October 11, 2024
St. Johns County and St. Augustine officials say it is time to do damage assessments after Hurricane Milton.…
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October 11, 2024
Historic Castillo de San Marcos closed to survey storm damage
The 351-year-old Castillo de San Marcos will reopen Saturday after an inspection showed no serious issues.…
October 11, 2024
NUMBER OF THE WEEK | Milton’s local impacts
The St. Johns River reached record high level for mid-October in Downtown Jacksonville because of Hurricane Milton.…
October 10, 2024
City Council to weigh dissolving Hogpen Creek dredging tax
Jacksonville leaders could potentially kill a special taxing district that came as a $40,000 surprise to many in Intracoastal West.…
October 10, 2024
St. Johns County lifts evacuation order; St. Augustine Marina remains closed
People who were ordered to evacuate in St. Johns County for Hurricane Milton can now return home; St. Augustine announces…
October 10, 2024
Flooding could be a risk in Jacksonville, St. Johns County for days
Hurricane Milton’s effect on Jacksonville was limited, but tidal flooding could affect some streets during high tides.…
October 10, 2024
Power is returning around Northeast Florida
JEA says it restored power to more than 40,000 customers overnight.…
October 10, 2024
Clay County assesses damage and plans to open new shelter
Clay County is no longer accepting residents at its four other shelters, but a new shelter was to open Thursday…
October 10, 2024
Nassau County orders evacuations as projected storm surge rises
The National Weather Service expects storm surge over more than 5 feet in Nassau County.…
October 10, 2024
St. Johns County asks people to stay off the roads
St. Johns County is assessing damage after Hurricane Milton hit the area particularly hard.…
October 10, 2024
Hurricane Milton exits Florida, but effects persist on First Coast
Hurricane Milton will bring heavy rainfall, flooding and gusty winds to Northeast Florida throughout the day Thursday.…
October 9, 2024
Judge rejects reopening Florida voter registration because of hurricanes
A federal judge Wednesday rejected a request from the League of Women Voters of Florida and the Florida NAACP to…
October 9, 2024
As Milton makes landfall, Jacksonville shelters still have space; Gate gas stations are closed
Hurricane Milton made landfall as a dangerous Category 3 storm at just about a quarter to 9 p.m. Wednesday near…
October 9, 2024
Hurricane Milton bears down on Florida, but risks ease in Jacksonville
The latest on Hurricane Milton’s expected impacts on the Jacksonville area, including shelters and evacuations.…
October 9, 2024
Jacksonville uses dams to hold back Milton’s floodwaters
The city is using Tiger Dams — large plastic tubes that can be filled with water to act as barriers…
October 9, 2024
OPINION | Prayer for the sowers
The children my husband and I raised are among the generations who have grown up with the certainty of climate…
October 9, 2024
Gasoline runs low during Milton, but more is on the way
Gov. Ron DeSantis says more than a million gallons of gasoline and diesel are staged around the state.…
October 9, 2024
ARTS PICKS | Oct. 12-13
In a week when Hurricane Milton has canceled most events, there are still two opportunities to enjoy local music. And…
October 8, 2024
THE JAXSON | 9 historic Durkeeville photographs
During the early 20th century, the greater Durkeeville community became a segregation-era hub of Black culture, business and social life…
October 8, 2024
Effort to rename Confederate Street after late activist fails in Jacksonville City Council
In a 10-7 vote, Jacksonville’s City Council decided against renaming the Springfield street after the late local civil rights activist…
October 8, 2024
Entire city of St. Augustine, other parts of St. Johns County ordered to evacuate
St. Johns County also ordered the evacuation of St. Augustine Beach and residents living on waterfront properties or in flood-prone…
October 8, 2024
#AskJAXTDY | Does the hefty mail-in ballot require extra postage?
The November ballot is packed with candidates and issues. Who pays to mail it back?…
October 7, 2024
Investigator tried to get arrested Duval teacher removed twice — and was denied
Duval Schools was criticized for waiting too long to remove an arrested teacher.…
October 7, 2024
OPINION | Jacksonville’s approach to state homeless law will lead to court battles
Residents and business owners who don’t think the city is doing its job will be able to sue starting Jan.…