September 27, 2023
Researchers are tracking whether breeding populations may return to Florida for the first time since they went locally extinct in…
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September 27, 2023
Florida sports betting faces a new challenge
Two parimutuel companies are challenging a multibillion-dollar gambling deal with the Seminole Tribe.…
September 26, 2023
Jacksonville City Council OKs budget after debate over homelessness funding
The Council ultimately shot down a budget amendment that would have redirected $3.1 million from the mayor’s $25 million budget…
September 26, 2023
Nightlife ordinance off the table in St. Augustine
The proposed ordinance would have required businesses to get a permit to sell alcohol between midnight and 2 a.m.…
September 26, 2023
Fire scorches St. Augustine beach club
A fire early Tuesday destroyed part of a 32-year-old Atlantic Beach & Tennis Club on Ocean Trace Road.…
September 26, 2023
Piccadilly closes its last Jacksonville cafeteria
The cafeteria, known for Southern comfort food, has operated in Jacksonville for more than 50 years.…
September 26, 2023
Building permits at a high for single-family homes
A total of 1,358 building permits were issued for single-family homes in Northeast Florida in August, the best month so…
September 26, 2023
How meteorologists are trying to explain weather risks better
Many people didn’t heed evacuation warnings during Hurricane Ian. How can meteorologists help them understand?…
September 26, 2023
New COVID vaccines are free, but check with your insurance
A small percentage of people have received a bill due to a billing mishap. Those affected can contact the company…
September 26, 2023
Federal trial underway on Florida’s congressional map
Several civil rights groups argue that the map intentionally discriminated against Black voters.…
September 25, 2023
Conference brings Black resistance to Jacksonville
The Association for the Study of African American Life and History read from the works of Black authors whose writings…
September 25, 2023
New concourse delayed at Jacksonville airport
A six-gate addition at Jacksonville International Airport is now scheduled to begin early next year with completion in 2026.…
September 25, 2023
City plans to buy proposed Brentwood liquor store
City Council Member Ju’Coby Pittman has told residents the city will buy the property, which sits less than 200 feet…
September 25, 2023
Jacksonville attorney arrested on perjury charges
Attorney Nah-Deh E.W. Simmons is accused of visiting a murder suspect in jail and encouraging her to lie in court.…
September 25, 2023
Need a generator before a hurricane? Try this app
“Local Relief” is a localized social media platform bringing communities together during a weather emergency.…
September 25, 2023
Voucher delays frustrate families and schools
Some Florida students still have not received their private school vouchers, and it’s putting their schools in dire straits.…
September 25, 2023
This was the hottest August ever in Florida
The heat is expected to persist through October, and 2023 is likely to be the hottest year globally since tracking…
September 22, 2023
Tenured UNF faculty protest performance reviews
A new state law requires that tenured faculty undergo performance reviews every five years.…
September 22, 2023
Ponte Vedra resort plan moves forward despite complaints
The St. Johns County Planning & Zoning Agency approved a plan to upgrade and expand two resorts in Ponte Vedra.…
September 22, 2023
Support appears strong for Jacksonville’s new top lawyer
Michael Fackler seems to have sufficient support on City Council to become Jacksonville’s next general counsel.…
September 22, 2023
Winds and rip currents possible as storm moves up coast
Wind gusts of 20 to 30 mph are possible as Potential Tropical Cyclone 16 passes the First Coast.…
September 21, 2023
Meterologists offer storm advice for the hard of hearing
By working with organizations dedicated to the deaf community, the National Weather Service offers information that could be lifesaving in…
September 21, 2023
Armada picks development team for Downtown stadium
The Jacksonville Armada FC soccer club plans to develop property near EverBank Stadium.…
September 21, 2023
Winn-Dixie returns to College Park in Arlington
The opening fills a food desert in an area where Winn-Dixie operated from 1997 to 2007.…