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The City Commission will vote Tuesday on whether to institute paid parking in the downtown area.…
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Tourism inches up in Florida even as Canadians stay away
Tourism in the third quarter was the highest since 2022, when Florida was trying to attract visitors during the pandemic.…
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Prosecutors see no criminal intent behind City Hall gun registry
The person behind the idea did not know it was illegal to keep a list of gun owners, an investigation…
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Clay School Board member assailed over racial remarks
More community leaders spoke out Wednesday against racial comments by School Board member Robert Alvero.…
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Former Duval teachers union president pays back $1.3M
Teresa Brady, former president of Duval Teachers United, transferred $1.3 million to a government account in December.…
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8,000 pregnant women get disabled parking permits
Disabled advocates are suing over a Florida law that allows pregnant women to use disabled parking spaces.…
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These 5 Florida laws will take effect on New Year’s Day
The new laws cover animal cruelty, breast cancer and condo regulation, among other issues.…
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52 black bears killed in Florida’s controversial hunt
The number of bears killed was fewer than expected, partly because the hunt’s opponents bought up permits.…
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Sheriff’s lieutenant won’t be charged for firing at trucker
Prosecutors said they could not prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the lieutenant was unjustified.…
December 30, 2025
Jacksonville police officer kills man during struggle
The Sheriff’s Office said Officer Zackery Jennings shot a suspect who pulled a gun on him during an arrest.…
December 30, 2025
The Hub Brooklyn expected to open within weeks
The Hub, housing three restaurants, is tenatively scheduled to open Jan. 19 at Riverside Avenue and Forest Street.…
December 30, 2025
Proposed Florida law widens vaccination debate
A bill in the Legislature would prevent discrimination based on a person’s vaccination status.…
December 30, 2025
What exactly is a freeze watch? Here’s a guide to winter alerts
During the colder months of winter, the National Weather Service can issue a range of alerts across Florida.…
December 29, 2025
10 legal issues to watch in Florida in 2026
A long list of legal issues remain unresolved in Florida: immigration, guns, marijuana, transgender laws and more.…
December 29, 2025
Starbucks gets permit to build in Bank of America Tower
The city issued a permit for Starbucks to build on the ground floor of the building’s southeast corner.…
December 29, 2025
Sandalwood grad Antonio Clary caps off collegiate career with Gator Bowl win
The Jacksonville native helped the University of Virginia win the 2025 Gator Bowl in his final collegiate game.…
December 29, 2025
Winter will slap Florida with a cold goodbye to 2025
Many people, including those in North Florida, will wake up to one of the coldest air masses of the season…
December 24, 2025
Fleming senator files bill to regulate drinking straws
The legislation from Sen. Jennifer Bradley would set rules for the materials used in straws and stirrers.…
December 24, 2025
AI ‘Bill of Rights’ proposed in Florida Senate
The AI proposal comes as President Trump tries to limit state regulation of artificial intelligence.…
December 24, 2025
Bestbet sues to stop poker room in Hamilton County
Bestbet argues that Hamilton Downs should not be allowed to operate a card room on adjacent land.…
December 24, 2025
Are any stores open on Christmas Day?
Most stores are closed on Christmas, but a handful of businesses will be open during the holiday.…
December 24, 2025
Christmas weather in Florida: A bit of everything in recent years
We’re going to have a typically warm Christmas this year, but a cool-down is coming for New Year’s.…
December 23, 2025
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.…
December 23, 2025
Former UF President Ben Sasse has pancreatic cancer
Sasse posted on social media that he has been diagnosed with metastasized, Stage 4 pancreatic cancer.…