February 25, 2026
Gov. Ron DeSantis dedicated the statue of abolitionist Frederick Douglass near a plaza where slaves were once sold.…
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February 25, 2026
BIT OF JOY | Local NFL player honored
The St. Augustine City Commission honored NFL player and St. Augustine native DeMario Douglas, who recently played in the Super…
February 25, 2026
Jaguars announce two London games in 2026
The Jaguars reaffirmed plans to play in Jacksonville next season, but two home games will be overseas.…
February 25, 2026
St. Augustine’s Treasury building could be a hotel soon
More than 100 rooms are planned in the Treasury building along with a new parking garage.…
February 24, 2026
JEA board backs CEO amid claims of toxic workplace
The board also pushed back against one of its own members for privately asking CEO Vickie Cavey to resign.…
February 24, 2026
St. Augustine braces for property tax cutbacks
The city says it will have to significantly cut services if the Florida Legislature reduces property taxes.…
February 24, 2026
Breeze Airways adds flights from Jax to Fort Lauderdale
Breeze is offering a promotional fare of $49 one way for travel through Sept. 15.…
February 24, 2026
BIT OF JOY | Relive a great Jags comeback
The Vice TV series Don’t Call It a Comeback will highlight the 2022 Wild Card game between the Jacksonville Jaguars…
February 23, 2026
BLACKSONVILLE 100 | Trailblazers
Black Jaxsons who carved pathways, through their service or sacrifice, that opened professional opportunities for others.…
February 23, 2026
BLACKSONVILLE 100 | The Bethel Church
Known as Bethel Baptist Institutional Church for decades, The Bethel Church in LaVilla has been a predominantly Black congregation whose…
February 23, 2026
BLACKSONVILLE 100 | Arts and Literature
Writers, musicians, visual creators and entertainers who brought the African American experience to life or left a lasting mark on…
February 23, 2026
BLACKSONVILLE 100 | Sports
Coaches and players whose athletic gifts helped bring notoriety to Jacksonville, its schools and some of its oldest neighborhoods.…
February 23, 2026
BLACKSONVILLE 100 | Business
People who created financial independence for themselves and opened up job opportunities for others through entrepreneurship or executive leadership.…
February 23, 2026
BLACKSONVILLE 100 | Civil Rights
Local champions of the quest for a more perfect union.…
February 23, 2026
BLACKSONVILLE 100 | Politics
People who won elected office and left a legacy of community engagement and improvement…
February 23, 2026
BLACKSONVILLE 100 | Culture and Uplift
People who left Jacksonville, and the world, a better place than they found it. …
February 23, 2026
BLACKSONVILLE 100 | Judiciary
People who moved Jacksonville and Florida’s legal community forward through their service and legal victories. …
February 23, 2026
JTA seeks comments on next phase of driverless shuttles
Public meetings will start this week to share information about the shuttles, known as the Ultimate Urban Circulator.…
February 22, 2026
Florida private schools sue Step Up for Students over voucher payout problems
Private school owners filed suit against Step Up for Students, the Jacksonville company in charge of handling half a million…
February 20, 2026
Mayor alleges ‘smear campaign’ against JEA chief
Mayor Donna Deegan says CEO Vickie Cavey is under attack after ending a JEA contract with a politically connected firm.…
February 20, 2026
Families cling to hope for loved ones who are still missing
Families and friends shared their sorrows Friday during Missing Adults Day at Jacksonville City Hall.…
February 20, 2026
BLACKSONVILLE 100 | Education
Educators who pursued scholarship, expected excellence from their students, as well as advocates who opened doors for others to be…
February 20, 2026
Counties fear law would tie their hands on development
The “Blue Ribbon Projects” bill could allow developers to circumvent some local regulations.…
February 19, 2026
Questions arise after 12-year-old’s death on minibike
The child was hit near Patriot Oaks Academy in St. Johns County, although minibikes are banned on public roads.…