15 minutes ago Fleming senator files bill to regulate drinking strawsThe legislation from Sen. Jennifer Bradley would set rules for the materials used in straws and stirrers.…By News Service of Florida
27 minutes ago AI ‘Bill of Rights’ proposed in Florida SenateThe AI proposal comes as President Trump tries to limit state regulation of artificial intelligence.…By Jim Turner - News Service of Florida
54 minutes ago Bestbet sues to stop poker room in Hamilton CountyBestbet argues that Hamilton Downs should not be allowed to operate a card room on adjacent land.…By Jim Saunders - News Service of Florida
1 hour ago Are any stores open on Christmas Day?Most stores are closed on Christmas, but a handful of businesses will be open during the holiday.…By The Associated Press
2 hours ago Christmas weather in Florida: A bit of everything in recent yearsWe’re going to have a typically warm Christmas this year, but a cool-down is coming for New Year’s.…By Irene Sans - Storm Center
19 hours ago Only Merrill Road Elementary, Fort Caroline Middle eyed as Schools of Hope Mater Academy has narrowed its list of 25 buildings to two intended for Schools of Hope in Duval.…By Megan Mallicoat
20 hours ago Former UF President Ben Sasse has pancreatic cancerSasse posted on social media that he has been diagnosed with metastasized, Stage 4 pancreatic cancer.…By News Service of Florida
21 hours ago Florida Legislature may eliminate license plate stickersMotorists would still need to register their cars, but the yellow stickers would no longer be required.…By News Service of Florida
24 hours ago The ‘hanging judge’: Jim Crow legacy looms over Jacksonville death row caseThe late Judge R. Hudson Olliff was known for a harsh approach to crime and questionable remarks about Black people.…By Nichole Manna - The Tributary and Casey Frank - The Tributary
1 day ago White House rebuffs Florida bishops on immigrationCatholic bishops appealed to President Trump to pause immigration enforcement during the holidays.…By David Crary - Associated Press
1 day ago Thieves steal $200K in technology from private schoolMinds of the Future Academy is turning to the community for help replacing the lost technology.…By Aleesia Hatcher - News4Jax
1 day ago JTA wants to know what’s on your mindJTA will have a series of meetings next month to explain plans and solicit feedback from the community.…By Heather Henderson
2 days ago PHOTO ESSAY | Will Brown’s favorite images of 2025Jacksonville Today’s Will Brown shares his favorite photos from Jacksonville in 2025.…By Will Brown
2 days ago Clay School Board member takes heat for racial commentsThe state education commissioner wants Robert Alvero to explain a racial post on social media.…By Ariel Schiller - News4Jax and Travis Gibson - News4Jax
2 days ago Proposed miniature golf course hits hurdle in St. Johns CountyThe zoning agency recommended against a miniature golf course called Nothing Putt Fun & Games.…By J. Brooks Terry - Jacksonville Daily Record
2 days ago Rip currents and rough seas threaten Florida’s coastThe winds will be constant and intense along the Atlantic coast during the first half of Christmas week.…By Irene Sans - Storm Center
December 20, 2025 PHOTO ESSAY | Raines football celebrated in Northwest JacksonvilleThe Raines Vikings marched down Moncrief Road with their hard-fought state championship trophy during a community parade on Saturday.…By Will Brown
December 19, 2025 You may not know Picolata, but a couple is trying to preserve itPicolata was once a river crossing and the site of a Spanish fort, but much of the settlement is gone.…By Noah Hertz
December 19, 2025 Dad gets 30 years for running over baby and killing himJustin Golden admitted he put his 8-month-old baby on the road but said he did not intend to kill him.…By Dan Scanlan
December 19, 2025 Raines football champions celebrated with pep rally and paradeA parade to honor the William M. Raines football program will begin at Lonnie Miller Park at 9 a.m. Saturday.…By Will Brown
December 19, 2025 Drag strip starts construction, the first track since 2017Racing could begin in May or June at the new drag strip at Callahan Speedway, next to a go-kart complex.…By Dan Scanlan
December 19, 2025 Florida Supreme Court upholds death penalty lawFlorida allows the death penalty without a unanimous jury recommendation — one of the nation’s lowest standards.…By Kate Payne - Associated Press/Report for America
December 19, 2025 Recreational marijuana issue sent to Supreme CourtThe Supreme Court must decide whether a proposed constitutional amendment meets legal requirements.…By News Service of Florida
December 19, 2025 Another cold front pushes through North FloridaA cold front brings welcomed showers and storms to North Florida, but it will fizzle as it crosses the state.…By Irene Sans - Storm Center