October 25, 2023
The restaurant at 210 E. State St. was built on almost 1.6 acres in 1985. Signs on the drive-thru and…
October 25, 2023
What makes Dreamette so successful?
The legendary ice cream shop now has eight locations in the Jacksonville area, with a ninth in the works.…
October 25, 2023
Lakesha Burton resigns from mayor’s office
Burton said she was resigning to care for her husband, Greg Burton, who is on leave as chief of school…
October 24, 2023
Faith leaders work to keep houses of worship safe
Two meetings this week united faith leaders, government and law enforcement in the face of rising violence.…
October 24, 2023
Jacksonville cop accused of driving drunk in cruiser
Officer Justin Francis Marino was suspended without pay and faces possible termination, Sheriff T.K. Waters said.…
October 24, 2023
Proposed law would force drivers out of the left lane
The bill would make it illegal to use the left lane unless attempting to pass other motorists.…
October 24, 2023
Parking rates rising at St. Augustine’s downtown garage
The fee to park in St. Augustine’s downtown garage will increase to $20 per vehicle as of Nov. 6. It’s…
October 24, 2023
Alta Drive widening project done on growing Northside
The JTA officially opened its latest MobilityWorks project — the widening of a busy stretch of Alta Drive.…
October 23, 2023
Here’s what to know as Florida-Georgia week begins
Florida Gator and Georgia Bulldog fans are already making the annual pilgrimage to Jacksonville.…
October 23, 2023
New fire station boosts response in North Jacksonville
A new fire station at Harts Road and Dunn Avenue in Jacksonville is expected to cut response times by half.…
October 23, 2023
Voting rights groups defend redistricting ruling
Attorneys say changes to a North Florida congressional district violated the state Constitution and reduced the voting power of Black…
October 23, 2023
Pink Salt changes plans; San Marco site will remain open
Pink Salt owner Richard Robinson thought he’d close the San Marco restaurant when he opened in Lakewood. Then he realized…
October 23, 2023
Florida legislators to hold special session in November
The session Nov. 6-9 will consider bolstering sanctions against Iran and providing additional assistance to people after Hurricane Idalia.…
October 23, 2023
New Florida law blocks cities from banning dog breeds
House Bill 941 went into effect Oct. 1, overturning breed bans by local governments.…
October 20, 2023
#AskJAXTDY l Is Jacksonville the largest city in the contiguous US?
A reader asked us to set the record straight about Jacksonville’s size compared to other cities in the U.S.…
October 20, 2023
Jax zoo begins work on new entrance and manatee habitat
The two projects are part of the zoo’s “Rezoovenation” campaign to upgrade facilities and animal habitats.…
October 20, 2023
Bearded Pig takes fresh approach to restaurant grind
Co-founder Chad Munsey has been in the restaurant business most of his life. He aimed to improve on the old…
October 20, 2023
1928 Cuban Bistro tackles challenges with expansion
1928 Cuban Bistro has five locations and expects to open a sixth in Fleming Island by January.…
October 20, 2023
What to know about the Blue Angels’ show this weekend
The Sea and Sky Air Show is scheduled from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Jacksonville Beach. Here…
October 19, 2023
Ameris Bank cited for blocking Black and Hispanic borrowers in Jacksonville
The U.S. Justice Department says the bank denied or discouraged home loan applications in mostly Black and Hispanic neighborhoods.…
October 19, 2023
Questions arise after Camden County deputy kills driver
A sheriff’s sergeant shot a man this week during a traffic stop — three years after the driver had been…
October 19, 2023
Former Public Defender Matt Shirk accused of contempt
The Florida Bar alleges that Shirk practiced law after being suspended last year.…
October 19, 2023
Mambos Cuban Cafe expanding at former Denny’s
Owner Raul Arias Jr. is renovating a Denny’s on Beach Boulevard. The restaurant will be renamed Mambos Cuban Kitchen.…
October 19, 2023
Bathroom rules now apply to private schools in Florida
Students and faculty at private colleges and universities will only be allowed to use facilities that align with the sex…