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Community leaders spoke out Wednesday against racial comments by School Board member Robert Alvero.…
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3 hours ago
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.…
5 hours ago
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.…
6 hours ago
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.…
6 hours ago
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.…
24 hours ago
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.…
1 day ago
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.…
1 day ago
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.…
1 day ago
Proposed Florida law widens vaccination debate
A bill in the Legislature would prevent discrimination based on a person’s vaccination status.…
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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.…
2 days ago
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.…
2 days ago
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.…
2 days ago
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.…
2 days ago
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.…
December 23, 2025
Florida Legislature may eliminate license plate stickers
Motorists would still need to register their cars, but the yellow stickers would no longer be required.…
December 23, 2025
The ‘hanging judge’: Jim Crow legacy looms over Jacksonville death row case
The late Judge R. Hudson Olliff was known for a harsh approach to crime and questionable remarks about Black people.…
December 23, 2025
White House rebuffs Florida bishops on immigration
Catholic bishops appealed to President Trump to pause immigration enforcement during the holidays.…