September 17, 2024
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September 16, 2024
JTA wins grant to buy second St. Johns River Ferry boat
A federal grant means the JTA can purchase a second ship to augment service on the St. Johns River Ferry.…
September 16, 2024
Jax area rainfall already above average before September deluge
Even before the extremely wet beginning of September, August in North Florida had marked a return to above-average rainfall across…
September 16, 2024
Where do bikes fit into St. Augustine’s pedestrian-friendly Downtown plan?
St. Augustine wants to turn a major historic Downtown thoroughfare into “the best mile in Florida,” but some cyclists are…
September 16, 2024
New medical center on the way in West Augustine, thanks to county, state funding
St. Johns County has broken ground on a new medical center in a historically underserved community. …
September 15, 2024
Florida Blue, Baptist negotiations stall as deadline approaches
With two weeks left before their current contract expires, the two appear no closer to reaching an agreement.…
September 15, 2024
SPORTS | Jaguars sputter to second straight loss to start season
The Jaguars started the season with an impressive first half in Miami. The next three halves have looked like a…
September 15, 2024
15% of registered Duval voters are inactive, a huge rise since state law changed
The number of voters who are one missed election away from being removed from the rolls has risen sharply since…
September 13, 2024
Kids’ soccer camp offered before Jags game on Oct. 6
The one-day kids’ soccer camp will be held a the Flex Field ahead of the Colts vs. Jaguars game on…
September 13, 2024
Veteran Jacksonville police officer charged with kidnapping, stalking woman
A veteran Jacksonville police officer remains jailed on $1.25 million bail in Nassau County after his arrest.…
September 12, 2024
OPINION | Much ado about historic Downtown Jacksonville and its Northbank riverfront
Public financing to help restore a trio of historic Downtown buildings and develop three Northbank public parks came under specific…
September 12, 2024
Douglas Anderson hired teacher after state said he was drunk at previous school — now he’s removed for alleged misconduct
State records show that at the time the arts school hired him, he was facing state discipline for having been…
September 12, 2024
Nassau County school books settlement reached
36 books will be returning to school libraries after being removed last year after children’s book authors and parents sued…
September 12, 2024
FSCJ opens Nassau County’s first state college commercial truck training center
Florida State College at Jacksonville has cut the ribbon on its new Commercial Vehicle Driving program in Nassau County.…
September 11, 2024
A visitor ‘favorite’ ape dies at Jax Zoo, the 4th from Shigella outbreak
Tuesday, the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens announced the death of 3-year-old Kevin.…
September 11, 2024
5 Duval students arrested for threatening schools, the youngest 11 years old
The sheriff and school superintendent jointly announced the arrests of five young students on charges of making threats against their…
September 11, 2024
Permanent fire station coming to Jacksonville’s Cedar Point
Ground was broken on Fire Station 76, which will replace a temporary station in Northeast Jacksonville.…
September 11, 2024
Judge to weigh putting Florida meat law on ice
A federal judge will hear arguments next month about whether he should block a new Florida law that bars the…
September 11, 2024
After 32 years, iconic British pub in St. Augustine to close Sunday
The King’s Head British Pub owner says a drop-off in customers means she can’t cover her costs some days.…
September 11, 2024
ARTS PICKS | Sept. 13-15
Parrotheads, this is your weekend to catch the Jacksonville Symphony. Also, Florida Fin Fest returns to Jax Beach, and MOCA…
September 10, 2024
Jacksonville City Council approves community benefits agreement with Jaguars
Countywide spending approved in the community benefits agreement will be $40 million over 15 years, with $40 million additionally for…
September 10, 2024
THE JAXSON | Florida’s 5 largest cities in 1900
Even in 1900, when Florida was the 32nd largest state in the country, Jacksonville was by far its largest city.…
September 10, 2024
OPINION | The Mathews Bridge needs a name that reflects all of Jacksonville
The bridge’s namesake, John E. Mathews, was quoted in 1920 as saying: “This is a white man’s country and government.”…
September 10, 2024
Westside residents steamed over liquor store coming soon near OakLeaf
The planned 11,000-square-foot Shores Liquors would be the third package store within a mile — and within walking distance of…