April 21, 2023
Thousands flocked to Downtown Jacksonville as an expression of faith on Friday morning when an Eid al-Fitr celebration was held…
April 21, 2023
1,600-acre wildfire burns in Nassau County
Smoke in the Bryceville area has made driving more difficult, the Florida Highway Patrol warned.…
April 21, 2023
Junior’s Seafood Restaurant reopens, 15 months after fire
The restaurant on Jacksonville’s Northside credits neighbors, police and firefighters with saving the family-owned business.…
April 20, 2023
Records detail years of misconduct by Douglas Anderson teacher
The School Board Chair is convening a special meeting after records show other substantiated complaints against teacher Jeffrey Clayton.…
April 20, 2023
Special Olympics torch winds through Jacksonville
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office kicked off its 1-mile Law Enforcement Torch Run on Thursday in front of the Police Memorial…
April 20, 2023
Laura Street Trio seeks more city money for redevelopment
Owner Steve Atkins is proposing to develop the historic buildings into housing, a restaurant and a Marriott Autograph Hotel.…
April 20, 2023
Sandlot Jax takes over Metro Park with music, obstacle courses and more
Sandlot JAX is billed as a one-of-a-kind fitness and music festival open to people of all ages and abilities.…
April 20, 2023
Jax air quality rated among best in the country
The Jacksonville metro area was among 80 cities listed as the cleanest for ozone in a new report from the…
April 20, 2023
As Florida targets transgender rights, a teen flees St. Johns County
Josie felt Florida lawmakers were threatening her health care and ability to live authentically at school. So she left.…
April 20, 2023
VyStar Credit Union merging with 121 Financial
All employees of 121 Financial will be offered jobs with Vystar, the announcement says.…
April 19, 2023
State alleges Duval Schools failed to report Douglas Anderson harassment
Incidents involving former music teacher Jeffrey Clayton don’t appear in the state’s school safety reporting system, the Department of Education…
April 19, 2023
Construction begins on new Southside Estates Elementary School
The new Southside Estates Elementary School will consolidate with nearby Windy Hill Elementary School in 2024.…
April 19, 2023
Jax is becoming a center for distributing refrigerated goods
Plans for a 332,701-square-foot cold storage center in North Jacksonville highlight the growing demand for fresh and frozen food.…
April 19, 2023
Eddie V’s Prime Seafood exploring Sawgrass site
The restaurant, with 29 locations in 12 states, is seeking St. Johns County review for a restaurant in Sawgrass Village…
April 19, 2023
Another Jacksonville police officer shot
Police shot and killed a gunman after he shot an officer in the face outside Baptist Medical Center South —…
April 18, 2023
Duval Schools reverses trans restroom policy, no longer discourages ‘outing’ students in new LGBTQ+ support guide
Students in Duval County Public Schools now must use restrooms and lockers in line with their sex assigned at birth…
April 18, 2023
Sheriff’s Office pulls officers from the street to answer 911 calls
Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters says JSO has found it difficult to hire enough dispatchers for 911.…
April 18, 2023
University of Florida removes years of campus crime data online
Removing the crime data makes it harder for students, parents and faculty to learn important details about their overall safety.…
April 18, 2023
Amazon delivery station in review for Craig Airport
The $40 million delivery station would provide the final leg of distribution for Amazon orders to customers.…
April 18, 2023
Volunteer lifeguards to return to duty at Jacksonville Beach
After months of negotiations, volunteer lifeguards will once again help patrol Jacksonville Beach this summer, keeping alive a 112-year-old tradition.…
April 18, 2023
Two chances next week to hear from election candidates
A forum with City Council and mayoral candidates is planned Monday at WJCT Studios. Then the mayoral candidates will debate…
April 18, 2023
MotoSurf competition powers into Keystone Heights
Motorized surfboard and skateboard competitions will return to Keystone Heights from Thursday to Sunday.…
April 18, 2023
Clay County’s Art in the Courthouse features the fair’s fine works
Winners from the recent Clay County Agricultural Fair are on display in the Art in the Courthouse gallery in Green…
April 17, 2023
Those busy bees: Jax allergy sufferers turn to honey for relief
Bee Friends, a small business in Murray Hill, says more people are coming in for honey during the spring pollen…