December 11, 2024State closed probe of Jax teacher before accuser was given chance to testify, lawyer saysThe Florida Department of Ed says the accuser refused to be interviewed — a claim contradicted by emails reviewed by…By Megan Mallicoat
December 11, 2024First Coast Hispanic chamber to recognize business leadersThe chamber will celebrate Hispanic people and businesses who are part of a rapidly growing community in the region.…By Will Brown
December 11, 2024Jacksonville filmmaker premieres story of serial killerThe movie tells the story of Billy Mansfield Jr., who killed five women between 1975 and 1980 and dumped a…By Dan Scanlan
December 11, 2024ARTS PICKS | Dec. 13-15Jacksonville’s annual Hispanic festival, a group show art opening in San Marco and the new Project Atrium piece at MOCA…By Matthew Shaw
December 11, 2024THE JAXSON | Merrill-Stevens: Legacy of the Southside ShipyardThe history of a former World War I-era shipyard now occupied by Bishop Kenny High School.…By Andrew R. Nicholas
December 10, 2024Jacksonville tries many routes to comply with homeless lawFifty-two people have been arrested and others bussed home to prevent homeless people from sleeping in public.…By Michelle Corum
December 10, 2024Blue Angels add Jax to the schedule in 2025The Blue Angels had not scheduled an appearance in Jacksonville in 2025, but the schedule opened up when another show…By Randy Roguski
December 10, 2024Sweet treats on display at Gingerbread ExtravaganzaThe Gingerbread Extravaganza includes 25 cookie and candy creations on display through Dec. 28 at Old St. Andrews Church.…By Dan Scanlan
December 10, 2024Arrest made in 39-year-old Camden County murdersA Camden County church deacon and his wife were shot to death during a Bible study class. The wrong man…By Dan Scanlan
December 9, 2024After string of fires, mayor and chief take safety to the streetFirefighters passed out free smoke detectors and fire safety information after multiple fires in Jacksonville over five days.…By Dan Scanlan
December 9, 2024Hello, Avelo: Jax adds airline with flights to New HavenAvelo Airlines will offer nonstop service between Jacksonville and Tweed-New Haven Airport on Friday and Mondays.…By Randy Roguski
December 9, 2024It’ll be Ole Miss and Duke in the Taxslayer Gator BowlThis will be the first time these teams have met and Duke’s first appearance in the Gator Bowl.…By Dan Scanlan
December 8, 2024SPORTS | Jaguars trudge to win in NashvilleA win, yes, but by a poor team playing uninspiring football to end a season that isn’t going anywhere.…By Cole Pepper
December 6, 2024Scammers want to make your holidays less merryThe FBI warns people to be careful of spoof charities and hurricane recovery scams.…By Steven Ponson
December 6, 2024New Lincolnville park honors two ‘unsung heroes’George and Ollie Smith are little-known pillars of the historically Black Lincolnville community.…By Noah Hertz
December 5, 2024Removed Douglas Anderson teacher was accused of sex with 14-year-oldPreviously unreported records explain the circumstances surrounding Corey Thayer’s removal.…By Megan Mallicoat
December 5, 2024Jumbo Shrimp’s stadium now called VyStar BallparkThe ballpark’s new name is a result of VyStar’s merger with 121 Financial Credit Union.…By Dan Scanlan
December 5, 2024UNF gets federal grant to restore national park shorelinesA nearly $800,000 grant from the National Park Service will help UNF restore the shoreline at three parks in Florida…By Michelle Corum
December 4, 2024Jacksonville volunteers welcome Gazan boy receiving medical treatment after bombingIn addition to Tuesday’s arrival in Jacksonville, the nonprofit HEAL Palestine has brought Gazan children to Chicago, Dallas, San Francisco,…By Will Brown
December 4, 2024Fallen firefighters honored, as one name is added to memorialFire Engineer Heath O’Shea was among 26 firefighters remembered during Fallen Firefighter Memorial Day.…By Dan Scanlan
December 4, 2024THE JAXSON | 14 historic JAXPORT photographsHere’s a photographic journey showing JAXPORT’s facilities over the past 108 years.…By Ennis Davis
December 4, 2024ARTS PICKS | Dec. 6-8A storytelling competition, free concert Downtown, a local makers’ market, and free Flamenco fusion concert at the Beaches are this…By Matthew Shaw
December 3, 2024Women’s pro soccer arrives in JacksonvilleJacksonville’s first professional women’s sports team — the Sporting Jax soccer club — will kick off in August 2025.…By Dan Scanlan
December 3, 2024St. Johns pledges $2.2M for ‘all-inclusive’ playgroundThe Diamond of Dreams playground will be only the second in the county designed for children with disabilities.…By Noah Hertz