February 12, 2025
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February 12, 2025
THE JAXSON | The Great Migration and Black Jacksonville
In honor of Black History Month, here are six ways Jacksonville reshaped the cultural demographics of the entire country.…
February 11, 2025
Jacksonville raises residents’ trash fees
The annual fee that Jacksonville residents pay for trash collection is going up, after a 12-to-7 vote by the City…
February 11, 2025
Adams and Forsyth will soon become 2-way streets again
Resurfacing could begin as early as this week as the one-way streets revert to two-way traffic.…
February 11, 2025
BIT OF JOY | Love Bites
Still no plans for Valentine’s Day? Here’s a suggestion: Grab a date and try to outrun the terrifying vampires that…
February 10, 2025
Nights of Lights needs more county funding, St. Augustine says
St. Augustine’s latest Nights of Lights set new records for attendance, and city leaders say they need more cash if…
February 10, 2025
Inductions are next week for Florida Artists Hall of Fame
Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd and St. Augustine artist Roger Bansemer will be inducted into the Artists Hall of Fame.…
February 10, 2025
BIT OF JOY | Local farmers featured in Super Bowl ad
Did you know that you’re likely eating local potatoes when you rip open a bag of Lay’s? If you caught…
February 9, 2025
What the Duval School Board’s travel spat says about shifting politics
The Duval School Board voted against sending a member to serve in a leadership role with a group others perceive…
February 9, 2025
OPINION | Battle of Olustee, now a celebration, was infamous for its cruelty to Black troops
The annual Battle of Olustee reenactment and festivities are Feb. 14 through 16.…
February 7, 2025
Prosecutors say they discussed ‘nothing’ with witness after he alleged ‘false testimony’
Prosecutors say nothing came of a meeting with a witness who said he gave “false testimony” in the Bridegan murder…
February 7, 2025
Southwest and Breeze add flights at Jacksonville airport
Southwest is adding a flight to Austin, Texas, and Breeze has begun flying to New Haven, Connecticut.…
February 7, 2025
BIT OF JOY | VyStar Foundation grant winners
Five Northeast Florida organizations have scored grants from the VyStar Foundation, which awarded a total of $202,621 to 11 youth-focused nonprofits. The…
February 6, 2025
JAXPORT leaders project confidence amid tariff, Panama Canal uncertainty
Business diversity and investments in infrastructure are keeping officials optimistic at JAXPORT, Florida’s largest port by container volume.…
February 6, 2025
Couple sues after Sea-Doo pontoon flips on toddler
Fifteen-month-old Vianca Grullon was trapped under the Sea-Doo Switch after it flipped on Black Creek.…
February 6, 2025
Planned walking trail suddenly dead in St. Johns County
The trail south of St. Augustine died this week, a year after county commissioners approved the very same plans. …
February 6, 2025
Trash fee increase still uncertain despite mayor’s support
Mayor Donna Deegan says she supports increasing the fee to cover the costs of collecting trash.…
February 6, 2025
BIT OF JOY | Get married on Valentine’s Day
Sure, you could celebrate Valentine’s Day by going out to dinner, or you could make it truly unforgettable by getting…
February 6, 2025
Jags hire new offensive coordinator from Vikings
The Jaguars’ new offensive coordinator is Grant Udinski, who was assistant offensive coordinator/assistant quarterbacks coach in Minnesota.…
February 6, 2025
Star witness recants testimony in Bridegan murder case
Henry Tennon stated during a court hearing that he wanted to recant his testimony in the high-profile slaying of Jared…
February 5, 2025
Duval school officials respond to fears over federal immigration rules
ICE agents have not come to local schools, but local officials are thinking about how to respond.…
February 5, 2025
Historic Mayport lighthouse may get a new home
The Mayport Lighthouse Association wants to move the 166-year-old lighthouse from the naval base to Mayport Village.…
February 5, 2025
Pediatric center coming to palliative care facility
Community Hospice & Palliative Care has begun construction of the Dorion Family Pediatric Center in Mandarin.…
February 5, 2025
ARTS PICKS | Feb. 7-9
3 things to see this weekend: A new painting exhibit at MOCA, a dance world premiere in Jax Beach, and…