April 10, 2025
A House bill regarding the Black history museum has not moved through committees.…
April 10, 2025
Developer closes on purchase of Regency Square Mall
Blackwater Development plans a mixed-use development on the site of the mostly vacant mall.…
April 10, 2025
Legislature integrates Gulf of America into schools and laws
Here’s how your legislators voted on two Gulf of America bills.…
April 9, 2025
School districts beg Florida lawmakers not to slash bonuses for accelerated students
Florida’s education funding could cost local districts millions if incentives for accelerated programs are reduced.…
April 9, 2025
NIH cutbacks stifle research at Florida’s universities
Florida A&M, the state’s only public historically Black university, will lose funding for cancer research.…
April 9, 2025
Duval inmate severely injured; 9 officers suspended
The Sheriff’s Office released no information about how the inmate was hurt. He remains hospitalized.…
April 9, 2025
State attorney subpoenas St. Johns Airport Authority
The subpoenas seek information about a variety of Airport Authority operations and top-level administrators.…
April 9, 2025
Universities face sweeping audits under Florida DOGE
The state DOGE has demanded that universities turn over a vast set of documents regarding staffing, research and grants.…
April 9, 2025
E-bikes may be allowed on the sand in Neptune Beach
The police chief proposes to allow e-bikes on the beach if they’re operated safely and under 15 mph.…
April 8, 2025
Achievement unlocked: UNF esports arena gets $3M boost from city of Jacksonville
The city has awarded UNF’s esports arena project $3 million for the development of competitive video gaming facility in the…
April 8, 2025
Mayor pledges to work with ICARE on affordable housing
Mayor Donna Deegan agreed to meet with ICARE to explore the possibility of an affordable housing trust fund.…
April 8, 2025
Cummer Museum’s CEO will retire May 1
Andrea Barnwell Brownlee will retire from the Cummer Museum of Arts & Gardens after almost five years at the helm.…
April 8, 2025
The evolution of St. Augustine’s dining scene
As St. Augustine’s fame grows, some restaurants are moving into downtown, but others are on the way out.…
April 8, 2025
Jacksonville’s first Mormon temple planned in Mandarin
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints temple will be built on a wooded site on Loretto Road.…
April 8, 2025
Publix to be demolished and rebuilt in Fernandina
A new, larger Publix will replace the store in the Island Walk Shopping Center.…
April 7, 2025
#AskJAXTDY | When will I-10 widening finally be done?
FDOT has been working on the I-10 widening for almost five years. Why is it taking so long?…
April 7, 2025
Jax councilman wants state DOGE to audit city’s finances
City Council member Terrance Freeman has filed legislation volunteering the city for a state DOGE audit.…
April 7, 2025
Jacksonville on the hook for $74M in developer incentives
Jacksonville City Council member Will Lahnen refers to the city’s commitments as the “cash incentive cliff.” …
April 7, 2025
Ecumenical services council expands to help more people
The Downtown Ecumenical Services Council is moving to larger offices less than a mile away.…
April 7, 2025
Jacksonville Arboretum unveils next phase of development
A children’s garden will be the first part of a new master plan to give the Jacksonville Arboretum a botanical…
April 7, 2025
Cooler weather is coming; will it be our last cold front?
As April progresses, cold fronts will become more scarce and we will slowly say goodbye to Florida’s dry season.…
April 4, 2025
Two Jax lawmakers square off on immigration law
City Council members Nick Howland and Jimmy Peluso debated the new immigration law Friday on the Florida Roundup.…
April 4, 2025
St. Johns superintendent warns against ending property taxes
Superintendent Tim Forson says a proposal to eliminate property taxes would be “very,very tough” for public schools.…
April 4, 2025
More development planned in Downtown Jacksonville
Downtown could add affordable housing in the Cathedral District and retail and a restaurant in Brooklyn.…