April 9, 2025 School districts beg Florida lawmakers not to slash bonuses for accelerated studentsFlorida’s education funding could cost local districts millions if incentives for accelerated programs are reduced.…By Megan Mallicoat
April 9, 2025 NIH cutbacks stifle research at Florida’s universitiesFlorida A&M, the state’s only public historically Black university, will lose funding for cancer research.…By Will Brown
April 9, 2025 WHAT TO DO | St. Augustine PoetFest; UniverSoul Circus; Shannon and the ClamsPoetry in St. Augustine, a multicultural circus in Jacksonville and the music of Shannon and the Clams are What to…By Amy Garrett
April 9, 2025 Duval inmate severely injured; 9 officers suspendedThe Sheriff’s Office released no information about how the inmate was hurt. He remains hospitalized.…By Dan Scanlan
April 9, 2025 State attorney subpoenas St. Johns Airport AuthorityThe subpoenas seek information about a variety of Airport Authority operations and top-level administrators.…By Noah Hertz
April 9, 2025 E-bikes may be allowed on the sand in Neptune BeachThe police chief proposes to allow e-bikes on the beach if they’re operated safely and under 15 mph.…By Heather Henderson
April 9, 2025 BIT OF JOY | JU students selected as finalists in NASA competitionTwo student teams from Jacksonville University are finalists in NASA’s Human Lander Challenge.…By Heather Henderson
April 8, 2025 Achievement unlocked: UNF esports arena gets $3M boost from city of JacksonvilleThe city has awarded UNF’s esports arena project $3 million for the development of competitive video gaming facility in the…By Mike Mendenhall
April 8, 2025 THE JAXSON | Before and after: The S-Line Urban GreenwayS-Line Urban Greenway opened in 2008 as Jacksonville’s first dedicated urban multi-use trail. Here is a before-and-after look at the…By Ennis Davis
April 8, 2025 Mayor pledges to work with ICARE on affordable housingMayor Donna Deegan agreed to meet with ICARE to explore the possibility of an affordable housing trust fund.…By Dan Scanlan
April 8, 2025 Cummer Museum’s CEO will retire May 1Andrea Barnwell Brownlee will retire from the Cummer Museum of Arts & Gardens after almost five years at the helm.…By Dan Scanlan
April 8, 2025 The evolution of St. Augustine’s dining sceneAs St. Augustine’s fame grows, some restaurants are moving into downtown, but others are on the way out.…By Noah Hertz
April 8, 2025 Jacksonville’s first Mormon temple planned in MandarinThe Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints temple will be built on a wooded site on Loretto Road.…By Dan Scanlan
April 8, 2025 BIT OF JOY | Jax athlete reps the U.S.Jacksonville native Avery Patterson is representing the country on the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team.…By Heather Henderson
April 7, 2025 #AskJAXTDY | When will I-10 widening finally be done?FDOT has been working on the I-10 widening for almost five years. Why is it taking so long?…By Dan Scanlan
April 7, 2025 Jax councilman wants state DOGE to audit city’s financesCity Council member Terrance Freeman has filed legislation volunteering the city for a state DOGE audit.…By Mike Mendenhall
April 7, 2025 Ecumenical services council expands to help more peopleThe Downtown Ecumenical Services Council is moving to larger offices less than a mile away.…By Michelle Corum
April 7, 2025 Jacksonville Arboretum unveils next phase of developmentA children’s garden will be the first part of a new master plan to give the Jacksonville Arboretum a botanical…By Dan Scanlan
April 7, 2025 BIT OF JOY | Haiku contest winnersThe St. Johns Cultural Council announced the winners of its 5th annual Haiku Contest.…By Heather Henderson
April 6, 2025 CRITIC’S NOTEBOOK | St. Augustine restaurant and bar sceneThese were the standouts from food writer Hanna Raskin’s visits to St. Augustine.…By Hanna Raskin
April 4, 2025 Two Jax lawmakers square off on immigration lawCity Council members Nick Howland and Jimmy Peluso debated the new immigration law Friday on the Florida Roundup.…By Mike Mendenhall
April 4, 2025 St. Johns superintendent warns against ending property taxesSuperintendent Tim Forson says a proposal to eliminate property taxes would be “very,very tough” for public schools.…By Noah Hertz
April 4, 2025 More development planned in Downtown JacksonvilleDowntown could add affordable housing in the Cathedral District and retail and a restaurant in Brooklyn.…By Mike Mendenhall
April 4, 2025 Student-built electric race cars will square off at FSCJDrivers in 160-pound race cars will compete in the Electrathon racing series on Saturday at FSCJ Downtown.…By Dan Scanlan