July 18, 2025
County officials were trying to chase down a rumor about the facility while state officials began construction.…
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July 17, 2025
St. Augustine mayor bolsters city’s ties with Israel
St. Augustine Mayor Nancy Sikes-Kline says the city’s relationship with Israel is stronger than ever after a recent trip there.…
July 17, 2025
Eastside awash in hope and angst over community benefits agreement
Residents, business owners and advocates want to ensure the city fulfills the promises it has made to the Eastside.…
July 17, 2025
Popular Wolf and Cub to reopen in Phoenix arts district
The boutique closed Downtown in February, but it plans to reopen in Springfield late this year.…
July 17, 2025
Corner Lot seeks rezoning for hotel next to Riverside building
The developer said the 125-room hotel would be flagged as either a Marriott or Hilton.…
July 17, 2025
Jacksonville company lands $78M contract at ‘Alligator Alcatraz’
Exactly how Critical Response Strategies LLC got the contract is unclear.…
July 16, 2025
Jacksonville lawmakers consider ways to reduce taxes
Some City Council members say they’ll support reducing the city’s millage rate if they can cut the mayor’s budget.…
July 16, 2025
Gate Petroleum donates $1M to mayor’s reading initiative
Gate’s president, former Mayor John Peyton, also is reviving a book club he created as mayor.…
July 16, 2025
Jacksonville animal shelter packed with dogs in need
Animal Care and Protective Services aims to find homes or foster families for 100 dogs by the end of the…
July 16, 2025
UNF unveils new dorm as demand for housing grows
Osprey Ridge is the university’s first major housing expansion since 2009.…
July 16, 2025
Baptist Health entrance shifts as tower construction begins
The main entrance has moved to the Borowy Family Critical Care Tower at Palm Avenue and Baptist Way.…
July 16, 2025
Police shoot man to death after confrontation at home
Officers shot the man after he ripped out a woman’s hair and refused to let her go.…
July 16, 2025
Support grows for selling Tampa Bay Rays to Jax group
Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred said he has “no reason to quibble” with reports of a sale.…
July 16, 2025
Jacksonville man executed for killing 2 outside bar
Michael Bernard Bell became the eighth person executed in Florida this year, matching a modern-era record.…
July 15, 2025
Property taxes may be on the rise in St. Augustine
Property values are still increasing, so bills could go up even if the tax rate stays the same.…
July 15, 2025
Ex-Duval teacher accused of molesting children
A former music teacher is charged with molesting two children under age 12, a dozen years apart.…
July 15, 2025
First Coast food bank loses 3 workers after federal cuts
Epic-Cure had just hired three seniors to teach them workforce skills. Three days later, their jobs were cut.…
July 15, 2025
UNF police agree to enforce immigration on campus
Officers must first be trained before they can take action, and UNF says no ICE activity has been reported on…
July 15, 2025
Starbucks seeks permit to return to Downtown Jax
The coffee chain plans to open a store in the Bank of America Tower on North Laura Street.…
July 15, 2025
‘Flesh-eating’ bacterium kills 1 in St. Johns County
Statewide, four people have died of the bacterium, which is found in warm, brackish seawater and undercooked seafood.…
July 14, 2025
Jacksonville mayor unveils $2B budget proposal
Mayor Donna Deegan’s 2025-26 city budget increases spending on police and fire and maintains the current tax rate.…
July 14, 2025
Jacksonville may be hub for urban baseball renaissance
Youth baseball coaches and nonprofits have sought to revive the game in Jacksonville’s urban communities.…
July 14, 2025
Tropical system could develop over North Florida and Gulf
Heavy rains could lead to flash flooding in parts of the state, especially in parched South Florida.…
July 14, 2025
Nassau beach renourishment finishes months early
The $20 million project was originally scheduled for completion in November.…