July 27, 2023
City Council accepted a flat tax rate proposed by Mayor Donna Deegan, but your tax bill still could increase because…
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July 27, 2023
Climate change may increase risk of mosquito-borne illness
Florida, along with other parts of the country, has been getting hotter and wetter — ideal conditions for mosquitoes to…
July 26, 2023
City Council hires consultant as stadium talks near
The Jacksonville City Council voted to contract with Michael Huyghue & Associates LLC, a sports and entertainment consulting firm based…
July 26, 2023
Southern Grounds opens second shop at Jacksonville airport
The new Southern Grounds coffee shop, restaurant and bar is outside the security checkpoint at Jacksonville International Airport.…
July 26, 2023
Former Duval superintendent to lead national literacy nonprofit
Diana Greene is the new CEO of Children’s Literacy Initiative, a nonprofit aimed at equity in education.…
July 26, 2023
A novel tool to fight erosion: oyster shells
The University of North Florida launched a project Wednesday to build beds of oyster shells to protect the shoreline, especially…
July 26, 2023
Salvation Army pays $4 million for LaVilla building
The nonprofit plans to move its headquarters to the building at 800 W. Monroe St. within six months.…
July 26, 2023
Clark’s Fish Camp sold for $1.4 million
Clark’s Fish Camp closed last year after 47 years in business. Flooding caused structural damage after Hurricanes Irma, Matthew and…
July 25, 2023
On housing, homelessness and health care, Jax committee passes learnings to new Council
Jacksonville’s Critical Quality of Life Committee has presented its final report to guide policy for helping low-income people.…
July 25, 2023
Sheriff T.K. Waters explains shift in jail’s health care
The Duval County jail will cut ties with Armor Correctional Health after a former inmate died. The new provider, NaphCare,…
July 25, 2023
UF picks Cathedral District for ‘JaxLab CityLab’ architecture program
A University of Florida graduate program will occupy the third floor of St. Johns Episcopal Cathedral ‘s administrative building.…
July 25, 2023
St. Johns County residents can get grants to elevate their homes
Five community meetings are set for residents who want to learn more about FEMA’s Flood Mitigation Assistance Program.…
July 25, 2023
CSX donates $10 million toward Jacksonville UF graduate center
The University of Florida plans to build a health and financial technology graduate center in or near Downtown Jacksonville.…
July 25, 2023
Duval jail will dump troubled Armor health provider
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office intends to end its contract with Armor Correctional Health Care, which is accused of denying inmates…
July 25, 2023
Four Seasons confirms hotel planned for Jacksonville
The company said it is working on a riverfront development with Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shad Khan. An opening is planned…
July 25, 2023
New tropical wave near Bermuda now tracking toward Florida
Even though conditions are only marginally favorable for development into a significant storm, residents should make sure they are prepared…
July 24, 2023
Jax budget plan makes sure federal COVID relief isn’t lost
Jacksonville’s unspent COVID relief money could go toward UF Health’s indigent care program, city employee health care and more.…
July 24, 2023
Truist moving to Hanania Building on Southbank
The bank — the anchor tenant at Truist Tower on the Northbank — will move by February 2024.…
July 24, 2023
Late activist Ben Frazier in line for City Council honor
Six City Council members have introduced a resolution honoring the civil rights leader a month after he died.…
July 24, 2023
Back-to-school tax holiday starts today
Most back-to-school shopping is exempt from Florida sales tax from now until Aug. 6.…
July 24, 2023
Another dealership planned for auto row on Atlantic Boulevard
Atlantic Boulevard now has at least 20 dealerships operating or planned from Regency Square Mall east to Kernan Boulevard.…
July 24, 2023
Vote coming on Amazon center at Craig Airport
Amazon plans to operate a last-mile distribution center for deliveries in the Arlington, Beaches and east Jacksonville communities.…
July 24, 2023
Extended-stay hotel in review for Arlington
Everhome Suites, a new brand of Choice Hotels International Inc., is evaluating property north of Regency Square Mall.…
July 21, 2023
In Jacksonville, Kamala Harris decries Florida’s education standards as ‘propaganda’
The vice president’s last-minute visit Friday came in response to Florida’s controversial new rules on the teaching of Black history.…