March 11, 2024
Karma Automotive picked Jacksonville for its fourth location in Florida. It is the second all-electric vehicle dealership in town.…
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March 11, 2024
Downtown’s time has come, developers say
Some of Jacksonville’s biggest developers say Downtown is nearing a tipping point and you won’t recognize it in a few…
March 11, 2024
Stranded sperm whale dies off Venice Beach
Marine experts say the death of a sperm whale off the Venice coast will help them learn about an endangered…
March 11, 2024
Homebuying heats up in Northeast Florida
Increased activity in February is more typical of the spring buying season, according to the Northeast Florida Association of Realtors.…
March 11, 2024
Protesters call on DeSantis to veto vaping regulations
Opponents say a bill prohibiting the sale of flavored e-cigarettes would be damaging for businesses.…
March 11, 2024
Here are 10 big issues the Legislature addressed this year
The 2024 legislative session included action on working teens, social media for children, education, health care, homlessness and more.…
March 10, 2024
OPINION | A look back at a bad legislative session for Northeast Florida
What do we make of the 2024 Florida legislative session that just wrapped up? And how did Jacksonville fare?…
March 8, 2024
Homeless population soars in parts of Northeast Florida
The number of unsheltered people in Duval, Clay and Nassau counties increased by 43% this year, according to Changing Homelessness.…
March 8, 2024
St. Johns County shuts down wood recycler over smoke
Residents near Ancient City Wood Recycling have complained about plumes of smoke rising from the business.…
March 8, 2024
St. Augustine asks voters to streamline police pensions
St. Augustine residents will decide March 19 whether police pensions should fall under the municipal code, which would make it…
March 8, 2024
Chaplains may be allowed in public schools
The Florida Senate approved a bill that lets school districts and charter schools adopt policies allowing volunteers to serve as…
March 8, 2024
Which social media are banned for teens? No one knows
A social media ban approved by the Legislature is so narrowly crafted that it’s not clear which popular online platforms…
March 8, 2024
Severe thunderstorms possible in North Florida
Small hail, high winds and a few tornadoes are possible Saturday. Heavy rain could lead to flash flooding.…
March 7, 2024
Jacksonville devotes $2 million to help homebuyers with down payments
The city will provide up to $25,000 in down payment assistance to qualified first-time homebuyers. …
March 7, 2024
Tracie Davis of Jacksonville to lead Senate Democrats
State Sen. Tracie Davis of Jacksonville is slated to become the Senate Democratic leader after the 2026 elections.…
March 7, 2024
Scholarships open for St. Johns high school seniors
March 23 is the deadline to apply for more than $50,000 in scholarships that are up for grabs for graduating…
March 7, 2024
Where to vote early in the presidential primary
The early voting period for the Presidential Preference Primary in Florida begins this week across Northeast Florida.…
March 7, 2024
MOSH immerses visitors in the world of arctic dinosaurs
A new exhibit, “Ice Dinosaurs: The Lost World of the Alaskan Arctic,” features 17 animatronics that depict 14 different species.…
March 7, 2024
Aldi completes purchase of Winn-Dixie stores
Aldi acquired Winn-Dixie and Harveys Supermarkets from Jacksonville-based Southeastern Grocers. A “significant number” of the stores will be converted to…
March 7, 2024
Monster Jam will mean monster traffic this weekend
Monster Jam will roar into EverBank Stadium on Saturday, bringing up to 70,000 fans on a busy night of Downtown…
March 7, 2024
How your legislators voted on social media crackdown
The Florida Legislature has approved a bill that seeks to keep children off social media platforms. Gov. Ron DeSantis is…
March 7, 2024
Davis family donates $1.5 million for new MOSH museum
The money will go toward MOSH’s Genesis campaign, an effort to build a new, larger museum on the Northbank of…
March 6, 2024
Voodoo Brewing Co. building out in San Marco
The city issued a permit this week for Voodoo Brewing Co. to build out a bar and restaurant in San…
March 6, 2024
Lawakers approve history of communism for schools
Under a bill co-sponsored by Rep. Robert Charles Brannan III of Macclenny, the history of communism would be taught in…