legislation irks local governmentsBills filed by Rep. Dean Black and Sen. Clay Yarborough would prohibit funding for DEI efforts.…By Will Brown
March 4, 2026 Duval School Board seeks to renew 1-mill property taxThe property tax, first approved in 2022, helps pay for teachers’ salaries, arts and athletics programs.…By Megan Mallicoat
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