May 5, 2023
An attempt to stop local governments from moving historic monuments off public land won’t come up for a final vote…
May 5, 2023
Emergency operations chief resigns as hurricane season looms
Former Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office Chief Andre Ayoub will take over for Todd Smith, who departs while under investigation.…
May 5, 2023
Former submarine officer takes helm at Navy Region Southeast
Capt. Ian Johnson took over for Rear Adm. Wes McCall as Navy Region Southeast commander at a ceremony Friday at…
May 5, 2023
Daniel Davis: Move jail out of Downtown and speed development
Davis, the Republican candidate for Jacksonville mayor, says the jail occupies valuable land that could be used for private development. …
May 5, 2023
Lawmakers add big-ticket projects for Jacksonville area
The proposed state budget includes $75 million for a UF campus in Jacksonville and $30 million to replace cranes at…
May 4, 2023
Massive I-95/I-295 project will take another year
COVID-19 and other issues have delayed a $176.8 million interchange project on the Northside far past the original completion date…
May 4, 2023
Families can get a virtual marker for people killed on the road
The Florida Department of Transportation’s District 2 has developed a virtual Memorial Marker Pilot Program in Northeast Florida.…
May 4, 2023
Legislation could speed up historic buildings’ demise
The state Senate has approved a bill that historic-preservation advocates fear could put hundreds of significant buildings at risk of…
May 4, 2023
Legislature expands parental rights law; preferred pronouns not allowed
The bill restricts how sex education is taught in state schools and limits pronoun use to the ones that align…
May 3, 2023
Players donates $3 million for Wolfson behavioral health unit
The new 20-bed Behavioral Health and Wellness Unit at Wolfson Children’s Hospital will double the number of beds available for children…
May 3, 2023
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences to build new campus
The graduate-level medical school plans to move into the former St. Augustine Record building in late 2024.…
May 3, 2023
Group opposes gay pride site as a threat to children
Citizens Defending Freedom-Nassau asked city officials to move the Fernandina Beach Pride event planned June 10 at a city park.…
May 3, 2023
DeSantis supports UF graduate center in Jacksonville
Florida House and Senate lawmakers have agreed to add $75 million to the state budget to help fund the estimated…
May 3, 2023
Your climate solution could be worth $10,000
Jacksonville University will hold a Shark Tank-like competition, asking community members to submit innovative solutions to environmental challenges.…
May 3, 2023
Shrimp fest will draw thousands to Fernandina Beach
The 59th annual Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival will descend on downtown Fernandina Beach this weekend with food, arts,…
May 2, 2023
Duval Schools Superintendent Diana Greene decides to retire
Diana Greene’s tenure as superintendent of Duval County Public Schools will come to an end July 24. The School Board…
May 2, 2023
DeSantis signs ‘ESG’ ban in Jacksonville
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a law that he says will protect consumers from the environmental, social and corporate governance movement.…
May 2, 2023
‘Stop being racist’: Black drivers nearly 3 times as likely to get tickets for loud music
Jacksonville police issued 67 tickets for loud music under a new state law. Forty-nine were for Black drivers.…
May 1, 2023
Jax native believes affordable housing effort in Northwest will bear fruit
Fruit of Barren Trees will acquire vacant lots in Northwest Jacksonville and develop them into homes that “bring dignity and…
May 1, 2023
Feds still must sign off before fairgrounds can move
The fairgrounds would be built on land the city received from the U.S. Navy after the closure of Cecil Field.…
May 1, 2023
Taverna Oceana will open Tuesday in San Marco
The oyster and seafood restaurant adjoins Taverna in San Marco Square. It features a raw bar and private dining space.…
May 1, 2023
Early voting under way in Duval County
Voters will pick a new mayor property appraiser and a number of City Council members. You can vote in person…
May 1, 2023
House votes to lower age for gun purchases
The bill, sponsored by Republican Rep. Bobby Payne of Palatka, reverses changes made after the mass school shooting in Parkland.…
May 1, 2023
St. Johns River Ferry is returning to service
The ferry has been closed three months for routine maintenance required by the U.S. Coast Guard.…