December 15, 2023
The Pearl Street District is the first phase of apartments, retail, restaurants and outdoor space that Gateway Jax plans to…
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December 15, 2023
Ex-Jags employee pleads guilty and agrees to repay $22 million
The Jacksonville Jaguars’ former financial manager pleaded guilty to charges of wire fraud and making illegal transactions, and agreed to…
December 15, 2023
St. Johns coastal residents concerned about erosion
Residents are not happy about a stalled dune restoration project as another storm approaches on the weekend.…
December 15, 2023
Could Arlington become the next Riverside Avondale?
Efforts to revitalize Arlington’s unique architecture echo efforts in Riverside, Avondale and Springfield.…
December 15, 2023
Nor’easter will bring heavy rain and winds this weekend
Heavy rainfall and wind gusts in excess of 35 mph are expected across portions of Florida from Saturday evening through…
December 14, 2023
Housing planned alongside Rosa Parks Transit Station in Downtown Jax
The Jacksonville Transportation Authority is discussing a development combining housing, retail and a grocery store.…
December 14, 2023
New panther license plate available for Florida motorists
Fees from the Protect the Panther license plate go directly into the Florida Panther Research and Management Trust Fund.…
December 14, 2023
Block Jax plans new spot for families and dogs to play
The Block Jax will include an outdoor food hall, live music venue and play park for children, next to a…
December 14, 2023
Jags stadium negotiations: 15 moving pieces
Jacksonville hopes to reach a stadium agreement with the Jaguars by spring, but a lot of issues remain under study.…
December 13, 2023
New grades set baseline for schools; St. Johns ranks 2nd in Florida
Though the two scores are not apples-to-apples comparisons, all five Northeast Florida school districts earned the same grade they had…
December 13, 2023
St. Johns County mom fights transgender treatment ban
A trial began Wednesday over Florida’s restrictions on such things as puberty blockers and hormone therapy for transgender people.…
December 13, 2023
Adoptive parents win $13.5 million for boy’s hidden history
The family’s attorneys say Jewish Family and Community Services Inc. failed to disclose important facts about the child’s mental health…
December 13, 2023
Historic Arlington bank building saved from demolition
Jacksonville City Council designated the former Arlington Federal Savings & Loan building as a historic landmark. …
December 13, 2023
Jacksonville honors its 25 fallen firefighters
The annual Fallen Firefighter Memorial Day remembered firefighters who have died in the line of duty since 1885.…
December 13, 2023
School Board asks Bridget Ziegler to resign. She refuses.
The Sarasota School Board voted 4-1 after allegations that Ziegler was involved in a sexual tryst with her husband and…
December 13, 2023
Attorney general files demand on FSU playoff exclusion
Attorney General Ashley Moody on Tuesday demanded wide-ranging information from the College Football Playoff Selection Committee.…
December 12, 2023
City Council OKs almost all mayor’s task force plans; Laura Street Trio request deferred
City Council approved most of Mayor Deegan’s initiatives from transition task forces. But, a city loan to help renovate the…
December 12, 2023
New soccer club reveals its crest and name: Sporting Jax
Sporting Club Jacksonville is preparing to play in the United Soccer League later this decade. The location of its stadium…
December 12, 2023
Hoop! (There it is): Jacksonville 95ers bring back pro basketball
The city’s newest professional sports franchise — the Jacksonville 95ers basketball team — will have its first home game March…
December 12, 2023
Laura Street Trio deal includes $22 million city loan guarantee
The Laura Street Trio project would include apartments, a hotel and a restaurant in the heart of Downtown Jacksonville.…
December 12, 2023
St. Johns County judge could face reprimand
Judge Casey Woolsey described herself as a conservative in phone messages to voters, a violation of judicial canons.…
December 11, 2023
Jax Housing Authority CEO says he will remain at helm amid probe
Jacksonville Housing Authority CEO Dwayne Alexander, whose local low-income housing agency is under “investigation” by the city’s Office of the…
December 11, 2023
After 5 years, Jacksonville to unite with one MLK breakfast
Jacksonville’s two MLK breakfast events will join in a show of unity during a time of rising hate and intolerance.…
December 11, 2023
Phoenix Arts & Innovation District begins construction
The development, known as PHX JAX, will combine artist studios, gathering spaces, retail and restaurants in North Springfield.…