July 5, 2024
Will bodies be disposed of at the new medical examiner’s office? a reader wonders.…
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July 2, 2024
Duval School Board delays vote on student safety policy
A final student safety policy will be ready for review at the September Duval School Board meeting.…
July 2, 2024
Operation Continuing Promise mission departs Mayport for Jamaica, Central America
The U.S. Navy’s USNS Burlington transport ship launched on Wednesday from Naval Station Mayport to bring Operation Continuing Promise, and…
July 2, 2024
2 Jacksonville adult businesses sue state of Florida over employee age limit
The federal lawsuit alleges the new Florida law violates the rights of 18- to-20-year-old adult entertainers.…
July 2, 2024
Suit over Baker County Sheriff’s handling of ICE detainees awaits judge’s ruling
The ACLU claims detainees’ rights are being violated because of lack of access to lawyers and family.…
July 2, 2024
Jacksonville wants to lure HBCU football to renovated ‘Stadium of the Future’
The deal with the Jaguars included a stipulation that Jacksonville would work to bring in an annual football game between…
July 2, 2024
Navy destroyer returns home to Mayport after helping fight Houthi rebels
A crew of about 350 returned to Mayport Tuesday after a nine-month deployment to the Red Sea.…
July 1, 2024
Durkeeville revitalization study a ‘new chapter’ for historic Black community
Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan signed legislation on Monday to invest $200,000 in studying how to redevelop the Durkeeville neighborhood.…
July 1, 2024
MOSH surpasses $40M fundraising goal required for Northbank move
The Museum of Science & History announced on Monday it has surpassed its fundraising goal requirement of $40 million outlined…
July 1, 2024
Plan your July 4th: Jacksonville area events
Fireworks will fly high over many parts of Jacksonville and Northeast Florida on Thursday, the 4th of July.…
July 1, 2024
Former St. Augustine mayor loses law license
Joseph Boles Jr. was a prominent elder law attorney and former eight-year mayor of St. Augustine.…
June 30, 2024
OPINION | Why is Tom Leek all over your TV when you probably can’t vote for him?
Tom Leek’s establishment cred and big spending haven’t helped him in what’s now a three-way primary battle.…
June 30, 2024
Unintentional entrepreneur helps local business owners succeed
Jacksonville business coach Linda Nottingham retired to the First Coast 25 years ago after selling two companies she co-founded in…
June 28, 2024
Balloon releases will soon be illegal in Florida
The new restriction aims to protect wildlife from discarded balloons. It will match the law on much of the First…
June 28, 2024
DIA backs out of Laura Street Trio negotiations
The developer, Southeast Development Group, wants to work directly with the Jacksonville City Council.…
June 27, 2024
Duval Schools releases new student safety plan
The safety plan is a response to teacher misconduct at Douglas Anderson School of the Arts, but it will apply…
June 27, 2024
OPINION | An alternative vision for historic Downtown Jacksonville
Our path to a more welcoming, vibrant, and distinctive historic Downtown Jacksonville offers an alternative vision to the city’s prevailing wisdom, guided…
June 27, 2024
Lawmakers question delayed mail at USPS center in Jax
Lawmakers say they receive countless complaints about the Regional Processing and Distribution Center in Jacksonville.…
June 27, 2024
A little Lawrence is on the way
Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence and his wife, Marissa, announced Thursday that they’re expecting a baby.…
June 27, 2024
Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing Park opens in LaVilla
The park honors brothers James Weldon and Rosamond Johnson, who composed the music known as the Black national anthem.…
June 27, 2024
ARTS PICKS | June 28-30
Events in Jacksonville Beach, Murray Hill, Downtown Jax and Avondale make this week’s Arts Picks list.…
June 26, 2024
THE JAXSON | 5 historic roads in town
The First Coast is home to some of Florida’s oldest roads and highways. Here is a look behind the development…
June 26, 2024
Eastside residents skeptical of getting money promised in stadium deal
Many residents fear City Council won’t follow through on the Community Benefits Agreement with the Jaguars.…
June 26, 2024
Postmortem for a historic St. Augustine home
One day it was there, and the next day it was gone. City leaders question whether 11 Bridge Street in…