January 25, 2024
The Jacksonville Historic Preservation Commission designated the Norman Studios and McIntosh buildings, both with ties to the city’s Black history.…
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January 25, 2024
Ida Claire will become Whiskey Cake Kitchen & Bar
The Town Center restaurant will continue operating into March before renovation into an “everyday urban tavern” in late summer.…
January 25, 2024
Record passengers flying through Jacksonville’s airport
A total of 7.5 million people flew in or out of Jacksonville International Airport in 2023.…
January 25, 2024
Florida Supreme Court to take up North Florida redistricting
The court agreed to consider the case, but it appears it will not be resolved before a candidate-qualifying deadline for…
January 24, 2024
Students rally for diversity as Florida restricts it
Students at the University of North Florida gathered with rainbow flags and rallied in support of the LGBTQ Center on…
January 24, 2024
Neighbors assail plan for Chick-fil-A near First Coast High
North Creek residents urged City Council this week to reject rezoning for the project.…
January 24, 2024
Drag racing is returning to Northeast Florida
A drag strip planned for Callahan would be the first of its kind in Northeast Florida since 2017.…
January 24, 2024
Graduation rates hit record highs across First Coast
In Duval County, 87.2% of students graduated in the 2022-23 academic year, the highest percentage in a nonpandemic year.…
January 24, 2024
Council backs sports tourism and Riverwalk drinking
Jacksonville City Council approved a pair of bills aimed at creating new things to see and do in Jacksonville.…
January 24, 2024
City Council approves ‘transparency’ ordinance
The ordinance requires City Council approval for single-source contracts given to lobbyists and grant writers..…
January 24, 2024
DeSantis is back in Florida, and lawmakers wonder: What next?
Florida Democrats are openly pondering how much influence the governor may exert on the GOP-led Legislature this year.…
January 23, 2024
Ex-Fire Rescue chief claims he was ‘coerced’ to resign
Todd Smith, Jacksonville’s former chief of emergency preparedness, alleges he was forced out after raising concerns about a contractor’s spending.…
January 23, 2024
You’ll need an area code when making calls next week
Ten-digit phone dialing will become mandatory Monday in Northeast Florida as the region prepares for a new 324 area code.…
January 23, 2024
Out-of-state residents stream to North Florida for abortions
Health centers nearest the border in Jacksonville and Tallahassee have been strained the most since Roe v. Wade was overturned.…
January 23, 2024
St. Augustine seeks details about carousel plans
Commissioners want to see a site plan and a safety plan before approving the carousel’s return at Davenport Park.…
January 23, 2024
Second cruise line aims to sail from Jax
The new cruise ship would join the Carnival Elation, the only ship that currently sails from Jaxport’s Cruise Terminal.…
January 23, 2024
City panel OKs funding for JU law school to move
The $3.5 million would help the law school move into the historic 121 Atlantic Place Building Downtown.…
January 22, 2024
Jaxport marine company will triple its space
Enstructure will take over space of Southeast Toyota Distributors, which is moving to the port’s Blount Island Marine Terminal.…
January 22, 2024
Duval Teacher of the Year drives students to grow
Biology teacher Gustavo Guzman, the first college graduate in his family, was selected as the winner among 180 top educators.…
January 22, 2024
Former Duval School Board chair will take over OneJax
Elizabeth Andersen has been a member of OneJax’s board. She will begin as CEO on Feb. 5.…
January 22, 2024
St. Johns River Ferry plans shutdown from Feb. 5-26.
The St. Johns River Ferry will shut down from Feb. 5 to 26 for maintenance and upgrades, according to the…
January 22, 2024
Jax plant would convert discarded food to energy
Divert Inc. is exploring three vacant sites in North Jacksonville as part of a nationwide expansion.…
January 22, 2024
Fees proposed for excessive challenges to schoolbooks
HB 7025 calls for people who make objections to more than five materials during a calendar year to be assessed…
January 19, 2024
North Florida could see lowest temperatures in a year
By Saturday night, lows in the 20s are possible along and north of Interstate 10. Temperatures should begin to rebound…