May 28, 2024
Fifty-six percent of people in a University of North Florida poll supported renovation of EverBank Stadium if the deal includes…
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May 28, 2024
It’s Jacksonville’s week in the spotlight on reality TV
“Botched Bariatrics” will feature a surgeon from Jacksonville, and “The College Tour” will include 10 students from the University of…
May 28, 2024
SPORTS | Trevor Lawrence’s big deal is coming
At some point before the 2024 season kicks off, the Jaguars have to sign Trevor Lawrence to a new deal.…
May 27, 2024
Son of ‘most arrested rabbi in America’ traces father’s steps in St. Augustine
Avi Dresner recently visited to film for a documentary about his dad who was arrested in St. Augustine during the…
May 24, 2024
27 historic buildings considered endangered
The Jacksonville History Center included the Laura Street Trio and many schools on its annual list of most endangered historic…
May 23, 2024
More than a third of local families struggle, study says
Even households above the poverty line are living paycheck to paycheck as costs rise faster than wages, according to the…
May 23, 2024
Duval Schools responds to criticism from state education commissioner
Interim Superintendent Dana Kriznar said the district has made several changes to keep students safe, and more are on the…
May 23, 2024
Youth entrepreneurship camp geared for Northwest Jax teens
Youth Exposure Inc. will hold an eight-week camp for children and teens between 10 and 19 years old.…
May 23, 2024
Christopher Bernier chosen as Duval Schools superintendent
The School Board said Bernier was the best choice to navigate Florida’s complex and sometimes politically charged education system.…
May 22, 2024
Stadium operating costs: Current vs. proposed
An analysis of current cost sharing on day-to-day stadium operations, versus those proposed under a new deal between the Jacksonville…
May 22, 2024
OPINION | Admitting I’m afraid
I am afraid of the election, which has led to heightened security at my church because soft targets are an…
May 22, 2024
Jax parks improving, but work remains, report says
A national nonprofit organization, the Trust for Public Land, ranked Jacksonville’s parks 69th of 100 cities nationwide — an improvement…
May 22, 2024
HGTV’s ‘Dream Home’ sweepstakes has a winner
Maria Fratta, a schoolteacher in New York, won a new home in Anastasia Island, a Mercedes Benz and $100,000.…
May 22, 2024
St. Johns County court clerk deploys overseas
Brandon Patty, clerk of the circuit court and county comptroller, is shipping out to support U.S. Navy contingency operations in…
May 22, 2024
Archie the rhino recovering at zoo after tooth removal
Animal care experts came from around the state came to help remove Archie’s abscessed tooth at the Jacksonville Zoo and…
May 21, 2024
Duval superintendent candidate shocked previous district with resignation
Questions remain about Christopher Bernier’s sudden departure from Lee County as he vies to be Duval superintendent.…
May 21, 2024
New owners buy Five Points Theater; Sun-Ray to close
Union South Partners plans $2 million in renovations to the historic four-story building, but the new owners are not renewing…
May 21, 2024
THE JAXSON | The Chitlin’ Circuit and barbecue in Jacksonville
While the Chitlin’ Circuit is generally recognized for its musical contributions to society, in honor of National Barbecue Month, barbecue…
May 21, 2024
Jacksonville police officer shoots road rage suspect
The suspect led police on a chase after someone reported they were threatened with a gun near Interstate 95 and…
May 20, 2024
Local hate crime bill called ‘cheap political pandering’
City Council member Terrance Freeman is opposing a proposed hate crime law in Jacksonville, calling it unnecessary and insulting to…
May 20, 2024
OPINION | Let the sunshine in: Local government’s transparency problem
Government is at a low ebb when it comes to accessibility, and in Jacksonville, you can find support for that…
May 20, 2024
Ponte Vedra Beach man accused of COVID PPE fraud
James Elliott Davis II was indicted on charges of enticing people to invest more than $7 million in a phony…
May 20, 2024
Clay County voters can get elections information by text
The supervisor of elections has launched a new texting service that allows voters to access information or report issues 24/7.…
May 20, 2024
School employee among 27 accused of soliciting children
A Duval school maintenance worker and a former professional baseball player are among the people arrested in an internet sting.…