August 25, 2023
After months of debate, the Downtown Development Review Board voted 5-2 to approve the two-story Daily’s, Bold City Brewery and…
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August 25, 2023
Judge expresses doubts over state’s redistricting arguments
A Florida judge pressed the state’s lawyers on whether they were asking him to contradict past precedent.…
August 25, 2023
The Aldi deal: Why Winn-Dixie was destined to sell
After two bankruptcies, the grocer’s investment firm owners always were on a path to cash out.…
August 25, 2023
Clay County’s Touch-A-Truck comes to county fairgrounds
Everything from police cars and SWAT units to fire engines and even garbage trucks will swarm to the Clay County…
August 25, 2023
Saturday begins 2nd disaster preparedness sales tax holiday
The two-week holiday allows Florida residents to save on hurricane preparedness supplies.…
August 24, 2023
Florida Theatre tapestry found, two weeks after disappearing
The nearly 100-year-old tapestry was lost on the way to a restoration facility in New York. FedEx found it in…
August 24, 2023
JU opens renovated tech and arts institute
The STEAM program offers training in science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics.…
August 24, 2023
Tropical system possible in Gulf next week
The National Hurricane Center says a system in the northwestern Caribbean has a moderate chance for development.…
August 24, 2023
Tourism down locally after two exceptional years
The number of tourists visiting Duval County fell nearly 10% in the second quarter this year, but the news might…
August 24, 2023
Colleges ordered to restrict restrooms to ‘sex at birth’
Florida public colleges will be required to have separate facilities “based on biological sex at birth.”…
August 24, 2023
Flagler Schools apologizes for singling out Black students
Black students were separated from their peers and lectured about low standardized test scores.…
August 24, 2023
Special magistrates could weigh schoolbook disputes
State education officials set the stage Wednesday for special magistrates to hear disputes about issues such as parents’ objections to…
August 23, 2023
Postpartum depression on the rise; new program offers help
Baptist Health opens the Motherhood Space Day Program to help mothers with mental health challenges.…
August 23, 2023
Mayor decries ‘smear campaign’ over top attorney’s appointment
City Council voted Tuesday to send a second request to the Florida ethics commission about Randy DeFoor’s ability to take…
August 23, 2023
Auto thefts soar in Duval; group of children arrested
Thefts of Kias and Hyundais have skyrocketed in Duval County as they have across the country. Seven youngsters, ages 10…
August 23, 2023
#AskJAXTDY | Why are gas prices all over the place in Jacksonville?
Why is there a difference of 20 to 30 cents in the price of gas depending on your location within…
August 23, 2023
Clay County residents will pay more for garbage pickup
The increase comes to about $1.75 a week, or $91 per year. Some residents say they can’t afford it during…
August 23, 2023
Is Voting Rights Act on trial in Florida? Redistricting case could have broad impact
A redistricting battle over a North Florida congressional district could have national implications for Black voting rights.…
August 23, 2023
Lawmakers call for federal investigation of Duval jail
State Rep. Angie Nixon and state Sen. Tracie Davis asked the Department of Justice to investigate after an increase in…
August 23, 2023
Above-average temperatures predicted for the next 3 months
The Southeast Regional Climate Center is predicting that more heat records may be broken this month.…
August 22, 2023
Public forums underway in Duval superintendent search
Just four people attended the district’s first superintendent search forum in person, and about 20 joined in virtually.…
August 22, 2023
Army Corps rebuilds Vilano Beach to protect coastline
The project will rebuild the beach and dune lines to replace what was lost in a nor’easter in late 2021,…
August 22, 2023
Duval elections office pushes for poll workers in 2024
The campaign will use the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp, the Icemen and the Sharks social media accounts to draw people’s attention.…
August 22, 2023
Pharmacists fear for jobs with Aldi’s purchase of Winn-Dixie
Southeastern Grocers, the parent company of Winn-Dixie and Harveys, said prescriptions are being transferred to CVS and Walgreens pharmacies.…