July 9, 2025
The Jacksonville Zoo and Botanical Gardens is helping the Puerto Rican crested toad rebound from the brink of extinction.…
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July 9, 2025
Carnival Cruise Line embarks on putting teens to work
For the first time, the cruise line is using teenage interns to help guide passengers in Jacksonville’s cruise terminal.…
July 9, 2025
Suspect dead in Jacksonville’s 10th police officer-involved shooting of 2025
A police officer shot a man to death after an armed robbery at a store in the Brentwood area.…
July 9, 2025
BIT OF JOY | Fence removed from Clay County lake
A fence in Smith Lake was recently removed to let aquatic creatures swim freely.…
July 8, 2025
Sweet treats may be harder to find – and more expensive
Local chocolatiers and candy shops are seeing steady price increase caused by high demand and low global cocoa yields.…
July 8, 2025
Jax loses $147M federal grant to complete Emerald Trail
City and nonprofit leaders will try to find other ways of funding the Emerald Trail after the federal grant was…
July 8, 2025
Love Jax? Shop the city’s merch store to show your pride
The city of Jacksonville has opened an online swag store with logos designed by local artists. Celebrate with a Rex…
July 8, 2025
BIT OF JOY | Visit the Jax Zoo for $5
The Jacksonville Zoo is offering discounted admission on select days in July.…
July 8, 2025
Invasive Vitex plant warning issued in Atlantic Beach
Atlantic Beach is fighting Vitex, an invasive plant that weakens sand dune resistance to storms.…
July 7, 2025
Fernandina investigates gangway’s collapse during fireworks
An engineering firm will look into why a gangway collapsed during Fernandina Beach’s July 4th fireworks.…
July 7, 2025
Duval Schools improves to overall ‘A’ grade in state’s latest education scorecard
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Florida school’s annual performance for the most recent academic year Monday during a news conference at…
July 7, 2025
In St. Johns, North Beach residents mobilize around resilience as federal funding dries up
The future of the federal agency that counties like St. Johns rely on for rebuilding is uncertain, at the same…
July 7, 2025
Amazon moves to add pharmacy services in Duval County
Amazon is making moves to add its online pharmacy service to its existing dozen fulfillment and delivery centers in Northeast…
July 7, 2025
JSO’s first of 6 town halls set for Tuesday with Sheriff T.K. Waters
Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters and staff hold the first of six summer town hall meetings with the community this week.…
July 7, 2025
Sewer main break caves in part of Bay Street in Downtown Jacksonville
Repairs on Bay Street could last through the week.…
July 7, 2025
BIT OF JOY | Beer and Ballet
Beer and Ballet offers dance classes in unconventional environments.…
July 3, 2025
Captain’s error caused ferry crash, investigation concludes
The captain took improper steps when one of the ferry’s throttles failed to respond, a JTA report says.…
July 3, 2025
DeSantis vetoes millions budgeted for First Coast programs
The governor vetoed more than $19 million that lawmakers had approved for Northeast Florida.…
July 3, 2025
Jacksonville launches campaign to attack litter and blight
A new campaign — Keep Jax Cute – Don’t Pollute — will increase community education and enforcement.…
July 2, 2025
WHAT TO DO | Fernandina fireworks; Jax Zoo Tunes and Blooms; West City Sunday Funday
Fireworks in Fernandina, an evening of music at the Jax Zoo and a local-vendor market in West City St. Augustine…
July 2, 2025
2-way traffic is back on 2 Downtown streets
City officials say the change on Adams and Forsyth streets will make them more friendly to pedestrians and businesses.…
July 2, 2025
Authors seek to curb ‘summer slide’ as Duval gains in literacy
The 51 percent of Duval County third-grade students who scored a Level 3 or higher on the Florida Department of…
July 2, 2025
The story behind criminal charges at St. Augustine Airport
Three elected members of the St. Johns Airport Authority Board have been charged with Sunshine Law violations.…
July 2, 2025
BIT OF JOY | Gelato July
One of our favorite Jacksonville traditions has returned for an 11th year: Gelato July at Peterbrooke! Every Wednesday in July,…