January 29, 2024
The fire dealt a blow to Downtown development just a month before the new apartment building was set to open.…
Stay informed with nonprofit-backed local reporting — today’s headlines on Jacksonville politics, schools, environment, urban planning, public safety, and more.
January 29, 2024
One-fifth of Florida’s farmland could be paved over by 2070
Much of Florida’s history has been defined by what we grow. But a new study says development could threaten much…
January 29, 2024
Climate migration affects Florida’s aging population
As the Sunshine State grows older and larger, sea level rise is prompting people, especially younger workers, to move inland.…
January 26, 2024
#AskJAXTDY l What happens with the money set aside to remove Confederate monuments?
There was already money in the budget for the removal of the Confederate statues at Springfield Park. A reader asked…
January 26, 2024
How to change your party affiliation ahead of an election
The deadline to register to vote or change your party affiliation ahead of the March primary is coming up Feb…
January 26, 2024
Riverfront Plaza construction is about to begin at Landing site
Fences have been erected as work begins to transform the fomer Jacksonville Landing into a waterfront park.…
January 26, 2024
Meetings planned on Kerr-McGee Superfund cleanup
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the property owner, Multistate Trust, will discuss air monitoring and other safety measures.…
January 26, 2024
Shands Bridge to close for 3 weekends starting tonight
The bridge linking Clay and St. Johns counties will be closed for grating replacement.…
January 26, 2024
Residents concerned about seawall project in St. Augustine
Residents this week voiced their concerns about the cost of the project and how the changes would affect downtown St.…
January 26, 2024
Electric racers to zap around FSCJ’s Cecil Center
High school and college students will buzz around in the next round of Electrathon, a competition of single-seat electric race…
January 26, 2024
Appeals court weighs limits on voter registration groups
A 2023 law banned third-party groups from using non-U.S. citizens to help people sign up to vote.…
January 26, 2024
City lawyer admits mistakes on removal of Confederate statues
General Counsel Michael Fackler said he should have consulted more members of his office when crafting an opinion for Mayor…
January 26, 2024
Palatka lawmaker rallies rural Florida counties
Rep. Bobby Payne encouraged rural counties to join together and speak up for the needs of their communities.…
January 25, 2024
St. Johns takes steps to lure company from Orlando area
Neighbors are worried about traffic around the proposed headquarters of Vermeer Southeast Sales & Service, a construction equipment company.…
January 25, 2024
Two historic buildings recommended for preservation
The Jacksonville Historic Preservation Commission designated the Norman Studios and McIntosh buildings, both with ties to the city’s Black history.…
January 25, 2024
Ida Claire will become Whiskey Cake Kitchen & Bar
The Town Center restaurant will continue operating into March before renovation into an “everyday urban tavern” in late summer.…
January 25, 2024
Record passengers flying through Jacksonville’s airport
A total of 7.5 million people flew in or out of Jacksonville International Airport in 2023.…
January 25, 2024
Florida Supreme Court to take up North Florida redistricting
The court agreed to consider the case, but it appears it will not be resolved before a candidate-qualifying deadline for…
January 24, 2024
Students rally for diversity as Florida restricts it
Students at the University of North Florida gathered with rainbow flags and rallied in support of the LGBTQ Center on…
January 24, 2024
Neighbors assail plan for Chick-fil-A near First Coast High
North Creek residents urged City Council this week to reject rezoning for the project.…
January 24, 2024
Drag racing is returning to Northeast Florida
A drag strip planned for Callahan would be the first of its kind in Northeast Florida since 2017.…
January 24, 2024
Graduation rates hit record highs across First Coast
In Duval County, 87.2% of students graduated in the 2022-23 academic year, the highest percentage in a nonpandemic year.…
January 24, 2024
Council backs sports tourism and Riverwalk drinking
Jacksonville City Council approved a pair of bills aimed at creating new things to see and do in Jacksonville.…
January 24, 2024
City Council approves ‘transparency’ ordinance
The ordinance requires City Council approval for single-source contracts given to lobbyists and grant writers..…