August 15, 2025
The 100 deaths surpass the 88 at this time last year. The teen was the 19th pedestrian killed.…
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August 15, 2025
Haskell signs approved for new headquarters on Southbank
Haskell is moving from Riverside Avenue on the Northbank to San Marco Boulevard.…
August 14, 2025
Baptist prepares for increase in high-risk pregnancies
Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville is midway through an expansion of maternal and fetal care.…
August 14, 2025
Mom accused of putting gun in child’s backpack
Police said the child found the gun in the backpack and told a teacher.…
August 14, 2025
Part of schoolbook law ruled unconstitutional
A federal judge ruled against part of a law that led to removal of books for “sexual” content.…
August 14, 2025
Sporting Jax women’s team about to kick off with local players at heart of squad
Sporting Jax will become Jacksonville’s first women’s professional team sport when it takes the pitch on Aug. 23.…
August 14, 2025
Did you know? The St. Johns County Courthouse has a private space to nurse a baby
The association for female lawyers is publicizing a room where women can nurse or change a baby.…
August 14, 2025
DeSantis announces ‘Deportation Depot’ in Baker County
The state will set up its second immigration detention center at a vacant Baker County correctional facility.…
August 14, 2025
Jumbo Shrimp to host first playoff game in a decade
The Shrimp will be trying to advance to the Triple A championship game in Las Vegas.…
August 14, 2025
Public art at Duval Courthouse expected to proceed after more than a decade of planning
It’s been four years since the city selected the artist, with wrangling over the design continuing into this year, email…
August 14, 2025
Daily’s and Bold City Brewery delayed in LaVilla
Jacksonville lawmakers gave First Coast Energy three more years to complete the combined fuel station and brewery.…
August 14, 2025
For incarcerated students, online school is a disaster
Despite evidence that online learning failed many students in the pandemic, Florida relies on it for juvenile detention.…
August 14, 2025
As Erin strengthens, when do we expect a turn northward?
The stronger Erin gets, the more likely the storm will turn north late Sunday or early Monday.…
August 13, 2025
City attorney questioned for hiring father-in-law’s firm
Jacksonville City Council wants a state ethics opinion about the action of General Counsel Michael Fackler.…
August 13, 2025
State attorney explains why cops were cleared in violent arrest
Officers took control because Will McNeil Jr. refused to follow instructions, a new memorandum concludes.…
August 13, 2025
Controversial bear hunt gets go-ahead for December
Wildlife officials approved rules for a hunt that could lead to 187 bears being killed.…
August 13, 2025
Police officer fatally shoots man armed with knife
Police said the man refused to put down the knife, even when threatened with a police dog.…
August 13, 2025
There’s another potential buyer for the Laura Street Trio
Avant Construction is working with an out-of-state company interested in the long vacant property.…
August 13, 2025
Westside High parents decry uniform crackdown
Parents say their children have been removed from class for entire days for uniform violations.…
August 12, 2025
Blue Cypress Golf Course grows to 12 holes
Three new holes are designed to be played on their own or as an extension to the original nine-hole layout.…
August 12, 2025
St. Johns County sheriff drafts e-bike legislation
Sheriff Robert Hardwick wants to update state law after multiple children were hurt on e-bikes.…
August 12, 2025
Nassau County tightens up on beach driving
The county acted in response to legal action from the nonprofit Save Historic American Beach.…
August 12, 2025
Norikawa Japanese restaurant planned at 1 Riverside
Pearl Hospitality Group also operates Norikase in Tinseltown and Beachside Seafood in Jacksonville Beach.…
August 11, 2025
#AskJAXTDY | Who’s paying for The Pearl sculpture at RiversEdge?
The city is kicking in $1 million for the sculpture. The developer will pay the rest.…