October 10, 2023
A group of 54 people touring Israel with First Baptist Church Fernandina Beach has safely crossed the border into Jordan…
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October 10, 2023
Florida Theatre to reopen Oct. 28 with ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’
The newly renovated Florida Theatre says it will reopen to the public on Oct. 28.…
October 9, 2023
To keep affordable housing affordable, a public-private partnership for Jax?
A proposed mix of public and private money to leverage tax credits could yield $160M to build affordable housing.…
October 6, 2023
New US citizens welcomed in Jacksonville
Thirty-five people from 24 countries became the newest U.S. citizens Friday during a ceremony at Englewood High School in Jacksonville.…
October 6, 2023
Scammers get $1.1 million from St. Johns County
The county apparently transferred money digitally to someone posing as a contractor. Some of the money was recovered, but not…
October 6, 2023
19th century ship found buried in St. Augustine
State transportation crews stumbled onto the ship while digging for a drainage project on State Road A1A.…
October 6, 2023
RD River City Brewery project scheduled for final review
Miami-based Related Group plans 410 residential units on the Southbank, on the site of the former River City Brewing Co.…
October 6, 2023
New History Center will hail Jacksonville’s music history
The Jacksonville Historial Society is renovating the century-old Florida Casket Co. building into a new history center.…
October 6, 2023
3 Creekside students arrested for school ‘hit lists’
The St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 15-year-old and two 14-year-olds for threats to harm or kill other students.…
October 6, 2023
State defends redistricting in North Florida
Secretary of State Cord Byrd wants an appellate court to overturn a ruling that the plan violated the rights of…
October 6, 2023
Appeals court urged to block Florida’s Chinese property law
Opponents say the law targets people based on national origin, which would violate the Fair Housing Act.…
October 5, 2023
Timuquana greens vandalized ahead of Furyk tournament
Tournament officials are repairing the damage, and the course is expected to be ready for the first day of tournament…
October 5, 2023
Mag’s Cafe in Downtown Jacksonville will close Oct. 6
Owner Bobby Reynolds cited the inability to retain and hire staff and Downtown’s “homeless situation” as reasons he is closing…
October 5, 2023
Jacksonville set to fight ‘predatory’ PACE loan program
City and county officials say the PACE home improvement program is sticking property owners with bills they can’t afford.…
October 5, 2023
Citizens customers must decide on switch to private insurance
More than 300,000 customers have until Oct. 10 to decide on an offer to change insurers.…
October 5, 2023
Florida claims Juul improperly marketed to children
Attorney General Ashley Moody filed a lawsuit Wednesday seeking to prevent Juul Labs from marketing e-cigarettes to children.…
October 4, 2023
Duval’s next superintendent must help spell out literacy solutions
In the most recent academic year, just 46% of Duval County third-graders were proficient at reading.…
October 4, 2023
Residents pick design for new Hastings library
More than 150 residents voted on the design for their new public library and community center.…
October 4, 2023
Manufacturer comes to Jax to build rafts and military gear
The Wing Group, based in California, has taken over a closed plant in North Jacksonville…
October 4, 2023
Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office defends anti-riot law
The Florida Supreme Court heard arguments in a lawsuit filed by civil rights groups, including the Northside Coalition of Jacksonville.…
October 4, 2023
Costs rising for RiversEdge development on Southbank
The city may increase the property tax rebate for the developer, Elements Development of Jacksonville LLC.…
October 4, 2023
Trial ends early on North Florida’s congressional lines
A federal three-judge panel is set to issue a decision on the constitutionality of North Florida’s congressional districts by early…
October 4, 2023
Florida Supreme Court sets hearing on marijuana initiative
The proposed constitutional amendment would allow recreational use of marijuana by people ages 21 and older.…
October 3, 2023
Two very different accounts of the arrest of Le’Keian Woods
The young man’s family is seeking a federal investigation of his violent arrest. The sheriff says the use of force…