July 13, 2025
Local lawmakers secured millions for local road and highway projects, museums, water treatment, resiliency efforts and more. …
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July 11, 2025
Jax’s painted streets could be wiped out under FDOT rules
The state is trying to eliminate pavement markings that do not help control traffic.…
July 11, 2025
Florida’s Planned Parenthood chapters merge
The state’s two chapters merged as the recently passed “Big Beautiful Bill” threatens clinics across the country.…
July 11, 2025
Judge won’t stop execution in Jacksonville murders
Michael Bell is scheduled to be executed Tuesday for killing two people outside a Jacksonville bar.…
July 11, 2025
CR 220 in Clay County closed all weekend for construction
A short stretch of County Road 220 is shut this weekend to lay new pipes.…
July 11, 2025
Whiskey Jax Baymeadows closing; Toasted Yolk coming
Whiskey Jax says restaurant customers in general aren’t spending as much as they used to.…
July 11, 2025
CSX lays off 125 managers in corporate restructuring
CSX said realignment was necessary to improve performance and ensure long-term success.…
July 11, 2025
Jax lawmaker joins suit over access to ‘Alligator Alcatraz’
Rep. Angie Nixon and other legislators sued after they were denied access to the immigrant detention facility.…
July 10, 2025
Sewage sludge in river basin could cost $1B for cleanup
The Public Trust for Conservation released a study saying the effects could last for decades.…
July 10, 2025
Waste Pro to pay $1.4M in employee racism suit
The lawsuit alleged that Black and Haitian American workers were subjected to repeated slurs and mistreatment.…
July 10, 2025
Museum exhibit recalls when war hit home at the Beaches
The exhibit at the Beaches Museum captures how wars have changed the landscape of the First Coast.…
July 10, 2025
Flooding distresses San Marco as drainage work continues
Jacksonville is trying to finish a drainage project to alleviate the problem, but residents remain frustrated.…
July 9, 2025
Supreme Court won’t reinstate Florida’s immigration law
Jacksonville modeled its own immigration law after the state law, which remains the subject of a court battle.…
July 9, 2025
Zoo sends 24,000 endangered tadpoles to Puerto Rico
The Jacksonville Zoo and Botanical Gardens is helping the Puerto Rican crested toad rebound from the brink of extinction.…
July 9, 2025
Judge strikes key part of Florida’s ballot initiatives law
The ruling by U.S. District Judge Mark Walker gave hope to groups proposing marijuana and Medicaid issues.…
July 9, 2025
Carnival Cruise Line embarks on putting teens to work
For the first time, the cruise line is using teenage interns to help guide passengers in Jacksonville’s cruise terminal.…
July 9, 2025
Suspect dead in Jacksonville’s 10th police officer-involved shooting of 2025
A police officer shot a man to death after an armed robbery at a store in the Brentwood area.…
July 9, 2025
St. Johns County firefighters push for work-life balance
Firefighters are seeking changes during contract negotiations, with a second meeting scheduled Wednesday.…
July 8, 2025
Sweet treats may be harder to find – and more expensive
Local chocolatiers and candy shops are seeing steady price increase caused by high demand and low global cocoa yields.…
July 8, 2025
Jax loses $147M federal grant to complete Emerald Trail
City and nonprofit leaders will try to find other ways of funding the Emerald Trail after the federal grant was…
July 8, 2025
Love Jax? Shop the city’s merch store to show your pride
The city of Jacksonville has opened an online swag store with logos designed by local artists. Celebrate with a Rex…
July 8, 2025
Invasive Vitex plant warning issued in Atlantic Beach
Atlantic Beach is fighting Vitex, an invasive plant that weakens sand dune resistance to storms.…
July 7, 2025
Fernandina investigates gangway’s collapse during fireworks
An engineering firm will look into why a gangway collapsed during Fernandina Beach’s July 4th fireworks.…
July 7, 2025
Duval Schools improves to overall ‘A’ grade in state’s latest education scorecard
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Florida school’s annual performance for the most recent academic year Monday during a news conference at…